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I can't remember who mentioned them first, but I found out about these guys on the GS resources awhile back and then mostly forgot about them.
I've been looking for a mesh or vented jacket for awhileamd running into prices I didn't like or questionable sizing guidelines. Apparently 2XL isn't 2XL any more. And the fact that one of the brands I looked at didn't fit in what was supposedly 5XL was almost depressing. I'm not a tiny guy, but c'mon.
I was at the local shop the other day poking around, trying to decide if I was going to buy a modular helmet this year, or wait until the Goldwing project hits the road ( hopefully next summer) and I found a jacket by Powertrip that wasn't the exact style I had in mind, but was very close to what i was willing to pay. The largest they had was 2XL, which i could almost zip, but was defineately to tight in the shoulders. Took it to the customer service desk and asked them if they could get one a size larger and got a whole runaround about how they weren't sure if they were going to be getting anymore and that the price ($99) was a clearance price and was actually lower than what they paid for them , etc., etc. I even offered to pay for it up front if they could get the next size up and keep the price under $120. They just didn't seem to want to be bothered. This isn't the first time I've gotten lackluster service there, but they are local and you somehow always end up back there for one thing or another.
When I got home i started looking on the internet for that same model jacket. Found a bunch for a similar price, but ridiculous shipping and then suddenly remembered New Enough being mentiond here. Found the same jacket in their closeouts section for $85 and fair shipping.
Now here is what really impressed me. I ordered this on a Saturday afternoon on a pre-holiday weekend, and the site already gave me the info that it would be drop shiped from the supplier. I got an e-mail from their customer service on Monday ( surprised me because practically noone around here was working on Monday) confirming the order. Then there was the Holiday. I fully expected to either here that the item wasn't available due to being a close out, or to at least not see it for maybe a week or two. It was here today when i got home from work. I figure, due to the holiday, that was actually a little less than 2 days to get it to me. That's just awesome. So I definately reccomend these guys.
I know I'm getting long winded, but a quick "first glance" review on the jacket. It's the Powertrp TT jacket http://www.newenough.com/product_pic...jacket/gun.jpg.
First off, it fits, comfortably, which really surprised me, because I expected the sleeves to ride up a little as it is not a "tall" size. It has extra padding/armor at the elbows, back, kidney area and across the shoulders. I'll need a little time to get used to that, but it is by no means uncomfortable. It's got some decent venting and a removable liner. I don't know how much warmth the liner will actually provide, but i was looking for a warm weather jacket and I usually keep a swetshirt in the saddle bag anyway.
This wasn't my first choice for the style, but for the price i can live with it and I don't think I could have asked for quicker service delivery. Haven't tried it on a ride yet, but I'm definately impressed with New Enough.
I've been looking for a mesh or vented jacket for awhileamd running into prices I didn't like or questionable sizing guidelines. Apparently 2XL isn't 2XL any more. And the fact that one of the brands I looked at didn't fit in what was supposedly 5XL was almost depressing. I'm not a tiny guy, but c'mon.
I was at the local shop the other day poking around, trying to decide if I was going to buy a modular helmet this year, or wait until the Goldwing project hits the road ( hopefully next summer) and I found a jacket by Powertrip that wasn't the exact style I had in mind, but was very close to what i was willing to pay. The largest they had was 2XL, which i could almost zip, but was defineately to tight in the shoulders. Took it to the customer service desk and asked them if they could get one a size larger and got a whole runaround about how they weren't sure if they were going to be getting anymore and that the price ($99) was a clearance price and was actually lower than what they paid for them , etc., etc. I even offered to pay for it up front if they could get the next size up and keep the price under $120. They just didn't seem to want to be bothered. This isn't the first time I've gotten lackluster service there, but they are local and you somehow always end up back there for one thing or another.
When I got home i started looking on the internet for that same model jacket. Found a bunch for a similar price, but ridiculous shipping and then suddenly remembered New Enough being mentiond here. Found the same jacket in their closeouts section for $85 and fair shipping.
Now here is what really impressed me. I ordered this on a Saturday afternoon on a pre-holiday weekend, and the site already gave me the info that it would be drop shiped from the supplier. I got an e-mail from their customer service on Monday ( surprised me because practically noone around here was working on Monday) confirming the order. Then there was the Holiday. I fully expected to either here that the item wasn't available due to being a close out, or to at least not see it for maybe a week or two. It was here today when i got home from work. I figure, due to the holiday, that was actually a little less than 2 days to get it to me. That's just awesome. So I definately reccomend these guys.
I know I'm getting long winded, but a quick "first glance" review on the jacket. It's the Powertrp TT jacket http://www.newenough.com/product_pic...jacket/gun.jpg.
First off, it fits, comfortably, which really surprised me, because I expected the sleeves to ride up a little as it is not a "tall" size. It has extra padding/armor at the elbows, back, kidney area and across the shoulders. I'll need a little time to get used to that, but it is by no means uncomfortable. It's got some decent venting and a removable liner. I don't know how much warmth the liner will actually provide, but i was looking for a warm weather jacket and I usually keep a swetshirt in the saddle bag anyway.
This wasn't my first choice for the style, but for the price i can live with it and I don't think I could have asked for quicker service delivery. Haven't tried it on a ride yet, but I'm definately impressed with New Enough.
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