It's time for a jacket count

[KimR]

I forgot --I have the Klim Valdez also.

[Guest]

Alun wrote:
HP2Mav wrote:
I'm not going to play this game - it's embarrassing how many jackets I have!
There is a quote in the old scriptures that relates to motorcycle jackets... 'too many is never enough'. It's time to show us your wardrobe.
I confess to maybe even wanting another one

[scouse]

I am contemplating another one to go with my new ish trousers... anyone ever had experience of the Halversonns Optimal jacket ?

[Alun]

This thread is getting serious, I'm off out to buy another jacket so that I can join in.

[herman]

KimR wrote:

I forgot --I have the Klim Valdez also.

Top of my wish list at present time that one. How do you guys rate it?

[Watty]

Rukka Steel jacket - their cheapest jacket (replaced by the Marco) at 420 quid. Not really warm enough for winter imho, so instead of the liner I use a Berghaus windproof fleece.
Matching Rukka strides.
Daytona goretex boots.

Alpinestars Hero leather - not at all 'bikey'.
Hood kevlar jeans

[KimR]

herman wrote:

KimR wrote:

I forgot --I have the Klim Valdez also.

Top of my wish list at present time that one. How do you guys rate it?

Fantastic! Warm and dry. Stretch is built in. Has a trick waterproof zipper. I got mine by sponsoring Jonah Street, the American Dakar rider, at http://www.rallypanam.com/riffraff.html Jonah won the Rally Mongolia in August!

[garyr]

I use a rukka jacket and trousers most of the time, so good that i threw away my waterproofs. alpinestar leather jacket, draggin jeans and for boots i have daytona goretex boots and my favourite bit of bike clothing ever- Altberg boots.

[mark1150]

My favourite jacket is my BMW black leather, super cool on or off the bike, I also have an Alpinestars sphere, and trackpants, with the leathers I tend to use a Sidi short lined waterproof over jacket for rain or sudden cold spells, and for winter - autumn I haven't found anything to to beat the Spada courdra 3/4 length jacket, waterproof, warm, armoured and plenty of stowage space, and above all it wasn't too expensive.

[africajim]

I've got one biking leather jacket (broken zip so not usable just yet - only wore it twice! ), so tend to wear my ski jacket. So far, it's been great (and I think it looks ok too actually), although it's not waterproof.

Will have to save my pennies to get my first 'proper' biker's jacket!! They are SO expensive!!

Ok. it's late on a Saturday, been dabbling with red wine, white wine, whisky, drambuie, crabbies and now JD and coke but,,,,,, don't think I'm being condescending, as I'm the first person to ride around in shorts and a T-shirt but, hey, I'm not as good looking as you! Protection's what I'm rambling about! My point?
Old leather jacket? No mention of body armour? Ski jacket? Definitely no body armour! Not even waterproof? GODDAMN!
My jacket, with Knox body armour was a mere £115, waterproof and more importantly safe. There are some out there for around £60 with armour.
I've thrown a few bikes up the road, some terminal, but luckily I'm not! I make the decision to ride with T-shirt and shorts, my choice, as it is yours but to say safety is too expensive? Please, for the price of a decent meal out for two, go buy a jacket that keeps you dry and safe! Sorry for being condescending!