Mesh jackets for hot weather riding

[TJ]

Bought the Hi Vis Tourmaster Sonora. Like the length, ton of features on the jacket. Just a tad heavier than what I expected but it was also softer than my previous cloth jackets. Does seem a bit big for the size and it will get even bigger once all the liners are taken out but that is just part of life.

[Awaz]

I picked up a Joe Rocket ballistic from ebay. I think loose weave mesh is the ticket. I tested it out in 90 degree heat and it is heck of a lot more comfortable than my Scorpion. Bought an exactly similar one in XS for the wife - paid $50 for hers. Lets hope she can deal with that.

[wally_games]

Bought the Hi Vis Tourmaster Sonora. Like the length, ton of features on the jacket. Just a tad heavier than what I expected but it was also softer than my previous cloth jackets. Does seem a bit big for the size and it will get even bigger once all the liners are taken out but that is just part of life.

Wore mine for a couple of years (before changing to a Rev*It Ignition 2). I liked how the sleeves could be tightened based on which liners you have in. I bought it so that it was fairly snug with all the liners in. That made it a little loose in hot weather, but that just helped the air flow.

You'll enjoy having it. (And the liners worked down into the upper-20's on the Connie.)

[TJ]

About a half dozen guys asked me how I liked this jacket so thought I would post a updated review.

I love it! Since buying it I removed both liners and been using just the shell in our hot weather this summer. The air flow is really good and it has 4 huge pockets. The mesh is soft and the jacket is long which I like. I have been in temperatures down to 46 without any liner and only wearing a tee shirt underneath and never really got chilly except when caught in the rain or was on my Triumph which does not have as good of wind protection.
The jacket is sized on the large side but other than that it is worth every penny.

[Stavee]

I am on my 3rd Olympia Airglide jacket. They seem to offer the most versatility for me. I have had them down in death valley in the summer and to Glacier park just before they close the oh my god rd. You might give them a look.

[VirginiaJim]

http://olympiamotosports.com/catalog/mens-airglide-4-mesh-tech-jacket/

[lonekazoo]

I really like the quality of Olympia gear.  I have a Bonneville and a Viper Mesh Tech, the latter being a slightly older version of the Airglide.  Flows air pretty good (unless you fill both chest pockets with crap), and comes with two liners that work well in colder temps (wore it today at 35 degrees).  Because the arms are made of denier 2000 Cordura, it's not as cool as total mesh, but I feel very safe in it.  When it's above 100 out, I'll sometimes wear a total-mesh  Fieldsheer Congo, but I know it wouldn't hold up near as well in a get-off.

The Viper Mesh Tech has been on sale at Motorcyclecloseouts.com for quite a while.  It fluctuates between $129 and $149.

http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/insanity/4295

[The Pope]

I've been wanting to checkout an Olympia Nomad jacket. Can any of you give me some input on it?

http://olympiamotosports.com/catalog/transition-systems-gear/mens-nomad-all-season-transition-jacket/