Recent content by Driesfour

Very sad! I used them once in 2019, got what I needed. Used them again late 2020, and after severe delays at least got my order after >7 months. But was nipping towards the end, as it was pricey! Promised myself to not go through it again, even though they have/had especially quality gear that...

Also have an Alpinestars jacket, Andes v2. Got it basically new, but 2ndhand. [emoji1] Impressed with quality, and fit for my purpose. My only gripe is an irritating zipper that catches onto velcro when fastening. In summer the thermal inners can be removed, and jacket is still...

Waiting 5 months now, not even shipped yet... Apparently a supplier dropped them? Sent from my MAR-LX1M using Tapatalk

Thanks for the advice! With the lockdown I haven't gotten around to go and fit jackets, so still on my to-do list when I can travel again. Especially if I decide on a jacket where a warmer still needs to fit underneath.

Thanks for the feedback! As you say they'll all be warm in summer at low speeds. Either one has to accept it, or get a mesh jacket as well. I might just measure myself meticulously, and order a Scorpion... [emoji16]

I've been looking into getting a decent adventure jacket that's really waterproof, has proper protection, but also close to 4-seasons (holy grail!). Based on above properties, budget & looks I've narrowed it down to 2. ALPINESTARS ANDES V2 DRYSTAR + CE-rated shoulder & elbow protection +...

I see you got the Andes V2 in January. According to all the reviews I see that it's really waterproof, and great for winter. How did you find it though in the summer when the thermal was removed? I'm seriously looking at it, just slightly worried that the ventilation might be too iffy with the...