well after hearing so many rave reviews about Joe Rocket i went out and picked up a mesh armored jacket.
if you want an honest opinion on this jacket, here you go:
It's Great!
the inner mesh is very breathable and light, and the outer mesh is a very heavy tight weave. the jacket is considerably heavier than what i'm used to, but that comes with the territory of the thicker weave and 100 zippers.
the armor is non cumbersome and you barely notice it's there, except for the elbows. i noticed that the elbows were slightly too wide for the compartment they are in which caused them to curl and become uncomfortable, so i removed them.
the vents are all easy to reach for easy opening and closing aside from the back vents of course, and you don't get the steam cook feeling you do with leather or other loose fitting mesh.
the cowl and collar tuck right up to where my helmet ends, giving a nice seal from wind and the riding pants zipper is a nice addition although i do not wear zip-to pants, and just use the belt loop straps that are also there.
I purchased the jacket used from a friend that owns a pawn shop for $80 (MSRP $160 for the XL) and i'd even recommend it at the $160 price.
if you want an honest opinion on this jacket, here you go:
It's Great!
the inner mesh is very breathable and light, and the outer mesh is a very heavy tight weave. the jacket is considerably heavier than what i'm used to, but that comes with the territory of the thicker weave and 100 zippers.
the armor is non cumbersome and you barely notice it's there, except for the elbows. i noticed that the elbows were slightly too wide for the compartment they are in which caused them to curl and become uncomfortable, so i removed them.
the vents are all easy to reach for easy opening and closing aside from the back vents of course, and you don't get the steam cook feeling you do with leather or other loose fitting mesh.
the cowl and collar tuck right up to where my helmet ends, giving a nice seal from wind and the riding pants zipper is a nice addition although i do not wear zip-to pants, and just use the belt loop straps that are also there.
I purchased the jacket used from a friend that owns a pawn shop for $80 (MSRP $160 for the XL) and i'd even recommend it at the $160 price.
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