Got a new padded motorcycle jacket for Christmas and wanted to do a quick review as I like it quite a bit:
I had a padded motorcycle jacket I got last year for Christmas that was great but a bit snug. No big deal, I wore it unzipped for the back and elbow protection mostly anyway. The air flow is great and it has stood up phenomenally. My biggest complaint by far is that it looked like a damn crop top. I guess it was so that you can loop a belt in to it so it doesn’t ride up if you slide on your back. I appreciate that but needed something longer.
In comes this guy.
I picked it off the photo because it didn’t look like a crop top and… success! It fits as expected, the pads are in the right places, it has a neoprene neckline so no annoying helmet rubbing, reflective parts that don’t look obnoxious, adjustable waist and wrist cuffs are nice, tons of pockets, but still feels very natural.
The best part though is that it has a removable thermal liner that does a solid job. I rode with it in 45°F weather and it kept me warm. I removed the liner the next day when it was 65°F and actually got a bit chilly.
Large is currently out of stock but for $65, I definitely recommend.