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 April 30, 2013 |
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Scott R. from WAYNESBORO, VA: |
| Great Jacket and great service...Thank You!! |
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| April 30, 2013 |
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john s. from BREWERTON, NY: |
| great coat for price fits great I needed a coat for the summer this will be great |
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| March 28, 2013 |
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Croswell H. from Covington, GA: |
| Fit as described, very nice style, comfort and protection... |
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| February 11, 2013 |
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Joe F. from ALTAMONTE SPG, FL: |
| I took my motorcycle class this past August, got my license and bought a used bike by December. I accidentally ran across this website. I liked the products, unfortunately too many items I selected were sold out in medium. I finally got this one jacket and I'm super happy with it. I went by the size chart. I almost went with large only because so many recommended it. But I held my breath and got the medium. Not to offend anyone but I've noted that many bikers have really big guts and perhaps that is why they go with a larger size. I'm 52 years old, 6 foot, 180 lbs. flat abs only because I run and go to the gym. I was so pleased with the product that I ordered a rain suit and saddle bags. I can't say enough good things about the items and Leather Up. Almost forgot, I exhausted all the other websites and Leather Up could not be beat! |
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 January 20, 2013 |
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Steve H. from TEXARKANA, TX: |
| I am 6 ft., 220 lbs. Ordered the XL and it fit very well. Snug with the liner in and perfect without the liner. Good quality. I plan to wear this on cool days with the liner and warm days without the liner. If you want to wear the jacket during very cold weather, you might order a size up to accomodate extra clothing that might be worn underneath. |
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| January 05, 2013 |
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Russell S. from NEDROW, NY: |
| Bought this jacket for my son. He likes the style of it and, for him, the fit was on the money going by the size chart. Since it's winter can't review for the ride but looks and feels like it will fit the bill for him. |
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| December 25, 2012 |
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Ralph H. from AJO, AZ: |
| Great jacket but the sizes are a bit different. I just got this jacket and it seems great. Well worth the price and a great fit. Speaking of fit.... I am 5'8" tall and weigh 185 pounds. normally I would wear a medium or more often a large. The other reviews said the jacket runs small so I ordered an extra large and it is perfect. It's hard to believe how good it looks and the adjustments on the waist, sleeves, and chest all are perfect for making it just tight enough. The wrist closures shut those too. I have yet to ride with it so I will revise it when the weather in New England gets above freezing- probably in May! It is nice not to have a bunch of gaudy labels on it as I don't care to advertise for anyone. |
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| November 12, 2012 |
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charles j. from Fairmont, WV: |
| very good quality. fit is a little small, arm length is just right for riding. great job LU |
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1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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| November 07, 2012 |
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Joseph T. from BRYAN, TX: |
| Great jacket. Good for summer and winter, at least in Texas. Gets a little warm waiting at a light but other than that great. |
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| October 24, 2012 |
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Frank S. from LA HABRA, CA: |
| You cant beat this for the money, I had one that I got in a bad accident, and it did a great job of protecting me, and it did not even rip or anything in a 45 MPH crash, the only reason I got another one to replace it, was because I lost a lot of weight, and the other one was too big, one thing, you might want to go a size up from your regular size, as they run a little small |
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| October 03, 2012 |
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Gregory W. from CLEVELAND, OH: |
| For price you can't bet this deal. Great quality and fit. Right price. No regrets. |
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| August 17, 2012 |
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Rafael Monasterio from LOS ANGELES, CA: |
| I'm 5'10", 175#'s, about a 34 waist, 46 chest, and normally wear a 34/35 sleeve. I chose the large size and it fits PERFECT. Almost like it was a custom made jacket. The padding is top notch and the jacket is rather heavy due to the removable liner and padding. Excellent quality that is comparable to similar jackets costing double or triple the price. Mine didn't come with the distracting patch on the sleeve, which made it an even better looking jacket. Highly recommended. Get yours before they realize they got a winner on their hands and raise the price. |
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| August 06, 2012 |
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cameron s. from AFTON, TN: |
| I'm a 6'-2", 175lbs male. The size large mesh jacket has been great, so far. Riding with a tee shirt & jacket without the liner feels as cool as with tee shirt alone. Armor makes me feel much safer. If the back plate start heating me up, I can just shift position slightly and get air to go under it! |
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| July 27, 2012 |
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Richard Dye from Irving, TX: |
| Excellent jacket! the mesh lets air flow through and the armor makes me fell protected. Price is outstanding for the quality. |
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| July 23, 2012 |
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mike n. from CRAWFORDVILLE, FL: |
| Absolutely the best deal I have made in a long time. 95 degrees and the jacket is cool; have not tried it in the winter yet. Fits well and attractive. Waiting for payday to buy more from Leatherup! |
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| July 13, 2012 |
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Curtis F. from BIRMINGHAM, AL: |
| Great jacket. First of all, one of the top issues seems to be fit and what size to get. I reviewed the size chart and realize that I fell somewhere between the XL and 2XL - chest is 47" and I have a 34" waist. Knowing that I like a snug - not tight - fit while riding, I went with the XL and it fits perfectly with or without the zip-out liner. The adjustable Velcro waist tabs cinch it up nicely. Likewise, the adjautable tabs near the chest give a tailored, almost custom fit. The shoulder, back and elbow armor is in perfect position. Sleeve length is perfect (typically wear a 35" dress shirt sleeve, but these are slightly longer to compensate for the riding position), as it the overall length of the jacket back and front.
The zippers appear to be rugged and heavy-duty and operate flawlessly. The liner is easy to zip in and out and secures at the wrist with snaps. Although extremely warm right now (highs over 100-degrees), the mesh jacket has great airflow. I haven't riden with the liner in for the obvious reason stated above, but in cooler months it could very well make this a legitimate 3-season jacket. The photo shows an oval logo on the sleeve - mine did not have it and I'm not heart-broken about it. While it is a tasteful logo and not some obnoxious in-your-face thing, I'm not really a logo guy and prefer a clean uncluttered look. Had it been on, I'd have removed it. The jacket does have a bit of reflective piping on the back below the collar. Again - tastefully done.
While price was not the largest determining factor in my purchase, it was a consideration. Including shipping it was a few bucks under $80 and for the fit and apparent quality, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better value. I went to several bike shops and tried on/checked out numerous other, more expensive models/brands of similar style and protection and I just could not find a reason to warrant paying 2 or 3 times what this jacket cost.
Great fit, great quality and style, protection, exceptional value, quick shipping (less than 4 days coast to coast, including a holiday). What more cousl you ask for? Extremely satisfied. Highly recommend. |
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| April 26, 2012 |
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vazha d. from NEW CASTLE, DE: |
| this is amazing jacket, it's good looking and very cool in hot day. |
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| April 18, 2012 |
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William G. from N CHELMSFORD, MA: |
| Very nice warm/cool weather jacket. It definitely runs a little small. I bought a 2X and it's form fitting. I can usually wear a sweatshirt under a 2X. Go up a size. The quality seems good and has some nice reflective features for safety. |
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| April 09, 2012 |
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Harold P. from PORT ARTHUR, TX: |
| I have no bad comments about this jacket.. I've worn it in 80 degree weather with the liner in and had no issues with heat.. These prices for such good quality is insane... I would recommend getting one size larger just for comfort... |
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| April 04, 2012 |
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David S. from STAFFORD, VA: |
| Nice jacket for the price. Air flow is great. Overall, pleased with my purchase.
D. Smith, Va. |
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| April 03, 2012 |
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Matt G. from FAIRFIELD, CA: |
| Fits like a glove. I ride a Victory and enjoy the cruiser look but I'm not into leather so much. This jacket is awesome, comfortable in hot or cold weather and I get compliments on it constantly. The armor looks cool IMO. I cruise with the jacket and just an undershirt and I have been comfortable on the freeway in 50 degree weather going 70mph and have worn when its in the 90's and I don't over heat. Excellent jacket for the price. Fits to size. |
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| April 03, 2012 |
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Michael D. from LAKE PARK, GA: |
| I am very pleased with this jacket. I live in south Georgia and it gets very hot and humid in the summer. This jacket allows the air to move through the exterior material, and actually keeps you quite cool when moving. If someone is looking for a lightweight, armored jacket for hot weather riding, look no further. And yes....order one size up. |
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| December 24, 2011 |
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Charles O. from North Andover, MA: |
| I bought this jacket ~18 months ago and have been wearing it since in all seasons. I'm prompted to write this review because of an accident I had 11/21/11. A car pulled out in front of me while I was doing 35-40mph. I ended up exiting the bike onto the roadway with the bike landing on my left lower leg and ankle. I'm still recovering (12/24/11) from the ankle injuries but my upper body sustained ZERO injuries. Above the waist I had no scratches or bruises whatsoever ... just as if I never had the accident. I swear by this jacket (comfortable except when stopped on a hot day ... OK in motion) for its comfort but mostly for its proven protection. Thank you X-Element. |
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| November 29, 2011 |
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Francisco J. from San Jose, CA: |
| This jacket fitted perfect on me and this jacket will be used for riding in Hawaii when I move there. I did have to buy the xx size even though I wear XL and since I'm a body builder the arms section fix is ok even with my 20 inch arm. It is just a little tight when bending over in a sport bike riding position. I'm 5' 9" tall and I weight 212 lbs. I hope this will help someone who wants a summer riding jacket. The jacket looks good and for the price you can't beat it. |
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| October 20, 2011 |
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Michael R. from JACKSONVILLE, NC: |
| This jacket is great, but isn't as versatile as I was hoping for. The jacket is advertised as waterproof; being entirely out of a mesh material, I expected the liner to at least be waterproof, but it isn't either. That's really my only issue. It's definitely more of a summer jacket. It gets pretty cold here in North Carolina, so I'll resort to my leather jacket once it gets colder. It has unreal ventilation, and I feel a lot more protected when I wear it, but the liner will only allow you to ride comfortably with just a T-shirt underneath in maybe 60 degrees minimum, then you have to layer it up.
I bought a Small and it's fine for me. I'm 5'6" and just 130 lbs. |
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 July 23, 2011 |
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suzanne d. from SPRING, TX: |
| Nice jacket, but the zipper broke the first time my son zipped it up. Very disappointing! It was a birthday present. The zipper is plastic and should be metal. |
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| July 22, 2011 |
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Steven P. from OROFINO, ID: |
| Great heavy duty jacket for the money. love the padding inserts. |
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| July 21, 2011 |
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Nelson F. from FULLERTON, CA: |
| this is a great jacket. this is my first purchase from leatherup and I am completely satisfied. will buy again, as you can see it sold already. must be a hot item fro the price! |
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| July 21, 2011 |
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John O. from Brooklyn, NY: |
| Let's start off by saying that I am 5' 10 "ft tall 188 ibs and the XL was a perfect fit so I'm happy I followed the recommendation of others to go a size up. This is definitely a stylish jacket and the padding is quite sturdy but not too heavy... The jacket breathes beautifully however it can get a little hot in stopped traffic however when you start moving it vents very nicely.... I removed the reflective logo patch on each shoulder (which is not pictured ) with an exacto knife in under 5 mins !!!! ... I ride a Suzuki c50 cruiser so I didn't like the logo advertisement on the shoulders and I wanted to preserve that "cruiser-look". I used the jacket on the recent heat wave in NYC (85-100 degrees) very comfortably... Would definitely recommend as summer/fall jacket at a great price.... Leatherup is simply the best |
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| July 01, 2011 |
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Ron W. from NORTH BERWICK, ME: |
| Excellent jacket for the summer months in Maine. As has been stated before size runs a bit small - I am 6'-0" and 250# - nornally wear 2XL shirts and jackets - I ordered the 3XL jacket and it fit perfectly. Couldn't be happier with this product. |
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| June 25, 2011 |
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Bruce G. from New Bedford, MA: |
| Excellent Jacket for warmer days, Only time I felt it was sitting at a light but when moving the air flows right through it and good armor protection. I'd recommend it. |
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| June 25, 2011 |
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JOHN R. from CARROLLTON, GA: |
| Nice, well made jacket. Went up one size and fit is very good, even with the liner in. |
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| June 20, 2011 |
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Robert W. from JACKSONVILLE, NC: |
| This is a great jacket for the money! Very comfortable with good airflow while riding. It has just enough weight to it to let you know it is there and feels as though it will perform if needed (knock on wood). The quality of the materials and finish is excellent. I'm 6' and 185lbs and the XL fits perfect. The adjustable arm and waist straps allow for a custom fit without the straps flopping around. The only area this jacket is lacking in is night time reflection. The only reflective piping is found on the back edge of the collar (see pictures). If you wear a back pack it may not be visible at all. Aside from the reflective piping this is a great jacket at a great price. I'm glad I waited for Leatherup to re-stock! |
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| June 15, 2011 |
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William L. from WAKE FOREST, NC: |
| I am really happy with the jacket. I actually don't mind the patches on the shoulders. Good reflectors at night. The jacket fits perfect. I'm 5-8 230lbs and I workout so the 2xl fit perfect. The liner worked well in the morning in 60 deg and removed it in the afternoon while in the 90's. The jacket breathes great allowing for plenty of cooling at speed. I am very happy with the jacket and would recommend it to anyone. Most importantly it's hard to beat for 70 bucks. |
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| June 07, 2011 |
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Cody B. from FAYETTEVILLE, AR: |
| This jacket is pretty nice for the money but I don't know that I would buy it again. I bought the Xelement CF-509 a few months back because this one was out of stock. The CF-509 Medium ran small like most of the reviews on this sight say. When this jacket became available I immediately bought it. To my surprise, the medium in this jacket is actually more like a large. One of the buttons that snaps in the sleeve on the liner popped off the second time I took it out. The liner isn't much of a help on chilly mornings—a hoodie or a regular fleece under the jacket does a much better job. It's as cool as a full armored jacket can get for summer riding in 85 degree weather though but I still think the CF-509 has better ventilation. Hope that helps. |
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| January 04, 2011 |
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Quyinnton D. from CHARLOTTESVLE, VA: |
| Love the feel and fit of this jacket. Not exactly as pictured but all in all a great jacket. |
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| December 03, 2010 |
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ashly m. from corpus christi, TX: |
| This jacket is truly awesome from the style to the comfort perfect for summer and winter! |
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| August 31, 2010 |
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Carole L. from LONG BEACH, CA: |
| VERY nice ! I am very happy. The material is excellent quality. They style is perfect. It fits perfect too. Thank you for your wonderful customer service on my order. The reviews helped me to select the correct size. |
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| August 21, 2010 |
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RUSSELL B. from VISTA, CA: |
| this is my second jacket from this company, would buy from them again with no hesitation at all... |
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| June 15, 2010 |
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Phillip M. from HAMPTON, VA: |
| The jacket is great. The air flows right through and keeps you cool. At about 85-90 degrees I will sweat where ever there is an armor pad but you could take these out if you wanted too. I had to get a size larger than I normally would which adds a little length. All in all a super jacket for the price. I would buy it again. |
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| June 11, 2010 |
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Sam M. from PENSACOLA, FL: |
| I have really enjoyed the jacket. Ilike the way it breathes as i am in florida and it gets qite warm somedays. Highly recomend it. Only disapointment is the lining in the pocket was torn when i got it, just have to be careful to not use it till mended. |
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| June 01, 2010 |
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Jim T. from WILTON, MN: |
| After recently purchasing a Victory Vegas and never having been on longer rides, I didn't know what to to expect out of jackets on long rides. I do have a nice leather jacket and chaps (life savers), but I wanted something for shorter rides. After I received the Xelement jacket I was pleasantly surprised. It was exactly what I was looking for. I am on the border between large to x-large, went with the xl and I am glad, fits good with a T-shirt and there's room for more clothing. Very happy with the purchase! |
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| May 30, 2010 |
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Timothy R. from SEMINOLE, FL: |
| Nice comfortable jacket. With the liner removed the air flows well and is comfortable in the high Florida heat. |
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| May 22, 2010 |
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Jason M. from WAKE FOREST, NC: |
| This jacket arrived very quickly and is surprisingly well made. The pics here dont show, but it arrived with 2 small patches, one on each shoulder, but could be removed. They are grey and reflective and small, so i kept them. The jacked is VERY breatheable - imagine wearing 2-3 old school football practice jerseys when you ride. Absolutely amazing for hot summer rides. only downside - the removable lining does not provide much warmth. Understand that you are considering a summer jacket only. Otherwise you will really need to layer up. I am 6'1" 205 and wear a 44 long. the XL fits snug, but amazing. If you want more room - definatley size up. Jacket is very dark, not washed out like the photos. Incredibly comfortable, great looking, fraction of comparable cost. I am VERY happy with this website and the jacket. |
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| May 20, 2010 |
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Rocco M. from MANALAPAN, NJ: |
| Love this jacket. I wear a size large, and this is what I ordered. It fits me perfectly. I love the removable liner, and how comfortable it feels when wearing it. Definitely worth more then the $69.95 price. I wouldn't hesitate recommending this to anyone. |
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| May 11, 2010 |
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James W. from Flushing, NY: |
| Geat jacket for the money,onlyrode in cool weather so far(60 degrees)and jacket was great with liner in.I hope it works in the heat as well.I wear an xl and ordered a 2xl which was perfect.The only thing i didn't care for was the patches on shoulders,the pic on website doesn't show them. |
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| April 24, 2010 |
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David H. from ESSEXVILLE, MI: |
| Nice jacket and it does everything you'd expect. It has good armoring, it has good ventillation, the liner improves the warmth significantly and it has enough snaps and velcro closures to assure a good fit...but I was really glad I went a size larger than normal!
I've had this jacket for over a month of mixed Michigan Spring weather and ridden over 500 miles with it. It was cool enough with the liner out at 80 degrees (as long as you keep moving) because of the mesh construction that allows air to filter right through and it was warm enough with the liner in when the temp dropped below 45 degrees (although I found I preferred wearing a sweater or heavy shirt underneath as an additional layer.)
I think the description should mention that it comes with a fairly large "Xelement" patch on each shoulder so don't be misled by the photos.
I decided not to cut mine off because they are made of a reflective material like scotchlite and I favor visibility over esthetics.
The armor in this jacket seems substantial so I don't wear leather at all. For me this is the "all purpose" jacket since I don't ride when the weather gets too cold anyway. |
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| April 14, 2010 |
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Corey B. from Glade Hill, VA: |
| Top quality for the price. Very nice to have the arms and side panels fully adjustable. Looks like I'll be comfortable during the upcoming summer months! I ordered a 5XL and wear a 3XL t-shirt, so a size bigger is probably a good idea, especially if you want to layer underneath. |
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| January 26, 2010 |
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Rodrigo Huete A. from Miami, FL: |
| Excellent product, hyperventilation in all conditions, as perfect and best price ....
What more can I say?
Ahhhhhhh ........ thank you very much. |
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| January 04, 2010 |
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James S. from El Cajon, CA: |
| This is a great jacket. Very comfortable I like where the armor is. Ease of movment and great price. |
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