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Hot Weather Riding Gear David Steuber 06-14-2007
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Posted by David Steuber on June 14, 2007, 10:48 pm
I'm looking for hot weather riding gear on a bit of a budget. So I'm
not looking to pay extra for a Honda logo (they should pay me to pay
for that shit).

As much as I hate to support China, this is what I'm looking at right
now:

Joe Rocket Pheonix 4.0 Jacket in white/silver/black:

http://www.joerocket.com/products/productJR.cfm?products_id=786

Joe Rocket Pheonix 2.0 Pant:

http://www.joerocket.com/products/productJR.cfm?products_id=1159

While I want decent protection (that fits within my budget), I am
leaning more towards comfort in hot weather. I'm an ATGATT rider, but
I don't want to drown in my own sweat like I do with the Ballistic
line.

So before I rush out and order this stuff, what other products should
I consider for hot weather protection?

--
I will not be a puppet to a corporation! --- Faye006

Posted by BryanUT on June 14, 2007, 11:26 pm

> I'm looking for hot weather riding gear on a bit of a budget. So I'm
> not looking to pay extra for a Honda logo (they should pay me to pay
> for that shit).
>
> As much as I hate to support China, this is what I'm looking at right
> now:
>
> Joe Rocket Pheonix 4.0 Jacket in white/silver/black:
>
> http://www.joerocket.com/products/productJR.cfm?products_id=786
>
> Joe Rocket Pheonix 2.0 Pant:
>
> http://www.joerocket.com/products/productJR.cfm?products_id=1159
>
> While I want decent protection (that fits within my budget), I am
> leaning more towards comfort in hot weather. I'm an ATGATT rider, but
> I don't want to drown in my own sweat like I do with the Ballistic
> line.
>
> So before I rush out and order this stuff, what other products should
> I consider for hot weather protection?
>
> --
> I will not be a puppet to a corporation! --- Faye006

I wear the JR Ballistic mesh in the summer. I can't say how good the
protection is, since I have yet to crash. But it isn't too hot in the 100+
Utah summers.

I am considering Icon jeans with kevlar. I rarely wear the leather pants in
the summer.



Posted by timeOday on June 15, 2007, 11:16 am
David Steuber wrote:
> I'm looking for hot weather riding gear on a bit of a budget. So I'm
> not looking to pay extra for a Honda logo (they should pay me to pay
> for that shit).
>
> As much as I hate to support China, this is what I'm looking at right
> now:
>
> Joe Rocket Pheonix 4.0 Jacket in white/silver/black:
>


I have a Joe Rocket Phoenix jacket, and the dubious honor of having
crashed in it. It did fine. I was only going about 20 mph, but I did
slide down the road a little ways and my pants (Dockers) were shredded.

As mentioned by others, mesh doesn't keep you cool while you're stopped.
Stopping for traffic is still pretty miserable.

Posted by Thumper on June 15, 2007, 11:37 am

> I'm looking for hot weather riding gear on a bit of a budget. So I'm
> not looking to pay extra for a Honda logo (they should pay me to pay
> for that shit).
>
> As much as I hate to support China, this is what I'm looking at right
> now:
>
> Joe Rocket Pheonix 4.0 Jacket in white/silver/black:
>
> http://www.joerocket.com/products/productJR.cfm?products_id=786
>
> Joe Rocket Pheonix 2.0 Pant:
>
> http://www.joerocket.com/products/productJR.cfm?products_id=1159
>
> While I want decent protection (that fits within my budget), I am
> leaning more towards comfort in hot weather. I'm an ATGATT rider, but
> I don't want to drown in my own sweat like I do with the Ballistic
> line.
>
> So before I rush out and order this stuff, what other products should
> I consider for hot weather protection?
>
> --
> I will not be a puppet to a corporation! --- Faye006

A tank top, baggy shorts and flip flops should do.
If your state has a helmet law, a tini beanie with DOT scrawled on the back
with a white or silver pen, will suffice.

Also, a cotton, doo rag is in order.

Thumper

"Gargle My Balls"
-Paul C -



Posted by TLoewenberg on June 16, 2007, 7:56 am
I use the Tourmaster Draft Air - also purchased the liner - it's a quilted
thing zippered into a nylon block. In the hottest days, I start out with
the nylon block zipped into the jacket. Later, I shed the liner and the
primarily mesh jacket works fine. The total package ran me about $135.
It's also pants ready. Take a look.

http://www.tourmaster.com/xcart/product.php?productid=49&cat=3
--
TL



> I'm looking for hot weather riding gear on a bit of a budget. So I'm
> not looking to pay extra for a Honda logo (they should pay me to pay
> for that shit).
>
> As much as I hate to support China, this is what I'm looking at right
> now:
>
> Joe Rocket Pheonix 4.0 Jacket in white/silver/black:
>
> http://www.joerocket.com/products/productJR.cfm?products_id=786
>
> Joe Rocket Pheonix 2.0 Pant:
>
> http://www.joerocket.com/products/productJR.cfm?products_id=1159
>
> While I want decent protection (that fits within my budget), I am
> leaning more towards comfort in hot weather. I'm an ATGATT rider, but
> I don't want to drown in my own sweat like I do with the Ballistic
> line.
>
> So before I rush out and order this stuff, what other products should
> I consider for hot weather protection?
>
> --
> I will not be a puppet to a corporation! --- Faye006



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