Firstgear Mesh Tex Jacket - 2009
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Plain but functional
this flows enough air to keep me cool through indiana summers. i've never like the liner though, it doesn't fit like an integral part of the jacket. so this is my summer only jacket. the pads in the shoulders and elbows really like to float around too because of the soft shell of the jacket. i'll be looking for something with a little for substance next time, although it may sacrifice airflow.
better liner and stability of armor would make this a better match for me.
April 10, 2013
Not bad but needs improvement
Compared to my other summer jacket this does not have that good air flow. The mesh is rather dense and a lot of area inside covered by pockets that stop the flow. I had to remove those alltogether to impove the flow. The jacket does fit relatively comfortably but feels a bit large for its size. It must have zippers on the sleeves or at least velcro flaps. The good thing is that in silver colour it is siver all around including shoulders. Therefore it reflects a lot of direct sun heat while stationary.
January 14, 2013
Great jacket for texas
Very good airflow, comfortable jacket, lots of interior pockets. the fit was a little tight in the shoulders, but perfect everywhere else.
January 14, 2013
Firstgear Mesh Tex jacket
Jacket design is very comfortable, functional & stylish. It offers a good complement of pockets. The liner pockets are mirrored in the jack should the liner be removed. The padding and protection incorporated in this jacket gives me piece of mind and a sense of security against road rash.
November 5, 2012
Where is the Velcro
First off I want to say that I do like this jacket. I have been purchasing First Gear products exclusively since the mid 90’s. I don’t mind paying a bit more for a First Gear product even knowing there are less expensive options out there as First Gear always provided superior products that were well made with the rider in mind.
But this jacket is produced with snaps on the cuffs and waist. Really, working a snap with a gloved hand? Where is the Velcro and the infinite adjustments that go with it. This is a letdown for me and why I gave this jacket 4 stars instead of 5.
It’s not that I won’t buy a First Gear product again; it’s just that I will perform a closer inspection of the amenities and I will no longer by on faith alone.
August 15, 2012
Nice fitting jacket for the right price
I ordered the hi-viz version of the jacket because, as a new rider, I wanted to be seen by traffic. The fit of the jacket is good and the protective pads still allow for good flexibility. I fell well protected in this jacket. This is not a jacket to order if you want to be "cool and hip". My wife gave me a hard time about the color, until she followed me on a ride. Now she understands why I picked hi-viz.
July 24, 2012
Great warm weather jacket, but...
The jacket definitely fits a bit large. I've never worn a mens medium in anything since Junior High and now that I'm more middle-aged with an expanding middle, I'm usually between a Large and an XL in shirts, hoodies, and jackets. This is one of the only jackets I've tried that has more of an "american" cut, vs. the tall skinny model of most motorcycle wear.
I really wish Firstgear didn't equate to gear for beginners. I'd really like to buy a more refined version of this jacket even if paying more to do so. What isn't apparent in the product photos is the cuff closure. It's just single snap that bunches up the sleeve. The grey wedge is just a different color, it's not a pleat. It would be much nicer and better interface with different gloves if it had a zipper or something. there also isn't a lot to keep the sleeve from shifting around as there's no adjustments/straps by the elbows. My biggest disappointment with this jacket is the back protector. Firstgear used to say you could put in an upgraded back pad/spine protector, but no-one makes a small enough pad. It appears the description here and on their site has been updated now. I really wish it offered better back protection.
The liner, the pockets, pretty much everything else about the jacket is great. It's a good jacket with a great fit and if they make a version 2.0 of it, I'll buy another.
July 23, 2012
Good Quality
mostly wear it without the CE inserts as it has additional padding sewn into elbows and shoulders. has become my primary riding jacket
July 19, 2012
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