james007torres24, dont buy a jacket without trying it on. i would go to bike shop first and see how they fit. personally, the only jacket manufacture that fits me like a glove is ICON. I have 3 other riding guys that share that opinion.
this is the one i bought, and it seems to be fine for now.

 

I totally agree with trying them on before you buy them online. I lucked out with my first Shift jacket (the kind of ugly gray one). I also measured myself extensively and compared that to the sizing charts. After I was satisfied (and knew they had a 30 day return policy), I bought the new red/black one......and it fit even better than I expected it to. I LOVE IT!

I recommend leather over anything. Yeah, summer gets hot, but it sucks worse to loose all your skin off your shoulder (I would imagine). CE approved shoulder and elbow armor, and a back protector pocket. Then get yourself a CE approved back protector (if the jacket didn't come with one).......The Shift jackets (at least the two I bought so far) haven't come with back protectors, but they offer them (which I bought).

I would go with Shift or Joe Rocket. I'm not too keen on Icon, I don't like the fit, quality of materials or the craftsmanship. Shift is top notch. So was my Joe Rocket Honda Supersport textile I used to have. (but rrasco has it now).

 

i did not but it online. i got it at the store. its strange i dont remmber saying i got it online. i did try it on b4 i bought it to.

 

You people have GOT to start using ebay...did you really buy it for 200? I saw one on ebay, and it's going for 140 shipped. Anyways, if you do use ebay, don't bid on the stuff I bid on

 

alekinci that's sick looking jacket but......................... that Icon doesn't give that warm tingly feeling inside.