clothing and helmet » Recommend me a textile summer jacket?

I'm in need of a new textile riding jacket, primarily for touring, just in case it ever stops raining here in the UK and gets warm? Maybe matching trousers as well.

My criteria are (1) accident protection and (2) ability to keep cool in extreme temperatures without expiring; I realise that these are diametrically opposed! but (1) is more important to me than (2). I used to have a mesh jacket (an IXS Levante),which wasn't bad but not convinced it would have stood up well in a bad spill.

I was maybe thinking Rukka as although horrendously expensive they are evidently very well thought of. Their latest summer range consists of Airall, StretchAir and Airventur, all of which are made from Cordura AFT and AFT+ knitted fabric, which purportedly allows lots of airflow but is much better in an accident than conventional mesh fabric. Anyone familiar with their summer kit - is it worth the money?

Also, I'm presuming that if you want waterproofing with this type of summer gear, you basically need to carry a separate oversuit?

My summer jacket is a Weise Airspin Evo. Outer is mesh+ CE armour (shoulder, elbow, back). Then a zip-in waterproof liner, if (when) it rains. Then a zip-in quilted layer. One quirk, the quilted layer zips into the waterproof layer, so you can't have it with just outer+quilt. That's never bothered me though.

I also have the Weise Airspin trousers which again, are huge sections of mesh (with knee and hip armour) and a zip-in waterproof liner.

The 2 zip together at the back as well.

They suit my needs perfectly for summer riding, and they weren't horribly expensive either.

Cheers

Paul B.

PS: There is/was also just a plain "Weise Airspin" - not "Evo" - that didn't have the quilted layer option. I used to have one of those, but found it when the temperature dropped a few degrees of a summer's evening, it was a really cold jacket.

Here in the American South, I use mesh jackets for protection and carry a rainsuit for the weather. However, I used a Scorpion Optima textile jacket for my spring tour to the Rocky Mountains and it acquitted itself famously in a wide range of conditions. I rode in temperatures ranging from 35F to 97F in dry comfort using this jacket and some moto-centric layering. The front vents are constructed with waterproof zippers and the rear vents really pull the air through the interior. It has a double main zipper to prevent leaks and a soft liner in the neck so you can comfortably cinch it tight. It is made well and if it holds up as well as my Scorpion mesh jacket, will be well-faded by the time it is replaced. The price is very reasonable at around 200USD. Highly recommended...

https://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/ja...ima_jacket.html

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My summer jacket is a Weise Airspin Evo. Outer is mesh+ CE armour (shoulder, elbow, back). Then a zip-in waterproof liner, if (when) it rains. Then a zip-in quilted layer.

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I'm a big fan of Wolf clothing, made in Derbyshire.

I have the Rukka Forsair jacket, which is made from that corder AFT material. It's like riding in a teeshirt on a hot day, it is so breathable. So far, touch wood, I haven't crashed in it so can't give you a first hand account of how well it would stand up to that, but I have no reason to believe that it would bot be as abrasion resistant as claimed. It comes with a waterproof/goretex liner, which you can use in the event of rain, but I've just invested in a Scott waterproof over jacket and trousers, which will stop the jacket wetting out. I bought all of these from Motolegends in Guildford. Check them out on the web at https://www.motolegends.com/jackets/rukk...ack-jacket.html and handily the price is reduced at the moment. The jacket zips into any Rukka or Halvarssons trousers, or you can use the clever Halvarssons waist zip to attach it to any trousers with belt loops.

Hope this helps

Paul

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My summer jacket is a Weise Airspin Evo. Outer is mesh+ CE armour (shoulder, elbow, back). Then a zip-in waterproof liner, if (when) it rains. Then a zip-in quilted layer.

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Thanks Paul - just been looking this one up online. Looks like the Evo model is obsolete now and Weise just do the 'Airspin' - am getting confusing info about the linings though. On the Weise site, it says "Removable breathable, waterproof and windproof 120 gram quilted thermal liner"; whereas on SportsBikeShop it says "fixed wind and waterproof lining along with removable thermal liner" - ie conflicting info about he removability of the wind/waterproof element. Does seem a bit odd that it would be fixed, and I'm tempted to believe the manufacturer rather than the retailer - surely a fixed lining will negate the whole benefit of the mesh? Don't know if have any practical knowledge (I realise yours is the Evo)?

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I've worn a black BMW AirFlow Suit for several years. In the hot Arizona Desert, it keeps me relatively cool, especially while moving. On especially hot days and/or longer rides, I wear a BMW Cool Down Vest under the jacket. BMW gear is expensive, but it's very well made.|addpics|po0-1-50c0.gif,po0-2-e353.gif,po0-3-0e3e.jpg|/addpics|

I have a Rukka Forsair jacket too. It is, as you say (and I say on my review on Motolegends) just like riding in a t-shirt, however I wouldnt have the bottle to travel far in it for fear of freezing should the weather turn - and it usually does when I'm on the bike

Fr a more 'allrounder' I bought an Oxford Products Mondial Advanced. I'm honestly stuuned by how good/versatile it is (esp for less than £250).

I took it to Andalucia in early May & the venting was brilliant. Also it withstood a few days of biblical rain recently.

Missenden Flyer seems to rate it too

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGj6-4ZPEdQ

I have used the Joe Rocket mesh PHOENIX ION SUMMIT series Jacket and pants. They zip together and keep me pretty cool. I also carry a set of Frogg Toggs for a rain suit (over the Joe Rocket). The Frogg Toggs breathe pretty well so it stays comfortable.

I have the Rukka Airall jacket in white and trousers. They work very well in the temperature range 20 C to 30 C. I carry a waterproof Berghaus to use over the top and the inner wind blocker from my other Rukka when colder.

Big fan of the Rev'it "tornado" line.

Thanks a lot for all the replies - I reckon I'm going to splash out on Rukka kit (gulp). Unfortunately I'm going to have to buy it 'remotely' - can't find anywhere nearby that carries it - so am concerned about sizing. I gather Rukka tends to be is a bit undersized, ie, you need to buy bigger than you think you need? Is the Rukka sizing chart accurate? (http://www.rukka.com/motorsport/sizing). My current IXS gear is 2XL, and I'm 5'11"; thinking of going for a Rukka size 58...
I'd like to get it right first time if poss!

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Thanks a lot for all the replies - I reckon I'm going to splash out on Rukka kit (gulp). Unfortunately I'm going to have to buy it 'remotely' - can't find anywhere nearby that carries it - so am concerned about sizing. I gather Rukka tends to be is a bit undersized, ie, you need to buy bigger than you think you need? Is the Rukka sizing chart accurate? (http://www.rukka.com/motorsport/sizing). My current IXS gear is 2XL, and I'm 5'11"; thinking of going for a Rukka size 58...
I'd like to get it right first time if poss!

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