JAFO

5 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Me too. I'm fine paying.

Like you JonnyF, I have paid a substantial amount of taxes over my years to this govt working here and should be considered eligible. However I will say, if I am paying, its going to be for a quality vaccination product, not some Chinese deal that was probably given to Thailand because it was out of date or was the first experimental run and they do not know how to get rid of it. 

That aside, I think we all knew that every country was going to have roll out issues. Anyone not in the first run was upset and complained. This is like one of those SciFi end of earth coming movies where they are cherry picking the people that get to go on the space ship.

I will patiently wait my turn, it will come

1 minute ago, Aomelia said:

Who knows if you can travel with Chinese Vaccine or Russian 

Currently all I have read is that none of them eliminate you from a returning 14 day quarantine. My wife and I were going to fly to the US and get the Pfizer vaccine and see family and friends. (Yes!!! you have a choice and no waiting). However my wife read that returning home here is still a ridiculous jump through hoops process even if properly vaccinated.  So plans scrapped and just wait for the near term 

4 hours ago, TaoNow said:

Do you really want to register if you cannot choose the brand of vaccine you receive when the time comes?

Exactly right. Who in their right mind would sign up to take a vaccine from China? Too many people are being "feared" into taking anything like it is going to eliminate you from contracting Covid and your life goes back to normal. 

There simply isn't enough data to show, not only the long term side effects of any vaccine, let alone using some marginally performing one. We had a visit asking all who lived at our place and would they be interested in signing up for a Sinovac Covid vaccine injection when they become available. My wife politely declined.  I will gladly pass and continue with the current Covid safety standards and wait until some better options present themselves.

The images posted in the link are clearly extremely young women, 18 to maybe 21. If that's your thing, then knock yourself out.  Look at the clothes in the pics. Hello Kitty pink and cute little cartoons. I personally like a bit of meat on a woman's body. Makes her look  sexy and not like a pubescent teen.

This burning/smoke nonsense should just be pinned and the mods change the year. simple. The fact is, Nothing is going to change.

xxx

5 hours ago, NumbNut said:

Are these legal in Thailand, and if so, where can I get one?

They are available at the big weekend market in BKK. I have seen them on Shoppee as well I believe. I cannot speak on them being legal or not. No idea. Its not a weapon per say, Its just a flashlight as I see it.  I love mine and it works outstanding. I have only had to fire off the stun bezel a few times and the dog that used to bother me now steers completely away from me. 

1 hour ago, canthai55 said:

Bohn has their collective heads inserted if they blame geography.

Actually they did not blame anybody, just spoke the facts about varying climates. I have been here many years and have had tennis shoes, a perfectly good set of Danner hiking boots,  rubber inserts and a pair of Komine motorcycle gloves literally just fall apart. I also had my Trek bicycle helmet just become basically dust. I have also met many guys who have experienced similar stuff fall apart here in Thailand and we laugh about it. So why Yes I guess they could potentially investigate different materials that might withstand the climate,  but how big is the market here?  I know many riders who have had their gear from Bohn for years. Same sets I have. I found about Bohn from those riders.

Anyway, no harm, no foul. I am OK with the inserts coming to replace the ones that just got old. I will be good for another 3 years or so ????

On 2/24/2021 at 6:55 AM, canthai55 said:

I had one of those, and the bottoms to go with it. Bought in USA and put in my suitcase.

After about 3 years, I returned from work, got them out of storage, and the armor just crumbled.

Emailed Bohn, with description of what happened and pics, they said they would give me 10% off replacements.

My reply was why would I buy replacements if the same thing will happen ?

They were stored inside, never in the sun, never near harsh chemicals

Wanted to update on this. So I called Bohn and spoke with them. They said that virtually all customers in Thailand and SE Asia) have their inserts go bad around 3 years. They said in the US they tell folks to replace at 5 years as they do degrade and do not offer CE 1 protection( Just like motorcycle helmets). Thailand is clearly climate unique in many regards as I have had shoes and other textile type products just fall apart. So after some discussion I just purchased the new inserts as it was far cheaper then a new jacket and if I have to replace once every 3 years its OK. Total bill including shipping was about $75 (~2250 bht). Should have in a week or so

1 hour ago, richard_smith237 said:

I don’t ride without the jacket

I agree 100%. I never ride without my jacket, gloves and helmet without exception. I never did in the states either. Watched too many buddies take even slow speed falls and have serious skin road rash damage all of which could have been significantly reduced to probably only bruises but with a T Shirt and no gloves, forget it..

I do not live in BKK or any big city. All my riding is open windy mountain roads which pose its own set of dangers from tractors, cows, slow old pick up trucks, scooters with side cars driven by old farm folks and the occasional Elephant ( Funny to type that)

31 minutes ago, pseudorabies said:

There are two liners - one that is waterproof (goretex or something similar) and an insulated liner, a vest IIRC.  You can wear the jacket with both, either or neither.

As you said Revit gear is well made. I've had my Revit jacket (below the new jacket in the photo) for about 7 years now and its held up to daily commuting relatively well. There are little nits like velcro not being as sticky over time and waist straps that have to be re-tightened every couple of rides but I think these are minor issues.

It's worth mentioning that her jacket did NOT come with a back protector (I think it was a soft foam pad that was included).  We bought a CE rated protector for an additional 1500 THB.

Thanks for the great feedback. Appreciate it.  Looking now to order. 

9 minutes ago, canthai55 said:

Most injuries are hands, arms, knees

I always leave the back protector in, never a problem. I definitely want the forearm protectors.  I liked the Bohn Armor as it had shoulder just in case you have to tumble.

I have Alpinestar gloves with all the High impact Kevlar at the knuckles and wrist bone. Hands always take the big hit in the event of an accident. 

Get a flashlight that has a voltage stun gun in the bezel. Trust me, that crackling noise makes them run away. A few times by and they associate your smell with that sound and do not mess with you.

18 hours ago, pseudorabies said:

My wife picked up the Rev'it Tornado 2 pants and jacket recently from Panda Rider.  The jacket has a lot of mesh with solid textile where it counts.  Same for the pants. Both flow a lot of air.

 

 

Finding breathable boots for her was the biggest challenge.  Those we should have bought in the states.

Can you remove the inner liner? I was on their website and its says you can but no pictures. Also do they have impact textile in the forearms, back and shoulders?  Again from their website, I just cannot tell. 

Overall they look well made and may be my only option being I cannot travel back to the states for the near term...

4 hours ago, canthai55 said:

I had one of those, and the bottoms to go with it. Bought in USA and put in my suitcase.

After about 3 years, I returned from work, got them out of storage, and the armor just crumbled.

Emailed Bohn, with description of what happened and pics, they said they would give me 10% off replacements.

My reply was why would I buy replacements if the same thing will happen ?

They were stored inside, never in the sun, never near harsh chemicals

I love mine and have had them for about 4 years and my shoulder inserts just cracked which is why I began my search asking you folks. Its a shame if they haven't improved the material for better longevity. It has been, by far, the best riding jacket I have had here. While some here look nice, they are just to darn heavy and do not breath at all and by the time you stop you are burning up and shedding your clothes which makes riding uncomfortable. 

I did contact them yesterday. I will see what they say.  

7 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:

Where are you Jafo. Can you jump in a taxi?

I can. You have a destination in mind?

Thanks all,

This is what I have been using. Super light. Never get hot on any weather and fully loaded with safety padding

https://www.bohnarmor.com/product/all-season-airtex-armored-riding-shirt-black/

Thanks Papa al. I saw a Brand called Herobiker on Lazada that looks good as well. All mesh. hope others have some suggestions as well. The hot season is coming. Being able to have Mesh makes riding a lot more comfy.

That Rev it looks a little heavy for my personal tastes. I like the mesh style. 

Well the breathable riding gear I brought from the states is finally wearing out and due to Covid I will not be traveling back anytime soon to acquire a new set. I am looking to find a breathable jacket with all the safety impact gear here in Thailand.  Anybody have any recommendations or contacts?  I did a little web search and found one but would like to hear from the riders here that have this gear. I know there are shops that have them but do not list them so only folks that have been to the shops know.

Thanks in advance

Zero debt here but have a credit card as I work here and travel. And to someone's other posts. I order a lot online nowadays and not having a credit card would make it painful and complicated. I pay off the balance every month so its not really debt and I pay no interest.

Why I applaud not carrying any debt, why make it so hard on oneself. Plus in the event of an emergency having a CC can be very beneficial