I have taken a while to buy a new summer jacket. My Joe Rocket has given sterling service since I bought it way back in 2006 but has started to get a bit on the ragged side. I fitted new elbow armour last year as the original had started to break up. A few years back, Claire stitched up the front as one side of the zip had started to part company with the body of the jacket.
I looked at a few different designs and had planned to go for a ride to GetGeared's shop in Leatherhead (Surrey) over the Easter holiday to try some on for size. With the coronavirus lockdown and shops shut, that can't happen.
I got the search down to two that I liked the look of and the price I want to pay.
In the end I liked the look of the Rev'It Eclipse. It has smooth lines and doesn't look like I am about to ride across the sahara, not Mr Chunky! Seems to have enough pockets and a decent manufacturer. Comes with elbow and shoulder armour too.
I liked the look of the brown on and that was available in my size (post chest measurement with jumper on) in black or brown from GetGeared. I had a look on Rev'It's own site and saw they do other colours. Silver yuk! But they do Dark Blue and Dark Green. Claire thought the blue one looked good. I liked brown, but in the end I went with her suggestion.
I couldn't find these on GetGeared but could on Sportsbikeshop! So changed sites. My size in Dark Blue is in stock and I ordered one through PayPal. I can't say that I need it "next day" although I suppose I could stand in the garage wearing it....
Looking at the first post about the Joe Rocket, it is actually only 4p more expensive.... If I can get 14 years wear out of this one......
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