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Superb purchase, lightweight , lets air through lovely . Enjoyed my ride out last week , helped in this scorching weather.
Best thing I've bought all summer, especially from the recent heatwave we've experienced. Fully vented jacket that is cool when riding and not uncomfortable to wear. I sized up from my regular 44 to a 46, based on that little bit of extra room if I wanted to get a sweatshirt underneath on cooler days. Sizing was perfect and comparable to other brands (as I usually wear Dainese). I will be also purchasing the optional back protector when it's back in stock as with this, it would be the perfect all round summer jacket. The push button collar is a nice option, given that most are velcro jackets that can rub if the sizing isn't correct. The adjustable cuffs are also great as you get plenty of ventilation up the sleeves with short cuff gloves, but would be also perfect for a longer race glove if you have them. SBS we're also excellent in sourcing the jacket given it was selling out quick with the weather we've been having. I've been commuting to work most days with this new purchase and its been faultless and comfortable. Would certainly recommend.
In the current heat wave I wanted something to let more air through and be a light colour to reflect the heat this jacket fitted the bill perfectly.
I’m so pleased about it. It’s been my go to jacket during all these hot weather in the UK
With adjustable straps on the arms, waist and biceps you can get a great fit and doesn’t flap around. I tried designing store and the colour and the Fit was just the ticket the shoulder and elbow armour is lightweight and barely noticeable. Really pleased I bought this jacket.
Fit is great
Cooling is fantastic
Looks great too
Good quality and price , does not include back protector for the price
Very good buy. Would buy matching trousers if available.
Go one size up from what you think you need, I purchased mine in person so had a chance to try this on, my supposed actual size was slightly small.
This was a last minute purchase 2 days before my trip to France and oh boy was I glad. The temp hit 44 degrees and in anything else I would have melted.
Now to be realistic at 44 degrees the air is hot so that what you get through the vents after all it’s a mesh jacket not an ice cool super duper F1 cool jacket.
I meet up with some other bikes who were in full kit they were suffering for their art. Some looked unwell. I ran RST armoured jeans and mesh jacket with a base layer and it was definitely the way forward. Along with hydration stops The icing on the cake was the mesh jacket. It made the difference. As always RST good job and it didnt cost an arm and a leg.
NB it you really interested see SSB video from Tony who explains it perfectly.
Thanks again SSB your service was 100% there’s nothing about you service I could fault.
Lightweight, well made, quality feel with excellent armour. Purchased as a lightweight summer jacket with protection. Amazingly cool on hot days. For is excellent and quality very impressive.
Tried several other brands and settle on the RST for fit and function.
Excellent jacket. Bought for a European trip. 2000 plus miles travelled and really comfortable the whole trip. Add a wind blocker underneath in cooler weather and a waterproof over the top when it rains and it’s the perfect touring jacket.
Couple of caveats; I have replaced the armour with d30 ghost in the elbows and shoulders which I find more comfortable.
No back protector supplied.
No loops to connect to trousers although that doesn’t bother me personally.
I bought the jacket as I was going to Portugal for a couple of weeks. As it turned out Portugal had record breaking high temperatures (40 degrees) and I got caught up in this. Although it's hard to stay cool when it's this hot on a fully faired Goldwing I was very impressed at the ventilation and air flow through the jacket. I had to go up a size to get the right fit and the cuffs on the arms are in between large enough to fit a glove under the sleeve and small enough to fit a glove over the sleeve. I was wearing vented short cuffed gloves so maybe this would be just an issue for me. I liked the popper to fasten on the the neck rather than the velcro "norm", I used this with the RST D3O Viper Air CE Level 2 Back Protector.
Was searching for a summer jacket and by chance seen this one, perfect fit, I went for a medium, air flow is excellent, first ride out was yesterday in 26 degrees, looks, and feels great.
This is an ideal summer mesh jacket and would work great with a thermal inner or waterproof outer as part of an all seasons 3 layer combo. I purchased the optional D30 back protector and found the fit to be perfect.
This jacket is great value, cool for the summer month. Great sizing and is very comfortable around Best Buy of the last year to be fair
Nice fitting jacket lots of air comes through seems well made
I'm very happy with this Jacket. In the future I would buy a lighter colour as this still gets pretty hot in the sun but when I'm riding it feels great with all the ventilation. I'm surprised it's only A rated but I'm okay with that. I added a back protection to it.
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK CHEST | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 |
| EURO SIZE | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 62 | 64 |
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