Textile jackets. What’s good?

[jeffyjeff]

[BRUN]

[BRUN]

[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

I don't think it is, no. It feels quite well made though. I've seen Rukka textiles that have had zips fail and which look more worn with fewer miles on them. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure the Rukka jackets and trousers are far, far better - but they don't actually look or feel as good as I expected when I had a close at friends' stuff.
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[BRUN]

ive recently got a Klim Marrakech, and its by far the most comfortable jacket i own, but its a summer jacket really, the idea is that you wear a rain over jacket if its gonna rain, and if its too cold from all the air coming through the jacket they do a windproof under layer which turns it into more of a spring/autumn jacket, AA rated too which is very rare for a summer jacket

[Kawasaki Jimbo]

All great contributions, thanks. I’ve been looking at Motolegends’ YouTube channel which has lots of honest advice too. The Halvarssons brand is currently floating my boat ( BRUN) but it occurred to me that I’ve developed my own system of layering when required (thin Merino jumper underlayer, PVC waterproof overs) so I don’t need one main or mid-layer jacket to do it all, albeit that might be nice at a price, as long as it’s vented.

Halvarssons also sell under the Lindstrand moniker (different range) and I’m looking at the Zagreb jacket. Trying to decide whether I’ll continue to like the brown version which is almost £100 cheaper in some places (so £205). As I understand it the fabric is AA-safety rated, but the armour only A (?). I don’t think there is sleeve or waist adjustment but it either fits or it doesn’t.

I’m off work next week so I’ll visit Bike Stop and OnYerBike.

[BRUN]

[Fat Angry Scotsman]

[jeffyjeff]

[ThunderGuts]

[Fat Angry Scotsman]

[Kawasaki Jimbo]

[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

i thought it was all about air vests now
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[jeffyjeff]

[grr666]

I'm a big fan of 3DO. I have it some of my gloves, one pair of casual riding trainers, several jackets and one pair of strides.
I often look out for 2nd hand 3DO armour pieces on ebay so I can upgrade other clothing I have.
I believe it's designed to spread initial impact force over a larger area, all I know is it's really easy to get in and out of armour
pockets, doesn't split like some hard shell armour can and is so flexible that it means I can wear kit that fits SNUG without
discomfort. It's literally the only knee armour I've ever been comfortable wearing for over an hour. I've done the FORTNINE hammer
test, yes you know you've been hit by something but you'd never guess it was a hammerhead. I have a rucksack style forcefield
back protector too. Not rigid as such and slightly better once warm but I've only worn it twice, too much faffery.
3DO and Pinlock are the two best kit innovations in decades IMO.
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[BRUN]

[Kentol750]

I like richa with the 3d0, just don't care about 'waterproof', just wear cheap waterproofs over my gear. Rukka may be amazing, but does not dry out quick enough for everyday use.
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[Fat Angry Scotsman]

[Kawasaki Jimbo]

Current shortlist:

RST Pro Series Paveway £280.

Lindstrands Zagreb Waterproof Textile Jacket (in black), £299.

Halvarssons Vansbro (in black), £529 (Mad money but I do enough all-weather miles to justify it.)

I’ve been fretting about whether side-slash pockets are a secure place for my house keys compared to top-opening pockets.

[Fat Angry Scotsman]

[BRUN]

i would watch these if you havent already

https://www.motolegends.com/reviews/Choosing-the-perfect-commuting-suit

https://www.motolegends.com/reviews/Motorcycle-commuting-touring-outfit-for-under-2500-pounds-2020

https://www.motolegends.com/reviews/Motorcycle-commuting-touring-outfit-for-under-1500-pounds-2020

https://www.motolegends.com/reviews/Motorcycle-commuting-touring-outfit-for-under-1000-pounds-2020

https://www.motolegends.com/reviews/Ultimate-touring-and-commuting-motorcycle-outfit-money-no-object-2020

if you do a lot of all weather miles i would definitely go laminate

the top Oxford laminate is supposed to be very very good so thats probably worth a look too, might be the Hinterland but check

[Kawasaki Jimbo]

The shop didn’t have my first two short-listed jackets in stock or in my size and I was there to try and buy so I bought the Halvarssons Vansbro jacket. Nice fit and quality feel. It gets noticeably more air through it than my old Wolf jacket. That might be partly due to small cuff vents but also because the central chest vents are clear of rucksack straps. It’s lighter than the old jacket too.

[Grubscrew]

Revit jacket, Armadillo trousers.
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[Blueberry]

While Motolegends makes engaging videos, they are commercially-driven. Chris sounds knowledgeable, but his “facts” can be incorrect.

In contrast, I have far more trust in Bennetts BikeSocial reviews:
https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/products

Usually, Bennetts’ reviews are well-researched and thorough. And Bennetts’ motivations (e.g., reducing rider injuries because it’s an insurance company, not selling gear) are better aligned with ours.

[Frappawotsit]