Shell is constructed of abrasion-resistant 600 denier Carbolex, rip stop material, and 1680 denier ballistic polyester with a removable waterproof and breathable Rain guard barrier. Jacket sleeves remove easily. Optional modular backpack/2-liter hydration pack integrates into the jacket design for better support and stability (sold separately). Two removable chest pockets cover large mesh panels for ventilation. Large rear ventilation panel with mesh backing. Sleeve pocket, two zippered hand warmer pockets, and a rear bellows pocket with incorporated fanny pack provide mega storage. Full-length two-way zippered main closure. Collar anchor hook and loop secures collar flap. Phoslite 360 reflective piping, black reflective sleeve panels, and Cortech' s reflective rear triangle for increased nighttime visibility. Adjustable forearm take-up straps secure the elbow armor and material. Collar features a soft, microfiber relief panel. Removable, CE-approved armor at the elbows, shoulders, and an articulated triple density back protector. Removable ZOQ (Zip-Out Quilted) waterproof and breathable Rain guard barrier liner features warming 100g polyfill insulation in the body and 80g in the sleeve. ESO zippers.
H**E
Pretty awesome!
I began my journey as a motorcyclist earlier this year. At an acquaintance's insistence, I got a Alpinestars GT Air jacket, then some Scorpion EXO motorcycling jeans.I like the A-stars jacket, and felt the EXO jeans were ok. I later got the Cortech Sequoia pants, which are awesome, but was disappointed to find that Cortech and Alpinestars use different zipper types, so I couldn't zip the jacket and pants together, hence my getting this jacket (that, and I like that this jacket is lighter in color, my A-stars jacket is mostly black. Better visibility for the win!)So, I'm comparing this jacket to the Alpinestars jacket.As I said, this jacket has lighter color overall. My A-stars jacket is mostly black, with a bit of red, white, and reflective piping. This Sequoia is mostly light gray, with some black and a bit more reflective piping.In terms of armor, both jackets are similar: CE armor at the shoulders and forearms, and a back protector pad (which I swap out with a CE back protector). Since this Sequoia has removable arms (I don't get that...), the shoulder armor is a bit more scarce compared to the Alpinestars jacket, but it's only by a small margin.In terms of airflow, the Alpinestars wins, again only by a small margin. Although the Sequoia does have more vents, it also has more layers (and I'm NOT counting the removable waterproof liner in this). It's only slightly noticeable though, and the Sequoia's lighter colors also help a tiny bit on sunny days. Overall, the Sequoia is more stable. I pretty always feel at a consistent temperature in the Sequoia, whereas in the Alpinestars jacket, I feel cooler moving at speeds, but it's black exterior heats me up quickly if I have to stop at length.In terms of modular value, the Sequoia wins. If you buy the Alpinestars GT Air jacket, you get a jacket. You can swap out the armor/pads, and that's about it. With this Sequoia, there's a removable waterproof liner, more vents than you'll realize, and removable parts if you want to sacrifice safety for comfort (seriously though....removable arms?) There's also attachable accessories like a water bladder. Oh and as I mentioned earlier, this jacket has similar armor, which you can also swap out as I did with the back pad.And as a ATGATT rider, I feel soooo much better being able to zip my jacket and pants together (there's a small zipper section at the rear of each article). I forgot to mention that the Sequoia fits a bit more loose on my torso than the Alpinestars does, so if I didn't have the capability to zip the jacket to the pants, the jacket may slide up and expose my skin during a sliding crash.So, if you ride ATGATT and are looking for a modular set up, I highly recommend the Cortech Sequoia jacket and pants!
J**.
Very pleased!
Great jacket!
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