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Dainese Blackjack jacket Used for: ten months Price: £389.95 Info: dainese.com

Take it out of the box and you can’t help but notice how soft the cowhide leather is. Smells great too. Slip it on and the CE approved shoulder and elbow armour fits snuggly and there is a pocket to slip a back protector in. Two pockets outside and one internal help carry the essentials and zips run smooth. The size is regular and even on a tubby like me it doesn’t feel tight. Two waist adjusters combined with zips and poppers at the cuffs help the fit. The cuffs let you use gloves over or under the sleeves. Quality costs and even though there are cheaper jackets the Blackjack feels premium and it will last years.