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Friday, June 24, 2011

Motorcycle Jackets For Protection And Comfort

By Greg Tilley


What they do is choose scientifically and practically. Protection and comfort is a must as with motorcycle apparel like jackets. They must also give both comfort and protection.

Special attention is required in some areas. What we need to do is discuss them one by one.

What are the materials needed? Leather or non-leather are motorcycle jackets. But for jackets, the most famous material is leather. However, mesh is now also widely used specially in warm season. Dupont Cordura, a form of nylon with a scale going up to approximately 1000 denier, can also be used.

Airing. Resulting in an uncomfortable ride is the sun's heat during the summer which is why air circulation is necessary. Jackets with ventilation zippers can be purchased by riders. These zippers are usually found under the armpits and other ventilation holes to allow air to circulate.

The jacket should have suit integration applied to it. At the back, a Velcro or zipper can provide comfort. It's better to have more pockets added.

Visibility is important. The third thing that we have to look for is the jacket's ability to be seen from afar by fellow riders as well as pedestrians. The main reason for motorcycle accidents is lack of visibility. Failure to see another rider is a fatal flaw. To remedy this, riders must wear jackets with reflective materials or luminous colors. Using scotelite also results to a reflective jacket.

Waterproof. Finally, you have to consider that waterproof jacket is a must have in riding. Regardless of the weather, riders will still be on the go. Nothing can stop them, even the harsh weather. Without a waterproof jacket, the rider could end up being sick with an illness that could preclude him from enjoying further rides.

Keeping the rider's jacket waterproof is also a way to avoid the feel of being stinky, dirty and less confident.

Learning about caveat emptor. Buyers must also be wary with those materials that easily loose its power of being waterproof.

Style, comfort, and protection is what your jacket should have since it reflects you as a person.




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