Summer Commuting Protection Gears suggestions?

[JustPha]

Hey all,

The summer heat kills... but riding unprotected kills as well (and literally.)

I have a riding jacket (leather) and it gets really hot at stop lights. I'm considering purchasing some kind of armor vests like this one:

http://www.slyfoxmx.com/pd_evs_bj22.cfm

Have any one tried the EVS, or A-star, Dainese, 661 etc. armor vests? What do you guys think?

or any suggestions to stay protected while not burning and melting at the stop lights?

Thanks!

[deno]

http://www.e-securedsite.com/motowheels/ITALIAN/myproducts.cfm?parentcategoryid=773%7CDainese%20Co llection&productID=4616&showDetail=1&categoryID=776%7CDainese%20Mens%20Leather%20Jacket s&vendoridtodisplay=0&filterFor=&collection=773%7CDainese%20Collection

I bought this jacket in black and it's the coolest (as in temperature) jacket I've ever owned. I love it. It's leather fully perforated and air just goes right through it! Got it last year for the summer season and it worked great!

[itr835]

I've got Dainese....kinda like the EVS from the shortcut you provided.
I've got no complaints...it's Dainese!

[Fixcinater]

My standard response: "Sweating is better than regrowing skin."



That's what I do, because I'm a cheapskate and don't really mind being hot as hell. Just douse yourself with water before you ride, and you'll stay cool for a good while. Doesn't always work if you have to dress nicely at work, but leave a change of clothes there!

[Lost]

I have a Thor suit like the one you posted. I like that it has a kidney belt, as many i see don't have it. With the thor your could wear a large shirt or jersey over it. Just another option. :)

[flare]

My standard response: "Sweating is better than regrowing skin."



+1
My jacket goes where ever I go, no matter how hot. I don't trust the mesh stuff. Leather or GTFO.

[Dissident]

Perf leather jacket or 1 piece. end of story. if it's too hot for that, it's too hot to ride (and it's never too hot to ride)