Vanson Firenze

[justine120]

does anyone have any experience with Vanson Firenze? I lives in Texas and think competition weight might be too much. anyone have any feedback?

 

[01flhr]

I had a firenze jacket for a little while and i thought it felt too thin, almost like a toy, but im not in texas either. Are you looking for a riding jacket or casual wear?

 

[AeroFan_07]

Find some good solid information here: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/vanson-firenze-compared-to-cw-and-the-great-model-b.109495/

I highly recommend searching and utilizing old threads instead of starting new ones for these types of questions. This specific question has been asked many times, it just take a little research. And, no, modern Competition Weight will not be overwhelming in Texas.

 

[Monitor]

does anyone have any experience with Vanson Firenze? I lives in Texas and think competition weight might be too much. anyone have any feedback?

It makes no difference.

 

[justine120]

I had a firenze jacket for a little while and i thought it felt too thin, almost like a toy, but im not in texas either. Are you looking for a riding jacket or casual wear?

I ride but most of the year its over 80 degrees here so I thought I might try something thinner

 

[01flhr]

If its for riding i highly recommend going textile, not leather. My klim induction pro is great for summer riding.

 

[thebruin]

I own both, and they feel about the same weight wise for me. Firenze has a pebbled texture, while comp weight is smooth (and more shiny)

 

[Tim S]

I have an arrow and maverick both in firenze. The maverick is stiffer than the arrow. Both are plenty heavy. I'm in San Antonio. From a functional standpoint, firenze is really the best for street riding. Anything heavier and mobility becomes more difficult. Vanity-wise, competition wins.

 

[JMax]

Also in TX, either hide is tough to wear in the heat. If you must wear a leather jacket, Vanson’s perforated CW works really well. I’d recommend the Force.

 

[Bawheid]

I have a Vanson Comet in firenze.
I wear it on the motorcycle occasionally in Aussie summer months.
Never did smell "as nice" as my Aero Highwayman or Schott 641 HH cafe.
Did not smell bad, just not as intoxicating as those other 2 !

 

[Peter Mackin]

I have a Vanson Comet in firenze.
I wear it on the motorcycle occasionally in Aussie summer months.
Never did smell "as nice" as my Aero Highwayman or Schott 641 HH cafe.
Did not smell bad, just not as intoxicating as those other 2 !

Yeah canny smell any leather jacket when you're riding,,you can when having your latte and bagel ....you kawasaki guys are so fickle

 

[Bawheid]

Yeah canny smell any leather jacket when you're riding,,you can when having your latte and bagel ....you kawasaki guys are so fickle

Well Sir the complete package is important in any discerning gentleman's accoutrements.
The aroma is of prime importance more so when yer wafting aboot the hoose coz ye canae get oot fur the weather !
Not such a problem for Australian leather cognoscenti !