what are you wearing

jmc · 03-20-2010, 10:39 AM

Time for a new jacket, the old leather jacket has seen better days.
While I really like leather Jackets for the protection and climate control I keep thinking that a gortex or similar type material jacket that offers some protection against the rain might be a more practical choice. These other types of jackets give the appearance (to me) that the wind would go right through them I am curious as to whether or not I can have it all, protection from the wind, rain,nasty spill and still provide me with the warmth that my leather Jacket does?

Thanks

**cnc** · 03-20-2010, 11:02 AM

I still prefer leather myself, but my wife switched to Joe rocket ballistic nylon pants. Waterproof, has Armour and wind proof. She thinks they are great. You could check out their line of jackets.

pronghorn · 03-20-2010, 12:13 PM

I really like my Cortech, Dry, Warm Cool, and provides protection

phred · 03-20-2010, 12:34 PM

I wear leather in the cooler months, and an armored mesh textile jacket in the summer.

**glwilson** · 03-20-2010, 07:04 PM

Besides my leather jacket -- which only gets worn early and late in the season... I wear a variety of coats and vests... none of which are anything special -- just typical coats and vests.

I just can't seem to get past the cost of some of these jackets...

jmc · 03-20-2010, 11:12 PM

well the cost is one of my concerns...I don't have a problem spending money on what I need and have to replace my lether jacket, as I said I do like my leather Jacket but if I can get more bang for my buck I will move away from leather.

cactusjack · 03-21-2010, 01:13 AM

Leather jacket and chaps in the cooler months, mesh jacket during the warm months and a long sleeve t-shirt during the hot months.

timebandit · 03-21-2010, 06:16 AM

I was the leather jacket type until I picked up one of those ballistic nylon jackets last fall during a clearance sale

These things are really versatile, body armor, different layers, and warm when needed or with all the vents, cool on hot days. They are also really lightweight compare to my old leathers.
Better gas mileage maybe...

I have to agree that they do not give out the real authentic "biker look".... ::).....If was was riding an HD maybe it wouldn't be appropriate

ezmoney · 03-21-2010, 08:47 AM

try a site called I think newenough.com great prices on mostly last years styles of jackets

macmac · 03-21-2010, 04:43 PM

Well right now I have on my wife's favorite thong panti set, with the matching bra....

What the HELL kind of a title is this for a MC Board? Jesus the world is gonna end if these wacky titles pop up around heya' too many times!

chainsaw · 03-21-2010, 09:03 PM

Pictures Mac, we need pictures.

AlabamaNomadRider · 03-22-2010, 01:25 AM

Yea Mac when I saw it my first thought was that I am sitting here typing and trying to get caught up from being away from the forum for three days and wearing my sleep wear which is my underwear.

I usually wear the leather coat pretty much all the time. When you are on the road it is fine, gets a little hot when you stop at a traffic light or something.

macmac · 03-22-2010, 08:25 AM

AL, I don't think so......

jmc · 03-22-2010, 08:59 AM

Interesting how many people would look at a thread with a racey title

Jim

macmac · 03-22-2010, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AlabamaNomadRider

Yea Mac when I saw it my first thought was that I am sitting here typing and trying to get caught up from being away from the forum for three days and wearing my sleep wear which is my underwear.

I usually wear the leather coat pretty much all the time. When you are on the road it is fine, gets a little hot when you stop at a traffic light or something.

So are you saying if we were to ever meet, I would be looking for a guy in a leather coat in his underwear?

03-20-2010, 10:39 AM	#1
jmc Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cobourg, Ontario Posts: 29	what are you wearing Time for a new jacket, the old leather jacket has seen better days. While I really like leather Jackets for the protection and climate control I keep thinking that a gortex or similar type material jacket that offers some protection against the rain might be a more practical choice. These other types of jackets give the appearance (to me) that the wind would go right through them I am curious as to whether or not I can have it all, protection from the wind, rain,nasty spill and still provide me with the warmth that my leather Jacket does? Thanks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-20-2010, 11:02 AM	#2
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	what are you wearing I still prefer leather myself, but my wife switched to Joe rocket ballistic nylon pants. Waterproof, has Armour and wind proof. She thinks they are great. You could check out their line of jackets. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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03-20-2010, 12:13 PM	#3
pronghorn Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Parker Colorado Posts: 213	what are you wearing I really like my Cortech, Dry, Warm Cool, and provides protection
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03-20-2010, 12:34 PM	#4
phred Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 567	what are you wearing I wear leather in the cooler months, and an armored mesh textile jacket in the summer.
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03-20-2010, 07:04 PM	#5
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	what are you wearing Besides my leather jacket -- which only gets worn early and late in the season... I wear a variety of coats and vests... none of which are anything special -- just typical coats and vests. I just can't seem to get past the cost of some of these jackets... __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-20-2010, 11:12 PM	#6
jmc Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cobourg, Ontario Posts: 29	what are you wearing well the cost is one of my concerns...I don't have a problem spending money on what I need and have to replace my lether jacket, as I said I do like my leather Jacket but if I can get more bang for my buck I will move away from leather.
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03-21-2010, 01:13 AM	#7
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	what are you wearing Leather jacket and chaps in the cooler months, mesh jacket during the warm months and a long sleeve t-shirt during the hot months. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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03-21-2010, 06:16 AM	#8
timebandit Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Casselman, Ontario Posts: 790	what are you wearing I was the leather jacket type until I picked up one of those ballistic nylon jackets last fall during a clearance sale These things are really versatile, body armor, different layers, and warm when needed or with all the vents, cool on hot days. They are also really lightweight compare to my old leathers. Better gas mileage maybe... I have to agree that they do not give out the real authentic "biker look".... ::).....If was was riding an HD maybe it wouldn't be appropriate
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03-21-2010, 08:47 AM	#9
ezmoney Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Moulton, Alabama Posts: 77	what are you wearing try a site called I think newenough.com great prices on mostly last years styles of jackets
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03-21-2010, 04:43 PM	#10
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	what are you wearing Well right now I have on my wife's favorite thong panti set, with the matching bra.... What the HELL kind of a title is this for a MC Board? Jesus the world is gonna end if these wacky titles pop up around heya' too many times! __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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03-21-2010, 09:03 PM	#11
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	what are you wearing Pictures Mac, we need pictures.
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03-22-2010, 01:25 AM	#12
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	what are you wearing Yea Mac when I saw it my first thought was that I am sitting here typing and trying to get caught up from being away from the forum for three days and wearing my sleep wear which is my underwear. I usually wear the leather coat pretty much all the time. When you are on the road it is fine, gets a little hot when you stop at a traffic light or something. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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03-22-2010, 08:25 AM	#13
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	what are you wearing AL, I don't think so...... __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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03-22-2010, 08:59 AM	#14
jmc Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cobourg, Ontario Posts: 29	what are you wearing Interesting how many people would look at a thread with a racey title Jim
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