Gear Update Time

[cowboyup3371]

Wow, it's been a long time since I really posted anything so hopefully I remember how to do this.

I should really consider replacing my jacket this year as though it still works great, the Joe Rocket Alter Ego 3.0 is definitely showing its age no matter how much I try to clean it. As that jacket was an all-weather model and no longer offered by Joe Rocket (not even their Alter Ego 4.0 is available), I'm thinking I'll buy a separate Mesh and Textile jacket this year.

Unfortunately, I am not too thrilled with what I am finding both in the store and online right now. Yes, I know it's still early in the year but since my birthday is just around the corner, I figured I would splurge before the season gets into full swing.

Does anyone have any recommendations on jackets to look for? Yes, I am still on the larger side so anything I buy will need to be a 2X.

Thanks all.

[Rob S.]

I prefer Schott leather (and other) jackets. They have a good website and many selections.

[storm 64]

Check out Sedici brand.
I'm not sure of the style I have but it fits me pretty good.
For the Sedici brand pants. Since I have a short inseam, the lady sizes have a reduced inseam compared to the mens. 29" vs 32" FYI
Take a ride up to Iron Pony. Try on some gear... Good luck

[cowboyup3371]

Yea Norm, Iron Pony was a little short in anything I liked a couple of weeks ago but I'll keep looking and will check out the Sedici jacket. My Joe Rocket pants are pretty new still and I like them

[salty_monk]

Rev-it & Klim are my favorites outside of my Motoport Gear (which has held up about 14 years & counting although it needs to go back for new elastic & velcro now) or Aerostich are also well thought of but I've never had any (Nardy's love theirs...).

I had Rukka for a while, that was good gear.

The Olympia gear used to be a good budget option but you can't get it any more.

I guess the best gear is the stuff you wear.... but I always also take a look at materials, stitching stuff like that. Polyester gear is really only good for low speed stuff. Nylon preferably with the right weave for added protection is better. Even 500D Cordura is better than "Ballistic" Polyester for example.

Joe Rocket, Sedici, Cortech, Tourmaster etc are all on the budget scale material wise but occasionally they come up with something good. Alpinestars stuff is decent if you pick & choose the right materials.
I've met the helmet house guys (Cortech, Tourmaster etc) and they are at least all keen riders, looking to give good features etc. They will be first to admit their gear is designed down to a price.