Recently upgraded from a Airflow 3 to Airflow 4
I have enjoyed the Airflow 3 so much over the past few years that when it came time to upgrade all my riding gear. ( I do this every 5-6 years). I chose the Airflow 4 jacket, since heat is such a challenge here in Kansas. I like the concept of layering over the venting jacket as temperatures drop with windstop jacket/pants like KTM or others make.
The Coldblack treatment really works. With the AF 3 I could feel the sun hammering down when in stop/go traffic but don't feel it at all with the AF 4. Not to say it stops ambient temperatures from heating you up, but the direct heating from the sun is significantly reduced.
The AF 4 jacket doesn't flow quite as much air in my opinion, but overall the jacket just feels much more comfortable. I agree with the previous statements about BMW zippers, we'll see with the AF 4 jacket. I had to replace the main zipper on the 3 after about 3 years.
Oh, most important to me, the BMW armor is top quality, I see a significant improvement with the new jacket. The back protector is larger, is now vented and the shoulder and elbow/forearm protectors are also larger and fit better.
Ride safe.
I have enjoyed the Airflow 3 so much over the past few years that when it came time to upgrade all my riding gear. ( I do this every 5-6 years). I chose the Airflow 4 jacket, since heat is such a challenge here in Kansas. I like the concept of layering over the venting jacket as temperatures drop with windstop jacket/pants like KTM or others make.
The Coldblack treatment really works. With the AF 3 I could feel the sun hammering down when in stop/go traffic but don't feel it at all with the AF 4. Not to say it stops ambient temperatures from heating you up, but the direct heating from the sun is significantly reduced.
The AF 4 jacket doesn't flow quite as much air in my opinion, but overall the jacket just feels much more comfortable. I agree with the previous statements about BMW zippers, we'll see with the AF 4 jacket. I had to replace the main zipper on the 3 after about 3 years.
Oh, most important to me, the BMW armor is top quality, I see a significant improvement with the new jacket. The back protector is larger, is now vented and the shoulder and elbow/forearm protectors are also larger and fit better.
Ride safe.