TriumphRat.Net Reviews - Belstaff Zodiac Jacket

This jacket is flawless for warm-weather riding. I wear it daily for commuting. It has chest and arm vents that flow through to the back. There are inside & outside pockets. The fit is optimized by a velcro adjustable waist, zippers on the forearms, and a snap collar. The styling is classy.

I usually wear a large (Chest 42"

. My Zodiac jacket is a size (M)edium because I wanted a snug fit. It fits like a glove. This is certainly up to personal preference. This jacket also zips nicely to my Belstaff Ezeon overpants (see the review on this site).

This jacket is only available in the USA from http://www.britishmotorcyclegear.com/ - expect prompt and friendly service.

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Author

roxythruxton

Senior Member

Registered: July 2007
Location: North NJ
Posts: 493

Review Date: Tue February 5, 2008

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8

Pros:	Nice for the rain .
Cons:	Not good for torrential downpours

I own this jacket and have had it for a year . If you get one order big . I'm a 46" chest and mine is aXXL . The jacket is great . Keeps you cool in the hot , pretty warm in the cold . Good for a shell . 2 fleeces underneath and you're good till about the high 30's . The armor that comes with the jacket is substandard so order better armor . Good for he rain but in downpours the rain will seep through the zipper vents on the chest . 3M Scotchguard will help. Overall I like the jacket and am very happy with it .

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nsalmeron

Member

Registered: September 2005
Location: Hillsboro, OR
Posts: 36

Review Date: Sat April 5, 2008

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 7

Pros:	Great jacket for the money; fit is nice, zippers work well, good amount of pockets.
Cons:	One too many logos, but not too bad. Waterproofing is necessary (I use a waterproof shell underneath), I live in Oregon; rain is a fact of life. It could also use some reflective material.

I bought this jacket 2 years ago, and it has performed very well; in many types of climates. The jacket has several vents in the usual places, and provides a decent amount on airflow when the bike is moving. I get away with a t-shirt during the summer with little to no overheating (70 deg F - 95 deg F) while at the lights. I guess my only complaint stems from the waterproofing, the zippers leak by, but again, with a waterproof shell underneath, no problems. I definitely like the jacket, great for summer riding.

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becks66

New Member

Registered: August 2008
Location: San Diego
Posts: 10

Review Date: Sun August 3, 2008

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 0

Pros:	light weight good ventillation
Cons:

I've had one of these and its a favorite. I'd agree that the armor isn't the best but there is worse out there. Since I am in
SoCal it is one of my first choices when heading out the door to ride.

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