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Title: Need recommendations for a big-holed mesh jacket???
Post by: Zilla500 on June 04, 2009, 10:51:59 AM
Supposedly, I have a textile "mesh" jacket, but the fibers are knitted tightly so it still
gets hot here in middle NC USA, even when I unzip the vents. Any recommend a fair-
priced (<$200) big-holed (I've seen them called this) mesh jacket that's very breathable,
that may also come in colors other than black? Thanks!
Title: Re: Need recommendations for a big-holed mesh jacket???
Post by: psyber_0ptix on June 04, 2009, 11:28:12 AM
i've got an alpinestars exile in black/white...large for sale

take the inner liner out and it's fairly breathable... then again i'm in new england
Title: Re: Need recommendations for a big-holed mesh jacket???
Post by: Zilla500 on June 04, 2009, 12:02:10 PM
Thanks, I'm looking for a new one.
Title: Re: Need recommendations for a big-holed mesh jacket???
Post by: natedawg120 on June 04, 2009, 12:07:53 PM
Joe Rocket Phoenix 4 is what I wear on a regular basis and it is great.  Still gets hot when you aren't moving but i am as cool as one can be when the summer temps hit 100 here in VA.
Title: Re: Need recommendations for a big-holed mesh jacket???
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on June 04, 2009, 08:23:41 PM
i know you are looking for a new one. BUT what size are you? ive got a jr jacket as well, when liner removed its QUITE breathable
Title: Re: Need recommendations for a big-holed mesh jacket???
Post by: Toogoofy317 on June 05, 2009, 03:48:59 PM
I live in Fl and my Tour Master GxAir does a very good job here when it is hot enough to fry eggs on the side walk not to mention the humidity!

Mary
Title: Re: Need recommendations for a big-holed mesh jacket???
Post by: XealotX on June 06, 2009, 06:43:00 PM
(http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/72000059/Images/15/21603661700s.jpg)

Only $26.00 on the Brit Ebay site. Plenty of airflow, don't know how well it would hold up in a crash.
Title: Re: Need recommendations for a big-holed mesh jacket???
Post by: jserio on June 06, 2009, 07:36:47 PM
 :o
Title: Re: Need recommendations for a big-holed mesh jacket???
Post by: XealotX on June 06, 2009, 08:19:54 PM
You should see the picture of the matching "shorts" that come with it. PLENTY of airflow...
Title: Re: Need recommendations for a big-holed mesh jacket???
Post by: jserio on June 06, 2009, 10:02:00 PM
thats quite allright....although the wife might like me in them.....(don't worry, i wouldn't dare post such pics of myself on here.)  :icon_twisted:
Title: Re: Need recommendations for a big-holed mesh jacket???
Post by: cafeboy on June 07, 2009, 12:05:46 PM
Back on topic  :cookoo:
I am in NC and I use a Joe Rocket aswell.
When the liner is out it works just fine.
Title: Re: Need recommendations for a big-holed mesh jacket???
Post by: Zilla500 on June 07, 2009, 09:31:32 PM
I currently have a Tourmaster Pivot 2 mesh in large, and want something more breathable. I'll check out the TM GxAir mentioned here. To cafeboy, what model Joe Rocket do you wear?
Title: Re: Need recommendations for a big-holed mesh jacket???
Post by: gsagent005 on June 07, 2009, 09:41:54 PM
take a look at this link, they tested 10 jackets, maybe you'll find one you like...

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/accessoriesandgear/mesh_jacket_comparison/index.html
Title: Re: Need recommendations for a big-holed mesh jacket???
Post by: Toogoofy317 on June 07, 2009, 09:43:58 PM
This is what I use when it gets unbearably hot here in hell I mean Fl! (http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr264/Toogoofy317/PROTACTOR.jpg)

I got it off ebay for about $65 but can get it at Nexo sports! I may look like a power ranger and it flattens that ta-tas a little bit but it keeps me cool!

Mary
Title: Re: Need recommendations for a big-holed mesh jacket???
Post by: Zilla500 on June 07, 2009, 09:48:53 PM
The video shows the Alpinestars Exile, and the material style looks just like my TM Pivot 2.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISolBbwjfOA

Again, I'm looking for a jacket with a "BIG-HOLED" or "LOOSE-WEAVE" mesh. The weave pattern looks like the weave for that material to sand wall putty with.
Title: Re: Need recommendations for a big-holed mesh jacket???
Post by: cafeboy on June 07, 2009, 09:52:27 PM
Quote from: Toogoofy317 on June 07, 2009, 09:43:58 PM
This is what I use when it gets unbearably hot here in hell I mean Fl! (http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr264/Toogoofy317/PROTACTOR.jpg)

I got it off ebay for about $65 but can get it at Nexo sports! I may look like a power ranger and it flattens that ta-tas a little bit but it keeps me cool!

Mary

So, do you have a shirt on over it or what ???
Title: Re: Need recommendations for a big-holed mesh jacket???
Post by: Zilla500 on June 07, 2009, 09:54:51 PM
Quote from: Toogoofy317 on June 07, 2009, 09:43:58 PM
This is what I use when it gets unbearably hot here in hell I mean Fl! (http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr264/Toogoofy317/PROTACTOR.jpg)

I got it off ebay for about $65 but can get it at Nexo sports! I may look like a power ranger and it flattens that ta-tas a little bit but it keeps me cool!

Mary

This may look good on you (a woman) but may look odd on me (a guy). :) I guess if one wears a T-shirt underneath it'll be ok...
Title: Re: Need recommendations for a big-holed mesh jacket???
Post by: Zilla500 on June 07, 2009, 10:08:29 PM
Quote from: gsagent005 on June 07, 2009, 09:41:54 PM
take a look at this link, they tested 10 jackets, maybe you'll find one you like...

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/accessoriesandgear/mesh_jacket_comparison/index.html

Thanks for the link. The FIELDSHEER MACH 1 JACKET may be what I'm looking for.
Title: Re: Need recommendations for a big-holed mesh jacket???
Post by: Toogoofy317 on June 07, 2009, 10:15:56 PM
You boys can only dream what I wear under it!   Nah, an under armor t-shirt is what I wear over it. It actually looks better in person! But, yeah I usually throw my Miami Hurricane's long sleeve Nike Tee over it and it hides under it pretty well. It has the best spine protection I have ever seen! I will try to get it from my friend's house and take actual pics for reference!

mary
Title: Re: Need recommendations for a big-holed mesh jacket???
Post by: Porkchop on June 08, 2009, 05:56:28 AM
Zilla - I use an AXO jacket.  If you look real close to the material you can see the inner liner.

Mary - I could have used what you wear during my Rolling Blunder fall on Memorial day.  Any info on brand/model would be appreciated.

-Porkchop