This motorcycle jacket is a GORE-TEX® one that moves in the better, sportier Italian circles and that really endeavours to look as adventurous as possible. There are surprises around every corner and with this laminated 2-in-1 you encounter them without concern.
It’s a name you might expect from one of Elon Musk’s sons but in this case, there’s at least a partial meaning behind the letter and number combination. In any way, ALPINESTARS has delivered a top class product with this ST-7 2L GTX. The GTX refers to the GORE-TEX® that has been laminated to the wear-resistant exterior in two layers (2L). This is how a laminated motorcycle jacket approximates perfection, keeping moisture on the outside. This accelerates the drying process after a rainstorm and it prevents – like is often the case with loose membranes – a soaked intermediate layer. In the other direction, the GORE-TEX® guarantees proper breathing properties and a healthy climate.
The specific construction delivers a relatively light motorcycle jacket. Which it should, as the goal is to develop an adventurous companion. Adventure is often hard work, and then focusing all energy on the right target is crucial.
Here, the wear-resistant textile and the waterproof layer are one and the same, with a supplementing, heating effect created by the removable thermal lining underneath. That thermal lining is thicker at the body (100 gr) than it is on the arms (60 gr), which positively affects comfort. The fact that the outer layer has a high, well-finished collar, suggests that this can withstand a proper rain shower.
Before you think ‘winter and autumn’, you open the wide, direct ventilation panels on the chest and the wind will cool you down. You can easily zip open these panels while you’re riding, fold them open and fix them, making everything flexible and smooth. Adding the ventilation zips quickly brings us to ‘spring’ and even ‘summer’. In short, an all-rounder, adventurous by design and appearance, that’s the best way to describe the ST-7 2L GTX by ALPINESTARS.
The cut and fit match that. They know exactly what they’re doing at ALPINESTARS. This is not their first motorcycle jacket. Fans will detect a light anatomical, ergonomic preformedness. This helps postpone fatigue and has a supporting function. The large stretch panels on the chest, back and armpits naturally embrace freedom of movement.
Internally, the Tech-Air® Ready ST-7 2L GORE-TEX motorcycle jacket has the required impact protection on board: CE Level 2 Nucleon Flex Pro elbow and shoulder protection are on par. You can optionally fit in a Nucleon Plasma back protector (level 2-certified) or Nucleon KR-CELLi back protector (level 1-certified) and even a Nucleon Flex Pro Ci chest protector.
The name of the ST-7 2L GTX is nothing to write home about but this motorcycle jacket is a sturdy, versatile adventurer that can withstand almost anything. It will gladly take on any challenge.
The combination with the eponymous motorcycle trousers seems apparent, creating a unit that is more than the sum of its parts.
There is maintenance clothing, and then there is clothing maintenance. Good, solid motorcycle clothing is an investment in comfort and personal safety. So invest in its maintenance after your purchase and enjoy your gear for longer.
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