Dochands
01-26-2011, 01:44 PM
My new gear. Tried them last night in about 40 degree weather and was toasty warm. This is the first gear I have owned that does not seem to 'leak' air anywhere. After a bit I could feel the cold on my arms as the material itself got cold at speed but not the least uncomfortable.
This is their new line with d3o molecular armor which is an odd feeling at first. Armor that is the strongest in the world that you barely feel. I had to inspect the pants after I tried them on to make sure the hip armor was in there!
Loads of completely waterproof pockets and supposedly the Hypertex Plus is completely waterproof but breathable. No desire to test this but I know I will eventually. lol
Another interesting feature are the liners. They are fully pocketed and the jacket even has vents in the same places as the outer jacket. And they are standalone garments. The inner jacket is actually quite stylish. The pants would look a bit odd worn out but it is a nice idea.
Unfortunately its warming here for a bit so I won't get a real cold test for another week. I have a battery operated vest to try for my next stage of warmth. The jacket has a pass through port for heated liners and such should I decide to get some wired pants.
All in all I can't imagine a feature missed. Less than Rev'it by about half. But still expensive.
I did have to exchange for size. The jacket I wound up with is an XL. I am 5'9" and about 185. I would love to claim I am vigorously muscles but the truth is they just fit small. Same for the pants. A normal overpant would be a 36 on the large size and I wound up with a 38 short. My joke to the seller was I am so proud of my buff chest and am ignoring my waist now. lol
I hope this is my last gear for a long time. With all the venting and removable liners I am hoping it will be completely 4 season. :thumbup:
Hope you all get to see it in Missouri!
This is their new line with d3o molecular armor which is an odd feeling at first. Armor that is the strongest in the world that you barely feel. I had to inspect the pants after I tried them on to make sure the hip armor was in there!
Loads of completely waterproof pockets and supposedly the Hypertex Plus is completely waterproof but breathable. No desire to test this but I know I will eventually. lol
Another interesting feature are the liners. They are fully pocketed and the jacket even has vents in the same places as the outer jacket. And they are standalone garments. The inner jacket is actually quite stylish. The pants would look a bit odd worn out but it is a nice idea.
Unfortunately its warming here for a bit so I won't get a real cold test for another week. I have a battery operated vest to try for my next stage of warmth. The jacket has a pass through port for heated liners and such should I decide to get some wired pants.
All in all I can't imagine a feature missed. Less than Rev'it by about half. But still expensive.
I did have to exchange for size. The jacket I wound up with is an XL. I am 5'9" and about 185. I would love to claim I am vigorously muscles but the truth is they just fit small. Same for the pants. A normal overpant would be a 36 on the large size and I wound up with a 38 short. My joke to the seller was I am so proud of my buff chest and am ignoring my waist now. lol
I hope this is my last gear for a long time. With all the venting and removable liners I am hoping it will be completely 4 season. :thumbup:
Hope you all get to see it in Missouri!