Convertible jackets from Solid to Mesh aside from the JR alter ego series?

[Phelan]

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Looking for a do it all jacket that is similar to the Joe Rocket Alter Ego series. I love how the jacket is convertible from a solid jacket to a mesh just by removing the shell. What other jackets from other companies that have a removable shell and can convert from solid to mesh?

 

[Face]

I have the Olympia Nomad, and am very happy with it. Can wear it in its different configurations from 0 to 30 degrees, although I go to a full mesh jacket for hot days. Shell isn't removable, but has large panels that zip open & tuck in. Venting is very good. Build quality is very good.

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/olympia-nomad-jacket?gclid=CPehke6XtrMCFVBgMgod_GsAXQ

Ordered it from Revzilla, but tried on the Airglide 3 (which has a similar cut) at Snow City.

 

[Lunatic]

Tourmaster flex series is good and reasonably priced. Should be available at a few local retailers.

 

[MacDoc]

That Olympia jacket looks very good - the headacheI see is the the inner liner is waterproof and the outer water resistant.Means a soggy jacket if a long time in hard rain even tho you might be dry inside.
I get my mesh soaked enough in Australia ( I don't bother with a rain jacket most often ) to understand that is no fun and takes a long while to dry.

I like Olympia gear tho and I also find the build quality and long term durability extremely good. ( this from their clothing/hiking gear )

I'm sticking with the iCon fully waterproof rain jacket ( packs prety small ), the JR mesh jacket and the liner if needed.
That's good from about 10 to 20. ( tho did a long ride at 8 and pouring rain up from Pennsylvania to home )
Below that I switch to a heavier longer ballistic jacket with the same iCon as full waterproof over jacket
I've got lots of storage tho so the layering doesn't bother me and I can fold the mesh JR into the top case for shirtsleeve rides.

The JR liner is really small when folded and the iCon the size of a small football ( it's full pvc so completely waterproof and excellent seals ) It does not breathe at all so have be careful not to overheat.

 

[rafiki911]

Scorpion has one that is mesh with a waterpoof liner and a thinsolate liner too.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/14/67/906/10927/ITEM/Scorpion-Hat-Trick-Jacket.aspx

 

[gjones4487]

not like JR but much better.

Rev'IT Ignition Jacket

Leather in common slide points (high grade leather) and mesh everywhere else
Removable Thermal Vest
Removable waterproof liner

Paired with the

Rev'IT Gear Pants

Same as jacket with no thermal liner just the removable waterproof liner


360 zip.

All weather capable.

 

[Face]

That Olympia jacket looks very good - the headacheI see is the the inner liner is waterproof and the outer water resistant.Means a soggy jacket if a long time in hard rain even tho you might be dry inside.
I get my mesh soaked enough in Australia ( I don't bother with a rain jacket most often ) to understand that is no fun and takes a long while to dry.

I agree, I don't like it when the shell gets wet. I consider the inner liner to be a wind layer, and use a revit shell over the jacket when there is any steady rain.

http://www.revit.eu/en/#/products/FRC004

I don't actually expect 1 jacket to do everything. If its waterproof on the outside, it won't breath the way I want.

 

[Jayell]

Yep, thumbs up for Olympia. I wear an Airglide 3, it's my all season solution. Got it from Snow City last year during the so called "Black Friday" sale, $230.00. A pretty good deal, I think.

 

[MacDoc]

I don't actually expect 1 jacket to do everything. If its waterproof on the outside, it won't breath the way I want.

exactly - and it lets you mix and match layers depending on the temp.

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