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KC-10 FE · 02-17-2009, 10:49 AM

I wouldn't get any of those listed. If I had to pick one of the ones you listed, I would go with the Fieldsheer. I am for the most part happy with my Icon TiMax, but it does have it's drawbacks. Now that I have significantly increased my riding abilities & knowledge enough to be able to teach others to ride, I have completely reenforced my belief that you get what you pay for when it comes to protective gear. As a general rule, every jacket you buy is going to have an inferior back protector. If you look, most will say "CE Approved Armor". They're talking about the armor in the shoulders & elbows. It is well worth the investment to buy a top-notch back protector & cross load it into whatever jacket you're wearing at the time.

If I were in the market for an all-purpose mesh jacket, it would either be:

Firstgear Torrent Mesh Jacket - Motorcycle Superstore

or

Olympia Moto Sports - Mens Airglide 2 Mesh Tech Jacket

KC-10 FE out...

02-17-2009, 10:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
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