power trip gear

07-30-2008, 10:56 PM

I'm looking to get this jacket here.
http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/c...leather+jacket

i would like to hear reviews about power trip and that jacket. and the site it is on. thanks in advance

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mods dont move this back to the reviews section i tryed posting there and no one posted anyhting in 24 hours so i figured i would try a more seen area of the forum. dose it help that im a new rider?

HarveyCreek · 07-30-2008, 11:00 PM

Maybe its just my DNS lookup server, but it appears your site has moved.

07-30-2008, 11:10 PM

fixed pleas try again

primalmu · 07-30-2008, 11:11 PM

I've got a pair of PowerTrip gloves that I really like. They fit perfectly (which is new for me, usually at least one finger is too long) and are very sturdy. Can't say anything about their jackets, though.

dustbuster · 07-30-2008, 11:20 PM

All I can say is it's a nice looking jacket in the pics. But I don't know anything about the Manufacturer. You try a google type search?

Hogrider · 07-30-2008, 11:52 PM

Yes, it is a leather cruiser jacket and no, it has no armor so while the abrasion factor will be high the breaking bones factor will remain unprotected. I picked up a Cortech GS Air leather for under $250 and it comes with armor, spine protector 2 liners, 5 pockets and it's ready to be zipped into pants as well. I also have a UNIC cruiser jacket that is super thick leather and not well suited to hot days at all. I does however have outstanding rash protection.

hsartteacher · 07-31-2008, 12:29 PM

Hey Clay, I had a Power Trip mesh jacket (recently retired and replaced with a Joe Rocket because it clashed badly with the SV.. it was hot pink and the SV is red. ) OK you are probably not going to wear a pink jacket.

Anyway, I found the quality to be good and fit well, long enough in the sleeves and torso to cover you in riding position, adjustable fit features (velcro on sleeves, hip zipper). I also found (at least the ladies) them to run true to size. It held up very well to repeated washing.

Sorry I'm not familiar with their leather jackets. I use New Enough and Motorcycle Superstore for most online purchases, not familiar with the site you mentioned. But the price is excellent!!

Schneiderman · 07-31-2008, 12:45 PM

I have the Power Trip Supercharger. Actually I have 3 of them because Newenough had them on sale for ridiculously cheap (they're sold out now, though). In my opinion they are well worth the price that motorcyclecloseouts is asking.

Everything about the jacket is very high quality, the leather feels great and is soft, doesn't require much of a break-in. The jacket is comfortable both on and off the bike- I ride a Ninja 500 and a Concours 1000. I bought shoulder and elbow armor from newenough, with the armor installed the jacket feels very sturdy and protective. Without the armor it still feels substantial and it also could serve as a casual leather jacket.

All the pockets are at least somewhat useful. I avoid using them because I don't want to stretch them out and make the jacket look goofy- I've done that with a leather jacket before, because I used to always stuff tons of crap in the pockets. But you can easily put cash and/or a cell phone and little articles like that in any of the pockets, and they all zip closed.

The main chest zipper needs to break in a little, when you first get it, it's stiff.

The vents work well with the liner removed. The liner is well-made and adds some warmth. With the liner in and the zippers closed, no wind gets in.

Definitely a good jacket for the money. IMO it is of HIGHER quality than a lot of Icon and Joe Rocket jackets. I've gone to the dealer to look at jackets and I see all these big-name leather jackets for $300-450 and they are JUNK compared to the powertrip jacket.

07-31-2008, 08:31 PM

thanks for the replys guys(and girls) i used to be so stuck on the armor thing but I'm not really sure how well it would work. because it isn't really held in place by the jacket and when you move things tend to shift. and things really shift around when your in a odd position(i can only assume that a bike being laid down at higher speeds is one of these odd positions) so is it really worth the armor. the second hangup i have with the armor is that its so hard to find i good cruiser jacket with it in already. the jackets more made for you sport bike riders all have it in them but none of those jackets meet what i want the jacket to look like. and the only other jacket i have found that i have truly fallen in love with is the Icon Strong arm but i cant find those anywhere for a good price.

could anyone comment on what i said about armor?

Schneiderman · 07-31-2008, 08:36 PM

I bought Joe Rocket CE armor for my supercharger, both elbow and shoulder.

http://www.newenough.com/armor/elbow...and_suits.html

I like it. It stays in place fairly well, it does have wiggle room but not enough that it will come out of place and make itself useless. It's always in place on your shoulders and elbows.

Like I said, I consider my supercharger to be of superior quality than the $300+ jackets I see at the dealerships, and I think the same of the armor. The armor in those jackets usually isn't any better than this $20 CE armor.

The backpad that comes in the supercharger isn't great but it will help a little in the impact and probably help a lot in the slide.

Also, the supercharger does have slots for the armor in the sleeves and the shoulders, and the armor slips right in there. It's tough to get it in at first, but once you get it in there once you'll understand how it works.

07-31-2008, 09:04 PM

yeah i missread that it had slots for armor i think that pritty much seals the deal for that jacket. how did the sizeing run Schneiderman?

Schneiderman · 07-31-2008, 09:10 PM

I'm 6', 150 pounds, very slim build with long arms. I usually wear a medium shirt but can get away with a small. Like I said I have three of these jackets, one is a medium and two are smalls. The medium fits a little loose but looks right, not awkward or anything. The sleeves are the right length for me, and the loose fit will let me wear lots of layers underneath in the cold. The size small fits comfortably snug, the sleeves are just a little short but not much. The small does not look especially tight, and it still allows for a complete range of motion- I don't feel cramped or restricted.

IMO they run slightly large, since size small jackets usually don't fit me right.

07-31-2008, 09:15 PM

ok thanks

07-31-2008, 09:18 PM

i guess this thread was all for not because my size is sold out..........

just my luck.

Schneiderman · 07-31-2008, 09:21 PM

Ah, that stinks. Happened to my friend too, I showed him my jacket and he got all excited then we went on his computer to order it and newenough had sold out of them already.

07-31-2008, 09:32 PM

i am again lost in the sea of choices. (well its More like a lake on my budget)

hsartteacher · 08-01-2008, 08:34 PM

Shoot Clay sorry to hear that.

I am not really an expert on how well the armor works. But I know they won't let you do a track day without armor, including back protector and hip pads (to make your hips look bigger if you need them too LOL). And a full face helmet and a one piece suit OR two pieces completely zipped together with said armor. And full gloves with gauntlet, and naturally boots.

Is that just for lawyerly CYA liability reasons, (maybe) or is it because that stuff really does help in a slide? I assume it helps in a slide at least some.

professional racers DO wear that stuff... I saw a guy at a track day (not pro) who lowsided his Kawasaki and slid right across the asphalt. It made a huge impression on me as I was trying like heck not to run OVER him...back in the pits, he had a sprained wrist and a headache. His gear worked...granted it wouldn't have helped if he hit a brick wall at , I dunno, 80 mph. But it made an impression on me about the leather and the armor and all those things. No I don't wear leather everytime I ride, but...

ninja_looter · 08-01-2008, 11:31 PM

FYI
there is a $100 power trip jacket on newenough.com in closeout

artyboy · 08-01-2008, 11:45 PM

I just bought this jacket from leatherup.com for $120

It's padded but not armored. I took the advice of the reviews and ordered a size bigger but it turned out to be way too big. I'm waiting on the replacement to get here now. It's due in a couple of days. I've bought a few other items from them and they've always been good quality for a ridiculously cheap price.

08-03-2008, 02:28 PM

see i think I'm gonna get a tour master jacket. they make some good stuff i hear and its fairly reasonable as far as pricing goes. i checked on new enough and if i just go to a dealer ship and order it it will be cheaper then new enough because at the dealership i don't have to pay shipping charges. so i think i will do that.

Schneiderman · 08-03-2008, 02:35 PM

If your dealership has good prices then yeah, get it there, but newenough also has shipping credit on some brands, including tourmaster, so shipping will be free or only a couple dollars.

I can't buy stuff from dealerships because the dealers here price things twice as much as online.

hsartteacher · 08-03-2008, 07:56 PM

Clay, I've found my local dealer will work with me on price/shipping too; so if I go there to try on, i try to order from them; still order from new enough for stuff I just order directly.

I do like to support the local businesses when I can. That said, I LOVE new enough... great customer service and fast shipping.

08-04-2008, 07:20 PM

New enough is awsome but when the dealership is cheaper and i dont ahve to worry about throwing around my credit card number online. but in this case the dealership was a great deal just as good as new enough. so why not get it from a local business that i pass everyday on my way home from work

hsartteacher · 08-04-2008, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clay54961

New enough is awsome but when the dealership is cheaper and i dont ahve to worry about throwing around my credit card number online. but in this case the dealership was a great deal just as good as new enough. so why not get it from a local business that i pass everyday on my way home from work

I totally agree. I try to support the local businesses some too; I bought both my helmets from local businesses because hey they spend the overhead $$ to have helmets for me to try on, and help me with the fit, so I can at least buy it there rather than order online to save a couple dollars.

08-07-2008, 06:20 PM

back ordered Dangit the jacket i wanted was back ordered. getting the right riding gear shouldn't be this darn hard

Wayward_Traveller · 08-08-2008, 11:03 AM

I know several people that have Power Trip gear and they all like it, I myself prefer textile and mesh over leather but that comes down to personal preference.
I also prefer having CE armor in all my gear too though. I am getting too old and don't mend quite as fast as I did when I was in my 20's lol.

Google for reviews of brands or even specific jackets is highly suggeted. I usually research just about everything I buy.
I currenty have jackets from Fieldshear, Cortech, and Tour Master and I like them all for different reasons.
All mine have liners etc as well, but I usually don't wear them, but it looks like rain today so I may be wearing my rain liner with my mesh jacket later today.

07-30-2008, 10:56 PM	#1
Clay54961 Guest Posts: n/a	power trip gear I'm looking to get this jacket here. http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/c...leather+jacket i would like to hear reviews about power trip and that jacket. and the site it is on. thanks in advance NOTE TO MODS mods dont move this back to the reviews section i tryed posting there and no one posted anyhting in 24 hours so i figured i would try a more seen area of the forum. dose it help that im a new rider? Last edited by Clay54961; 07-30-2008 at 11:10 PM..

07-30-2008, 11:11 PM	#4
primalmu 2005 Bandit 1200S Join Date: May 2008 Location: Starkville, MS Posts: 4,303	I've got a pair of PowerTrip gloves that I really like. They fit perfectly (which is new for me, usually at least one finger is too long) and are very sturdy. Can't say anything about their jackets, though. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

07-30-2008, 11:20 PM	#5
dustbuster Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: So. Calif. Posts: 645	All I can say is it's a nice looking jacket in the pics. But I don't know anything about the Manufacturer. You try a google type search? __________________ Border town, So. Cal. Veteran USN

07-30-2008, 11:52 PM	#6
Hogrider Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the Wildcat State Posts: 919	Yes, it is a leather cruiser jacket and no, it has no armor so while the abrasion factor will be high the breaking bones factor will remain unprotected. I picked up a Cortech GS Air leather for under $250 and it comes with armor, spine protector 2 liners, 5 pockets and it's ready to be zipped into pants as well. I also have a UNIC cruiser jacket that is super thick leather and not well suited to hot days at all. I does however have outstanding rash protection. Last edited by Hogrider; 08-05-2008 at 01:13 PM..

07-31-2008, 08:36 PM	#10
Schneiderman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,160	I bought Joe Rocket CE armor for my supercharger, both elbow and shoulder. http://www.newenough.com/armor/elbow...and_suits.html I like it. It stays in place fairly well, it does have wiggle room but not enough that it will come out of place and make itself useless. It's always in place on your shoulders and elbows. Like I said, I consider my supercharger to be of superior quality than the $300+ jackets I see at the dealerships, and I think the same of the armor. The armor in those jackets usually isn't any better than this $20 CE armor. The backpad that comes in the supercharger isn't great but it will help a little in the impact and probably help a lot in the slide. Also, the supercharger does have slots for the armor in the sleeves and the shoulders, and the armor slips right in there. It's tough to get it in at first, but once you get it in there once you'll understand how it works. Last edited by Schneiderman; 07-31-2008 at 08:40 PM.. Reason: fixed link and descrip

07-30-2008, 11:00 PM	#2
HarveyCreek Out Standing In His Field Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Red Hills Of Oregon Posts: 593	Maybe its just my DNS lookup server, but it appears your site has moved.

07-30-2008, 11:10 PM	#3
Clay54961 Guest Posts: n/a	fixed pleas try again

07-31-2008, 12:29 PM	#7
hsartteacher I Ride Like A Girl Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,526	Hey Clay, I had a Power Trip mesh jacket (recently retired and replaced with a Joe Rocket because it clashed badly with the SV.. it was hot pink and the SV is red. ) OK you are probably not going to wear a pink jacket. Anyway, I found the quality to be good and fit well, long enough in the sleeves and torso to cover you in riding position, adjustable fit features (velcro on sleeves, hip zipper). I also found (at least the ladies) them to run true to size. It held up very well to repeated washing. Sorry I'm not familiar with their leather jackets. I use New Enough and Motorcycle Superstore for most online purchases, not familiar with the site you mentioned. But the price is excellent!!

07-31-2008, 12:45 PM	#8
Schneiderman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,160	I have the Power Trip Supercharger. Actually I have 3 of them because Newenough had them on sale for ridiculously cheap (they're sold out now, though). In my opinion they are well worth the price that motorcyclecloseouts is asking. Everything about the jacket is very high quality, the leather feels great and is soft, doesn't require much of a break-in. The jacket is comfortable both on and off the bike- I ride a Ninja 500 and a Concours 1000. I bought shoulder and elbow armor from newenough, with the armor installed the jacket feels very sturdy and protective. Without the armor it still feels substantial and it also could serve as a casual leather jacket. All the pockets are at least somewhat useful. I avoid using them because I don't want to stretch them out and make the jacket look goofy- I've done that with a leather jacket before, because I used to always stuff tons of crap in the pockets. But you can easily put cash and/or a cell phone and little articles like that in any of the pockets, and they all zip closed. The main chest zipper needs to break in a little, when you first get it, it's stiff. The vents work well with the liner removed. The liner is well-made and adds some warmth. With the liner in and the zippers closed, no wind gets in. Definitely a good jacket for the money. IMO it is of HIGHER quality than a lot of Icon and Joe Rocket jackets. I've gone to the dealer to look at jackets and I see all these big-name leather jackets for $300-450 and they are JUNK compared to the powertrip jacket.

07-31-2008, 08:31 PM	#9
Clay54961 Guest Posts: n/a	thanks for the replys guys(and girls) i used to be so stuck on the armor thing but I'm not really sure how well it would work. because it isn't really held in place by the jacket and when you move things tend to shift. and things really shift around when your in a odd position(i can only assume that a bike being laid down at higher speeds is one of these odd positions) so is it really worth the armor. the second hangup i have with the armor is that its so hard to find i good cruiser jacket with it in already. the jackets more made for you sport bike riders all have it in them but none of those jackets meet what i want the jacket to look like. and the only other jacket i have found that i have truly fallen in love with is the Icon Strong arm but i cant find those anywhere for a good price. could anyone comment on what i said about armor?

07-31-2008, 09:04 PM	#11
Clay54961 Guest Posts: n/a	yeah i missread that it had slots for armor i think that pritty much seals the deal for that jacket. how did the sizeing run Schneiderman?

07-31-2008, 09:10 PM	#12
Schneiderman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,160	I'm 6', 150 pounds, very slim build with long arms. I usually wear a medium shirt but can get away with a small. Like I said I have three of these jackets, one is a medium and two are smalls. The medium fits a little loose but looks right, not awkward or anything. The sleeves are the right length for me, and the loose fit will let me wear lots of layers underneath in the cold. The size small fits comfortably snug, the sleeves are just a little short but not much. The small does not look especially tight, and it still allows for a complete range of motion- I don't feel cramped or restricted. IMO they run slightly large, since size small jackets usually don't fit me right.

07-31-2008, 09:15 PM	#13
Clay54961 Guest Posts: n/a	ok thanks

07-31-2008, 09:18 PM	#14
Clay54961 Guest Posts: n/a	i guess this thread was all for not because my size is sold out.......... just my luck.

07-31-2008, 09:21 PM	#15
Schneiderman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,160	Ah, that stinks. Happened to my friend too, I showed him my jacket and he got all excited then we went on his computer to order it and newenough had sold out of them already.

07-31-2008, 09:32 PM	#16
Clay54961 Guest Posts: n/a	i am again lost in the sea of choices. (well its More like a lake on my budget)

08-01-2008, 08:34 PM	#17
hsartteacher I Ride Like A Girl Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,526	Shoot Clay sorry to hear that. I am not really an expert on how well the armor works. But I know they won't let you do a track day without armor, including back protector and hip pads (to make your hips look bigger if you need them too LOL). And a full face helmet and a one piece suit OR two pieces completely zipped together with said armor. And full gloves with gauntlet, and naturally boots. Is that just for lawyerly CYA liability reasons, (maybe) or is it because that stuff really does help in a slide? I assume it helps in a slide at least some. professional racers DO wear that stuff... I saw a guy at a track day (not pro) who lowsided his Kawasaki and slid right across the asphalt. It made a huge impression on me as I was trying like heck not to run OVER him...back in the pits, he had a sprained wrist and a headache. His gear worked...granted it wouldn't have helped if he hit a brick wall at , I dunno, 80 mph. But it made an impression on me about the leather and the armor and all those things. No I don't wear leather everytime I ride, but... Last edited by hsartteacher; 08-01-2008 at 08:37 PM..

08-01-2008, 11:31 PM	#18
ninja_looter Motorcyclist Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ogden, UT Posts: 11	FYI there is a $100 power trip jacket on newenough.com in closeout Last edited by ninja_looter; 08-01-2008 at 11:34 PM..

08-01-2008, 11:45 PM	#19
artyboy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CO Posts: 393	I just bought this jacket from leatherup.com for $120 It's padded but not armored. I took the advice of the reviews and ordered a size bigger but it turned out to be way too big. I'm waiting on the replacement to get here now. It's due in a couple of days. I've bought a few other items from them and they've always been good quality for a ridiculously cheap price.

08-03-2008, 02:28 PM	#20
Clay54961 Guest Posts: n/a	see i think I'm gonna get a tour master jacket. they make some good stuff i hear and its fairly reasonable as far as pricing goes. i checked on new enough and if i just go to a dealer ship and order it it will be cheaper then new enough because at the dealership i don't have to pay shipping charges. so i think i will do that.

08-03-2008, 02:35 PM	#21
Schneiderman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,160	If your dealership has good prices then yeah, get it there, but newenough also has shipping credit on some brands, including tourmaster, so shipping will be free or only a couple dollars. I can't buy stuff from dealerships because the dealers here price things twice as much as online.

08-03-2008, 07:56 PM	#22
hsartteacher I Ride Like A Girl Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,526	Clay, I've found my local dealer will work with me on price/shipping too; so if I go there to try on, i try to order from them; still order from new enough for stuff I just order directly. I do like to support the local businesses when I can. That said, I LOVE new enough... great customer service and fast shipping.

08-04-2008, 07:20 PM	#23
Clay54961 Guest Posts: n/a	New enough is awsome but when the dealership is cheaper and i dont ahve to worry about throwing around my credit card number online. but in this case the dealership was a great deal just as good as new enough. so why not get it from a local business that i pass everyday on my way home from work

08-07-2008, 06:20 PM	#25
Clay54961 Guest Posts: n/a	back ordered Dangit the jacket i wanted was back ordered. getting the right riding gear shouldn't be this darn hard

08-08-2008, 11:03 AM	#26
Wayward_Traveller Idaho STAR Instructor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 188	I know several people that have Power Trip gear and they all like it, I myself prefer textile and mesh over leather but that comes down to personal preference. I also prefer having CE armor in all my gear too though. I am getting too old and don't mend quite as fast as I did when I was in my 20's lol. Google for reviews of brands or even specific jackets is highly suggeted. I usually research just about everything I buy. I currenty have jackets from Fieldshear, Cortech, and Tour Master and I like them all for different reasons. All mine have liners etc as well, but I usually don't wear them, but it looks like rain today so I may be wearing my rain liner with my mesh jacket later today.

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