Ghost Rider
1 de noviembre de 2025
Amazing Jacket for SoCal, Summer, or Beginner Riders
TL;DR - this jack is pretty amazing for the price. Air flow is insane • quality is on par with Oxford moto gear and gives Merlin a run for the money • comfortable and flexible in all the right places • ideal for hot(ter) climates, summer riding, and should be a go to for beginners’ intro classes or parking lot drill sessions (weather permitting).• Height: 6’ 0”• Weight 185 / athletic• Chest: 43”• Size Ordered: L• Fit: PERFECT!• Temp Range: 70° - 110°F // can get down to 55 with a thick sweater as a base.I ride in Souther California along the coast, inland, and just about anywhere I can. This jacket is 100% a summer jacket for most places (it’s mesh after all) BUT you can get away with wearing it in cooler weather as long as you wear a sweater (or a base layer and sweater) underneath. In warmer climates, this can easily be a 2-2.5 season jacket.Where the Iron Jia may fall short in terms of name recognition, added flare, and street cred, it more than makes up for it in FIT, FEEL, and PRICE.FIT:The main complaint I have with other Motorcycle jackets is the fit of the armor (pads) - specifically the elbow pads. BUT THIS JACKET? OOOOOOH WEEEE - it fits like you want it to… with a little input that is. Iron Jia included Velcro closures in multiple places within each armored pocket allowing you to position the elbow pads higher or lower along the sleeve. You only have about 1.5 inches to play with, but that makes a world of a difference. AND the additional positioning of the customizable Velcro strips also ensure that the pads stay in place.In a Large, the jacket fit me snug, er, fitted like it was tailored for my body.Sleeves: I have slightly larger than average arms (not massive), and I filled the sleeves just fine with a bit of room to grow into. Smaller arms? There are straps on the upper sleeve to cinch down fabric. I cinched the Velcro just a tad but let it out after a few minutes. Velcro at the cuffs allows you to custom fit the sleeves around gloves and wrists to your liking - I have slightly above average wrists for my size and had plenty of room - not only did I cinch down the cuffs but I had plenary of room for a tighter fit if needed.Neck: I have a proportional neck circumference for my build. The neck strap has two buttons for sizing, and I found that the looser setting was the only viable option.Length: also perfect! Long enough to cover the top part of your pants and loop into a belt loop, but short enough for aggressive positions on a cafe racer.FEEL:I initially bought this for a 1-day skills class I was taking. Speed was kept at / below 25 MPH… keep this in mind for later. Temp was 93°F in the sun and we were learning on hot asphalt. I wore a t-shirt + this jacket and had no problems at all. Did I sweat? You bet (I’m only human). But I didn’t feel hot in the jacket - rather, the jacket didn’t make me feel exponentially hotter or uncomfortable. I could keep it zipped and buttoned to the top and still be fine as I sat on a hot bike engine in the hot sun. And when it was time to ride? Dude, I can’t even begin to explain how nice this thing felt - it’s mesh after all and in the summer it just feels good! With just a T-shirt under the jacket, I didn’t have any rubbing and there were no issues with seams or scratchy material on my skin.PRICE:Now, for about $50 - $60 more, you can get the Merlin Prospect Air Mesh… but this jacket is just as nice and more importantly, just as safe! Value is the word one might use. Yes, the back pad is just foam, but the shoulder and elbow armor are the same D3O pads you’d find on a more expensive jacket. Plus, this jacket is not meant for super high speeds - is it better than wearing a T-shirt? 1000% better! Is it a track-ready? Nope. But it’s a great jacket for leisurely rides or around town. I use it while running drills or if I need to just run to the store real quick. It’s light weight, easy to wear, and looks great as it is.The black color is even and deep. The reflective strips are a nice added bonus yer are not obnoxious or in your face… they’re subtle yet effective.And as far as I can tell, the quality of the jacket is top notch and I expect it to last a long time.Just get this thing already!Ver másVer menos
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