Bates Canvas jackets?

LL

Been Around the Block
Anyone know anything about these jackets? They are for sale directly from Bates. Only $60 but they are nylon/canvas w/ armor. Is canvas protective enough for in-town riding?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BATES-LEATHERS-NYLON-CANVAS-JACKET-MENS-WOMENS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742Q2em153Q2el1262QQcategoryZ6750QQihZ008QQitemZ180320962477

i like the look of this one, pretty minimal:

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$60 seems reasonable for this jacket - too bad they charge $34 shipping to Canada.
 
NJWanker said:
60$ for a Bates? Sure it's real ? They're usually over 300$.

Bates' non-leather jackets are made in China, that's why they are at a lower price point. I have a mesh Bates with soft armour in the elbows, shoulders and back with a zipout lining. Nice warm weather jacket. I crashed in it and tore up the upper right arm but it didn't go through so my skin was saved. Didn't want to throw it out so I sewed it up and used a DTT patch to cover it.

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so does anyone make something around the same price that is made as well and has a clean/plain design like that?
 
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