vinais

Hey Guys am planning to get a riding jacket in a couple of weeks. My budget is around 5k so DSG seems to be the only ones that fit in for now. Wanted a DSG Maze but thats goin above my budget so settling on DSG nero. Any other suggestions/feedback on the above-mentioned models please?

Aryan

Query Approved.

At 5k odd, you can also try and get Cramster series of riding jackets. I personally use the 'Cramster Pulse', and I am totally satisfied by it. It costs. Rs.5.2k.

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rcmadawala

DSG not available Sri lanka and i got a alpinestars one. its cool

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gautam

How does it work in delhi heat - i understand that neither does a mesh jacket work in that temp

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abhichotu.abhi

Whattttttttttttttt??? did you mentioned there 5.2k!!, for a riding-jacket. Being a middle-classed guy, i cannot afford that-one. Please, tell a cheap one. May be between 1-1.5K Rs. would not put-down my full pocket balance.

Nio

Its hard to get an armoured riding jacket here for the price you have mentioned. I have heard about normal jackets with non-ce approved armours in some shops, but those are not reliable and long lasting. Try getting a deal from any closeout stores in US if you got any friends or relatives in US.

kaynmantis

Riding jackets are quiet expensive. One cannot simply keep multiple jackets for different weather condition. So I would recommend you to get one that can be used in all weather.

Note:
there are different types of jackets.
1. Leather: Not good in hot places. Best protection.
2. Cordura: Not good for hot places. Though some has air pockets for breathing, it wont help much in searing heat. Medium protection
3. Mesh: Good for hot place: Minimum protection.
Though they all come in similar CE approved armour. The skin also plays a big role in protection and hence leather are best.

While considering mesh. Here are some pointers.
Some jackets comes with REMOVABLE inner lining (good for all weather).
The lining can be either water resistant(good against wind and light shower) or water proof (good against wind and rain). There is a difference.
Some jacket's inner lining are NOT REMOVABLE (not good for all weather)
VERY IMPORTANT: Make sure innerlining are removable.

Since I reside in hot place. I got myself a mesh jacket with REMOVABLE inner lining. The innerlining is 100% water proof, meaning they are also wind proof. So I got a jacket that covers hot, wet & cold weather. Mine is slightly more expensive than DSG or Cramster. Though leather provides best protection, it doesn't make sense in my case as I will be unable to wear them due to heat.

Aryan

NOTHING works in Delhi summers. Although removing the inner liner does help a little, but it's next to NOTHING really. However, it is REALLY helpful during the winters; works like a charm.

I also belong to the so called 'middle-class'. I saved up for the jacket and THEN bought it rather than buying it out of the blue. A well armored jacket for Rs.1.5k odd is IMPOSSIBLE to find.

True.

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adarsh1398

i am using cramster pulse here in chennai...the weather is hot n humid...the jacket feels like a oven when you are standing in sun...but on move,its good...as aryan sir said,nothing will work for summers...adjustment is the only way out....and better wait a while for the jackets with CE approved armour rather than going for any odd jacket...

Gud luck...

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Aryan

Precisely the jacket that I have; even that color!

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