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Feb 16, 2004 | 05:09 AM

#21

HatchVX

Driving a Turbo 2L Terror

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From: Stafford, VA

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Originally Posted by RB

the second one in black.

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Feb 16, 2004 | 08:39 AM

#22

James3370

aka Heywoodjablowme

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From: Nashville, TN

i like the second one :bigok:

i just ordered http://www.joerocket.com/catalog/ite...roducts_id=127 in red for this season since mine got trashed in the wreck :cry:

btw.....if i didn't have mine on when i wrecked the doctor said more than likely, my colorbone would've been broken...maybe multiple breaks!!! as it was, the ballistic padding in the shoulder saved me & i "only" seperated it.

this is what i had before http://www.joerocket.com/catalog/ite...roducts_id=223

Feb 16, 2004 | 09:52 AM

#23

antarius

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From: Bay Area, CA

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Originally Posted by rich

i know it's debatable, but why take a chance over something that will "probably" protect as well as leather? the cost difference is a lot at first, but considering the "reoccuring value" factor as you mentioned, it will pay off in the future. i always assumed i would fall...it was "when" rather than "if."

just my $0.02..i know you have more riding experience and have worked in the industry.

Yeah, I pretty much agree. I think overall Leather is a better investment and you feel more comfortable in it, than when you're in a Textile jacket too.

My thing is, sometimes I want a jacket that can withstand some rain, some dirt and grime, as well as breathe reasonably well during hot days when I'm just taking a short run down to the store or something (and consequently don't want to put on my one piece leather) but still have protection. That's the real benefit of textile. Water Proof / Resistant (depending on the one) and they're generally "cooler".

Overall though, for your only jacket, I do agree; go Leather.