Scorpion Nip/Tuck Women's Motorcycle Jacket Review
Scorpion Nip Tuck Women's Motorcycle Jacket Review
Its really difficult to find a motorcycle jacket that fits properly, and I think that Scorpion is on the right track with their Nip Tuck Jacket. They have included adjustments on the sides to help fit the rider properly. The sizing also seems right on target and the look is feminine without being too girly. The cut of the jacket is longer in the back, so you're not flashing the riders and cars behind you when tuck down on the bike.
When I am seated upright on the bike, the air circulation with the liner removed is fantastic. It enters the mesh panels and is directed around my body and onto my back, which was a nice unexpected feature. Although the jacket has a removable liner, I don't feel like it would be enough in very cold weather, but I was comfortable riding on a chili morning.
I'm actually on my second Scorpion Nip Tuck Jacket, purchased from Competition Accessories. I crashed in my first one, so I can attest to its durability. It really saved my skin.
It is disappointing that it appears as if Scorpion is discontinuing many of the color choices for this jacket. Its down from about six color options to just black, white and gray. The upside is that you can sometimes find the colored jackets with great close-out prices.
Jacket Features/Details:
- mesh panels
- removable liner
- longer back
- snap closers on wrists and velcro closers on waist and neck
- adjustable sides
- armor on back, shoulders, elbows
- two exterior zippered pockets, one interior
- nice zipper pulls
- loop and snap for pant attachment
I would recommend this jacket, I really haven't found anything on it yet that I do not like. As with all your riding gear, try to purchase somewhere you know has a good return policy, because sizing is always tricky.
Gear up and enjoy the ride!
Comment
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Comment by Girlriders - Katie on November 5, 2011 at 7:11am -
Thanks Danielle!
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Comment by Danielle on November 5, 2011 at 12:37am -
I just bought this jacket 2 weeks ago and it's great!! Your review is right on the money!!
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Comment by Amanda (aka Chameleiana) on October 27, 2011 at 10:15am -
Found it on the competititon accessories website (found it elsewhere too but for quite a bit more $$).
http://www.compacc.com/p/Joe-Rocket-Alter-Ego-3-0-Jackets-Womens
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Comment by Darlene D on October 26, 2011 at 9:06pm -
Amanda -do you have a link for the jacket? I am really happy with my ballistic jacket except for the waterproof part which isn't so waterproof after all.
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Comment by Amanda (aka Chameleiana) on October 26, 2011 at 8:30pm
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Agreed - good review Katie! And wouldn't you know it, I was just looking at that jacket online last night as I was looking around at the riding pants.
Darlene - while I was looking around and pants and jackets last night, I saw a cute Joe Rocket Alter Ego 3.0 jacket that actually has the outer layer as the waterproof layer (and is removable) over a mesh jacket that also has a removable fleece vest. That seems a little more handy than having the waterproof liner inside the jacket (especially because the description says the outer shell folds into a self contained pouch - which would be easier to bring along and throw on over the mesh layer).
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Comment by Darlene D on October 26, 2011 at 7:59pm
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Great review! I wish they would make a jacket that is waterproof without a liner. My Joe Rocket textile jacket gets soaked through and then the dampness makes you could because it is sitting on the liner next to your skin. Some days I have forgotten the liner and then I am hooped. I wish they could make a gortex infused jacket.
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