Mesh Jacket
#23
07-05-2011 | 10:01 PM
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From: Coastal Carolina
I have a TourMaster Intake Air 2 mesh jacket. It has a wind/rain liner and a quilted liner, so it's a 4 season jacket (unless you live in the far north). I've ridden it in temps as high as 98 degrees with high humidity. As long as you're moving, it's very comfortable. As a plus, it has CE armor in the shoulders and elbows, as well as back pads.
#26
07-05-2011 | 10:16 PM
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Joined: Jul 2008
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From: New Orleans
I have the TourMaster Flex, which like others already mentioned, also has a rain liner and insulated liner for all-season riding. In the hot South Louisiana Summer I think the mesh is more comfortable as it keeps the sun off of your skin.
#27
07-05-2011 | 10:18 PM
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Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Deltona, FL
+1 on the Tourmaster Intake jacket. I've had it for about 5 years now, in both Virginia and Florida and I wouldn't be without it now. I've worn it throughout the entire Central Florida summer, commuting in traffic. It really is just as comfortable, if not more so than wearing just a t-shirt. At least with the mesh you don't have to worry about the sun beating down on you anymore.
#28
07-05-2011 | 10:38 PM
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From: Southern Ohio
Sorry, but I'm not wearing a jacket when it's 80, let alone when it's pushing 100.
Still remember a few years ago riding with some friends thru a small town near here . It was so hot you could barely breath, and we stopped at a red light, with a group of riders across the intersection from us.
All of them were wearing full face, suited up with no skin showing anywhere, and I remember saying I couldn't see how anyone could stand that in that kind of heat.
Before the light changed, one of the bikes fell over and the rider hit the street and just laid there. Everyone pulled over, someone called 911, and I was amazed how fast a rescue squad was there.
Turned out the guy had collapsed from heat stroke, was rushed to a hospital, and even the squad members were saying it was insane to be covered up that way in that kind of heat.
Riding comes with risks, and I've been riding defensively and covering my *** since 1969. I was t boned and put down hard one time about 8 years ago. Some cracked ribs, separated a shoulder, and have a 3" screw in one ankle as a reminder. Nothing I was or wasn't wearing would have affected my injuries. I healed up, and bought another bike as soon as possible.
I ride pretty much 9 - 10 months out of the year in a wide range of temps, but I'm not suiting up in excessive heat, anymore than I'd ride in the winter in a t shirt and jeans.
A little common sense goes a long way.
And if I get to the point that my fear of being injured overcomes my love of riding, I'll quit, but I doubt that's going to happen.
Just my opinion and just saying.
Still remember a few years ago riding with some friends thru a small town near here . It was so hot you could barely breath, and we stopped at a red light, with a group of riders across the intersection from us.
All of them were wearing full face, suited up with no skin showing anywhere, and I remember saying I couldn't see how anyone could stand that in that kind of heat.
Before the light changed, one of the bikes fell over and the rider hit the street and just laid there. Everyone pulled over, someone called 911, and I was amazed how fast a rescue squad was there.
Turned out the guy had collapsed from heat stroke, was rushed to a hospital, and even the squad members were saying it was insane to be covered up that way in that kind of heat.
Riding comes with risks, and I've been riding defensively and covering my *** since 1969. I was t boned and put down hard one time about 8 years ago. Some cracked ribs, separated a shoulder, and have a 3" screw in one ankle as a reminder. Nothing I was or wasn't wearing would have affected my injuries. I healed up, and bought another bike as soon as possible.
I ride pretty much 9 - 10 months out of the year in a wide range of temps, but I'm not suiting up in excessive heat, anymore than I'd ride in the winter in a t shirt and jeans.
A little common sense goes a long way.
And if I get to the point that my fear of being injured overcomes my love of riding, I'll quit, but I doubt that's going to happen.
Just my opinion and just saying.
#30
07-05-2011 | 11:14 PM
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From: Fennario
Sorry, but I'm not wearing a jacket when it's 80, let alone when it's pushing 100.
Still remember a few years ago riding with some friends thru a small town near here . It was so hot you could barely breath, and we stopped at a red light, with a group of riders across the intersection from us.
All of them were wearing full face, suited up with no skin showing anywhere, and I remember saying I couldn't see how anyone could stand that in that kind of heat.
Before the light changed, one of the bikes fell over and the rider hit the street and just laid there. Everyone pulled over, someone called 911, and I was amazed how fast a rescue squad was there.
Turned out the guy had collapsed from heat stroke, was rushed to a hospital, and even the squad members were saying it was insane to be covered up that way in that kind of heat.
Riding comes with risks, and I've been riding defensively and covering my *** since 1969. I was t boned and put down hard one time about 8 years ago. Some cracked ribs, separated a shoulder, and have a 3" screw in one ankle as a reminder. Nothing I was or wasn't wearing would have affected my injuries. I healed up, and bought another bike as soon as possible.
I ride pretty much 9 - 10 months out of the year in a wide range of temps, but I'm not suiting up in excessive heat, anymore than I'd ride in the winter in a t shirt and jeans.
A little common sense goes a long way.
And if I get to the point that my fear of being injured overcomes my love of riding, I'll quit, but I doubt that's going to happen.
Just my opinion and just saying.
Still remember a few years ago riding with some friends thru a small town near here . It was so hot you could barely breath, and we stopped at a red light, with a group of riders across the intersection from us.
All of them were wearing full face, suited up with no skin showing anywhere, and I remember saying I couldn't see how anyone could stand that in that kind of heat.
Before the light changed, one of the bikes fell over and the rider hit the street and just laid there. Everyone pulled over, someone called 911, and I was amazed how fast a rescue squad was there.
Turned out the guy had collapsed from heat stroke, was rushed to a hospital, and even the squad members were saying it was insane to be covered up that way in that kind of heat.
Riding comes with risks, and I've been riding defensively and covering my *** since 1969. I was t boned and put down hard one time about 8 years ago. Some cracked ribs, separated a shoulder, and have a 3" screw in one ankle as a reminder. Nothing I was or wasn't wearing would have affected my injuries. I healed up, and bought another bike as soon as possible.
I ride pretty much 9 - 10 months out of the year in a wide range of temps, but I'm not suiting up in excessive heat, anymore than I'd ride in the winter in a t shirt and jeans.
A little common sense goes a long way.
And if I get to the point that my fear of being injured overcomes my love of riding, I'll quit, but I doubt that's going to happen.
Just my opinion and just saying.
It gets plenty hot here - 80 would be considered cool.
I'll do short rides (100 miles or so) without sleeves, but on an all day ride this time of year I'll wear a mesh jacket over a cool vest... and be much more comfortable than if I had on just a t-shirt.