My roommate picked up a Hein Gericke jacket today from a coworker. It looks and feels kind of old. He said its never been crashed in. However, compared to my Joe Rocket Atomic 4.0, it seems much less sturdy. It has foam padding in the same areas, but its much less dense. And I dont think the shell is ballistic nylon, it seems thinner and softer. Does anyone have experience with this manufacturer? I looked up their website, but they dont have a US site, only European. Its better than nothing, but Id rather he not settle for a free jacket that doesnt offer much protection.