Zodiac Jacket - British Motorcycle Gear

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Zodiac Jacket

Eric - 6/20/2008

Living in North Florida, our summers are very hot and highly humid (70%+), temps reaching over 100. I purchased my Zodiac four years ago and primarily use it as my daily around town jacket. So far, it has held up very well, including weekend rides within 100 miles. It does provide a lot of airflow when moving. Zippers are great with the leather pull tabs. Enough side pocket room. Adjustable waist tabs keep things tight when they need to be or expand after a good meal :-). Elbow pads and shoulder pads can be removed to wash jacket. Cons--Reflective stripes are so-so, back protector is way too inadequate. When not moving, you'll sweat a couple of pounds off (lighter color would be nice). While stock armor is there, I replaced it with a different brand that is CE certified level 2. If you ride daily in town, you'll have to wash it at least once a month. Don't use regular detergent and also to keep the water resistant, use ScotchGuard or equivalent a couple of times a month, other wise you will get really wet first rain. Overall 7 out of 10 for comfort, airflow, price, fit, quality.

Company Response: Thanks for the review Eric.. The Zodiac jacket has an option for a CE Level 2 Knox Back Piece. The piece that is in the jacket is just a foam pad to make sure the pocket is sewn large enough to fit a proper back armor piece.. Not intended to be used as armor.. More reflective piping has just been added as well...

Great jacket worth having

ANelson - 1/13/2010

I bought this jacket about 2 years ago from BMG after reading the review at Webbikeworld. It is everything I could want in hot to moderate weather for this type of jacket. Fit is good , very comfortable and light weight. When weather gets a tad bit colder I just wear more underneath it. Only negative is the metal snaps and other pieces on the jacket...they have gotten rusty...but that's primarily due to the fact I live at the beach.

I can definitely recommend this jacket to anyone wanting a good light jacket that is multi-practical!

Very nice Jacket with a flaw

Cbolling - 2/25/2012

I bought this jacket Directly from BMG at one of the 2011 Motorcycle Shows. 1 year later I still love it. The only problem is that the edges of the collar and cuffs are very stiff and rough. I wish that they were a bit softer for more comfort.

that being said, I still wear this jacket everytime I get on the bike.

And yes, I would buy another one if something happened to this one!

nice, but not completely dry

sam gilman - 9/11/2011

i bought this jacket in anticipation for the summer riding season. I have worn this jacket in the 100+ degree heat and it is comfortable down to around 60 at night.

The jacket fits great as i am tall and skinny 6'3 170, i have long arms and the sleeves fit very well. It is also cut for a skinny person.

The only gripe i have with this jacket is it says that it is waterproof. I have worn this jacket in sevral rain storms and it is not waterproof......well the fabric maybe, but the zipper that runs down your bicep leaks like a siv. This causes the water to run down you arm and out the end of the sleeve. Not very comfortable if you are riding great distances. It is a great vent when it is hot, but not so good when it is raining.

As long as you don't get caught in the rain this is an excellent jacket!

Great warm weather jacket

Doug - 4/19/2008

This jacket feels light but has armour where needed. Plenty of zips for airflow.

Great Jacket for the Heat and Humidity!!

Mosquito - 7/8/2008

I typically ride with the jacket unzipped and it keeps me cool in the 100% humidity and 90 degree + temperatures of eastern Tennessee, while offering great protection!!

Zodiac Jacket

Steve in Georgia, USA - 1/15/2010

The Zodiac is now my favorite riding jacket for moderate to warm temperatures. Especially like the full comfortable cut and extra vents. Great product.

Great airflow

David in Penticton - 5/15/2010

Okanagan heat is beat with this jacket when moving because of the arm, chest and back openings. A lighter colour would help when not moving, as the black does retain the sun's heat. It's very light and I like the fact the material is more durable than regular mesh. I added the extra back protection. The fit is perfect.

BMG fits Tall Skinny People!

Amy Reno.NV. - 5/19/2012

Reps were @ St, Vibes Few yrs. ago. I'm 5' 10". Euro clothes fit me! Best booth!! This jacket has stiff collar.I wear bandana to relieve that. Well ventalated.Sleeves r long so r my arms.I wear polar fleece under for cooler days. I chose Yellow.I want to be Hi-Viz! Now I need pants for my LongLegs 36" length /30w. Bmg come to Reno 2012 St Vibes again!please..

Found it again!!

Patrick Croasdale - 7/18/2010

I purchased this jacket way back in 2002 and rode with it almost all the time until this riding season of 2010. The yellow on the sleeves had started to fade, I crash tested it once and some of the leather zipper pulls started to come off. So I decided to buy a new one. Unfortunatly I couldn't find it anywhere and was forced to buy something else. But here I am, and here it is so off with the new and on with the new'er! I am so glad to have found this jacket again. I would go as far as to say this is the best all around jacket I have ever owned...again!

Excellent jacket

DH in Texas - 12/12/2010

I bought my Zodiac jacket in Spring of 2004 and have over 40,000 miles with it- most without a windshield. It is still in good shape and is my favorite riding jacket for warm/cool weather. With thermals and sweater under it, I can ride in temps down to mid/low 50 degrees. It is not waterproof, but it is excellent at it's intended use.

Great for the Majove Desert

Mike - 6/26/2009

I received my jacket a couple of days ago and I have to say it is all I had hoped for. I have never had a better warm weather jacket with as much protection. I live in the Mojave desert and as you can imagine it gets hot here although the humidity is low. The mesh jackets let to much air in and you end up roasting like sitting in a convection oven. This Zodiac vent system lets you control the amount of intake air and works much better than a mesh. One final thing, I ride a S2R monster and even at elevated speed the jacket does not "Flap". Nicely done..

Mike

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