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Tourmaster gear has good abrasion protection from slides on the hard roads. I found out the hard way. I'm still using the same gear, the big slide didn't damage it much at all. BTW in the summer I use a mesh Fieldsheer jacket with armor.

I like the idea behind this setup. I like the one piece "jacket" style of this, better than some of the separate roost/shoulder/elbow pad setups, or much better than the pull-over ones. Like most things, the easier, and more comfortable it is to use, the more it will be used.

All these options....I'm so confused...

I'll only be covering the trail from Jellico, TN to (estimated) the AR/OK border, so I won't be anywhere near CO. Some coworkers and I have a limited amount of time off, so we're going to cover as much of the trail as we can during that time - including travel to/from our homes in the New Orleans area.

That armor setup looks good - I'll definitely check it out!

It should be noted that the forearm/elbow parts are actually separate from the jacket. This allows for you to wear them on your arms/elbows where the fit and belong best. This overcomes the various arm lengths we all have and actually allows the armor to ride on you where it belongs vs. where it gets placed on a 1 piece style. There are velcro straps that attach the forearm piece to the jacket and those keep everything "1 piece" after you put it on. I have never had a problem with this style and actually prefer it to the true "1 piece" jackets that had the forearm armor in all the wrong places for my body.

The removable fore arms make taking the jacket off easier too since you can remove those first and then shed the jacket second. If you trash the forearm bits in a spill you can get replacement ones instead of having to replace the whole jacket.

I dont work for Rockgardn, have no financial interest in them but I did spend a lot of money trying a lot of "pressure suits" until I discovered this lesser known brand and like their stuff enough to tell other folks about it if they are interested

Chest/shoulder/back protector and elbow protection with full MX/off road gear. Of course you'll need a good helmet too.

just got my TourMaster Jett jacket, got it on clearance for..........wait for it.................$48!

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/cl ... acket.html

really nice jacket and made the ride much more enjoyable this morning.



unfortunately, i dont look as good in it as the vendor picture. :(


edit: and yes those are weinies on a stick on the fridge.

As an expert crasher I can say that I have hurt my torso more with the pressure suit type units than the MX chest protectors. The Thor Impact Rig I have used for a couple years now is much more convenient to use especially with a backpack but the thinner plastic panels allow more impact to transfer to the body. I have since gone back to the suspended hard plastic chest protector with separate elbow guards when the riding turns technical. Still use the pressure suit for regular dual sporting though because it is just so convenient. Touring type riding gets the Olympia jacket/pants and the off road antics have to curbed with so little impact protection (in theory ).
Just like bikes... no single solution for so many opportunities.

Vintagespeed, after you and I discussed this jacket I ordered one on 9/25, and it arrived today. I went with the Large because the XL was sold out....even though the size chart put me in a Medium. Large seems to fit me just fine. The sleeves fit tighter in the forearm area more than anything other area. I think should I ever need it I could wear either my short sleeve sweat shirt or a high performance style long sleeve thermal undershirt under it....IF I need it. It's a real nice jacket for $48, regular price is $110. Jett 2 was phased out by the Jett 3. which retails for $135