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mh330 · 07-21-2008, 01:54 PM

Hi ladies, hoping to get some help here. I'm desperately looking for a good mesh (textile) jacket to wear in the hot weather. I've ordered a few already this summer online, and they've been TERRIBLE. Does anyone have a mesh jacket that they could actually recommend (in terms of fitting a woman vs a unisex/men's fit)?

sachiwilson · 07-21-2008, 02:29 PM

What brands have you tried and what has been terrible about them?

acecycleins · 07-21-2008, 04:06 PM

ICON makes great womens jackets. Also, Alpinestars makes the Stella series. Power Trip makes a jacket called the Lolita. I got that for my wifey (she's very big chested) and she actually wears it. Gotta count for something.

mh330 · 07-21-2008, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sachiwilson

What brands have you tried and what has been terrible about them?

I've tried the Vanson mesh jacket, which fit well in the waist, but had huge shoulders, arms, chest, none of which was adjustable. Felt just like they took the same jacket as the men's version and shrunk down the waist portion only. Also, sleeves were too short.

Also tried a Joe Rocket Phoenix in men's XS. Really boxy and loose. The armor in the elbows lands lower than my actual elbows. Although the sleeves could be cinched to tighten them, they are still really loose, and i can move the armor all the way around to my forearm -- so theoretically they could move in a crash and not protect me at all.

Thanks for the help!

sachiwilson · 07-23-2008, 02:55 PM

I wish I could point you to a specific brand, but I have never tried a mesh jacket, and the ones my friends wear don't seem to fit all that well either. About all I can suggest is to find a well-equipped store and try on everything in sight. AlpineStars, Spidi, Dainese, FirstGear, Cortech, all make decent equipment. I personally don't care for Icon (bling over function in that brand) but that is another one you can look at.

Good luck!

The_AirHawk · 07-23-2008, 10:23 PM

New Enough has the Power Trip Ladies San Jose mesh jackets on closeout right now for $25.

Power Trip Ladies San Jose Mesh Motorcycle Jacket :: New Enough, LTD

For twenny-fi' smackers, you can't hardly go wrong, for a "one crash jacket".

seruzawa · 07-24-2008, 06:48 AM

My wife is happy with her Joe Rocket Cleo.

sachiwilson · 07-24-2008, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_AirHawk

New Enough has the Power Trip Ladies San Jose mesh jackets on closeout right now for $25.

Power Trip Ladies San Jose Mesh Motorcycle Jacket :: New Enough, LTD

For twenny-fi' smackers, you can't hardly go wrong, for a "one crash jacket".

Oh I dunno about that. This came up on a different list I'm on, and one commenter warned that they are not worth even the $25 that New Enough is charging.

trenttheuncatchable · 07-24-2008, 08:16 AM

My girlfriend has a Cortech LRX Air. She tried it on at the local motorcycle dealer and then ordered it online. She's really happy with it.

Cortech Womens LRX Air Jacket - Motorcycle Superstore

That page also has reviews on the jacket.

qwiksilverx · 08-08-2008, 12:25 PM

Watch where the mesh is. You don't want it on the shoulders, outside arms or back...anywhere you might slide. My Alpinestars Stella has the mesh only at the sides and inner arms. Where I'm not likely to slide. Mesh doesn't protect you in a slide. It melts faster than the ballistic nylon into your skin. I like the Stella's protective armor for the arms and shoulders but you will have to purchase a back plate since it only comes with a pad.

07-21-2008, 01:54 PM	#1
mh330 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2	Good women's mesh jacket? Hi ladies, hoping to get some help here. I'm desperately looking for a good mesh (textile) jacket to wear in the hot weather. I've ordered a few already this summer online, and they've been TERRIBLE. Does anyone have a mesh jacket that they could actually recommend (in terms of fitting a woman vs a unisex/men's fit)?

07-21-2008, 02:29 PM	#2
sachiwilson Women Riders Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,609	What brands have you tried and what has been terrible about them? __________________ Frappé LaRue Safety Queen Are you a Rounder? Sarnali: "what could be more useless than arguing with a deaf female lawyer????"

07-21-2008, 04:06 PM	#3
acecycleins Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Georgia Posts: 4,125	ICON makes great womens jackets. Also, Alpinestars makes the Stella series. Power Trip makes a jacket called the Lolita. I got that for my wifey (she's very big chested) and she actually wears it. Gotta count for something. __________________ "Slack" - a state of being in which everything flows smoothly.....a frame of mind so at ease that the universe naturally cooperates.

07-23-2008, 02:55 PM	#5
sachiwilson Women Riders Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,609	I wish I could point you to a specific brand, but I have never tried a mesh jacket, and the ones my friends wear don't seem to fit all that well either. About all I can suggest is to find a well-equipped store and try on everything in sight. AlpineStars, Spidi, Dainese, FirstGear, Cortech, all make decent equipment. I personally don't care for Icon (bling over function in that brand) but that is another one you can look at. Good luck! __________________ Frappé LaRue Safety Queen Are you a Rounder? Sarnali: "what could be more useless than arguing with a deaf female lawyer????"

07-23-2008, 10:23 PM	#6
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Livin' in a Van: down by the Mariana Trench Posts: 10,891	New Enough has the Power Trip Ladies San Jose mesh jackets on closeout right now for $25. Power Trip Ladies San Jose Mesh Motorcycle Jacket :: New Enough, LTD For twenny-fi' smackers, you can't hardly go wrong, for a "one crash jacket". __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

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07-24-2008, 06:48 AM	#7
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	My wife is happy with her Joe Rocket Cleo. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

07-24-2008, 08:16 AM	#9
trenttheuncatchable Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 834	My girlfriend has a Cortech LRX Air. She tried it on at the local motorcycle dealer and then ordered it online. She's really happy with it. Cortech Womens LRX Air Jacket - Motorcycle Superstore That page also has reviews on the jacket.

08-08-2008, 12:25 PM	#10
qwiksilverx Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hollywood Posts: 2	Watch where the mesh is. You don't want it on the shoulders, outside arms or back...anywhere you might slide. My Alpinestars Stella has the mesh only at the sides and inner arms. Where I'm not likely to slide. Mesh doesn't protect you in a slide. It melts faster than the ballistic nylon into your skin. I like the Stella's protective armor for the arms and shoulders but you will have to purchase a back plate since it only comes with a pad. __________________ 50ccs, 250ccs, 6 cylinders and commuting on the subway.