Hey everyone, is there anyone out there wearing a TRUE "4 season jacket" ... is there such a thing in the real world?
I carry a Gerbing's heated jacket liner and gloves. The outer jacket folds up into it's own carrying case and doesn't really take up that much space on the bike.
http://www.joerocket.com/catalog/index.cfm/236/458/Textile_Jackets/Alter_Ego_3.0_%5Bhybrid%5D
Tourmaster Flex here as well.
Sometimes I wear a mesh jacket and use my rain jacket if it gets cool
The Tourmaster Flex *is* a mesh jacket... and windproof/light rain resistant jacket, and lined jacket. It is 3-in-1.
Yes it is. But, it is quicker to just put my rain jacket over my mesh jacket than it is to zip the outer layer onto the flex. I am carrying the rain jacket anyway, so might as well use it as an extra layer when needed.
I've got zippers? I've never zipped it in. It's never blown off.
I'm looking at the Scorpion YosemiteI'm also looking for a new vented jacket, and that one looks nice. But after reading the first 15 reviews or so, it's off my list. Snaps break easily, front and back vents require REMOVING the jacket, thermal liner super thin (useless), back pad also useless (more $$ for the CE one), and rainproof liner ineffective. And 400 bucks? No thanks . The idea of just one jacket like this (or Tourmaster Flex or Rocket Alter Ego) sounds appealing, but living in hot TX and being averse to heat, I need a dedicated mesh jacket. As long as it has a full-sleve thermal/rain liner, I'd be fine. Due to overwhelming good reviews, will check out the Tourmaster Flex, and the Rocket Phoenix Ion. Good luck with your choice, and let us know what you buy.
I'm also looking for a new vented jacket, and that one looks nice. But after reading the first 15 reviews or so, it's off my list. Snaps break easily, front and back vents require REMOVING the jacket, thermal liner super thin (useless), back pad also useless (more $$ for the CE one), and rainproof liner ineffective. And 400 bucks? No thanks . The idea of just one jacket like this (or Tourmaster Flex or Rocket Alter Ego) sounds appealing, but living in hot TX and being averse to heat, I need a dedicated mesh jacket. As long as it has a full-sleve thermal/rain liner, I'd be fine. Due to overwhelming good reviews, will check out the Tourmaster Flex, and the Rocket Phoenix Ion. Good luck with your choice, and let us know what you buy.
[Like the outer jacket doesn't have any armor, so should pack relatively small, no?
And the outer layer could be okay in rain with the windscreen.
Don't like the idea of rain liners on the inside, leaving the jacket soaked for hours.
Plus the Flex also has a full sleeve liner for even colder mornings.
Hmmmm, maybe this jacket can be a 4-seasons jacket indeed.