Dreams come true kids!

See, dreams can come true...with a lot of crying and whining.

I had previously posted of my lust for a certain bit of scooter gear, specifically the GOGO Gear Hologram jacket. But I never seemed to have the cash... 

So I subtly requested it in a variety of ways

and email content like the following:

I give this GOGO gear Hologram jacket  - 3 mehs out of 3!

and this...

All of this hysteria led to my BF finally breaking down and ordering one for my 50th birthday!!! 

Only to find the it was out of stock!

sadz

But my sister, Lizzie could not take no of an answer. She told my BF that this was UNACCEPTABLE and that he needed to contact GOGO gear directly. 

In a tag team of terror, my BF and sister joined forces and NAGGED GOGO gear president and owner Arlene, into personally digging up the elusive LAST size 8 Hologram Jacket! And it was delivered yesterday, with a personal note from Arlene!

All of which proves that crying and whining DOES WORK!!!

Yay for meh!

Looking Good, being Safe

Toscano Urbano Modulo Airbag AB 8000

I found this while I was online, searching for a new riding jacket for myself for my B-day. My BF had tried to order me a Gogo Gear Hologram jacket (which we both LOVE) only to find it was out of stock and won't be available until spring! 

My BF was dissappointed and wanted this to be a big 50th B-day surprise for me... so he releuctantly informed me that I would have to make another selection.

Upon finding scooter-wear.com. I gave him a few jacket selection for fall and winter. He ended up ordering the Toscano Urbano Lady Inuit which looks AWESOME and I am pretty excited to get it. It has elbow and shoulder armor, and is not as snazzy as the Gogo gear, (which I know is a good quality product since I own a Gogo Gear Military Trench jacket and I recommend it HIGHLY) but we shall see... how the Toscano Urbano line fares under my diligent examination.

But during my search I found this: the Toscan Urban Modulo Airbag AB 8000

Like everyone else, I wonder, does something like this actually work? Does it actually offer some protection? Should I purchase one of these instead of a new armored jacket?

Others have also wondered the same thing:

At WindmeadowLabs.com, I found a very nice blog that could cover this subject much better than I ever could. Check it out, and make sure you scroll down watch the video and read some of the comments. Sounds like these jackets and vests may become a good accessory for 2-wheel riders. 

Motorcycle Airbag jackets/vests - Are they worth it?