Hoodie, who where's one?

[Simon Davey]

I'm not in the prime of youth, and I'd probably look like a right plonka, but I quite fancy a hoodie jacket. 

 

Some have removable hoods, but I'm wondering if they catch the wind and act like a parachute? 

Edited April 8, 2024 by Simon Davey

[RideWithStyles]

well thats one way to kill off a trend when oldies wear it! lol.

sorta do but sort of not?

depends on its fit and how big is the hood? how tight it is around the neck,

how big is the helmet? 

 

if it has a large hood, you have a thin neck and small helmet it has all the potential to be a sail.

[Simon Davey]

6 minutes ago, RideWithStyles said:

well thats one way to kill off a trend when oldies wear it! lol.

sorta do but sort of not?

depends on its fit and how big is the hood? how tight it is around the neck,

how big is the helmet? 

 

if it has a large hood, you have a thin neck and small helmet it has all the potential to be a sail.

 

Some good points RWS, cheers. 

Got a J&S voucher to spend. 

Might put it towards a GoPro though. 

[Nick the wanderer]

I have the odd hoodie for when I'm skulking about in the dark late at night..

But never on the bike.

[skyrider]

nothing wrong with a good skulk

[Joe85]

I bought a couple of Spada hoodies from SBS when they were on sale a few weeks back. I really like them, and no, the hood doesn't act like a sail. (And that's on a naked!).

[Joe85]

Although i have zero faith in the abrasion resistance above 20mph.

[Simon Davey]

Thanks @Joe85 I don't imagine they're very protective. 

[RideWithStyles]

you can get protected ones (abrasive liner and pads). richa and a lot of the french brands do it as it still popular over there.

[Mississippi Bullfrog]

Bad news I'm afraid.  I am currently wearing a hoodie so the are definitely not cool anymore. 

 

Not on a bike though.  

[Pie man]

I have a Richa Hoodie, for the casual look when worn with denim jeans while at work. The hood doesn't act like a sail. The hood is detachable and doesn't look like motorcycle wear. 

 

[AstronautNinja]

Bought a ALpine Stars padded jacket / hoodie. Looks pretty decent and feels relativley decent protection wise

[Fish]

Not a hoodie, but a Knox Urban Pro 3 with a normal hoodie over the top

[bonio]

Seem to remember that @Joe85's got one - is that right?

 

[Mickly]

I have been known to wear an oversized 2nd hand hoodie from a charity shop over my leathers when the weather is cool early doors.

And when I say oversized I mean mahoosive & I wouldn’t want to meet the original owner on a dark night

[husoi]

I still have my own hair.

So, I don't need one

[S-Westerly]

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