Summer Riding Gear
Texas gets hot. The Weather Channel's website states the average temperature from June to September is 90+ degrees with an annual average of 16+ days of 100+ degrees and record highs of 110+ in all four of those months!
A high air flow jacket is a necessity for riding in the heat. While allowing a breeze while riding it also provides protection from the sun. Earlier this spring I decided to try the Fly Flux Air Jacket
The jacket has armor in the shoulders, elbows and back. There are two zippered exterior hand pockets and two interior pockets on the left chest (one is zippered and one uses hook and loop). The HYDRA Guard water and wind resistant liner is removable and useful for light rain and/or wind.
Adjustable waist straps and 3-snap sleeve adjustment allows for customization of the fit. Zippered side expanders run from armpit to waist and allows an extra inch on each side. The reflective piping works great and provides greater visibility at night.
The jacket comes in six different color options. The back panel is large enough to accommodate a rider's patch if desired and also has reflective piping.
Fly Racing states the mesh material is "abrasion resistant" (hopefully I will not find out). The mesh allows great airflow. Earlier in the spring I had to wear a flannel shirt or light jacket on early morning rides. In the warmer temperatures the jacket is great. The wind moves through the jacket while the sunlight is kept off of me.
I wish the cuffs had velcro instead of zippers and snaps, but otherwise I love the jacket. The fit and the look are great. The air flow when riding is superb. If you ride in warmer climates you will find the jacket a great buy.
A high air flow jacket is a necessity for riding in the heat. While allowing a breeze while riding it also provides protection from the sun. Earlier this spring I decided to try the Fly Flux Air Jacket
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| Fly Racing's Flux Air Mesh Jacket |
Adjustable waist straps and 3-snap sleeve adjustment allows for customization of the fit. Zippered side expanders run from armpit to waist and allows an extra inch on each side. The reflective piping works great and provides greater visibility at night.
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| The reflective piping really lights up! |
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| Simple design works great. |
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| The blue looks great with my VFR 1200 |
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| The double layer of mesh allows air flow while protecting the rider. |
Riding in Colorado with the jacket
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I think mesh jackets are a must when the heats turns up. Sound like you found a good one.
ReplyDeleteCool looking jacket.
ReplyDeleteGood review. My kevlar-mesh jacket flows air pretty well but I've also found when air temp nears body temp, nothing really helps except wetting down the layer closest to your skin; and even then, you're dry way too soon.
ReplyDeleteThe wetting of the shirt does help, but does dry out quickly. That method will help in situations with other limited options.
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