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There is a lot of controversy in the states
regarding helmet laws for motorcyclists.
Personally, I rarely ride without an
armored jacket, let alone a helmet. The
problem with armored riding jackets is
that none are styled to coordinate with
formalwear. Carrying along a traditional
sport
jacket as cargo is a nontrivial
endeavor on two wheels.
Like most fine clothing, the Riding Sport
Jacket is tailored to the rider. The
shoulder padding is functional EPS foam.
The pinstripes are woven with reflective
fibers. No silk lining here; only kevlar.
The outer cotton layer unzips for dry
cleaning. The inner layer includes pockets
for wallets, keys, and firearms, and is
machine washable. In place of faux
exterior breast and side pockets, similar-
looking flaps can be folded inward to
provide ventilation.
Should you decide to ride your motorcycle
to a formal event, be it a charity dinner or
public execution, the Riding Sport Jacket
would help *you* arrive in style.
Retroreflective pinstripes
Retroreflective_20pinstripes
Ah yes! - Retroreflective pinstripes! [hippo, Jun 07 2008]
Formal Riding Jacket
http://upload.wikim...bertusjagt-2004.jpg
Follow tradition, no? [dbmag9, Jun 07 2008]
Sport jacket
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sportcoat
Actually, "formal" is not quite the style I am looking for. (Thank you, Canuck) [ed, Jun 10 2008]
Riding Evening Gown ....
http://img120.image...20/5503/2706ee5.jpg
Something like this, maybe ? [8th of 7, Jun 12 2008]
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formal? reflective pinstripes? |
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Essential accessory: Top-hat crash helmet. {+} |
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Fierarms? Public executions? |
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With a homeland like that, it's no wonder you have a kevlar lining to your suit. Where do you live? Texas? South Africa? |
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Many motorcycling garments have sacrificial kevlar inserts at the elbows, shoulders or knees - it's not just good for stopping high speed projectiles, but has excellent abrasion resistance. |
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All over the world, clued-up bikers use kevlar and similar non-woven polyaramids for protection, irrespective of the prevailing social conditions. |
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<overheard formal party small-talk:>
Inquisitive Party-Goer: "I say, old chap, that's a rather exotic-looking boutonniere. What kind of flower is it?"
Riding Sport Jacket Wearer: "I believe it's a Danaus plexippus. You might say I just ran into it."
<ofps-t> |
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And I think you mean Dinner Jacket instead of Sport Jacket. A Dinner Jacket is more appropriate for formal occasions, whilst a Sport(s) Jacket is more casual attire. |
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//All over the world, clued-up bikers use kevlar and similar non-woven polyaramids for protection, irrespective of the prevailing social conditions.// |
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Yes, indeed they do... generally on the exterior though. Yours has been conveniently concealed, along with the pockets for your wallet, keys, and firearm. |
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Biker or no, I see you've sidestepped questions regarding the prevailing social conditions in your home territory. |
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// generally on the exterior though // |
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Not so. Some biking wear (one-piece leathers) have plastic pads containing kevlar on the outside, but quite a few have inserts accessed though internal flaps so that they can be removed when the jacket is washed. And the kevlar in biking clothes would be useless as body armour, as it's all in the wrong places for that. |
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Ah, the good old days, when you dressed up for executions. |
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where did I put my knitting? |
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Over there, in the tumbril, just beside the MaxCo new improved self-acting mole-powered beheading machine. |
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// I see you've sidestepped questions
regarding the prevailing social conditions
in your home territory // |
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My apologies; I simply do not see how a
discussion of penal systems, police states,
terrorism, and xenophobia would benefit
discussion of this invention. Worry not;
things could be /much/ worse here. |
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"Never apologise, never explain....." |
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I need a riding evening gown for my Wife/biker-babe as well. |
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// riding evening gown // |
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//My apologies; I simply do not see how a discussion of penal systems, police states, terrorism, and xenophobia would benefit discussion of this invention. Worry not; things could be /much/ worse here.// |
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Sorry... just trying to get directions for the execution... Plenty of other folks out here with Kevlar suits to test out you know... |
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// riding evening gown // -8th of 7 |
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Yeah, Baby!.... I mean, absolutely not! |
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Come on, make your mind up (if any). |
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Can she really ride a motorcycle ? And in those boots ? |
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