Olympia Airglide 4 Jacket
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Great jacket - needs armor upgrade capablity
This full-featured jacket can be a staple in any rider's gear locker. Fit and workmanship is excellent; I ride a BMW R1150RS which has a medium fairing and with the jacket cinched down I've noticed no flapping at speed. The only issue I have is that Olympia does not make a CE Level two back armor upgrade and the pocket on the jacket will not take another manufacturer's armor. Hopefully Olympia will get enough suggestive comments that they will make upgraded armor available but as I normally wear separate armor on longer rides, I'll get over that hurdle for now. As a retired Soldier, I'm a believer in safety and protective gear.
As soon as I received the jacket and assessed it's quality, I ordered the Airglide pants in pewter to go with the black/HI-Viz jacket. The color match works better than I thought it would and the pants blend well with the lower (engine) portions of the RS for a nice visual effect. I do wish that Olympia would offer the HI-Viz in pewter for those that don't want to be blacked out in their gear. I'm a part time MSF instructor and the HI-Viz makes a great safety statement for new riders and for those of us who want to live sensibly. There are about 3 colors out there that are called HI-Viz but Olympia's is the real deal - I commute to my day job on the RS and friends say the jacket really pops in traffic.
May 13, 2013
Hard not to see this jacket.
I wanted a warm weather jacket that had high visibility. This jacket has all of that and more. Olympia mixed the high viz in with the black jacket to come up with something that is very easy to see and still stylish enough so you don't look like a lollypop. This material almost seems to glow in the dark. Workmanship is very good as is protection and ventilation. With the rain and thermal layers in, it is comfortable in early or late season riding. I with held an excellent only because the cuff attachments are weak. The liners only have a single velcro loop holding them in the sleeve and it takes care to get your hand out without pulling the liners halfway up to the elbow. Also, the jacket cuff adjustment has a real nice rubber tab so it is easy to get a hold off with gloves. The problem is that the velcro material on this closure is only one inch square and weak at best. It is common, under normal use, for this tab to brush against something and open the cuff right up. I am 6 foot and 200 lbs and went with a large. Might be just a tinge snug with the liners in but is perfect with them out. One more thing, the wind/rain liner is designed to be a pretty nice light weight jacket by itself when not zipped into the riding shell.
May 8, 2013
Great Jacket
Jacket fits my needs. Comfortable, visible. Protection is good.
May 6, 2013
This is the Swiss Army Knife of riding jackets! Pound for pound, you cannot pack more features into a jacket.
I have worn this jacket for two hours in the rain and cold and come away dry and warm -- with only a single layer shirt underneath. I chose the Hi Viz based on wanting to be seen, but the styling is exceptional. I do not get comments about being flashy, but rather about where people can buy one for themselves. I have taken a spill in the jacket as well, and the adjustable armor took all the punishment for me. Generally, I pick gear apart, and redesign it in my head, "fixing" the annoying stuff that less thoughful people have neglected. Zero issues with this jacket. Be worried that they stop making it by the time you wear it out and want another one!
April 23, 2013
Stylish and well-designed jacket
Very good jacket. Rugged and well-designed. I particularly like the built-in shoulder, elbow and back armor. The zip-out liner is also a nice feature for transitioning from cooler Spring days to Summer. Jacket fits true, according to chest size, but is a little snug around the waist, so take that into consideration.
April 23, 2013
Very Versatile
Versatile jacket for all types of weather! I like the way you can add/subtract layers.
April 22, 2013
Touring jacket, good for just about everything
Between the very breathable mess outer shell, the water/wind proof middle shell, and the thinsulate liner, this jacket can do it all. It fits me well with plenty of room. I really like that the mesh shell can be removed and the waterproof/windproof mid shell can be work by iteself.
April 22, 2013
Great 3-season jacket.
Nice looking and functional 3-season jacket. Lots of adjust-ability. The size chart led me to believe a L would work, but I usually buy XL clothing. I ordered an XL and it's the right size for me.
April 22, 2013
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