JT13
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- First reviewApril 18, 2012
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Alpinestars Durban Gore-Tex Jacket Multifabric shell construction. Lightweight polyamide main construction. Lightweight protective polyamide inserts. Superfabric ceramic coated welded reinforcements. Zippered air intakes and rear air exhausts on the sleeves, chest and shoulders. Articulated elbow construction. Detachable sleeves. Two waterproof external pockets on front of jacket. Multiple fit and volume adjustment. Removable Paclite Gore-Tex membrane with micro-fleece inserts. Removable rear large utility pocket. Lightweight, removable CE certified elbow and shoulder protectors. Chest and back pad compartments with PE protective padding (Alpinestars back protector insert and chest guards available as accessory upgrade). Integrated high visibility reflective stripes. Internal waist connection zipper for attachment to riding pants. Bionic Neck Support (BNS) connection system. 2Lt Bladder storage (0.5 when used with BNS).
Overall rating
Excellent and comfortable jacket
PostedApril 18, 2012
JT13
State:MT
Bang for the Buck
4
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5
Style
4
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5
Comfort
5
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5
Protection & Durability
5
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5
Air Flow
5
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5
Features
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5
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I’m 5’8”, 165 lbs, 41” chest and I bought this in a size 52.
-This jacket vents massive amounts of air; so much so that with the Gore-tex liner removed and every vent closed it still flows a noticeable amount of air.
-Extremely comfortable and lightweight when worn; after a quick break-in the articulated elbows, light weight and soft outer material make it feel more like a sweatshirt than a stiff protective jacket.
-Slim fit; I would consider going up a size if you plan on layering anything underneath the jacket besides the Gore-tex liner to use it in colder environments. I can’t even fit a micro fleece under the size 52 jacket. I bought it primarily as a summer jacket with the intention of wearing a synthetic t-shirt under it with no liner so for this purpose it’s solid.
-The collar on this jacket is the only thing I think could be improved. It is a tall collar for use with the BNS and has a snap on the back that lets you snap it down. It is difficult to get comfortable around the neck and it’s a tight fit. I have a 16 inch neck. When it's warm it has a snap to keep it open and flowing air around your neck which is great but the exposed Velcro patch sticks to the bottom of your helmet. There is a plastic attachment point on the left side of the collar for the BNS that gets in the way if you wear a pack or hydration bladder.
-The zip-on/off sleeves do not form a complete seal to the jacket. Even with the zipper completely zipped there is still about a 1.5 inch gap under the arm pits. This is excellent for warm weather but causes noticeable drafts when the temp drops.
-For the price it should come with a removable CE back protector and not a cheap foam pad. User could then decide what kind of protector to wear based on conditions and type of riding.
-This jacket vents massive amounts of air; so much so that with the Gore-tex liner removed and every vent closed it still flows a noticeable amount of air.
-Extremely comfortable and lightweight when worn; after a quick break-in the articulated elbows, light weight and soft outer material make it feel more like a sweatshirt than a stiff protective jacket.
-Slim fit; I would consider going up a size if you plan on layering anything underneath the jacket besides the Gore-tex liner to use it in colder environments. I can’t even fit a micro fleece under the size 52 jacket. I bought it primarily as a summer jacket with the intention of wearing a synthetic t-shirt under it with no liner so for this purpose it’s solid.
-The collar on this jacket is the only thing I think could be improved. It is a tall collar for use with the BNS and has a snap on the back that lets you snap it down. It is difficult to get comfortable around the neck and it’s a tight fit. I have a 16 inch neck. When it's warm it has a snap to keep it open and flowing air around your neck which is great but the exposed Velcro patch sticks to the bottom of your helmet. There is a plastic attachment point on the left side of the collar for the BNS that gets in the way if you wear a pack or hydration bladder.
-The zip-on/off sleeves do not form a complete seal to the jacket. Even with the zipper completely zipped there is still about a 1.5 inch gap under the arm pits. This is excellent for warm weather but causes noticeable drafts when the temp drops.
-For the price it should come with a removable CE back protector and not a cheap foam pad. User could then decide what kind of protector to wear based on conditions and type of riding.
I bought it as a non Gore-tex jacket to get me from the house to the trail. For this purpose it works very well and I am very happy with it. I don’t use the inner liner so I don’t know how it does in the rain. During warmer weather the vents work very well and you can effectively manage how much air moves through the jacket. For me I think it strikes an excellent balance of off-road user adjustability and touring capability to get you to and from the trail. I don’t think this is a high country all season jacket unless you go up a size. Overall it’s light, comfortable, and moves with you while you’re getting after it.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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