motorazr Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 My requirement for a hot-weather jacket is that it 1) not be black! and 2) that it have a reasonable level of armor (neither too little nor too much). For me, the Joe Rocket UFO 2.0 jacket in white/red/black suited my needs perfectly. Good-looking, good visibility, C.E. rated protectors in shoulders and elbows, included back pad, volumetric adjusters on upper AND lower arms, and a removable full-sleeve waterproof liner. I've yet to find a summer jacket that I like better. The large "ROCKET" logos front and back were a bit much so I nixed the sewn-on back logo with a razor blade. I was tortured by the Japanese during the war, Jack. Not a pretty story. Strange thing is they make such bloody good cameras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayMT07 Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Picked up an Alpinestars Viper Air jacket locally about a month ago. Without the vest liner, it has some pretty decent airflow. My only issue with it is that the sleeves are a bit long for me but not a huge deal. Instagram: @jayparrington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigturbomax Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/cortech-vrx-air-jacket?kclid=87425bf3-5e18-4530-8708-38d402b032b1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIp_HNx_Pv3AIVwoizCh1MrQZwEAQYAyABEgIWJ_D_BwE I wear the cortech vrx air, its 600d mesh. Im in central texas. Most summers, 98-102f is normal. This year we hit 108 a few days and this jacket has been comfortable. I also have a perf leather alpine stars jacket that i wear between 50-90f. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted August 16, 2018 Global Moderator Share Posted August 16, 2018 In phoenix, summer riding is a bitch, winter riding is Cold as hell. i found a solution to these. A-stars GP Plus-R Perforated, https://www.amazon.com/Alpinestars-Perforated-Leather-Motorcycle-Jackets/dp/B00JDPR3E4 Ive been wearing this for a couple years now, and it's seen everything from 0-125+ temps, phoenix monsoon rains, dust storms, and i dont think i could be happier with it. with the summer weather, i generally pack my tshirt in my bag and wear a compression top underneath...I get a bit warm/sweaty but the ventilation at speed is very nice and the protection cant really be beat in the colder months, i don a longsleeve thermal compression shirt and a thin windbreaker underneath. i stay relatievly comfortable as long as my gloves dont get a hole. i would certainly recommend it for anyone looking for a leather summer jacket, if you're looking for textile, i cant help you much. i had a Alpinestars Viper Air mesh jacket prior to this, and after going down at very low speed, it was nearly destroyed. ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamaoldster Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I recently purchased this jacket and its great in south Texas heat. It's very light with great airflow. Would buy again and again. https://www.revzilla.com/fly-flux-air-jacket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick97702 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 51 minutes ago, Yamaoldster said: I recently purchased this jacket and its great in south Texas heat. It's very light with great airflow. Would buy again and again. https://www.revzilla.com/fly-flux-air-jacket +1 for this jacket in Tucson AZ. I have the hi-viz yellow and for $40 I upgraded the armor. Has a removable rain fly that I put in when it's in the 70's or lower. Just add layers below that. Been pretty happy with it. Breaths well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyuzo Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I wear this in Hawaii. Im mostly on street. If I was riding on Freeway all the time I think I get something else. I use my leather jackets D30 armor with it. Anyways jacket keeps me cool. http://www.flyracing.com/product/street/apparel/jackets/flux-air-mesh-jacket/6345/camo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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