After finally receiving my jacket in the color Blue a few weeks ago, which this color is not available here in the USA; it has given me a chance to wear it for a few weeks which has allowed me to give my opinions and thoughts about the jacket even though the temperture hasn't even exceeded 100 degrees yet.
As you can see, not much Blue! Too much White! Plus no reflective gear for night riding visiblity.:thumbdown: But it does match my new Shoei Qwest Helmet which is the reason why I was so persistent in getting this jacket without even trying it on. I normally wear a small when it comes to jackets, but they have been known to run small so I ordered a Medium, and it was the correct choice.
The zippers used to seal up my wrist is constructed well and is heavy duty:thumbup:. However the metal zipper tab that is used to grab so you can close is too short. It tends to get buried or caught flushed against the zipper so it's next to impossible trying to grab a hold of it once your gloves are on. :thumbdown:
The direction in which the zipper should close to seal your side pockets zips is wrong in my opinion. To seal the pocket, it should go down with gravity, not up.:thumbdown: Once again, too much white. The most popular areas where you end up handling your jacket to open and close will be where you attach them or around your pockets. It's already getting dirty. This areas should have been blue, not white.:thumbdown:
When it comes to safety gear, I am the perfect test subject just because I ride every day. Kind of like when a new car needs to be tested for it's durability, they provide it as a demo to cab companies where it's driven 24/7. My bike is my only ride. Sometimes I wonder who comes up with these designs? Somebody who does not ride a motorcycle?
Like I mentioned, too much White. Anyone who rides a motorcycle knows that any white clothing will pick up dirt instantly since you are actually exposed to the elements of nature. Areas where its very windy and dusty such as Las Vegas, the dirt will show up even more. So it's not very windy or dusty where you live? Do you have bugs? Once again the color white, not too good when your jacket gets pelted with different bugs.
If there is a version II, here is what I would like to see:
Less White.......Reverse the areas where it's colored with white.
Reflective tape......Add reflective material in the back
Zipper.....for pockets, change the direction so that it goes down to close.
Zipper Tab.....needs to be longer so you can grab them with your gloves.
As you can see, not much Blue! Too much White! Plus no reflective gear for night riding visiblity.:thumbdown: But it does match my new Shoei Qwest Helmet which is the reason why I was so persistent in getting this jacket without even trying it on. I normally wear a small when it comes to jackets, but they have been known to run small so I ordered a Medium, and it was the correct choice.
The zippers used to seal up my wrist is constructed well and is heavy duty:thumbup:. However the metal zipper tab that is used to grab so you can close is too short. It tends to get buried or caught flushed against the zipper so it's next to impossible trying to grab a hold of it once your gloves are on. :thumbdown:
The direction in which the zipper should close to seal your side pockets zips is wrong in my opinion. To seal the pocket, it should go down with gravity, not up.:thumbdown: Once again, too much white. The most popular areas where you end up handling your jacket to open and close will be where you attach them or around your pockets. It's already getting dirty. This areas should have been blue, not white.:thumbdown:
When it comes to safety gear, I am the perfect test subject just because I ride every day. Kind of like when a new car needs to be tested for it's durability, they provide it as a demo to cab companies where it's driven 24/7. My bike is my only ride. Sometimes I wonder who comes up with these designs? Somebody who does not ride a motorcycle?
Like I mentioned, too much White. Anyone who rides a motorcycle knows that any white clothing will pick up dirt instantly since you are actually exposed to the elements of nature. Areas where its very windy and dusty such as Las Vegas, the dirt will show up even more. So it's not very windy or dusty where you live? Do you have bugs? Once again the color white, not too good when your jacket gets pelted with different bugs.
If there is a version II, here is what I would like to see:
Less White.......Reverse the areas where it's colored with white.
Reflective tape......Add reflective material in the back
Zipper.....for pockets, change the direction so that it goes down to close.
Zipper Tab.....needs to be longer so you can grab them with your gloves.
Last edited:
