advrider Adaugat pe 8 August, 2022 Share Adaugat pe 8 August, 2022 If you’ve never heard of Swiss motorcycle gear manufacturer iXS, let me offer you a quick primer: it’s well made, good quality stuff, and relatively inexpensive. I own several pieces of iXS gear. I live in the US, though, and it can be difficult to source. What’s New The new Gerona Air from iXS, a men’s summer jacket, is super sharp looking. It has full mesh panels where it counts: front and back of torso, and front and back of arms. The rising popularity of mesh summer jackets is a boon to the sport, as more people realize that you can wear protective gear even in the height of summer without roasting. Lots of Adjustability This new Gerona Air jacket has a bunch of adjustability that belies its price point. There are snap adjustment tabs on the upper arm and just below the elbow as well as a cinch at the cuff, to fit the jacket to you. This way, if you experience an unplanned off-bike excursion, the armor stays where it should. Armor Standards The jacket comes with shoulder and elbow armor, and has a pocket for additional back armor. All of the fitted armor makes the jacket EN17092-3:2020 compliant. If you need more information about that standard, FEMA (no, not that FEMA, but the Federation of European Motorcyclist Associations) has you covered. The elbow armor is height-adjustable. Features The jacket features four outside pockets and two inside pockets, as well as a smaller “Napoleon” pocket. I had never heard that term before, but if you’ve ever seen a portrait of the erstwhile French military leader, you’ll know exactly where that pocket is. The hem of the jacket also has a 360-degree zipper built in. Impressive Size Range This summer jacket is unfortunately only available in the above black/white/grey color scheme. Anyone who’s ever done a bunch of hot summertime riding knows: the lighter your gear the cooler it stays. Air movement helps, but a lighter color would be preferable. What is awesome, though, is the size range: it’s available in men’s Medium though 9XL. If you’ve been struggling to find a jacket big enough, this one might be your ticket. Great Price Point We so often give you a heads-up when new gear is available; most of the time it’s top-of-the-line ADV-specific gear and has a price point to match. This jacket, though, is an excellent all-rounder. It’s in iXS’s “Tour” collection and would be exactly as at home on a sport tourer as it would on an adventure bike. And at $229 USD it’s a refreshing change from some of the fancy gear that costs more than your first motorcycle did. Ordering gear internationally without knowing how it will fit can be difficult, but at that price it might be worth a return trip or two. The jacket is so new it’s not quite on the iXS website yet, but keep your eyes peeled (and look at their other offerings too). Vezi sursa Citează Link către comentariu Distribuie pe alte site-uri More sharing options...
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