Hot Weather-Leather

ArabianKnight · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 09 Sep 2005 Karma :

Hey all...

Is there any type of Leather you'd recommend in terms of brand or design that would make my life a bit more bearable?

In my country (UAE), for most of the year the daytime temprature is anywhere from 30 to 47 degrees Celsius. Nine months out of the year maybe.

Looking at some posts about people talking about sweating buckets, I'm starting to wonder....is there such a thing as hot weather leather?

Thanx

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Silver · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Oct 2004 Karma :

In that kind of temperature have you considered some good, ventilated textiles instead of leathers?

cc123 · Geez a joab? Joined: 17 Jan 2005 Karma :

30-47 deg, well never quite seen such high temps this year in Scotland!

You sweat, feck I even sweat in my leathers sometimes when its cold outside! Laughing

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ArabianKnight · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 09 Sep 2005 Karma :

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Have a look at Joe Rocket - they do some jackets based on a mesh design with armour.

Don't know about performance when sliding, but they reckon they're good at least.

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McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

I had one of these for real hot days just throw a t-shirt other it and wear either leather or textile trousers. Relised how camp i looked and got rid of it but it might be worth a look.

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Its pronounced Jixxer!

cc123 · Geez a joab? Joined: 17 Jan 2005 Karma :

I'd take leathers over textiles any day. I've seen my mates textile jacket after his crash along with his road rash and it wasn't pretty!

Saying that, it was about 65-70mph when he crashed so, impossible to say if leather would have held up any better.
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McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

How did he get the stones outta his arm i used a nail brush Sick

worst experience ever. But i was back out on my horrible cbr Mr. Green

That thing looked like a modern art project when i was done with it.
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Its pronounced Jixxer!

Black Knight · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Feb 2005 Karma :

You need to ride faster mate!

Are your leathers perforated?
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extreme3d · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Dec 2004 Karma :

My RST jacket has leather on the arm's, shoulders, waste band and coller but is textile in the centre front and back. Its been cleverly done so at first glance it looks like a full leather one. I find it perfect as its cool in summer and warm in winter. Its gone zip opened air vents front and rear for additional ventilation and the liner is also removeable. I suffer from eczema and find it ideal as the last thing i want is to sweat loads and get a nasty rash Thumbs Down

Here's me wearing it today - goofy smile is me Laughing

https://www.bikechatforums.com/download.php?id=22693

The RST site is flash so I can't send a link to the relevant page, but go to jackets and scroll down to 'Electrik'

https://www.rst-moto.com/index2.html

ArabianKnight · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 09 Sep 2005 Karma :

quacker_boy · Cuddle Bitch Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

hey dude where abouts in UAE are you? i'm in dubai and live near new choithrams on al wasl road, i'm doing my test soon and i'm gonna be riding a ZXR400 Very Happy

paulthewitt · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 May 2004 Karma :

Alpinestars do a nice perforated leather jacket with mesh ventilation panels. looks very nice, and is very comfy.

very costly though! Crying or Very sad

https://www.motostrano-store.com/alsmxairflle.html

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muddycoffee · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 18 Aug 2005 Karma :

In the summer I wear a Frank Thaomas Textile Jacket and Trousers. They have lots of built in armour and are well made. There are vents to open on the front of the shoulders and at the back to help with cooling.

In the winter I have nice thick leathers to wear, it would be torture to wear these in the middle of summer because I would be too hot and drenched with sweat,
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McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

I never come off but its very well built and tight its not gonna come off when you fall off. You just throw a tshirt over the top and wear one under it keeps you cool and safe. Thumbs Up

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Its pronounced Jixxer!

GearboxGeezer · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

Draggin Jeans keep you cooler than leathers, but they obviously ant got as much protection, they really should make a full kevaler jeans set and not just bum, side, and knee protection x.x

Fire_Eyes · Crazy Courier Joined: 07 Oct 2004 Karma :

Hi, I also live in the UAE, Dubai so I think I could help. You can check the Yamaha dealer for some textile jackets, it's on Sheikh Zayed Road. You can also check Motorcycle 3000 in Diyafah. I think they have Axo textile jackets. I have a Yamaha textile and an Alpinestars leather Stage jacket and the Yamaha one is much better for the summer. However, the armor is alot thinner and the leather one feels alot safer. I've had no accidents that caused me to slide so I wouldn't know about the tearing up. If you want PM me for more details.
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ArabianKnight · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 09 Sep 2005 Karma :

First of all, thanx to all for the feedback.

Special thanx to Fire_eyes since he's given me names of shops that are close by.

colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

I agree with paul, you need perforated leather

I have an old one piece outfit I got off ebay (£60). Its got lots of small holes to let the air through. The holes are as big as the a in the @ sign on your keyboard. There quite a lot per square inch so it lets a lot of air through.

The perforations are on the thighes and chest and back. Its also a loose fit as I didnt check the size when i bought it. This compromises safety but certainly lets the air flow.

You could make your own perforation in some leather you already have but it wdnt be a good idea unless its strong thick leather, and if its strong thick leather, it will be hard work.

I also have a textile jacket and trousers annd they are not as cool as perforated leather.
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Fire_Eyes · Crazy Courier Joined: 07 Oct 2004 Karma :

Anytime mate. You can get a perforated leather jacket for less than 700$. I got my Stage jacket for 330$ and it's perforated on the shoulders and other areas. If you're gonna buy a jacket I wouldn't advise you to buy from the UAE as they'll be alot more expensive. However, if you have no choice or if you jsut wanna get your size you can check motorcycle city in Al Aweer.
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