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REV'IT! Air Jacket (4XL)
In Spring of 2012 the Air Jacket will be replaced by the new REV'IT Airwave Jacket The AIR jacket is the latest lightweight summer specific jacket in the REV'IT! collection. This jacket combines lightweight abrasion resistant materials along with mesh panels to provide the ultimate in summer breath-ability. These materials combined with CE approved KNOX amour at a competitive price make the AIR a great jacket for the rider who demands protection and style. The REV'IT Rotor Pants are perfect complement to the Air Jacket. PROTECTION FEATURES Outershell Airmesh, Polyamide Protection KNOX CE protection, ventilated EVA back padding Visibility reflective label at the chest, reflective panels on theshoulder ERGONOMIC FEATURES Fit lightly pre-shaped fit Adjustability adjustment taps at the upper sleeve, adjustmentstraps at the hem Ventilation fully ventilated Features short connection zipper, jeans loop Pockets slit pockets, mesh inner pockets Recomended Upgrade REV'IT Knox TP2 Back Protector
Overall rating
good air flow, good protection, average style
PostedJune 29, 2011
kolywater
From boston
State:MA
Rider Type:Moto Newb
Age:25-34
Gender:male
Bang for the Buck
5
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5
Style
4
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5
Comfort
5
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5
Protection & Durability
3
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5
Air Flow
4
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5
Features
4
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5
Fit
Small
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i live in boston and it's only hot for a few months out of the year, so i didn't want to go all in on a revit turbine or something passing $300. the revit air is a great option for just a few months where you need good air flow, knox protection (entry level, not crazy heavy), and style that doesn't look terrible.
ive personally compared this jacket to:
>> dianese shotgun: shotgun fits like a dream, but the armor is thinner and has less coverage, has WAY less airflow, and costs $100 more. sorry dianese, revit's got you beat on this one by a longshot.
>> dianese shotgun: shotgun fits like a dream, but the armor is thinner and has less coverage, has WAY less airflow, and costs $100 more. sorry dianese, revit's got you beat on this one by a longshot.
>> revit turbine: this jacket is amazing, very high quality, but also well over $300, so not really comparable. if you want better armor and abrasion resistance, check out the turbine. i also recommend checking out the tornado as it flows more air and has a zip in waterproof liner. that said, the tornado also has a boxier cut so that's worse imo (i'm an athletic build, euro slimi fits me best).
armor:
the shoulder armor is nice and articulated, but it does not extend up onto the trapezius muscle, ends at the top of the deltoid. less protection than, say, my furygan, but good. in fact, i compared this to the dianese shotgun, which had much less protection (flimsier armor, less coverage).
the shoulder armor is nice and articulated, but it does not extend up onto the trapezius muscle, ends at the top of the deltoid. less protection than, say, my furygan, but good. in fact, i compared this to the dianese shotgun, which had much less protection (flimsier armor, less coverage).
flow:
good. plenty cool when riding, arms flow nicely, chest is good, adding a sastec to the back obviously reduces this airflow a bit but for this level of protection youre getting great flow.
good. plenty cool when riding, arms flow nicely, chest is good, adding a sastec to the back obviously reduces this airflow a bit but for this level of protection youre getting great flow.
style:
kind of like a nike athletic jacket. the black looks best, imo, better than the pic if it fits you well. revit has this ghetto reflective sliver tape on the shoulders that really drops the look a bit, and the wrist velcro looks really messy, but hey, this jacket is CHEAP for what you're getting. dianese really beats revit on style and fit here, but i'm extremely happy with the revit air.
kind of like a nike athletic jacket. the black looks best, imo, better than the pic if it fits you well. revit has this ghetto reflective sliver tape on the shoulders that really drops the look a bit, and the wrist velcro looks really messy, but hey, this jacket is CHEAP for what you're getting. dianese really beats revit on style and fit here, but i'm extremely happy with the revit air.
overall:
at this price point, nothing beats it. just get this jacket if you wanna spend less than $200. if you wanna drop more money on a jacket, i'd say look at the tornado (waterproof removable liner) or turbine (better protection). the dianese shotgun and portland are about the same in terms of heat reduction: both are quite hot and a bit overpriced in my opinion compared to revit's options (though they fit better and look better).
at this price point, nothing beats it. just get this jacket if you wanna spend less than $200. if you wanna drop more money on a jacket, i'd say look at the tornado (waterproof removable liner) or turbine (better protection). the dianese shotgun and portland are about the same in terms of heat reduction: both are quite hot and a bit overpriced in my opinion compared to revit's options (though they fit better and look better).
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Dainese Shotgun Jacket There is not a more comfortable summer jacket on the market. Pleasurable riding even in the hottest months of the year is the concept behind the new Shotgun Tex jacket that ensures comfortable aeration with numerous openings. Construction in stretch Mugello fabric guarantees a constantly tight and perfect fit while also preventing floating during the ride. The liner provided with silver ion treatment ensures elevated and long-lasting hygiene. Composite protectors on the shoulders and elbows, the pocket for the G-type back protector, and the jacket-pants fastening zipper complete the technical profile of this technical jacket with outstanding performance. Shock Protection Removable composite protectors certified to EN 1621.1/97 Standard. Abrasion And Tear Resistance Mugello fabric. Boomerang mesh inserts. Nylon mesh inserts. Comfort Adjustment strap on neck. Wrist adjustment. Waist adjustment. Temperature Regulation External fabric with water-resistance treatment. Sanitized lining. Other Features Pocket for Wave G1 / G2 Reflective inserts. 2 outer pockets.
what is mugello and how abrasion resistant is it?
other jackets like the revit air feature their custom version of cordura at 500D count in high impact areas. dianese doesnt seem to rate or explain how strong or resistant mugello is. have they rated this stuff or it is "magic?"
1 year, 11 months ago
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kolywater
State: MA
Rider Type: Gear Geek
Age: 25-34
Gender: male
boston
kolywater's Answers
REV'IT! Air Jacket (4XL)
In Spring of 2012 the Air Jacket will be replaced by the new REV'IT Airwave Jacket The AIR jacket is the latest lightweight summer specific jacket in the REV'IT! collection. This jacket combines lightweight abrasion resistant materials along with mesh panels to provide the ultimate in summer breath-ability. These materials combined with CE approved KNOX amour at a competitive price make the AIR a great jacket for the rider who demands protection and style. The REV'IT Rotor Pants are perfect complement to the Air Jacket. PROTECTION FEATURES Outershell Airmesh, Polyamide Protection KNOX CE protection, ventilated EVA back padding Visibility reflective label at the chest, reflective panels on theshoulder ERGONOMIC FEATURES Fit lightly pre-shaped fit Adjustability adjustment taps at the upper sleeve, adjustmentstraps at the hem Ventilation fully ventilated Features short connection zipper, jeans loop Pockets slit pockets, mesh inner pockets Recomended Upgrade REV'IT Knox TP2 Back Protector
Upgrading the Rev'it Air with SAS-TEC...
In the Rev'it armor & protection guide video you mentioned the different types of body armor in the Rev'it jackets/pants. Is it possible to get the SAS-TEC upgraded armor (shoulder & elbow) for the Rev'it Air jacket? I understand that some jackets come standard with that armor but really like that jacket and want to up the protection. I'm planning on getting the back protection.
no. i wanted this too! apparently you can only get the sas-tec shoulder and elbow if you buy a more expensive jacket. lamesauce.
1 year, 10 months ago
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kolywater
boston