Mesh Jackets??

[yamahonda]

Ok the whole Duhan jacket thread made me wanna ask if anyone here could recommend or has used and could comment on mesh jackets...best brands, quality, price etc...

I live in Los Angeles and while I will wear my heavy jacket no matter how hot it is for safety, if there is a good mesh one someone can vouch for I may give it a go. Summer's coming and it gets HOT.

p.s. I know its no where near as hot as Texas or some other states, I admit, I'm a pampered Californian. Still, it can reach the 100's so the more comfortable the better. Thanks in advance!!!:D

[cowboyadam]

I own an ICON Ti-max mesh jacket from a couple years ago. Its pretty nice. Has a removeable liner inside for colder weather and plenty of vents and pockets to stay cool and carry stuff, gum, phone, ect. Also has padding on the shoulders, elbows and back. A couple of my buddies have them too, they are pretty nice.

[Belch]

I have a Joe Rocket Reactor 2.0 that I'm happy with

[Big Kahuna]

I have a first generation AGV Sport mesh jacket that was put to the test a few years ago when I was side swiped by a mini van.

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It only had a few scratches and I still wear it to this day.

[yamahonda]

Nice....just the kind of info I was looking for. Thanks guys I'm gonna look into those jackets!

[michaelarussell]

I'll vouch for the Joe Rocket Jordan Textile! I have it and couldn't be happier with it!!!!!!

[ZZGIXXER]

the mesh jacket or textiles......i just dont bother with them. i have seen some of my friends with those kind of jackets.....in my opinion and with past experiences, they dont protect much if you go down.

i prefered to spend the 100+ extra to get a leather jacket or pants....that is worth your skin.

but like i said......in my opinion.

[TX Repsol]

I've worn two Joe Rockets and currently have a Fieldsheer. My wife is on her second Fieldsheer.

Luckily, neither of us have ever tested the jackets, but I have friends that have been down with mesh jackets and all of their jackets did the job they were intended to do (protect from road rash).

[RepsolRoss]

I've been using the Joe Rocket Phoenix for 6 years or so now. Went down 4 or 5 years ago when a truck turned in front of me. Saved me from rash, but then again I didn't slide much. Landed on my head and shoulder and came to a pretty abrupt stop on the asphalt. Cracked the helmet. Thank God I wear gear!

[davetx]

I just ordered this one:

[rhino]

i've had several of the rocket pheonix and they're great. i have the white HRC mesh like this one ... it goes great with the repsol.

i got a couple of shoei patches and added them to the sleeves under the honda patch. also added a couple of repsol patches to the front over the honda. it looks great.

the white jacket will show dirt however.