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07-26-2016, 04:29 PM
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Cortech GX Sport Air 4.0 Jacket
My old GX Air Series 2 is getting a bit ragged, so I decided to upgrade to the newer model. The updated look is superb, the pockets are excellent, the zippers work well. I think the older jacket came with a full-sleeved thermal liner and this one comes with a vest, but it still has the full rain liner. There's a ton of reflective material too. This jacket's look, construction, and features are far above the price point.
The only downside is airflow. The old Series 2 was made entirely of mesh, other than the leather shoulder, elbow, and back areas. That jacket flowed a ton of air. The 4.0 has 600 denier panels on the top of the arms and around the sides of the jacket. While I'm sure that this makes the 4.0 much more protective in the event of an off, airflow suffers. On the KLR or Night Train, it's not a big deal. On the BSR with it's big fairing, it gets hot when it's in the 90s. With that said, you want to limit airflow to the skin when it gets above 93 anyway, so it's not a deal-killer. Wear an Under Armour or other wicking shirt underneath it, and you're all good. As far as fit, I'm 6'2", 190 pounds and a Large fits me just about perfect. I've got some room in the torso (I'm neither big-gutted or barrel-chested), but the sleeve length and overall length are perfect. Snaps on the arms and velcro pulls at the waist help get it nice and snug. I guess I got mine on sale, as it was only $180 a couple of weeks ago. Even at $225 it's a good buy.
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07-26-2016, 07:44 PM
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You should start a DooF Cleanas product reviews.
Maybe get paid even... Free products. I was 6' 2" , 190 Lb when I was discharged... Great review! Four goats!
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07-26-2016, 09:10 PM
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The 3.0 I got a couple of weeks ago is essentially the same.
The 3.0 has mesh panels on the upper forearms. Those things catch a lot of air. The mesh panels on the shoulders are negligible as the armor is up there too. It flows more air than the HD Innovator. The Cortech is a comfy jacket, I got an XL, but I'm fat. Sleeves seem a little long, but not bad. Plenty of adjustability makes it fit like a glove. Mine's yellow, as below...... 
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07-26-2016, 09:18 PM
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Yeah, that's a lot more mesh than the 4.0. I'm not complaining. It's a good jacket.
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07-27-2016, 10:14 PM
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I was 6'2" - 245 as a high school freshman.
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