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Choose A Motorcycle Leather Vest That's Right For You |
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Written by MartyDavis
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Shopping for a leather motorcycle vest is relatively easy, but there are several items to consider before finalizing your purchase. You will want to make note of the features, style, leather quality and price-of course. It is challenging to wear a leather jacket in the hot summer months, and a t-shirt is nice and cool to ride in but provides no protection from asphalt, or even large bugs and highway debris. A leather motorcycle vest adds an extra layer of protection between you and the road. Your vest should be specifically designed for motorcycling with the features you need for protection and comfort. A motorcycle vest also allows you to express yourself... not only with the design and style of the vest, but many people apply personal patches or clubs insignias onto their vest.
by MartyDavis
Shopping for a leather motorcycle vest is relatively easy, but there are several items to consider before finalizing your purchase. You will want to make note of the features, style, leather quality and price-of course. It is challenging to wear a leather jacket in the hot summer months, and a t-shirt is nice and cool to ride in but provides no protection from asphalt, or even large bugs and highway debris. A leather motorcycle vest adds an extra layer of protection between you and the road. Your vest should be specifically designed for motorcycling with the features you need for protection and comfort. A motorcycle vest also allows you to express yourself... not only with the design and style of the vest, but many people apply personal patches or clubs insignias onto their vest.
1) Shop for quality. The most important feature of a motorcycle vest is its quality. Look for top grain cowhide or the like that measures at least 1.2 mm thick. A vest with a liner adds comfort and is just one more layer between you and the asphalt in a worse case scenario.
2) What's your style? You'll find many various styles when shopping for a motorcycle vest. There are black leather vests or brown leather vests, plain or distressed, braided or laced, solid or paneled, and zippered or snapped vests. Know what look you want, and find a vest made for motorcyclists that show your style, but have the quality you need as a biker. Milwaukee Leather manufactures motorcycle vests designed specifically for today's bikers. They have various style vests each with great features.
3) What features can be found in motorcycle vests? There are many, make sure the vest you choose fits your style and the functions you need from your vest. If you want pockets on your vest, be sure they have a closure like a zipper or snaps. These will not only keep your stuff with you, but they also reduce wind resistance and noise. If you want a better fit, look for size adjustments like side lacing, or fit adjustments with built-in belts or side snaps. Size adjustments enable you to taylor the fit of your vest to your liking which is a great feature. Know whether you're looking for a vest with a zippered front, or snaps. Zippers are quick to take off and put on, but snaps offer a unique look as well. The front closure if more of a preference than anything else, but be aware of your choices when shopping for your motorcycle vest. Be sure that the hardware used on the vest is quality material as these will be used over and over. If these wear out quickly, they can make your vest useless. You also want your vest to stay put if you were ever in an accident, so be sure the zippers and snaps are quality made.
4) Get the right size. Leather motorcycle vest sizing generally run in standard US sizes. i.e. if you wear a large motorcycle jacket, or even a large t-shirt. You will most likely want a large motorcycle vest. Be aware of the styling of the vest you're looking at. If it is a style that has a large tapered look that might be broader at the shoulders and slimmer at the waist, check the measurements to be sure it fits properly at both locations on your body. Most size charts will allow you to measure yourself to see how the vest will fit.
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