I tried this coat on at a local dealer and it fits me very well. I like that the top is white to reflect the sun (less hot) but I'm having a hard time
with all the patches. I can remove them since they are only sewn on. But, as it stands, what do you all think? If you saw a guy wearing this
jacket at the mall would you think:
GEHY or COOL?
Everyones' vote counts, I need to hear it!!!!!!
Chris
(http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j76/Chris2P/th_grey_front.jpg)
Ghey... patches and giant JR logo. Not my taste, too 'poserisque' .
U need a crotch rocket to go with that :laugh:
Its actually pretty subtle as opposed to some of the jackets that i have seen.
If you can take off some of the patches and logos it might be a nice jacket.
I removed 5 Joe Rocket logo patches from mine to make it wearable.
I agree w/ Jenn abt the patches.
yeah all the patches make it kinda flaming... other than that it looks nice
I like the jacket and I like the patches.
My vote: really cool. And uh. . . I think I would know.
IMO patches should be earned. I mean think about it. If patches looked good we'd all be wearing them. Right?
I hate catatorizing peolpe by how the look.......but patches on a store bought jacket are supreme wanna be trophies.
Real Supersport bikers who won endorsment contracts look cool in their jackets cause you KNOW they had to be good enough to earn them.
Soldiers in uniform either earn or belong to what their patches represent.
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One thing does apply though, If you have K&N parts on your bike or car, then you can rock the patches. Otherwise your wearing patches for the sole reason that people see you wearing them. Thats just LAME.
BTW-- that jackets looks great. I'd wear it. :thumb:
But that only holds true if you care what other people think. If you like a jacket, wear it.
The jacket looks really nice, not as bad as some of the other racer jackets I have seen. You know the ones with so many patches that you can't even tell what color the leather is underneath. Only thing I don't really like is the rocket logo across the chest other than that it looks ok.
Just wondering are they having a sale on that jacket? I know joe rocket makes the same jackets without all the patches on them. ( not sure if they come in the same colors tho )
You could take all those patches off and safety-pin them to your messenger bag or backpack. It'd be like a emo-kid starter kit.
Yeah, i'm gonna go with ghey on that one. Sorry man. Just my opinion.
Quote from: Jake D on June 29, 2006, 12:28:15 PM
But that only holds true if you care what other people think. If you like a jacket, wear it.
That is the only answer to his question.
WHAT Color is your bike
Color scheme good, patches...meh.
Not ghey, but not quite cool.
But who really cares what other people think is cool. If it's good gear, and meets your needs, screw everyone else.
it's very cooly ghey :icon_mrgreen:
Well as long as it doesnt match your bike I think its awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
................"it's very cooly ghey"...............
hehehehe
I think the patches are "over the top"as well. I can remove all of them but the ROCKET going across the chest, the main zipper sew line goes right over it....I can live with that.
JR has a plain version which is the pheonix, but it doesnt fit me right, the shoulder pads won't stay in place and where the forearm pads bend at the elbow, they want to slide down my arm.
Chirs
Quote from: Jake D on June 29, 2006, 12:28:15 PM
But that only holds true if you care what other people think. If you like a jacket, wear it.
I am guessing that since he is basing his purchase on a group of people that he has never met: he cares about what people think of him. O0
cool, its the jacket i bought
Nick you never cease to make me laugh. :cheers:
that jacket is SCREAMING squid.
I've got the Joe Rocket Mercury leather jacket; which is much like that one, but all black with no patches. I do have that Rocket lettering across the back instead of the front (roughly the same size); which gets really annoying because a lot of people at work have asked if it stands for "crotch rocket".
personally I'd find something else. My jacket was $150 marked down from $300 so I jumped on it. Next time I'm going with minimal logos.
I really like my jacket, because Its a nice jacket when youre not on the bike, plus its very airy and comfortable
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h320/TadMC/sdfasd.jpg)
Sense the other ones don't fit right just get this one and remove the patches. The fashion police can't catch a GS anyway.
Like a few people have said before Get it if you like it.
Quote from: nick_villan on June 29, 2006, 01:49:19 PM
cool, its the jacket i bought
Enough said. :icon_razz:
Seriously tho, I don't think it is bad looking. It depends a lot on your other gear and your bike, I think. If your bike is plainish and your helmet is plainish, you get probably get away with this jacket - even WITH the patches. If, however, everything else is flaming and too busy, you might as well snip the patches off if this jacket is really comfortable and a good deal. Even without snipping them off, it is not as bad as some I've seen (like others have said)
You nutz are right out of er bye ! That is a hip jacket very FRENCH CANADIAN RACER looking. Who cares what those styleless maniacs think the chuicks up here dig the boy racer look. I run a joe roket CORONA RACING jaket looks good and good protrction too .My gloves are icon t-max armoured. Bling up the bike and bling up the body baby !
Well,
I just got back from the stealer with the jacket. The 8" rocket ship on the back is going to go along with "rocket" on the back and on the forearms. A few others as well.
I guess I'll keep a few patches on the arms. Made of thick rubber or something. Maybe they'll give me an extra foot of protection if I ever slide. If anything, a gehy jacket is better than a T-shirt if I ever go down.
Thanks again for your thoughts/comments guys!!!!
Chris
is it a bargain? if so its fine. who cares what people think-so long as its something you can afford and provides the most protection you can afford it sounds good to me. its not pink or anything...
Quote from: Chris2P on June 29, 2006, 04:01:24 PM
Well,
I just got back from the stealer with the jacket. The 8" rocket ship on the back is going to go along with "rocket" on the back and on the forearms. A few others as well.
I guess I'll keep a few patches on the arms. Made of thick rubber or something. Maybe they'll give me an extra foot of protection if I ever slide. If anything, a gehy jacket is better than a T-shirt if I ever go down.
Thanks again for your thoughts/comments guys!!!!
Chris
HAHA! Now you're ghey!
Seriously though, keep an eye on the stitching. I have some Joe Rocket Alter Ego pants that have had to be repaired because the stitching is coming apart. My mom was not impressed with them at all....
does I love YOU normally wear your riding pants??
Nah, she's just the one who repaired them.
..."Seriously though, keep an eye on the stitching"....
I got a sewing machine in the garage. I use it mostly for hunting gear. I noticed that the stitching was so-so. But that leaves me with some options to upgrade:-))))))))
Chris
good choise dude its a really conformtable jacket and you can use it no matter how hot it is. trust me i live in miami with the humidity
I think this jacket looks way better, and I'll be getting it eventually (funding permittied):
(http://www.vansonleathers.com/product_pages/jackets/vx3/VX3s_frt.jpg)
Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on June 29, 2006, 10:07:31 PM
I think this jacket looks way better, and I'll be getting it eventually (funding permittied):
(http://www.vansonleathers.com/product_pages/jackets/vx3/VX3s_frt.jpg)
It looks thin
Quote from: TadMC on June 29, 2006, 10:09:02 PM
Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on June 29, 2006, 10:07:31 PM
I think this jacket looks way better, and I'll be getting it eventually (funding permittied):
It looks thin
CE approved armor in the elbows, shoulders, and back. Leather reinforcement in those areas as well. It's minimal to deal with heat. Texas stays above 100
oF for months on end. It fits me well too, and it looks the shaZam!.
I feel for you guys in the south. My wife is from Houston and when we go down to visit, that heat is so unbearable to me...even in June-July!!
My understanding is that the armor is the only thing that protects you with the mesh jackets. That the mesh offers minimal protection. But the way I see it, its far much better than a t-shirt :laugh:
Chris
Quote from: Chris2P on June 30, 2006, 06:05:16 AM
I feel for you guys in the south. My wife is from Houston and when we go down to visit, that heat is so unbearable to me...even in June-July!!
My understanding is that the armor is the only thing that protects you with the mesh jackets. That the mesh offers minimal protection. But the way I see it, its far much better than a t-shirt :laugh:
Chris
It's true. The mesh can shred pretty easily, but your contact points are covered by the armor and padding. I went down in mesh and faired fine.
That jacket is GHEY.. I looked at one at the dealership.. too many decals for me... This jacket is where it's at (For the record, yes, I do wear this exact jacket, yes, I do live in SW Florida, where it gets hot as balls, and sweaty/humid as them too)..
(http://www.newenough.com/product_pictures/c/cortech_gx_air_jacket/black.jpg)
Even though I've only been wearing it for about 2 weeks now, I'm absolutely in love with mine. At 50mph, it's actually MORE comfortable than wearing just a t-shirt (yes, I tried a short run in just a helmet, t-shirt, and pants, and decided that I didn't like it, and don't know what the appeal is)