Joe Rocket Jacket

By Steven Holmes

 Joe Rocket Santa Fe Jacket features free-air™ poly/mesh shell. 1.1mm perforated leather trim. Perforated dual density body armor. Perforated dual density spine pad. Sure Fit™ adjustable waistband. 8" zipper for pant attachment. Reflective Stripe. Zipper for optional Sahara Vest or Dry Tech® liner.

 

It's a shame Joe Rocket discontinued this jacket, because it is my favorite and most conferrable summertime jacket.  Or should I say spring and fall jacket. Here in Florida with our 90 plus degree summer days any jacket is to HOT. But as soon as the temperatures are a reasonable daytime high in the lower 80’s  I grab the Joe Rocket Santa Fe

 Pluses:

  • Very comfortable with good ventilation
  • Adjustable waist
  • The Dry Tech vest is easy to put in and take out, and if I am headed north, I bring along a sweatshirt for and the jacket is good down into the 40’s.

 

Product weaknesses:

  • The back body armor is big and won’t fold-up to fit in smaller saddle bags
  • Like any other mesh jacket, I question how good of protection is will provide at interstate speeds

  

Overall Opinion: I highly recommend it. Excellent quality and after three years of use no problems.

 

4 our of 5 Starts

Updated 12-2009  Like most things I like Joe Rocket has discontinued this jacket