the wind is sure giving me some major trouble today, blah

[dannylightning]

Originally Posted by diffluere

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/2/49/2205/ITEM/Icon-Womens-Rogue-Jacket.aspx

This jacket isn't as warm as my waterproof FieldSheer jacket, but it's nice to wear when it's a little bit chilly or windy outside. The pads that came in it are a lot better than the foam ones that came in the FS jacket though. I don't think there's a male version of it, but if I ever see one I'll let you know!

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that thing looks like a civil war jacket, when i saw it pictured a bunch of people riding around on motorcycles with funny hats dodging cannon balls :lol:

[diffluere]

Damn, you're right! Now I just need a shoulder strap for my rifle and I will ride around like that all day! I think a weird curled moustache is in order, too.

[dannylightning]

Originally Posted by diffluere

Damn, you're right! Now I just need a shoulder strap for my rifle and I will ride around like that all day! I think a weird curled moustache is in order, too.

lol

[tommyjoebilly]

When I read the title of this post, my first thought was, "Then lay off the beans.", but I see it was not about that at all. :biggrin:

[TheWife]

Originally Posted by diffluere

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/2/49/2205/ITEM/Icon-Womens-Rogue-Jacket.aspx

This jacket isn't as warm as my waterproof FieldSheer jacket, but it's nice to wear when it's a little bit chilly or windy outside. The pads that came in it are a lot better than the foam ones that came in the FS jacket though. I don't think there's a male version of it, but if I ever see one I'll let you know!

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I almost ordered that one! And still thinking about it, it's one of the cuter styles even if it does look like a Civil War jacket :biggrin:
Oops, girling the place up again, sorry guys. :cool:

To keep on topic, yes the wind sucks!! I got hit by a gust that messed with my head Sat on my first real highway ride (husband following in the car). After that I made it a point to practice on trafficless roads while the wind was hitting pretty good so I could get a feel for it.

[Sarris]

My 30 yo daughter bought a jacket by "Shift". It's a very attractive black and white womens riding mesh jacket with some attractive (read female type detailing) for about $175. She really likes hers. They are really tailored for women and it looks like it's well made and has some substantial armor. This is the model she has: My Daughter's Shift Jacket

Here is one on e-bay now at $112 Shift Jacket

This is from the guy who won't do ATFGATFT. But my kid is a different story. She wants to wear armor and I think it's great.

Good luck in your search!

:rawk:

[diffluere]

I actually take some of the armor out of the jackets. I can't move my arms with the gigantic shoulder pads in, plus the shoulder pads make my backpack side off. This especially happens with my fieldsheer jacket because the material is already kinda slippery.

This is the one I have:

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/3/ ... acket.aspx

Hooray, thread is successfully hijacked!

[alantf]

Originally Posted by diffluere

the shoulder pads make my backpack side off.

Ever thought about some kind of box on the back to put the backpack in? It really is much more relaxing, riding without all that weight on your shoulders (& healthier too, I'd imagine ) and from experience, I know that the extra weight on the back doesn't alter the handling of the bike. :2tup:

[music man]

Originally Posted by diffluere

, plus the shoulder pads make my backpack side off.

I always make sure to get a backpack that has a cross strap on it, to connect the two shoulder straps, that way it doesn't shift around or try to come off at all.

[TheWife]

Ooooh I love that jacket too...