Leather Motorcycle Jacket Buyers Guide Fox Creek Leather Vented Racing Jacket
A Buyer's Guide to Leather Jackets - More Than Skin Deep
Fox Creek Leather Vented Racing Jacket $412 Don't let the name of this jacket mislead you-it has "cruiser" written all over it. The modern look will be perfectly at home whether you ride a classic-style bike or one of the new power cruisers. The Vented Racing Jacket is downright sleek-no fancy buckles, no shiny chrome and no flaps over the pockets or vents. There are two zippered waist pockets, two inside pockets and two well-positioned zippered vents across the chest with two more down the back. The back is constructed of a single panel of leather, thus eliminating a seam from a crucial impact zone. The VRJ doesn't have any armor, but there is some open-cell foam in the shoulders and elbows, and they both get a double layer of leather. The 1.4-1.6mm cowhide will probably survive Armageddon, but it's still fairly pliable. The sleeve ends close with gusset-backed zippers, though when sitting on a motorcycle they feel a bit short. Inside there's a removable full liner with Thinsulate insulation plus a removable fleece neck gaiter. | RATINGS | | Comfort | 3 | | Protection | 2 | | Versatility | 3 | | Overall | 2.7 | Notes: Maybe it won't stop bullets, but it's the next best thing. Specs Leather: 1.4-1.6mm drum-dyed, full-grain cowhide Protection: Open-cell foam in the shoulders and elbows Storage: 2 zippered waist pockets; 2 inside pockets Venting: 2 zippered chest vents; 2 back vents Liner: Full, removable Thinsulate liner Miscellaneous: Choice of lace or snap sides; single-panel back; no reflectivity View Related Article
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