Safest Motorcycle Jackets of 2017

[@xErth_]

We need a 2019 version

[@Thrahl]

Best Gear reviews on youtube

[@Bloodymiros]

damn straight !

[@Parkerwgwb]

agreed 100%

[@nickdelasalas8975]

4:15 "delete my search history"

[@nelsonnguyen5894]

i get it

[@nakedbeachrider8798]

I got the Klim Badlands Jacket and pants 4 years ago. I dont wear it in summer in Florida but after it cools down I love my Badlands. I feel so much safer and it is rainproof and loaded with armor. Worth every penny if it keeps me out of the emergency room.

[@deathrow9]

a cheap 'construction' vest is also a great addition if you already have a suitable jacket

[@ostmen_draugr]

Greg Hammond thats what i do. I have a Street & Steel Westwood jacket, black as night with only a single reflective piping across the back on my shoulders. So i took my yellow vest from my tool box & threw it in my ride bag for night riding.

[@SirNarax]

That is what I am planning to do. I don't ride anything yet but I plan to. I don't mind looking like a dork because I am planning to ride a scooter which perhaps already looks dorky so might as well go all in.

[@karkitty202]

I’ve got one hung on my bike to use once I get her running again

[@jimbo92107]

Ryan's reviews are some of the best I've seen. Excellent product knowledge!

[@kitrose1001]

'If Noah had this much Gore-tex, he wouldn't of needed an arc.'

[@WeItenspinner]

Woah, it is just like we watched the same video. oO

[@kitrose1001]

No I thought this was a different one.

[@LuckyTown77]

Ark - the boat. Arc - the rainbow. Go straight on the ark.

[@cliftondugan5295]

Medical tag: we’ve been trying to contact you about your cars extended warranty

[@MrSarahdwm]

I love all the explanation and reviews of the gear you offer, it's really practical and informative. By any chance, have you a take on women's available gear? The all I've seen on internet it's just "how good you'll look on it" but I would like to know more about safety... thanks for all the great videos :)

[@DDIAZ-we4dz]

"im a big believer in visibility" says the guy that rides around in a camo jacket and black pants! XD im only teasing. as always, your content is superb!

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

The safest jackets/pants/suits are from the American company, Motoport. Kevlar and kevlar mesh made to measure.

[@kaledotzler7143]

Not gonna lie, that first Klim jacket actually looks really slick! I'm a younger guy and I would hands down rock that jacket. Plus I do like the high visibility​.

[@westsenkovec]

He's the reviewbrah of motorcycles

[@altfseven]

just got the Klim Badlands, i'm a 6xl in everyone else's jacket, in the Klim i'm a 3xl, and its loose. I've only worn it twice so far, 1 time in 8 deg C. and 1 time in 32 deg C. day/ evening rides, both times the Gortex kept me cool with 2 rear vents open (its hard to explain how it breaths, but when you warm up, it lets heat out, then when you cool down the heat increases ? some how), and i was warm with all vents shut, yes its heavy to take off and on, but once it's on, kidney belt on (or forgotten to put on) it's so well built the jacket weight disappears... being brand new also i was expecting it to be stiff, it fits me like a Glove straight out of the box, and i love it.

[@erickcortez2999]

Ryan is a vampire you cant tell his age.

[@Catsincages]

You can if you're the one who turned him at the battle of Duck Lake in 1885. Well...he was a going to die anyway!

[@erickcortez2999]

lololol.

[@EvilTwin123]

Catsincages "BATTLE" of ... Duck Lake. Yeeeeeah, I don't think that's gonna look so impressive on my tombstone.

[@cloroxbleach175]

Late 20's

[@victorgiannella8463]

Best reviews on youtube. Idk why I'm even considering buying any gear now but I still watch this for entertainment lol

[@Sakuscribe]

Hi Ryan, I found and subscribed to your channel last night, and I have to say. You have taught me so much about gear. I'm 19 and just now getting into motorcycles. I plan to buy me a Kawasaki Ninja 300 within the next couple of years. I plan to keep watching your videos to help me find the best starting gear too. Thank you so much for what you are doing, and I hope to keep seeing great videos.

[@sienarot]

Thanks RyanF9. While none of these jackets appealed to me, I really, really appreciated the tips at the end. I wish I knew that info before but good to know for next time.

[@tarzaan2603]

"Vague shit like track spec," 😂😂😂😂

[@jde9095]

Ryan F9 is tops when it comes to reviews

[@PhantomRides]

Totally love how honest you are!

[@Yamaha_Bolt]

I can't believe you didn't include Helite Airbag jackets in this review. These are clearly the new standard and although Fortnine.ca may not yet carry them (which is in itself odd since you have many $1200+ options) you could have informed your viewers about the safety benefit afforded by air. Afterall, it won't be long before they are required by law, at least in Quebec.

[@imadecoy.]

I got the Icon Hypersport Prime because I wanted to get leather and good protection for as cheap as possible. Comes with a back protector too. The large fits me well except it's slightly looser than I'd like in the elbows.

[@thomaspellieux]

I've been following your videos for a while now. Really love them. But this one is probably the most interesting and informative! Thanks! Keep going! Big thumbs up from France! ;-)

[@ianl7596]

how about jackets with airbags e.g. alpinestars tech air?

[@ostmen_draugr]

Ian L best to keep that to the track. Way to expensive for a day to day riding in my opinion

[@SuperJohn12354]

Must be all that free health care you guys get in Canada, in the rest of the world doctors bills are expensive , way more than an airbag jacket, the air bag techs are actually affordable for what you get, I’m more waiting for them to refine them a bit more, i don’t think the neck protection is good enough, you would have to buy a seperate neck air bag to be covered. There the future once they refine it in 5-10 years they will be mandatory.

[@ostmen_draugr]

SuperJohn12354 lol I'm the farthest from Canada you can get in the continental US. Add to that as a New Yorker (even if I'm currently in Florida) I hate Canada.

[@hansenallan84]

I wear the Helite leather air bag jacket. It cost me $850. Alot less than the alpine stars jacket. It's excellent! I'd like to see Ryan review it. As an. EMT I really think more people should wear this tech!

[@Mr122Eli]

@@SuperJohn12354 I think, the rest of the world is just the USA, in the other countrys, which are rich enough to buy an Alpinestars tech air, universial healthcare is the norm.

[@MtnMoto]

Very well done. I don't think airbags are quite there yet. Soon, but not now IMO

[@darcyjousset6615]

On that Alpine jacket you showed 2nd there the white is very reflective. You can see it in the vid. Your lights are reflecting off it really well for a youtube video.

[@gshok]

Nomenclature : The devising or choosing of names for things, especially in a science or other discipline.

[@80sruler]

I just bought an Apex Air - I like that look

[@oklahomahank2378]

I usually wear a high viz airbag vest over my jacket and put the back pad in the vest. That way if I stop somewhere and take the vest off I don't have to deal,with the back pad but I can still have my cool looking jacket on.

[@patrickhd34]

Always the best the gear reviews, entertaining & informative. Off to get a loan...to buy a Badlands :)

[@markgraves6441]

Most of the "best of" videos in your playlists are 4-5 years old... It would be worth watching if you updated all these vids.

[@fuzzylosophy]

Such a lovely young man. My favorite canucklehead.

[@Astrix_Jaeger]

Hey sir, I'm new and I got to say you look like Bill Harley from the TV series Harley and the Davidsons.. I trust you for that, Subbed.

[@RoofTopFocus]

hell i think the Klim looked sick. Would be good for night rides in the country.

[@gordonthomson2183]

Whatsup FortNine! As usual, your reviews the most legit out there. I fear after churning out all this great content, you may be running out of review ideas, so here is one... How about height specific gear reviews. Let me explain. I am 1.86m (I think that's 6 foot 2, but I stand under correction ) My trusty steded is a BMW F650 GS 2006. I bought the bike about 5 months ago, and I love it. I have however found that my lower back starts paining if I drive for too long. I have found that I experience relief if I sit on the passenger seat while driving. (Yes, my legs are that long) While it is super comfortable ( for my legs and back) It is also dangerous, as I fear my centre of gravity is too high and I can't grip the 'tank' with my legs as firmly as I would riding on the noemal seat. (I am aware that the actual petrol tank of the 650GS is in-fact under you and not in-front) I am thinking of buying a cushion or seat ad-on that would help to 'raise' the seat height or make other adjustments to the bike itself. I have sifted through many a KZbin video/ vlogger and I am yet to find good videos around this topic (Affordable comfort gear for taller riders). There are however tons of video for shorter riders, but it probably wouldn't be fair to make videos for only the taller blokes. On a completely different topic, I have also been looking for videos of guys using their bluetooth comm system to speak through a megaphone hidden somewhere in/on there motorcycle. Anyone seen anything like this? I have a Comm System (Scala Rider G9X) and want to rig something to receive my voice via bluetooth and feed it into the megaphones mic. ( I could probably write an app for this and strap my phone to the megaphone, but that would be a shlep every time I want to use my phone)

[@scottamolinari]

Would be great to get a newer version of this video with 22/23 jackets.

[@geraldl5221]

"Get harder the harder you hit it!" Sounds like a fun time.

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Video request! Safest Jacket for summer riding!

[@sierrafoxtrotgolf3638]

I've watched a LOT of your videos and really enjoy them. Have I messed it in your gear comparisons, or have you never tested Aerostich?

[@nelsonnguyen5894]

right now i am in middle school and planing on when i am turning 17 year old to get a 125cc moped. I bet my mom will start watching FortNine videos and look for the most protective gear to give me during testing and everday rides

[@putputray4195]

Great review as usual... question: where did you learn to speak like this? You sound so super professional, reminds me of a tv show about cars I used to watch many years ago in France... the tone, the cadence... impressive :)

[@charlesmaines6485]

Great videos and maybe address reflectivity by killing the lights and shining a flashlight on items.

[@mayyujie]

Woah. The Klim Induction isn't super safe? Now I don't feel so bad about it going out of stock the day I wanted to order it and had to settle for another.

[@linusnsa8866]

Gotta love your reviews

[@repsolrider8379]

I need the safest possible mesh jacket that also looks good. My research so far points to Alpinestars TGP Air Pro as a good option. What's your opinion about that jacket's safety? I've already ended up wasting money on the Icon Stryker rig that you crash tested a while ago... so this time I better be right :D

[@jaymcnaught6204]

Ryan, could you please have a look at this lot of gear, let us know what you thing. Hein Gericke Master 7 sheltex Pro Jacket, Hein Gericke Master 7 sheltex Pro Trousers Tripmaster Sympatex® Jacket Tripmaster Sympatex® Trousers

[@RideWithTy]

Hey Ryan, I have an icon airmada but it's starting to feel very heavy and hurts my neck when I ride. I've been shopping around and I've been looking at the HJC cl-17 and the fg-17. Could you possibly do a review on these and a crash test on them. I also want a snell approved if I ever want to go to a track day. Thanks!

[@VTPyzon]

Is D3O safer than CE with hard armor? I have a jacket that has CE rated armor with a hard covering: would I be better served upgrading to D3O? Or is this just a comfort trade-off? Thx! Great reviews! For riding dual-sport are you better off wearing something like the Fox Titan or a mesh jack with D30?

[@INNOVVDashCam]

Always recommend a lot of good gears for us! Bravo

[@motoscro951]

Love my 2017 Badlands

[@__Yannick__]

Thank you. This is something useful!

[@spiritedmoto4060]

Osoyoos in august.... very nice sir

[@MrXavixavier]

Hey Ryan, ever heard of the brand "Modeka"? It's a german company and I have their jacket and pants and I'm really pleased with both, and not that expensive! Have a look at it :D

[@suntribe976]

Regarding the revlective strip on the klim jacket, these tiny little dots can really surprise you. Try to take a photo with flash in a dark room and i bet you will say WTF? again :) i have this on an other piece of gear and it's really impressive

For me the perfect jacket should be made of leather, with good protection, no hump because I need to wear a backpack and also waterproof, but with all that it could keep you fresh in the summer with proper ventilation, and also, be under 250 €.

[@DemarcusQ]

Anybody catch the “So many companies go on blithering about developing their shit”😂

[@808BudSmoker]

What is the two casual jackets and the end ??

[@FortNine]

A Black Brand Street Team and a Joe Rocket King Cruiser 2.0. ~RF9

[@kennethvernonprivate]

.... precisely 12,000 pockets !! HAHAHAHA a classic!!! You da man!!

[@pedropedropedro795]

@FortNine How about an updated review for 2019? :)

[@eltheniv23]

Pieter Stoaling second this

[@luiscorado790]

What were the last two jackets?

[@cityriderin]

Loving KLIM review

[@djohnson3678]

Very impressive vlog, keep up the good work.

[@joshmayne2853]

Hey Ryan another great video. Suggestion: could bump up the audio a little bit? I was at max volume on a laptop and was just loud enough with the part at the end about affordable stuff being more quiet. THANKS!

[@hadarfriedman7698]

Great Detail in the review

[@dtw1622]

Hey Fortnine, I love your videos. Do you have plans to do an airbag vest/jacket review?

[@crazycrawford]

klim is awesome gear to bad I'll never be able to afford any

[@waltermh111]

To be fair, if your motorcycle costs less than $600, then why do you care about such armored jackets anyway? You wont be going 80 on a $600 bike, even a used one. These are for people on power bikes, like 300cc at least. Plenty of good $200 jackets for those going under 80mph

[@6ZERODEATH6]

Got the klim Apex air for 300

[@ItsTheDon27]

Really wanted the apex air hi vez

[@Aleph1010]

Hey Ryan, while an emergency identity card is in theory a great idea and a good selling point, most paramedics are not trained to look for it on the riders gear. You kinda need to be a riding emt to even know such a thing exists.... That being said the same applies to emergency quick pull tabs on helmets. Good marketing but not as practical as you would hope. Keep up the good work mate 👍

[@CanadianMotoGal]

Adam Efrat As a former paramedic I agree with this - it is getting better but still lacking in training with regards to this in many parts of the EMS world. Hopefully as we continue to spread awareness it gets better!

[@Aleph1010]

Well the problem is that it's not consistent... not all jackets have the info on the same place for example so its impossible to incorporate it into standardized training. Were you once at BCAS ?

[@CanadianMotoGal]

Adam Efrat agreed with that as well but it IS a part (or rather a lack of the part I should say) of the training too - I am not directing this to BCAS/JI specifically but rather as a generalization for many EMS training courses ✌

[@Aleph1010]

Greetings from the 856, Mile zero on the Alaska HWY

[@CanadianMotoGal]

Adam Efrat What a small world! ✌✌ Stay safe 👌

[@southwestsage]

Good reviews, but would be nice to know what Zips are made of, is a big selling point for me, thanks for post

[@thegram9207]

Like your style

[@mambokurtz]

Great review. I'im interested in the Apex Air and I saw a gray version on their website which looks reflective as well but maybe not as much as the yellow one. Is it? Thanks again for excellent work

[@TeslasSecret]

Safest jackets video, and no mention of Airbag-equipped jackets (some of which are actually much cheaper than what's being showcased here) ?

[@WADZUP]

Nice work Ryan!

[@eliaspianomusic]

Can you do a review about Acerbis protective armor? Many Enduro riders wear it here in germany, but I would like to hear your honest review.. Thanks Rian!

[@justindelacuesta4655]

can u do a review for those portable lithium jump starter packs?

[@HumayunBilal_City_Apparels]

Great to have this, try us as well

[@abramstewart6205]

Awesome video! Thanks!

[@m0mgf]

Great video, thanks. But... I will stick with my Rukka gear.

[@kennethvernonprivate]

...I invested in Rukka as well....May think it IS the best in the world...a step above Klim...???

[@dragenthatch3623]

scooter_kenny is Rukka good? I have no experience in motorcycle gear and i wanna get the best and safest gear possible

[@andrewcranmer9653]

Rukka stuff is excellent. Expensive, but worth it IMO. Does what it should do and lasts for years and years.

[@aurorablusky]

I LOVE AEROSTICH!!! MAKES ME LOOK LIKE A MILLION BUCKS, BUT ONLY COST 2K!!!

[@MikaelGotlib]

Hey when you say suede is crap, why is that? Got the Dainese Black Hawk Pelle Jacket, thought it ranked pretty high on the safety rating. Obviously not hig vis, but that's not my thing anyway..

[@FortNine]

Suede is made from the fibrous underside of leather, meaning it has *way* less abrasion resistance than top or full grain. But I'm pretty sure the Black Hawk isn't suede though? I think it's some kind of calf skin if I remember correctly. ~RF9

[@IslandInsanity]

You owe your life to try klims goat leather gloves! They’ll change your life. They’re soft like butter!!

[@chrisdemchalk3491]

Great video! What are thoughts on airbags? Has anyone did a compare crash study of sturdy armor vs airbags?

[@cprn.]

Ryan, you made video on armour padding in 2015 (as Canada's Motorcycle) and you stab at the subject here in 2017 and later on in 2019. Are viscoelastics still the best protection out there? Any particular brands you can recommend? Or something cheap from China maybe? xD I'm not entirely joking, I heard people are testing those and some are good.

[@richfjr1300]

just bought a Klim apex air ! 15% off!

[@trentontrotter4768]

Man I understand that you can't just review anything but if y'all could look into the helite airbag vest to test it's safety. It seems like something all riders should have.

[@Sekmet6]

what about inflatable vest? can you do a vid on that?

[@CustomAddics]

Hey Ryan really love your vids man! i would like to know your opinion on the Fieldsheer Deuce Perforated Leather Jacket, seems like an overall good jacket.

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

Automatic thumbs up every time.

[@burns0100]

I need a new Jacket, problem with mine is its cheap materials so its itchy and annoying and i guess highly distractive to wear but it also lacks adjustment so all the padding movies to area's like my lower arm rather then my elbow or the back of my shoulder instead of the top/side. Guess thats what $150 gets you.

[@sannsannlam1277]

Will you be doing any reviews on women's gear? Can't be that difficult, there isn't actually that much out there, sadly...

[@duwaynegoddard112]

awesome video

[@Spazik86]

I this price range, you might as well go for made-to-measure jacket. It will be much better fit for your body for almost the same price... I see no point in buying 1000 USD range jacket in generic size, if you can have made-to-measure for this price which will fit you like a glove. (unless it fits you perfectly, which almost never happens)

[@ConorHildebrandt]

I know it's probably not so the style of FortNine, but would you guys ever do videos of gear made by motorcycle manufactures? i.e. BMW, Ducati, etc. Would love your guys opinions on that type of gear because all you ever get is the opinion from the factory so of course it's "great". Or from die hards who drink the kool aid too much and are probably giving a pretty bias opinion.

[@dwaipayandattaroy9801]

Want these too !

[@SM-ym8ww]

Scorpion Ravin, CE2 back, shoulders, elbows, CE1 chest, all included, skid plates, liner, quality leather and build - 1/2 the price of this stuff. Want visibility, stick it on. I own it, and recommend above the$e

[@romansidorovich9016]

My D3O chest protector has been broken because of bending inside scooter trunk! So I have used it for less than one mone month. How that thing can save me? Thisprotectors on video look even tinier!

[@bobomanthecruzan786]

Great video, you have my sub!

[@busioluwatoye4977]

Hey Ryan. Can we get an Alpinestars tech air vs Dainese D air jacket review/comparison

[@comcastjohn]

Hey bud, I like your videos. I was wondering if you have had a chance to check out the Klim Kodiak.

[@RafaelSilva-nq2in]

Please make this list for 2019.