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The Mars jacket arrived and it fits very well. Since I had a difficult time trying to find a fit chart online and getting the information I needed from Mars, I took a chance based on a guesstimate SL provided, one gleamed from his memory banks. His recall is uncanny.
The kangaroo leather has a dense hand and feels sturdy but is extremely light wearing. The jacket is also very soft. This feels like I am wearing a light denim jacket and feels nothing like my other jackets. It will definitely get more use during the hot summer months. I don’t see it breaking in like some of my other jackets, but one trades that in for a lightweight yet obviously durable motorcycle jacket.
For riding, I like the fastening system/snap placement for the distinctive lapels, either when worn open or when zipped all the way to the top. The styling is a bit different from typical cross-zips as the lapels are off-set. The large lapel crosses over the front. The main zip is big and sturdy. It has a small though useful kidney panel. I like my jackets to hit right at my belt line with the kidney panel, if equipped, falling just below. I mean barely, I do not like it when the panel is more than an inch or so below the belt. Bothers me when I ride. This one landed spot on. I rode into work wearing it and it feels good on the bike. I have 17” apes and the jacket did not ride up when reaching for the bars. Good freedom of movement though the jacket sits very close to the body, it really conforms to my shape. The half belt does its job. Glad I took the chance.