Face shields, smoked or mirrored? - Page 5

Becca_007 · 03-21-2008, 08:32 AM

Looks like I'm late posting but I now prefer clear shields. I owned a mirrores back when I kart raced and it was cool at first but as soon as things (debris/bugs/grease) started bouncing off of it it deteriorated quickly and almost became clear. So then I switched to dark smoke. That was great until I got caught out late one night and couldn't see a tihng on the way home. So... whie I still have some smoke shields I typically use the clear and wear my sunglasses. I won't be caught with a dark shield at night, and the polarized sunglasses are better than any smoked shield anyway. Now if they come out with a polarized shield I might be in trouble

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z06boy · 03-21-2008, 11:31 AM

My jacket has a pocket designed for carrying an extra shield...works great. Fits under the right arm from chest to back. I've actually carried an extra shield nearly in the same location without a pocket in the past before I had this jacket...never any issues...can't really fall out with a zipped up snug at the waist jacket.

The jacket is the Joe Rocket Reactor 2.0...other colors available but mine is red to match my bike...

NONE_too_SOFT · 03-21-2008, 11:32 AM

shit i should go check my jacket out, i've got a rocket 2-piece.

JoJoYZF · 03-21-2008, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

My jacket has a pocket designed for carrying an extra shield...works great. Fits under the right arm from chest to back. I've actually carried an extra shield nearly in the same location without a pocket in the past before I had this jacket...never any issues...can't really fall out with a zipped up snug at the waist jacket.

The jacket is the Joe Rocket Reactor 2.0...other colors available but mine is red to match my bike...

Ive got that same jacket in blue and the visor pocket is definitely one of my favorite features on it.

Amber Lamps · 03-21-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

My jacket has a pocket designed for carrying an extra shield...works great. Fits under the right arm from chest to back. I've actually carried an extra shield nearly in the same location without a pocket in the past before I had this jacket...never any issues...can't really fall out with a zipped up snug at the waist jacket.

The jacket is the Joe Rocket Reactor 2.0...other colors available but mine is red to match my bike...

What a great feature!!! I once had a jacket that had a small pocket on the sleeve for change,bike key,etc and a pocket in the back for the liner. I don't know why all jackets don't have these features.

z06boy · 03-21-2008, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JoJoYZF

Ive got that same jacket in blue and the visor pocket is definitely one of my favorite features on it.

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

What a great feature!!! I once had a jacket that had a small pocket on the sleeve for change,bike key,etc and a pocket in the back for the liner. I don't know why all jackets don't have these features.

I've been very pleased with this jacket for the $$$.

jtemple · 03-21-2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

shit i should go check my jacket out, i've got a rocket 2-piece.

Which 2 piece? I have a JR 2 piece as well. I'm gonna check mine out!

Cutty72 · 03-21-2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jtemple

Which 2 piece? I have a JR 2 piece as well. I'm gonna check mine out!

yours doesn't have it... i have the same one and checked when i bought it.

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Originally Posted by z06boy

My jacket has a pocket designed for carrying an extra shield...works great. Fits under the right arm from chest to back. I've actually carried an extra shield nearly in the same location without a pocket in the past before I had this jacket...never any issues...can't really fall out with a zipped up snug at the waist jacket.

The jacket is the Joe Rocket Reactor 2.0...other colors available but mine is red to match my bike...

Got the same one in gunmetal. Love it!
wish all the leathers would incorporate that too.

JoJoYZF · 03-21-2008, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

I've been very pleased with this jacket for the $$$.

I definitely feel the same. And if I recall correctly I think youre the one that gave the link to get it even cheaper.

NONE_too_SOFT · 03-21-2008, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jtemple

Which 2 piece? I have a JR 2 piece as well. I'm gonna check mine out!

dont have it.

03-21-2008, 08:32 AM	#41
Becca_007 Street Stunter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Moto: 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 Posts: 93	Looks like I'm late posting but I now prefer clear shields. I owned a mirrores back when I kart raced and it was cool at first but as soon as things (debris/bugs/grease) started bouncing off of it it deteriorated quickly and almost became clear. So then I switched to dark smoke. That was great until I got caught out late one night and couldn't see a tihng on the way home. So... whie I still have some smoke shields I typically use the clear and wear my sunglasses. I won't be caught with a dark shield at night, and the polarized sunglasses are better than any smoked shield anyway. Now if they come out with a polarized shield I might be in trouble .

03-21-2008, 11:31 AM	#42
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	My jacket has a pocket designed for carrying an extra shield...works great. Fits under the right arm from chest to back. I've actually carried an extra shield nearly in the same location without a pocket in the past before I had this jacket...never any issues...can't really fall out with a zipped up snug at the waist jacket. The jacket is the Joe Rocket Reactor 2.0...other colors available but mine is red to match my bike...

03-21-2008, 11:32 AM	#43
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	shit i should go check my jacket out, i've got a rocket 2-piece.