Scala Marvel - Newest yet a kickass entry level mesh jacket? After dropping close to almost 40kgs and barreling down from size 5XL to XL/L (depending on the brands) I had got a genuine reason this time around to spend some moolah on getting new riding gears without giving a slightest reason for my mom to worry about my savings going down the waste as she says it (I have 6 helmets, 3 jackets, 2 boots, 1 pant & 3 pairs of gloves already in old sizing)
I had already gotten myself new touring gear from Rynox and was looking forward to getting a jacket with good protection, decent looks and not too heavy on the wallet. I wasn't too convinced with the GT Air V2 from Rynox (Rynox makes superb and unbeatable class leading jackets like Tornado Pro, Storm Evo & Stealth Evo) so was looking at more options. thats when I came across this new brand called Scala Gears. They have a jacket named the Marvel which looked well built with just the right amount of mesh panels to aid sufficient air flow when puttering around city especially in summers. Also the jacket has good spread of 600D Cordura panels at impact areas so this seemed a good mix of practicality and safety to me. What bumped my liking towards the jacket is that it came with CE Level 2 armour even at the back. And this is a flexi-foam type of level 2 armour that basically adjusts itself to your body shape when seating on the motorcycle hence when having that backpack on there wont be any discomforting poky feeling from the armour. This to me avoids the need for breaking in too.
The jacket came along with two liners, thermal & rain. I'm yet to test the effectiveness of the same. The jacket comes along with many pockets of which all of them are waterproof. Even the liners have pockets that cam be put to use. Well some day I feel these pockets may help change the game for a few who are looking out to make the best use of their jacket (I have become like this since the time I have gotten married I suppose )
1. Dedicated Mobile Pocket
2. Two External Zippered Pockets
3. Internal Pocket with a Flap
4. Internal Zippered Pocket
With all these impressive specs (largely over its closest rival Rynox GT Air V2) I got this jacket home.
Its been only a 100+kms with the jacket but what impressed me after use is the air flow. Its just right enough to keep you comfortable in heat and vented in cold mornings. The jacket does a nice job of wind cheating as well. The padded stitched area at the shoulder makes it look cool and classy. It also provides for a good stress release region for the backpack straps during commutes. The fit of the jacket on and off the bike is really good. Not too snug, not too tight. Just perfectly accommodating.
I would say if you guys are out looking for a riding jacket thats good looking, practical and most importantly SAFE. I think this jacket should be the choice to be made for the ride in you who is a regular city commuter and that who rides to take it spiritedly on the weekends for those breakfast/chai runs to the hills and back.
The only shortcomings I could see is that the main zipper when pulled all the way to the top should have had a cross velcro strap to secure the zipper. The external pocket zippers should have had a rubber extension puller so that it helps in pulling the zippers with the gloves on.
Attaching website/buy link for reference: https://www.scalagears.com/product/marvel-black-black/
P.S For those who know me. I'm a die hard Rynox Fan and recently updated my closet with the Storm Evo L2 jacket & Advento riding pant for my long distance touring needs.
Last edited by akshayhonda : 4th October 2018 at 09:14.
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