I just won the auction for the joe rocket jacket just like the one in this auction. What do yall think? 90bucks
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7974473480&category=6750
a link would help..lol..
I have that jacket... paid more than that... but I love it... it is great
it's freaking cheap for sure
i like mine
that's cheap!!...i love mine too
joe rocket, cheep jacket. that's all there is to it. they have been known to fall apart, have stiching fall out, and sun fade really bad. but hey, it's your skin.....
I just bought that same jacket form Dennis Kirk it was on closeout for 150 like 50 bucks off the reg. price I love it
Joe
Just bought the same jacket and think it's great. Very tough outer shell and very warm (on cold rides). I would recommend it.
Quote from: davipujoe rocket, cheep jacket. that's all there is to it. they have been known to fall apart, have stiching fall out, and sun fade really bad. but hey, it's your skin.....
I went down at 45mph in my Joe Rocket Reactor S and slid 110 feet on asphalt... didn't have a scratch. Joe Rocket gloves saved me too. Joe Rocket is good stuff in my book. Don't get me started on the Icon Reinforced jeans tho :roll:
Same color as mine, but you paid less for yours...
Mine saved my skin in my get off, good price!
Quote from: davipujoe rocket, cheep jacket. that's all there is to it. they have been known to fall apart, have stiching fall out, and sun fade really bad. but hey, it's your skin.....
I haven't crash-tested my Meteor, but I rode it all winter, and although there was no cause to test it for sun fade, ;), it kept me warm and dry in below-freezing weather and cold rain. Quality among a maker varies from low-end to high-end jackets, but again, on my Meteor, the stitching is very good quality and shows no signs of fraying or coming out.
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I have an older Joe Rocket Balistic (NEON FRIGGEN' GREEN)... I love it... (but I have no clue how it is in a crash)... :?
I've had my JR atomic jacket for five years, not a busted seem or loose thread. Lots of bug splats, and dirt, but that just makes me look like a veteran motorcyclist. :thumb:
i like my phoenix jackit with a rain liner,it's not fallin apart yet. joe rocket stuff is cool with me. you did good,for 90 bucks.
Phoenix jacket here too. Rode all of last year with it with no problems. It looks like new still. I'd recommend Rocket gear.
RIGHT THERE WITH YOU. I HAVE JR PHEONIX JACKET AND ITS NICE SO FAR. THE WIND LINER IS VERY WARM ON COLD DAYS AND YOU CAN PULL IT OUT ON HOT DAYS AND HAVE THE AIR BLOW RIGHT THRU. IM HAPPY.
Did you get it on close-out from Newenough.com? I have the same jacket. I'm pretty happy with Joe Rocket stuff too. I have a Phoneix that's great and a neon green balistic too, which is fine except for the inner front zipper broke and doesn't work anymore. The outer one is fine, so the jacket still works.
Quote from: RVertigoI have an older Joe Rocket Balistic (NEON FRIGGEN' GREEN)... I love it... (but I have no clue how it is in a crash)... :?
Well, im glad the majority of you feel this way about Joe Rocket jackets. Makes me feel more sure about my purchace. With that said, I will recommend this link : http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ50QQsassZvoodooQ2dempire to any prospective buyers. There are some great steals there. Party on. :thumb:
Personally, I only ride with a leather jacket....but that's an all other topic.
Enjoy your new "gear".
Jonah
Quote from: VersOnePersonally, I only ride with a leather jacket....but that's an all other topic.
If I'm riding in freezing rain (or even mildly chilly rain), leather just doesn't cut it. I figure the tradeoff for a little less abrasion protection is offset by the increased attention made possible by not being dripping wet and freezing, which allows me a greater ability to avoid accidents in the first place.
On the other end of the spectrum, when it's 100+, having the ventilation of mesh keeps me from crapping out due to heat.
But inbetween the extremes, I wear leather. Matching the right gear to the conditions is the way to go, IMO.
QuoteIf I'm riding in freezing rain (or even mildly chilly rain), leather just doesn't cut it. I figure the tradeoff for a little less abrasion protection is offset by the increased attention made possible by not being dripping wet and freezing, which allows me a greater ability to avoid accidents in the first place.
On the other end of the spectrum, when it's 100+, having the ventilation of mesh keeps me from crapping out due to heat.
But in between the extremes, I wear leather. Matching the right gear to the conditions is the way to go, IMO.
I'll bow down to that comment, so many things to consider that I hadn't thought about.
As a noob though I need all the protection I can get, since I'm at a higher risk of eating tarmac. My friend in college use to call me Mad Max..but hey...at least I'm safe(er). ;)
Jonah,