REV'IT! Airwave Jacket
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Great jacket.
I like the jacket, for summer riding it provides protection, style and air flow. I wish the neck was larger. I have 17 1/2 neck and snaps on XL jacket make neck snug. The fit is good other than neck.
May 14, 2013
Definitely a Euro cut
The AirWave seems to be a solid warm weather jacket with decent protection. I'm 5'10", 180 and I ordered a medium, and the jacket is a bit snug in the mid and across the chest. In riding position, the jacket is comfortable, but it's hard to maneuver to put a backpack on. The zipper zips on the reverse side, which takes getting used to. My 2 qualms about the jacket are the weight, which in comparison to some other warm weather jackets is a bit heavier, because when not in motion, the jacket heats up pretty quickly, and the collar. The added 'weight' of the jacket surely is due to the added abrasion protection over some of the lighter weight jackets. The collar seems small and rubs against my neck in a weird place.
May 13, 2013
Excellent Warm Weather Jacket
I got this jacket suggested to me by the great customer service dept here when I was looking at others similar to it and I am glad I listened to them. My main concern before buying a jacket was when I sit on my scooter, any other jacket looks like I am wearing a jacket 5 times to large, with the stomach bulging out. This one is nice and slim and only a slight bulge.
I am 5'11" 160 pounds. I got the high-vis medium. I might have been able to fit into a small but I felt the arms would not be long enough.
Airflow on this jacket is perfect. I rode the other day with a teeshirt on under in 80+ degree weather and I felt perfectly comfortable. In fact, after I hit about 20 mph, I felt like I was not wearing a jacket at all. Stopped traffic was comfortable and was not too warm. I have also ridden this in 50 degree weather with a windbreaker on underneath (it was a tight fit) and was comfortable for my 30 minute commute. I feel that a rain over-jacket would cut down on the wind on colder weather too.
Two outside pockets that zip, 2 inner pockets (one zip one velcro), side cinch straps (velcro) and velcro wrist straps are all well made. Also bicep button straps have 2 adjustments and neck strap has 2 buttons as well. Kind of hard to get the neck on the tightest button but it is not needed at all. Little bits of reflective pieces are over the front and back of the jacket by the logos.
Shoulder armor and elbow armor are of generous size and stay in place. The elbow armor extends down a few few inches on the ulna feels comfortable.
Only real con for me is the back "armor" consists of a thin (1/8"?) perforated foam pad. This is not good and I plan to get the Re'vit! Seesoft whenever that gets in stock.
May 6, 2013
Stylish. Durable. Little overpriced
Wish it was la bit cheaper. But overall it's a great product.
April 29, 2013
Close to perfect balance between comfort and protection
For $200, this jacket was a Great purchase! Other than it being a tad off in the sizes in certain places (bit tight in the arm, tight in the gut, plenty of room in the back) it made me feel comfortable knowing that the pads are in the right place and don't move around like my dad's rocket joe mesh jacket. Great airflow when you're moving. Once you stop, it feels like you're wearing a winter jacket. Simple design, enough room to wear a pull over underneath for the colder days. MUST properly measure yourself. I'm 6' 240 and wear a XL shirt/jacket but had to get a 3XL. For Louisiana heat, it's perfect!
April 29, 2013
Better Air Flow in Rev'it Sand
I like my Rev'it Sand jacket. It served me well while living in the Seattle, WA area. Now living in Phoenix, AZ and was looking for a jacket with better airflow. Afraid the Airwave isn't it and I find the Sand much cooler. The Airwave certainly takes more air in the front versus the Sand, but it lacks venting zippers on the rear which apparently do help. My original version of the Sand has zippers on the sleeves that open from the wrist to almost the elbow. The Airwave has mesh along the entire length of the inner sleeve. Would have thought the Airwave winning here, but afraid not. Again, more airflow through the Sand arms.
It's a decent jacket. The elbow and shoulder armor fit me well. It's just not recommended for temperatures of 90 degree F, like today (and I have doubts about 80 degrees F.). Would recommend it for cooler summers (and no rain).
April 27, 2013
Fits well and great air flow
I live in so flo so air flow in a jacket on hot days is key. This jacket is able to provide a comfortable feel while riding during a warm day with the air flowing throughout the inside of the jacket. Good amount of pockets and quality is good
April 27, 2013
Solid warm weather jacket
I'm a big fan of the styling of this jacket. Really nice to have something that has armor but has limited badges. Haven't used the jacket a ton yet, still waiting for it to get warmer because there is so much air flow through the jacket, but the quality seems very high. The only qualm I have is with the optional Knox back protector that I purchased when I ordered the jacket. In the jacket, the back protector looks very bulky and gives the jacket a bit of a hump in the back, however this may just be because the jacket and back protector have gotten so little use so far and may just need to be worked in a bit. All in all though, I'm very happy with the jacket and can overlook the back protector "issue" given the protection it adds.
April 22, 2013
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