Alpinestars Viper Air Jacket
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Simply the right style at the right price
I've had the jacket for a couple of weeks now and I have enjoyed it overall. It's a nice all-around fit and the adjustments are simple but effective. Comfort range for me with the liner out is between 65-85 degrees F. I purchased this jacket for the hi-vis yellow and reflective striping which has really helped me standout in Atlanta traffic as well as on the back roads. The jacket is comfortable and easy to take on and off. The double zipper vents on the sleves are very effective. The style speaks for itself - stylish but nothing over the top.
I had the jacket on today for a two hour afternoon ride and my only concern about this jacket is how comfortable it will be in the middle of summer when it easily gets above 85*F here in the South. I was opening up the main zipper at 85 today in 35-45 mph zones to get extra ventilation going.
I am glad to have it and I have ordered the upgraded back and chest guards to go along with it.
In summary, I'm happy I got this jacket and it is going to see a lot of use in the future!
May 20, 2013
Great Jacket
Bought this jacket and have worn it probably 10 times now. So far, I love it. I can't really say anything for its durability and protection because I havent had it for long or been down in it yet, but I feel like it would protect me just fine in a moderate crash. I would definitely recommend this jacket for summer riding.
May 13, 2013
Great jacket but a few small issues
Just got this jacket as a gift and had a chance to wear it for a ride. For a textile/mesh jacket, it seems to have a wide temperature range where it's comfortable. I rode to work in sub 60 degree weather on the highway this morning. With the liner in and everything zipped closed, it was cool but didn't get to the point of being uncomfortable. It got close to 80 on the way home, so I took out the liner and opened up the sleeve vents. That let a ton of air through and really helped keep me cool.
I can echo some of the comments about the zipper and fit. The zipper can slip out when getting it started but taking an extra second to get it right pretty much solves that. It does feel a bit short in the torso, however it didn't separate from my overpants the whole ride. I would feel better with a pair of pants that zip to the jacket.
Overall, I love this jacket so far. It feels extremely comfortable in a variety of situations and the quality is excellent. I will acknowledge it has a few small drawbacks but I don't think they should stop anyone from giving it a try.
May 9, 2013
Awesome! Fits on the small side for me
I love the jacket. I purchased Hi-Viz and it's definitely bright. I am about 6'1" 160lb. Jacket appears to be short at the waist when wearing with jeans, but when you wear riding pants, it looks proper. The only point of uncomfortability for me is the underarms. The jacket is cut very tight in the underarm/shoulder. It rolls up the sleeves of my short sleeve shirts no matter what. Sleeve length is great. Overall, I love the jacket. The tight underarm is not deal breaker. I would recommend this product for hot weather riding. Riding around in 60deg weather I actually get cold because it vents so well.
May 7, 2013
Alpinestar jacket
Incredible good, comfort, fit perfect!, the recommendations from Team revzilla was the best on this product.
May 6, 2013
great
When I first got this jacket I figured it wouldn't be good for cooler nights. I was wrong this jacket is great for hot summer days and cool spring nights. The wind isn't an issue. It feels like a hot knife through butter. Over all this jacket is a must buy honestly. The only problem is the arms are a little long for the right body fit but I tighten the cuffs on my gloves and its all better.
May 6, 2013
Great jacket for summer riding around.
Got the jacket and am very happy with the initial product design and features. It was about what I expected for the price. The only thing that I can see that is uncomfortable is the poor basic padding in the elbows. The pads feel like cardboard and are very stiff. I'll be upgrading to their better armor in the future.
April 20, 2013
Defective?
I ordered this jacket through Revzilla and got it fast. I tried it on at home and the Medium fit was spot on for my 40 chest and lean body. Definitely upgrade back and chest protection as it will do little to nothing on hard collision. As i was zipping it up the the end part became un-done and had to re-zip. Apparently anytime i would zip "normally" or a tad fast this was always the case. I needed to insert the zipper, made sure it was in, then zip slowly. The zipper and its "teeth" are really small compared to other jackets. It may be a factory defect or it may be because the zipper is really small. Regardless i have never had a jacket do this to me. Revzilla's customer service was very friendly and allowed me to order another jacket. I couldn't say about the Air Flow as i didn't ride on the bike. I rated it Average for the price i paid.
April 18, 2013
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