After a long process I finally bought a jacket. It is a new Vanson Road King. It is a waxed cotton jacket with full body armor. I really like it and the fit is just right. I don't think it is too snug to ride with a Gerbing liner. I rode Thursday in the mid 60's and the jacket feels like it will be comfortable up to about the mid 70's.
New Vanson Jacket
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emptysea
Road warrior
Sharp!
the Ferret
Road warrior
EmptySea_imp said:
Indeed, and retro stripes look good.
kmoney_imp
Road warrior
Nice. I love Vanson stuff. It's hard to find classic or retro style jackets that actually have proper motorcycle design features and armour in them.
metallyguitarded_imp
Road warrior
Look great! Well, at least half of it does. I'm going to have to look more closely into waxed cotton. I've been seeing more and more of it advertised.
How abrasion resistant is waxed cotton?
emptysea
Road warrior
^ Great question.
A very quick look at Google took me here. It's not clear where the data came from or whether the technology has changed significantly since the post.
I really debated on the wax cotton vs cordura thing. I basically would not have bought a waxed cotton jacket without armor. I finally decided on the jacket because I figured my riding consists of rides that are sub 60 mph and with the armor I would think the jacket will hold up for one spill at least. I have my Aerostitch jacket for high speed rides but I wanted something for my typical back road rides that I do today. I think if I were doing interstate rides etc I would use leather or cordura. I have a daily jacket for fall/winter that is waxed cotton (non motorcycle) it is a Barbour and I love it. Very easy maintenance and pretty much water proof or at least resistant. My grand kids have a Bernese Mountain Dog that slobbers all of the time and it is the perfect jacket to play with him in and then rinse the jacket down. It looks new after just a water rinse. Thanks Cormanus for your link also.
emptysea
Road warrior
So. What I hope for is a Kevlar lined waxed cotton jacket with armor. That said, I understand how you use this jacket, drog, and I wouldn't hesitate to purchase it myself if I were using it for the same purposes. Saving my $$ for a beer growler and tires/brakes for my bike right now, though.
