JACKETS: Corazzo 5.0 Mens Jacket

MikieTaps · Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 9:36 pm Post subject: JACKETS: Corazzo 5.0 Mens Jacket

Yesterday I purchased my Grey Size Large Corazzo 5.0 Mens Jacket. When I first tried it on, the only think that bugged me was the large collar around the neck. I felt like it came up pretty high, but it turns out to be very warm for the neck on colder rides. There is plenty of ventilation on the back and under arms for those warmer days. The reflective strips are very bright, and the armor on the back shoulders and elbows feels sturdy but isnt so bulky that it is annoying. All and all a very comfortable good looking jacket. It is a little pricey at $225, but I feel very safe in it, and I look good too! The shoulders run a little big, and it definately has a v-shape to the cut, coming in pretty tight in the tummy area, but when you get the right size on, it makes you look like a total stud... Extra points Cool

http://corazzo.net/?q=node/6

Very Happy

It gets 4 smilies and 1 unhappy face for the cost.

SarahScoot · Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 9:53 pm Post subject:

You must have bought your jacket at Vespa Seattle, in which case I was there yesterday too! I went and bought the (women's) 5.0 jacket during lunch hour Friday, but when I got back to work realized it was missing the right shoulder armor. Went back yesterday after MSF class (around 4:30-5) and got the other piece. Wonder if you were there around the same time? I feel like they slightly look down on Buddies, even if they don't outwardly say it. I mentioned that part of the reason I like my Buddy is its shorter stature, and the sales guy said something like "yeah, that's one benefit to them..." Don't think he was trying to be condescending, but it was just a bit. Smile

MikieTaps · Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 11:23 pm Post subject:

HAHAHa I totally know what you mean! Yeah mine is missing the back armor... I am going back on tuesday to get it. I was paying for it and the lady was like, what do you ride? I was like a buddy 125, her response was. "oh". Oh the italians Rolling Eyes

brape · Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 12:12 am Post subject:

Do the men's have pit zips? I just got a women's jacket and I was sad that it didn't have any pit zips.

toddrw2251 · Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 1:00 am Post subject:

No pit zips. but it has two zips on each shoulder blade.

schlagle · Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 1:01 am Post subject:

schlagle · Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 1:02 am Post subject:

toddrw2251 · Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 2:31 am Post subject:

my 5.0 doesn't. bought it last summer. It has a very light breathable fabric (lycra??) running up the sides and under the arms. It has two zippers for vents but they are on the back.

schlagle · Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 4:00 am Post subject:

Interesting, so they have made a change. Mine has a small, 6 inches, zipper on the shoulder blade and a longer, 10 inch, zipper for the pits.

I can post a photo if anyone is interested. It might be a good idea to keep a visual record of this jacket as it seems to prompt a lot of questions and interest.

runtotorun121 · Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 5:31 am Post subject:

Thanks for the time to do such an informative review. Smile

Last weekend my ADHD sweet husband put his Speedrag Falcon jacket on the back of his sissy bar, and while I was situating my stuff I saw some smoke coming from the other side of his bike. Yep, he slung the arm into the tailpipe and melted a nice sized hole in the arm. We were sick about it because it was one of the only non-retarded looking jackets he could find a couple of years ago. The very cool-looking James' Dean type jacket was injured! Shocked

So after we got back home I began googling like mad to see if we could replace it. Nope. The company is out of business, so we came up with the idea of looking for scooter jackets since they are infinitely cooler than motorcycle stuff. Wink

I found Corazzo before I wandered into the forum, and since I showed him the website he has been drooling over the Speedway or the 5.0. We actually went over and looked in the windows of the scooter shop where we bought Buddina today and saw the red 5.0 hanging.
Waaaaaaaay cooler looking in person than online. He wasn't considering the red 5.0 until we saw it today, and now I think he is leaning away from the Speedway, which was his first choice when we saw them online.

Now if I can figure out why he gets a cool $225 scooter jacket to wear on his motorcycle while I have ghetto Joe Rocket jacket we found at a motorcycle store. . . Confused

schlagle · Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 5:44 am Post subject:

MikieTaps · Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 7:21 am Post subject:

Yeah it is a very cool jacket Cool

But seriously, I was riding back to my apartment from west seattle tonite, and I was tempted to zip up the vents. It was probobly around 50-55 degrees or so...

MikieTaps · Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 6:28 am Post subject:

I would like to add that Corazzo and Vespa Seattle are awesome... I went back in ready for a battle to get the back armor that was forgotten... They said "Oh no problem!" and put in the back armor, I guess with how busy Corazzo has been lately this has been happening occasionally, but they are really good about replacing it, or should i say placing it? after the purchase.

polianarchy · Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 1:50 pm Post subject:

Nice review! I moved it to the Reviews forum and left a shadow in the General Discussion area.

ScootingInTheRain · Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 8:58 pm Post subject:

Couple questions - have you ridden this jacket in the rain? How wet did you get?

Also - how is the sizing/fit for you? I tried one on at VespaSeattle and needed an XL, which was perfect in some places and baggy in others.

A fellow Puget Sounder needs to know... Very Happy

Thanks!

alienmeatsack · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 3:18 pm Post subject:

I really like the look of those, and they look more "scooter" than "motorcycle".

I am also curious about the rain thing. But also curious how it fairs in 100f sunny weather. Oklahoma can get pretty darn hot. And while I would rather be hot and be protected, I'd rather not pass out being smothered by the jacket.

Can you take some detailed pictures too so we can see the vents and collar and such?

Thanks!

ericalm · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 7:47 pm Post subject:

At 100 degrees, you need a mesh jacket. I wear the Max most of the year—in Los Angeles. But I've ridden with it in 45 degree weather, with layers underneath.

The Max is intended to be fairly breathable, so it's not super wind-resistant. For me, it's comfortable in the 50-85 degree range. You could probably do colder with smarter layering.

MikieTaps · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 7:24 am Post subject:

Here is a picture of the reflective capabilities of the jacket.

alienmeatsack · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 3:53 pm Post subject:

Very reflective, I like that about it for sure. I need to find a local dealer and go try them on to see if I like the fit.

floryam · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 8:31 am Post subject:

Hi from Germay. Since a few of months i am thinking about buying a Corazzo 5.0.
Unfortunately they're not available here in Germany.
I'd like to order one but of course it's kind of stupid when you don't know the size...
I am 1.87m (about 6' 3"), weight: 80kg (about 175 lbs).
Is there anybody who could give me an advice concerning the size? L or XL?
Next issue is: Most dealers don't ship to germany...
Does anybody know, where I can order it?
...or ...hmmm. Could anybody imagine to get one for me and send it to me?
Payment via Paypal would be absolutly secure I think.

Shane Wilson · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 1:32 pm Post subject:

Contact Corrazo directly. They were very helpful with me when I bought my 5.0 before Nashville had a dealer. I paid them directly with my credit card and they sent it to my door.

Cool folks.

alienmeatsack · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 4:11 pm Post subject:

Yes, call them directly. The guy who's been helping me was friendly and shot the breeze with me very honestly and openly about whatver, gave me sizing info, etc.

floryam · Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 10:58 am Post subject:

Thanks a lot for your advices. I am now in contact with Moxie Scooters in Texas. I'll let you know how this story goes on...
Frustrating you cannot just by it here in Germany.

Doug · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 8:48 pm Post subject: Just got it

My 5.0 jacket (Black w/ Red stripe) just showed up as well as the Carbone vented gloves. I own a lot of gear for a lot of activities (motocross, snowboarding, triathlon....), and this is some of the best made stuff I've ever run across. Definitely worth the money, this gear will last for YEARS!

(And it looks great with my wine colored Shoei Multitec helmet while I ride my new Pamplona.)

rondothemidget · Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 3:39 pm Post subject: Jackets: Corazzo 5.0

Have been wearing my 5.0 for the past 700 miles and love it. On last night's ride, it went from 90 degrees inland to 60 degrees and foggy at the beach. Only wearing one layer underneath, I was sweating while gassing up but cooled off with all the zippers open when I started moving. And I was relatively warm after zipping everything up when I got to the coast.

Fabric has softened as I've worn it and could probably function as a regular jacket if I took out all the armor. I've also been able to jam it into my pet carrier and top case and not have it wrinkle or have the armor move around. I haven't experienced the floating armor issue. I've recently discovered the nifty little inside pocket that works perfectly for holding an iPod or cell phone.

My only pet peeve is that the velcro seam on the inside of the collar, when the two sides come together, seems to catch on my throat if I don't adjust the collar perfectly. That is a very minor irritation and I would still buy another if I had to replace it.

I would like to see how fellow owners use the chest pocket. I'm only using it as an extra vent at this time.

floryam · Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 4:17 pm Post subject:

Some weeks ago I've received my 5.0 via a shop in GB... Finally.
My first impression was ok.... The material seems to be ok; it fits very well.

But....

I am a little disappointed about some details.
The lining /(just thin mesh) is very poor, it does not hold the protectors in their position.
Zippers: Normally motorbike-jackets do have fabric also 'under' the zippers.
Know what I mean? Particularly at the cuff, you open the zipper and there's no material under...
Also the zippers are not waterproof. This is very bad regarding the ventilation-zippers at the back...

My personal conlusion: Fashion-jacket in scooter-look trying to be a functional motobike jacket by adding some protectors...

I never would buy it again... However it looks nice.

jbougere

When Vespa Washington closed late last year, apparently the DC area's only Corazzo dealer disappeared. Left without a dealer within a 2 hour radius, I bought online. I registered my Buddy at the DMV today, and for my trouble, the Fed-Ex fairy delivered my jacket. Here's my impressions, only partially bulleted:

1) Fit: I fell smack between the medium and large sizes on the website's sizing chart. I considered getting the medium, thinking that a smaller jacket would prevent puffiness, but decided (after speaking to the helpful staff) to "grow into" the large. Au contraire, mon frere. After trying this on, it's clear that the sizing chart describes the outer limits of the jacket, not the median measure.

The large fits comfortably, but snugly, around my 34" waist. I'm 6'2 and lanky with 35" (that's shirt length, not gun size) arms. The sleeves of this jacket are a tad short; it pulls just a bit at extension. Not only was this unexpected considering the position in which this jacket is made to be worn, but it makes for chilly February wrists right now. Shoulders, neck, and chest fit fine, and the extra jacket on the tailbone is a nice touch. Shoulder armor does seem to float around a little bit... I had to rearrange on my test ride.

Finally, does anyone else have an issue with the puffy area where the armpit meets the back? I mean, the Women's jackets get spandex on the sides to give a better fit. Why not on the Men's? I think a little spandex in judicious areas could do wonders for the jacket and accomodate those (like myself) who plan to grow involuntarily outward from the middle in the future.

2) Color: I reluctantly bought the blue 5.0. From the photo online, I thought I ran the risk of looking like a really huge Florida Gator fan in the bright tint of blue (like, Microsoft Windows blue) on my orange Buddy. Now I like the Gators, but fortunately, the jacket is much darker in person. As a side note, the woman I talked to at Corazzo said they were working to update the website to provide better representations of the true colors.

3) Thickness: Not a winter jacket. According to Corazzo, the Max is the warmest jacket they make; I tip my insulated cap to all you riding at 40 mph in 40 degree weather in this thing. After trying this on, I think I'd consider the Max, or maybe one of the parkas from that british scooter jacket company for the winter...

4) Whoa nelly: $17 in shipping and handling on a $230 jacket. Really? My student loans only go so far, you know what I mean?

So, this has probably seemed a little more critical than I mean to make it. I do like this jacket and fell in love with the bright-like-1000-miniature-suns reflective striping design. I would only suggest trying this on at a dealer, among other comparable jackets, to determine which one fits best. Internet buyer beware.

ericalm

gearhead · Joined: 17 Mar 2009 Posts: 1178

mucho dinero!

ericalm · Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 4:36 pm Post subject:

jbougere · Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 11:26 pm Post subject: I feel better now

Welp, I've put around 500 miles on the jacket over the past couple months, and I have to say, my attitude toward this jacket has improved.

+!s:
1) The jacket is, like, totally freaking windproof to a ridiculous degree.
2) The jacket is, for the most part, impressively rain resistant
3) After reading Eric's reply post I started wearing a sweater. I'm much warmer now. The kinda-short arms still make for chilly wrists, but maybe I should wear longer, warmer gloves in the winter, hm?
4) Our german compadre noted there's no fabric at the wrist zips. I kinda like this because it lets me cinch the velcro way down around my wrists to keep out any wind without annoying snagging-fabric snafus.
5) In every nightime photo I take wearing the thing I look like I'm powered by some internal nuclear generator. This in turn feeds my fantasy that I'm an intergalactic superhero sent from the future. Awesome sauce. Pretty much.

Not +!s:
The pockets on this sucker are placed so that it's nigh impossible to get my hands in 'em. On the flipside, I don't worry about losing my housekeys.

Of note:
So far, no real problem with drifting armor. And, i saw a bike messenger wearing one the other day... made me feel totally counterculture.

Worth the coin? I'm gonna go ahead and say yes.

ericalm · Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 11:31 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the update!