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Leather Motorcycle Jacket Buyers Guide Shift Primer

 
Leather Motorcycle Jacket Buyers Guide Shift Primer
A Buyer's Guide to Leather Jackets - More Than Skin Deep
Shift Primer $300
Shift's entre into the street market, the Primer jacket might look pretty basic, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. The stout 1.2-1.4mm leather has just enough user-friendly details to make it appealing to the discerning cruiser rider. A vent along each upper arm zips open to cool your pits (quite effectively, too), but we found no exhaust vents-just perforations below each armpit. The Primer's precurved sleeves mean it's comfortable in the arms-up riding position, and the cuffs and wrists get seam-sealing zipper closures running about 5 inches up the arm (though we would have also liked adjustable cuff snaps or Velcro). Along the waist is a cinchable belt with two snap positions so you can adjust fit-but just. The same beef applies to the mandarin-style collar and its single snap closure. With its matte leather finish, the Primer lives up to its colorless name-there are no reflective fabrics for conspicuity (though it's available in white with black, too). Still, with its decent price point, removable soft CE-approved armor, foam back pad and removable vest, the Primer could easily end up as your daily-driver jacket.
RATINGS
Comfort 3
Protection 3
Versatility 2
Overall 2.7
Notes: Hits the basics nicely and looks good doing it.
Specs
Leather: 1.2-1.4mm cowhide
Protection: Removable CE-approved elbow and shoulder armor; foam back protector
Storage: 2 side pockets; 2 inner pockets
Venting: 2 upper-arm zippered vents; underarm perforations
Liner: Removable quilted vest
Miscellaneous: Black or white; no reflective material View Related Article
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