My
first impression, like those of others was WOW! This is some pretty
substantial gear. The texture of the mesh Kevlar course to say the
least. Pretty stiff also, but that should I'm told soften with some seat
time. It almost seemed like some sort of modern
'chain mail' when I first felt it. The quality of the seams and
stitching seems
first rate.
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Heavy zippers pull cords snaps and webbings abound on the suit. The center flap which snaps over the center zipper is made of uncoated (no plastic) Cordura.
The mesh or stretch Kevlar is too thick to fold over to make the storm flap and only comes in black according to Wayne.
I didn't like the color
combos of the grey mesh on the Motoport site.
Thought
it looked like some kinda' marching band outfit, so I asked Wayne to
make it with the grey pockets & pocket flaps.
Full frontal shot.
Full rear shot. I also ordered the optional reflective stripes down the sleeves. The elastic strip keeps the chest armor in place and adds some back support. You can also see both of the sleeve adjustment straps here. Also note the Velcro adjustments at the bottom of the jacket.
One of the side jacket adjustment straps.
The famous "Gringo" sleeve pocket. Very handy!! Note the heavy duty zippers.
Here's the sleeve with the zipper open. You can first snap the sleeve cuff to either of 2 button snaps and then when you zip the cuff it fits perfect. It's a bit snug over my Aerostich elk skin gauntlets with both liners in, but it works. Also note the strap to snug the sleeve. There is another one further above the elbow.
