Gear Discussion - MESH

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(04-01-2013 08:34 AM)Willie Wrote:  http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/14/...-Suit.aspx


Willie

I agree that a one piece probably offers better protection, but I like the idea of being able to mix and match tops and bottoms. I have a heavy leather jacket I like for colder rides, and I can easily add my fleece lined jeans and long johns under the mesh pants for warmth while maintaining the protection of the overpants.

I'm admittedly not a ATGATT rider, at least not yet. However, my "minimum" is Gloves, Jeans, Helmet, and a T-shirt. I'm hoping that the Icon mesh jacket is light enough that "too hot for a jacket" is no longer an excuse... and I'm also thinking of adding a pair of Icon Hooligan pants (http://www.rideicon.com/products/?productGroupId=73464) for a little added protection "around town" when I might not have a place to store the overpants.


Trying to walk the line between form and function... I think that's why I like Icon's products so much - they offer gear that adds protection beyond street clothes, but still looks like street clothes.