Louie Louie
Anyone know what the difference is between these 2 jackets? Thanks I believe the Viper is a newer jacket but not certain its replacing the Air Glide.
Louis
Louis
motomac
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I have both and although the Viper is good, the Air Glide has much more mesh. My Air Glide was a bit the worse for wear after my AR crash. I bought the Viper after a fruitless search for another Air Glide.
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Louie Louie
Is the airglide now difficult to obtain??
Thanks
motomac
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It was in NE Ohio. I kinda gave up on the Air Glide and then went to Akron and they had a bunch of them. 'Course I had already bought the Viper and they wouldn't trade!!
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Louie Louie
Ok, well if a MOTY (member of the year) chooses an airglide over the viper I'll keep my airglide and save some money Great jackets BTW..
Thanks!
The airglides have dropped in price btw!
https://www.motoliberty.com/prod_detail.asp?Prod_ID=252 (I LOVE this store)
Thanks!
The airglides have dropped in price btw!
https://www.motoliberty.com/prod_detail.asp?Prod_ID=252 (I LOVE this store)
LL,
I think it is a slightly different style but the big difference is the liner:
"Two stage waterproof Liner Jacket - Sturdy wind and waterproof / breathable rip stop nylon shell with removable Dupont Thermolite? insulation, rib collar, two water proof pockets and interior cell phone pocket."
The Airglide liner is a single piece liner.
If you're looking for Olympia gear check out the BMW dealers as many seem to carry it.
P.S. - It also appears that the Viper has some "2000 denier Dupont Cordura?" that the Airglide doesn't have. They don't seem to offer it in hi-viz either.
I think it is a slightly different style but the big difference is the liner:
"Two stage waterproof Liner Jacket - Sturdy wind and waterproof / breathable rip stop nylon shell with removable Dupont Thermolite? insulation, rib collar, two water proof pockets and interior cell phone pocket."
The Airglide liner is a single piece liner.
If you're looking for Olympia gear check out the BMW dealers as many seem to carry it.
P.S. - It also appears that the Viper has some "2000 denier Dupont Cordura?" that the Airglide doesn't have. They don't seem to offer it in hi-viz either.
motomac
Site Supporter
The 2 stage liner is a pain. I don't know what I did with the vest looking thing that makes it 2 stage, it didn't have a zipper or velcro to keep it closed, so it doesn't do me any good.
My Viper is mostly black with hi-viz sections on the back, sides, and sleeves. The black has faded to almost gray. I much prefer the Air Glide. The Viper was under my Frogg Toggs in the CO get off and didn't get a scuff.
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Louie Louie
Thanks guys. Ill keep my Airglide!
Louis
Louis