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Rukka AirMan Jacket
By: Rusty Shovel Date: May 3, 2014, 4:54 pm
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Hey all,
I might have just gone a little crazy, but I just ordered one of
these:
HTML http://images0.revzilla.com/product_images/0076/8467/rukka_air_man_jacket_grey_detail.jpg
HTML http://images0.revzilla.com/product_images/0076/8424/rukka_air_man_jacket_detail.jpg
The Rukka Airman Jacket. I had to get it; it was made for me.
It even has a big "R" on the back. Which, of course, stands for
Rusty. I'll review it when it arrives. They sell them at
Revzilla here:
HTML http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/rukka-airman-jacket
I had purchased the Firstgear Adventure Mesh jacket, but I
didn't like it. The armor was too bulky and the whole jacket
would come up if I raised my arms. Plus, I wanted the jacket to
be a bit longer. Revzilla is awesome about returns. I almost
purchased a Klim jacket, but I don't like how much velcro they
use. The Rukka uses high-strength magnets instead--pretty
classy. It's spendy, so it better be as good as the marketing
proclaims or it's going back too.
#Post#: 968--------------------------------------------------
Re: Rukka AirMan Jacket
By: Colorado Rider Date: May 4, 2014, 10:40 pm
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Hey Rusty; it looks nice!
I picked up a pair of the Klim pants, I really like them - much
warmer and protected.
HTML http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/klim-dakar-pants
HTML http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/klim-dakar-pants
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Re: Rukka AirMan Jacket
By: Guymcfly Date: May 5, 2014, 7:12 am
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Just a question here...is this an 'Airman' because it has a
protective airbag....like the Aprillia system that was on the
market?
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Re: Rukka AirMan Jacket
By: Rusty Shovel Date: May 5, 2014, 4:22 pm
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[quote author=Guymcfly link=topic=208.msg969#msg969
date=1399291965]
Just a question here...is this an 'Airman' because it has a
protective airbag....like the Aprillia system that was on the
market?
[/quote]
No. It's the Airman because it uses micro-weave mesh
throughout. It should be ideal for hot Houston. I'll have to
layer it up north.
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Re: Rukka AirMan Jacket
By: Dogfarm Date: May 5, 2014, 4:23 pm
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Looks like a very nice jacket. Surprised it is black and is
waterproof even though it supposed to be a hot weather jacket.
It will be interested to see if it really does have enough air
flow to keep you cool.
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Re: Rukka AirMan Jacket
By: Rusty Shovel Date: May 9, 2014, 5:27 am
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Hey all,
I got the Airman jacket and returned it the next day. I just
didn't like how it fit. Plus, despite the increased length over
Rukka's other offerings, it felt like a road jacket. I nearly
took it for a ride, but felt afraid I would get it dirty.
I want a jacket that I'd feel comfortable getting dirty. I just
ordered the Klim Badlands Pro--We'll see what I think when it
comes.
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Re: Rukka AirMan Jacket
By: Colorado Rider Date: May 9, 2014, 7:34 pm
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I think you will like it. I guess you could always put an 'R'
on it! ;D
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Re: Rukka AirMan Jacket
By: Dane1960 Date: May 9, 2014, 9:50 pm
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I have a couple of Revzilla jackets and pants. One Four season
set up for touring and a summer mesh set up for hot weather,
hard to get the pant just right because I have short legs and
well I ain't skinny either. Good luck finding the perfect match
for yourself. I have seen some of the Rukka stuff and boy did it
look nice!
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