The Ignite Air Tex by DAINESE is a light, mesh summer motorcycle jacket that awards you maximum comfort and the option for that same amount of impact protection. The cut is somewhere between casual and conventional, a little longer in the back but generally rather short and while you are realising that that is a pretty nondescript description: that’s exactly the intention.
The most important asset DAINESE have given this Ignite Air Tex is the High tenacity mesh material, a hardwearing and optimally ventilated textile that takes up almost half of this motorcycle jacket. Large panels on the chest, back and arms have been visually outfitted with this material, alternated by soft, comfortable textile (polyester). All this combined, this is a motorcycle jacket that allows you to step onto any motorcycle in the most comfort. Whether or not you choose to wear the Ignite Air Tex does not depend on the properties of the motorcycle jacket (it’s DAINESE and therefore, good quality) but rather on the conditions (high temperatures).
Every sensible motorcyclist will realise that the Ignite Air Tex wasn’t developed to conquer an entire day of motorway towards the South at dazzling speeds. This is made to cruise at a relaxed pace through northern Italy while trying to spot – once you’ve arrived in Tavullia – the region’s most famous inhabitant on an outdoor seating somewhere, at a steady pace of 46km/h. Something like that.
DAINESE will always be DAINESE: the elbow and shoulder protection is Pro-Armor and the option of fitting in a double chest protector and back protector, is a fact. You could also turn this Ignite Air Tex into a full-blown combination thanks to the connecting options to just about any DAINESE motorcycle trousers. The adjustable waist can even enhance the ergonomic fit somewhat, which should be quite alright in the first place with a motorcycle jacket like this.
‘Alright’ equals comfortable, well-fitting and relaxed. The Ignite Air Tex by DAINESE is one of those motorcycle jackets you wear when the weather would entice you not to wear one at all. Comfort and protection go hand in hand here.
The Ignite Air Tex has an inner pocket and two outer pockets, which can store the necessary items without expecting miracles from a mesh summer motorcycle jacket like this one. You will have to store the souvenirs from the VR46 giftshop from Tavullia somewhere else.
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