{"id":14404,"date":"2018-12-04T07:25:22","date_gmt":"2018-12-04T12:25:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bootedmanblog.com\/?p=14404"},"modified":"2018-12-04T07:30:02","modified_gmt":"2018-12-04T12:30:02","slug":"traditional-leather-motorcycle-jacket-v-neck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bootedmanblog.com\/?p=14404","title":{"rendered":"Traditional Leather Motorcycle Jacket V-Neck"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Apparently, a post featuring my new Schott Perfecto traditional motorcycle jacket<\/a> caught someone’s attention. I received an email the other day about it from a guy in Georgia who asked grumpily…
\n<\/p>\n

I have a question about the traditional biker jacket. No one can provide a answer. Why does this jacket have the big V-neck opening in the front? When riding in cold or wet weather, this jacket has no purpose. When it is cold, I will zip mine all the up, but what in the world are you suppose to do with the useless flaps??<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Hmmmm… “what in the world are you supposed to do with the useless flaps?” … well, unsnap them and close up the jacket if you’re cold.<\/p>\n

But actually I gave a more thorough response:<\/p>\n

I don’t make the jackets, I just wear them. However, the deep v-neck opening I think dates back to the 50s and it is a style feature.<\/p>\n

\"\"I find that deep V-opening to be helpful to provide ventilation on mild days that require a jacket, but are warm enough that I don’t need full protection from getting chilled — just protection from abrasion in case of a crash. I always wear full riding gear protection every time I ride, so on 60\/70-ish days, that jacket is wide open for full ventilation, but the long sleeves and thick leather are protective against abrasion in case of a fall\/crash\/slide. (Been there, done that… not fun!<\/a>)<\/p>\n

On cold days, I wear other gear that is more wind-resistant, has a thermal insulated liner that zips closed, and the jacket closes right up to the neck, holding in a balaclava if I need one inside my full-face helmet. My rain gear operates about the same way.<\/p>\n

I guess it’s a matter of style choices and selection. If you have only one jacket, then one that manages all weather is best. If you have choices, then a stylish jacket works sometimes.<\/p>\n

Take care, ride safe.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"\"So much said… if you can afford it, having some different motorcycle jackets to choose from<\/a> based on weather and conditions is good. If you can only afford one jacket, choose one that provides the most versatility and safety for the conditions in which you ride.<\/p>\n

Life is short: have choices (and don’t sound like Mr. Grumpy!)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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