First Gear Motorcycle Jacket
First gear are a US based company that specialises in premium riding gear and accessories. If you are searching for a first gear motorcycle jacket then this article will explain some of the options available to you and help you in deciding what is best for you.
The jackets made by first gear are broken down into three main areas which are textile jackets, mesh jackets and leather jackets. Within each section there are varying models for men and women, some of which are detailed further below.
First Gear Textile Jackets
First Gear Kiliminjaro Unisex Motorcycle Jacket
The specifications of this jacket are shown below
- Hypertex breathable and waterproof outer shell
- High density 600 denier polyester
- CE armor elbows
- CE armor shoulders
- EVA dense foam back pad
- Front vent
- Back vent
- Under arm vent
- Cargo storage packets
- Adjustable waist and arm closures
The inner jacket can be removed easily from the outer jacket if you want a cooler ride, you can actually use the inner jacket as a separate jacket if wanted. The shell is a taslan nylon which is waterproof.
There are 4 styles of men only first gear textile jackets, three of these have been introduced in 2010 so this area really is an expanding range for first gear. The 4 styles of men only textile jackets are listed below
- Kenya (2010 intro)
- Kathmandu
- Rush Tex (2010 intro)
- Jaunt (2010 intro)
In the women’s only textile jacket range you have one model which is newly introduced in 2010 and this is the Countour Tex style.
First Gear Mesh Motorcycle Jackets
The styles/models in this range are broken down in the list below:
Unisex
- Mesh Tex - Being introduced in 2011
Men’s Only
- Torrent
- Venture
- Rush Mesh (2010 intro)
Women’s Only
- Contour Mesh
In the leather range there is one model called the Scout which is for both men and women.
First Gear TPG Soft Armor Jackets
The most exiting and innovative range available at the moment is the TPG system which is a soft armor that hardens on impact. The material is soft and flexible and it locks on any impact of shock and then will return back to being soft and flexible. The material that is responsible for this is called d30 and is coined as intelligent shock absorption technology a patented technology that is engineered from intelligent molecules.
The molecules harden on any impact and shock and return back to soft and flexible afterwards, this process can be repeated over and over. First Gear Motorcycle Jacket Summary
First gear makes some great riding apparel and motorcycle jackets. There are lots of different types to choose from. The three main types of jackets are textile, mesh and leather, each type has a number of styles included. All jackets are made with comfort and practicality in mind.
If you are looking for a first gear motorcycle jacket then you are sure to find one that suits your needs, take a look at varying on line stores or try it out yourself at a local store.
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