Episode 12: How to Evaluate a Piece of Motorcycle Gear

Alpinestars Andes Pro Tech Air

Revit Arc Air

I’m simultaneously recording a Facebook Live event that I did back in May.

If you don’t know anything about motorcycle gear, how are you supposed to look at a product? What are some things to consider while you’re evaluating a piece of gear besides the most obvious safety and protection features.

How do you know if a piece of gear might be right for you? What do the vents mean? what can some of the features this jacket offers imply for me and my style of riding?

Here are a few pieces of gear that I go through and my break down.

• Alpinestars Andes Stella Pro Drystar for Tech Air (women)

• Alpinestars Andes Pro Drystar for Tech Air does this offer as much ventilation as a true summer jacket?

• Rukka Elas Jacket (women’s version of the Elas)

• Rukka Elas Jacket (men’s) how do you know if this will work in warmer weather?

• Alpinestars SMX-1 v2 Air Gloves (men’s)

• Alpinestars SMX-1 V2 Air Gloves (women’s) what kind of protection can a glove like this offer?

• Dainese Torque 3 Boots (women’s) what does the stretch point mean?

• TCX Drifter Boots (men’s, but unisex sizing down to US 6.5 Womens) Why 2 buckles and not 5?

• TCX Street Ace Shoes (men’s)

• TCX Street Ace Shoes (women’s) what do these offer that your casual sneakers don’t?

• Revit Arc Air Jacket (women’s) how do we know this is a great summer jacket?

• Revit Arc Air Jacket (men’s)

• Shoei RF-1200 Helmet

Artwork by: Boggytown

Music: "Life Is Good" by Joystock

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Episode 2: Leather v. Textile

(Above: Rokker Black Women's Jacket)

In this episode, it's just me to give you some things to think about when trying to decide between leather and textile. 

Not all gear is the same and there are a lot of factors to consider if you're trying to choose between the two. 

I hope you find these points to be useful and food for thought as you navigate the gear world to decide what's best for You and what's worth compromising and what isn't. 

In future episodes, I'll dive a little deeper into detail with regards to each one and how to choose the best leather or textile for you. 

Revit Clare Women's Jacket

Artwork by: Boggytown

Music: "Life Is Good" by Joystock

Episode 1: A Conversation with TCX Boots USA

It's here!!

My first interview / conversation with my friend Michael "Tex" Mawby, Director of Sales & Marketing for TCX Boots USA. We cover their infamous riding sneaker, CE Certifications and not boot related but why do I have old leather jackets in my closet?  

Take a listen to Episode 1 right here, or you can subscribe to this page for automatic RSS Feed updates. 

You should also find me in the iTunes Store as soon as this episode is uploaded. 

(Apologies for the first 10 minutes of audio, and Tex's audio since I called him on his cell phone. I also had to cut out some of my feedback to his remarks in the first 10 minutes because my audio was just so low. I hope you enjoy our convo!)

This episode was NOT sponsored or paid for by TCX Boots or anyone else for that matter. All podcasts (past and present) are totally and fully funded by my own spare time.

Artwork: Boggytown

Music: "Life is Good", Joystock