HOT weather jacket.

[CETME]

I live in Central Florida. During the summer it's hot. Very hot.

I need a GOOD mesh jacket that flows a lot of air. I want some decent armor.

What are you hot weather guys using?

[somegirl]

Look for perforated leather.

[NAKID]

I wear perf'd leather here in AZ. It's a great jacket, but yes, still hot, especially when you aren't moving. But, the protection is worth it.

[Hank]

I got a Cortech GX-air jacket.  Flows lots of air and has leather on the elbows, shoulder, and back.  Main problem I have with it is poorly designed waist straps and the Velcro is kinda crappy.  It also fits a bit loose without the liners in it, but its been a good jacket.

[paradisecity]

The Joe Rocket Phoenix Jackets are great for hot weather and they are mesh.  I will be wearing one for my 4 mile commute to and from work in the summer.

Since it is mesh, the protection is limited despite the CE armor.  I have leathers on order for rides consisting of more than dodging minivans.

[stopintime]

I have a Rev'it Air. Knox protection on shoulders and elbows. $162 without German VAT. Plus shipping. http://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/secU3m9OaBWPTc/?ObjectPath=/Shops/10207048/Products/Revit-Air-Jacket/SubProducts/Revit-Air-Jacket-0001

[TCK!]

I use a Dainese Full Perf 1-Piece for my winter and summer riding.

[sugarcrook]

I got a Cortech GX-Air and will be replacing it immediately.  It moves a lot of air but it's loose and I'm very unimpressed with the quality.  I'm looking for some perf'd leather and I like the Dainese Santa Monica. 

[COWBOY]

If leather is too hot then try this place.  I don't have any 1st hand knowledge -- i wear perfed leather,  but I have family and friends I trust (FL, AL and AZ) who wear it or tried it on rides and now swear by it.

http://motoport.com/detail.asp?InStock=1&PriceCall=0&Merchant_ID=633Pm22C&Product_ID=900.102.300&Merchant_Company=Jackets%20Department&Category=Kevlar

[stopintime]

Or you could go and hang out at the DML - freezing cold atmosphere there these days

[CETME]

Thanks for the suggestions guys.

The Rev It stuff looks pretty damn good and affordable. I saw that motoport jacket. I wish they had more pictures of it, especially considering the price, according to them though its the bees knees. But it seems to have the ultimate protection and excellent airflow.

I don't think I could use perfed leather here in the summer. I would bake I think. I had a joe rocket mesh jacket and I would still be hot, so I would imagine that the leather would be worse.  But of those of you who recommended the leather, what sort of high temps are you guys riding in?

Yeah, I could definitely wear leathers at TOB. That place is a freezer.

[COWBOY]

Thanks for the suggestions guys.

The Rev It stuff looks pretty damn good and affordable. I saw that motoport jacket. I wish they had more pictures of it, especially considering the price, according to them though its the bees knees. But it seems to have the ultimate protection and excellent airflow.

I don't think I could use perfed leather here in the summer. I would bake I think. I had a joe rocket mesh jacket and I would still be hot, so I would imagine that the leather would be worse.  But of those of you who recommended the leather, what sort of high temps are you guys riding in?

Yeah, I could definitely wear leathers at TOB. That place is a freezer.

As I said I have no firsthand knowledge but those I trust swear by it for both staying cool and protection.   For reviews from those that might have one you could try searching www.ADVRider.com

Good luck with your search.

[superjohn]

Has anyone tried the Olympia Stealth one-piece suit? I'm going to need something for commuting this summer and this looked promising

http://www.olympiamotosports.com/stealth/stealth.htm

[duc996]

I live out here in the PHILIPPINES and it's hotter out here,i use Dainese air flow.It's padded and it's so perfect for city and some mild rides in the twisties.

[Hank]

I got a Cortech GX-Air and will be replacing it immediately.  It moves a lot of air but it's loose and I'm very unimpressed with the quality.  I'm looking for some perf'd leather and I like the Dainese Santa Monica. 

Mine fits snug...  with all the liners in it