05-22-2006, 05:38 PM
I have both an A* leather jacket and a Joe Rocket Mesh - both have CE armor in them and are pretty good construction. I dont like the zippers, buttons, etc on the A*, they feel cheap - and my zipper is busted and its back at A* being repaired now. The stuff on the JR jacket is pretty solid, and I did go down in it and it protected me great but it needs to be replaced now. You can crash several times in the leather and have it repaired if you need to, its much more durable. I've looked at the JR leather jackets and tried them on - they fit pretty good and have good construction - that will probably be my next one if I dont keep the A*. I'm leaning towards getting something with a full zipper to use with leather track pants.
IMO, mesh/textile is just fine for the street, and so are jeans. Just know what you are getting into and that it has armor.
IMO, mesh/textile is just fine for the street, and so are jeans. Just know what you are getting into and that it has armor.