... school me on motorcycle jackets.
I live in the Palm Springs area and have been riding my motorcycle to work each day since I took a new job in late October -- about 20 miles each way on the I-10. Have a great jacket for winter ... it's the big, black, thick-leather, police-type jacket that's gonna be way too hot long before summer arrives. So I need something for the rest of the year, which includes A LOT of 100+ days from May through late September. Would like something much cooler -- probably a semi-breathable fabric -- with shoulder, elbow and back protection (I've seen some jackets advertised as "Level 3" protection).
Any suggestions as far as type, brand, etc.? Also, roughly what should I expect to spend for something well made that will last and offers good protection? Not remotely concerned about making a fashion statement -- we're definitely talking form following function here.
I live in the Palm Springs area and have been riding my motorcycle to work each day since I took a new job in late October -- about 20 miles each way on the I-10. Have a great jacket for winter ... it's the big, black, thick-leather, police-type jacket that's gonna be way too hot long before summer arrives. So I need something for the rest of the year, which includes A LOT of 100+ days from May through late September. Would like something much cooler -- probably a semi-breathable fabric -- with shoulder, elbow and back protection (I've seen some jackets advertised as "Level 3" protection).
Any suggestions as far as type, brand, etc.? Also, roughly what should I expect to spend for something well made that will last and offers good protection? Not remotely concerned about making a fashion statement -- we're definitely talking form following function here.
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