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28-07-06, 02:38 PM

Hi Everyone!

Am off to the South of France at the end of August

We are expecting extreme heat...does anyone have any experience or heard anything (good or bad!) of Fieldsheer Mesh Jackets?
Ta very much!

31-07-06, 09:36 PM

Afraid not, but have to say.. I'm very jealous!!

Have a great time..

31-07-06, 09:47 PM

Was there 2 weeks ago. Had a Bering Mesh Jacket with jeans and was still too hot!!!!

Nobody wears any protection at all down there. It's madness.

As for your specific jacket, I don't have any knowledge- where are u heading to?

31-07-06, 09:59 PM

I dont think they are the coolest. The ultimate is the BMW Venting Machine. Guys that live in hot places rate it as the best theyve had in general. Probably pricey for one trip tho. I'd maybe try HG Air. Ive a Spidi mesh jacket, nice and cool but not enough pockets.

Venting machine

31-07-06, 10:15 PM

I got one of these last week:
http://www.infinitymotorcycles.com/p...0Mesh%20Jacket
Its pretty cool but the only thing I dislike is that the sleeves are still a bit warm on the inside elbow.
It comes with a waterproof overjacket which can be stowed in a back pocket on the jacket.
It has armour in the shoulders and elbows and a token gesture pad in the bak which is easily replaced by something more substansive.
All in all a nice, good looking jacket.

01-08-06, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trickywoos

Was there 2 weeks ago. Had a Bering Mesh Jacket with jeans and was still too hot!!!!

Nobody wears any protection at all down there. It's madness.

As for your specific jacket, I don't have any knowledge- where are u heading to?

My Parents live about an hour north of Toulouse in the Lot valley, and we also want to head over to the new Millau viaduct which looks pretty amazing!

01-08-06, 09:49 AM

If I were you I would wear what you normally wear and suffer in the heat to be honest, never compromise safety.

01-08-06, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svgirl78

My Parents live about an hour north of Toulouse in the Lot valley, and we also want to head over to the new Millau viaduct which looks pretty amazing!

Millau is such a beautiful bridge, hope you have a fab time!

Remember to put the pics on here!

embee · 02-08-06, 09:21 PM

The bridge (viaduc) is best approached heading south on the autoroute, you get the most spectacular view of it as it rises towards the south end, and it's on a slight curve too.

Carry on for 15km or so and exit at the next junction, and double back towards Millau. As you reach the town take the road off to the left (towards Albi??), and as you head towards the bridge there's a small turning on the left that climbs up the escarpment to a viewing area.

Then go back down and under the bridge itself there's a visitor centre.

Well worth it!

Oh, and then head off up the Tarn gorge..............................

northwind · 22-08-06, 02:22 AM

I've got a Spada, or possibly Spidi

mesh... I was a bit wary of buying mesh, but it's fully armoured and has extra protection on the main wear spots- it's not all mesh. What clinched it for me was a comparison of where the damage is on my extensively crash-tested FT jacket, with where the extra protection is on the mesh- all in exactly the same places. So that inspires a lot more confidence.

Can't say I wear it very often... My FT jacket is reasonably well vented, and, well, Scotland

But it was a very good deal and might come in useful, and on the occasions it's been hot enough to justify it, it's been absolutely fantastic.

28-07-06, 02:38 PM	#1
svgirl78 Guest Posts: n/a	More Summer Jacket Stuff Hi Everyone! Am off to the South of France at the end of August We are expecting extreme heat...does anyone have any experience or heard anything (good or bad!) of Fieldsheer Mesh Jackets? Ta very much!

22-08-06, 02:22 AM	#10
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	I've got a Spada, or possibly Spidi mesh... I was a bit wary of buying mesh, but it's fully armoured and has extra protection on the main wear spots- it's not all mesh. What clinched it for me was a comparison of where the damage is on my extensively crash-tested FT jacket, with where the extra protection is on the mesh- all in exactly the same places. So that inspires a lot more confidence. Can't say I wear it very often... My FT jacket is reasonably well vented, and, well, Scotland But it was a very good deal and might come in useful, and on the occasions it's been hot enough to justify it, it's been absolutely fantastic. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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31-07-06, 09:36 PM	#2
chriswood650 Guest Posts: n/a	Afraid not, but have to say.. I'm very jealous!! Have a great time..

31-07-06, 09:47 PM	#3
trickywoos Guest Posts: n/a	Was there 2 weeks ago. Had a Bering Mesh Jacket with jeans and was still too hot!!!! Nobody wears any protection at all down there. It's madness. As for your specific jacket, I don't have any knowledge- where are u heading to?

31-07-06, 09:59 PM	#4
the white rabbit Guest Posts: n/a	I dont think they are the coolest. The ultimate is the BMW Venting Machine. Guys that live in hot places rate it as the best theyve had in general. Probably pricey for one trip tho. I'd maybe try HG Air. Ive a Spidi mesh jacket, nice and cool but not enough pockets. Venting machine

31-07-06, 10:15 PM	#5
FG1 Guest Posts: n/a	I got one of these last week: http://www.infinitymotorcycles.com/p...0Mesh%20Jacket Its pretty cool but the only thing I dislike is that the sleeves are still a bit warm on the inside elbow. It comes with a waterproof overjacket which can be stowed in a back pocket on the jacket. It has armour in the shoulders and elbows and a token gesture pad in the bak which is easily replaced by something more substansive. All in all a nice, good looking jacket.

01-08-06, 09:49 AM	#7
SV1000s Guest Posts: n/a	If I were you I would wear what you normally wear and suffer in the heat to be honest, never compromise safety.

02-08-06, 09:21 PM	#9
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,802	The bridge (viaduc) is best approached heading south on the autoroute, you get the most spectacular view of it as it rises towards the south end, and it's on a slight curve too. Carry on for 15km or so and exit at the next junction, and double back towards Millau. As you reach the town take the road off to the left (towards Albi??), and as you head towards the bridge there's a small turning on the left that climbs up the escarpment to a viewing area. Then go back down and under the bridge itself there's a visitor centre. Well worth it! Oh, and then head off up the Tarn gorge..............................