Hi
I have had my Halverssons safety jacket for two years, and I also have all of the outer covers including the Teflon. It has been superb, although I suffer from always being too hot, even now in this winter I only have a T shirt underneath on my early morning 32 mile commute. I have coped well with the Teflon, but with the back protector in the rear zipped vent is compromised a bit. There are two front vents, but these are small. In the UK in summer (if it gets hot!) I use the Breeze, which is very good, the most stylish and keeps me comfortable.
However, on my foreign travels I have found the full mesh the answer, the last two summer tours throughout Europe have seen me in temps of 40+, on the GS or my Gixer, and I was the most comfortable out of our group (20+). I am currently using their Hi-Viz Orange outer which has been great fot the winter commute.
I choose it for it's crash protection and versatility, but the full array is not cheap, that said I have now sold all of my other jackets, leather and textiles.
I have not crash tested it myself, but a friend of mine did recently and apart from a small scuff hole in the outer there was no damage, and he was totally unscathed. In fact about 6 workmates have been sufficiently impressed to convert, and about three other mates have also made the purchase. I always leave the zip in inner in, it is supposed to regulate body tempreture and I find it works well.
They are well made, and the only minor issues that have arisen have been dealt with superbly through the dealer I use Steve Harris M/C's, and the manufacturer.
In fact I am impressed enough to try and get them as issue at work, but that will be a large mountain to overcome due to bureaucracy. It is the best I have found in 30+ years road riding. I hope this is of use.
JH
