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Jacket Advice

My next jacket will be the latest Alter Ego from Rocket. It's a three season jacket and I'm tired of having three different jackets depending on the temps. I'd rather get the leather version but I can't spring for it, plus im not sure even with the convertibility of it that it would still be cool enough in the thick Midwestern summer air here. The newest Ego is a full textile shell that zips completely off to reveal a mesh shell, and has both a quilted zip out liner as well as a "water/wind resistant" liner. Whatever that means. And apparently you can wear that liner as a stand alone windbreaker. Most places have them listed for around $240 so not too bad on price either.
 
This is what I have and I like it:

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Joe Rocket Phoenix
 
motorcyclegear.com has the Ranier Jacket and the Teton jacket on sail again. $232.00 for either. I think the Ranier is top of the line. I just bought one. We'll see it in a few days, I'm sure.
 
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LarryC said:
I've been looking at Leatherup and their prices are in my zip code at least. Haven't yet purchased though.
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The wife and I just ordered a few items from them this last Saturday. I've yet to see a tracking number yet and it's now Thursday. The email communications have been vague on time. I was thinking about changing the color on my jacket and contacted them Monday. They said it the order was already at the warehouse and because it's automated to make fulfillment quicker (uh, yea right) they couldn't change anything. I'm fine with the fact they couldn't change it (well kinda) but there are so many other vendors out there that can get your orders out same day or next day. I'll be looking at other vendors next time for sure, regardless of the price.
 
Ok so perhaps I spoke a bit too soon. My leatherup.com package just arrived. I still was never notified of shipment or given a tracking number.

Also, I've heard people grumble a bit at the quality of the zippers on the Xelement gear. You can count me in that group too now.
 
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