…skeleton that cushions a blow, Impact Safe-T Armor has come up with an innovative protector that absorbs shocks by slowly releasing the energy from a hit. The Citrus Heights, California-company calls its patented design ""impact deceleration control."" Impact Armor's protection is provided by several layers…

…RCS Layering System is this Sidewinder RCS Soft Shell Jacket ($165). versatility. As an outer layer, the new Sidewinder RCS Functional Jacket (P/N 97309-13VW, starting at $195) offers waterproof nylon construction, front and back venting, body armor pockets and Cordura side stretch panels for optimal comfort…

…-tight jackets I’ve worn. The Icon Patrol Jacket has a multitude of pockets and vents with zippers that are YKK waterproof. The longest one down the front has an extra storm flap over it that seals up with quick-action magnets to further prevent water seepage. On the front exterior of the jacket there…

Shift Racing's 967 Leather Jacket Bikers have an undeniable affinity for black leather jackets. Every since British rockers haunted English byways in the early '50s sporting the thick black coats, the style has been inextricably linked to motorcyclists. But not everybody wants to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger…

…Kilimanjaro fit my 5'7"", 160-pound frame well; snug but comfortable, and not too long, with the bottom of the jacket coming down just past my tailbone. When wearing the liner the jacket's forearms were fairly tight, so depending on the size of your arms, don't plan on wearing much more than a thin long…

…Durban Jacket as one of the most advanced and comfortable jackets I have ever worn. The articulated elbows help keep armor in place, adjustable straps tailor the fit of the jacket arms and offer a free range of movement while the waist zipper allows the Durban Pants to attach to the jacket and form…

…versatile jacket, excelling in cold conditions but delivering enought ventillation for warm weather rides too. In the crash protection department, the Rainier delivers with Kevlar-reinforced Teramid panels placed in likely abrasion points. These in turn are protected by d30 shock-absorbing armor inserts…

…jacket and pant make use of lightweight and removable CE-certified pads in the shoulder, elbow and knee areas. The jacket also accepts chest and back armor available as an accessory (see Sport page). Reflective strips further enhance safety and are used to help you be seen on the road. Lastly the jacket…

" Having sampled a host of motorcycle jackets for Motorcycle USA, if there's one thing this reviewer has learned to value above all it's versatility. Give us a jacket that works in all climes and conditions for all applications. Oh and make sure it looks half decent and doesn't cost too much That's…

…Icon Overlord Leather Jacket as one of my favorite riding jackets in 2011. While there are no zippered vents, the Overlord’s numerous perforations in the chest and arms do a good job venting air. As a leather jacket, we had total confidence in abrasion resistance, and CE armor inserts enhance the protective…