New Ideas Stay Dry, My Friend
NEW IDEAS STAY DRY, MY FRIEND
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Five new products for the motorcycle life
John W. Scafetta
1
HEAVY DOWNPOUR BE DAMNED
The rugged new MSRXplorer Adventure riding jacket ($524.95) uses a "Dry-XC treated 600 D Nylon" exterior to tend off the rain while also utilizing Flashlite reflective paneling, D30 shock-absorbing armor, and six cinching outlets to increase airflow and funnel heat for excellent functionality. Several pockets provide storage.
-, (951) 340-3301 msrmx.com
2
A LIGHT WHEN YOU NEED IT
Forget mundane matches or burdensome Bics. With the ZippoEmergency Fire Starter ($9.95), a simple flint is all you need. Inside that water-resistant orange case is a flint wheel and waxed tinder sticks—just what you need for some friendly flame on the wettest of days. It packs easily and will be with you when you need it.
-> (888)442-1932 zippo.com
3
RAIN, RAIN, ROLL AWAY
Wash away suspicions of a soaked laptop with Chrome's ExcursionRolltop 37 ($160). Sporting a "welded-waterproof" design, the light 37-liter roll-top travel bag is enforced with a front-facing five bar loop haul system and has a lifetime warranty. A sternum strap and foam back panel provide long haul on-bike comfort.
-> (866) 226-2470 chromeindustries.com
4
ALL-WEATHER SHORTY
Hate those soggy socks? So do we. And with the breathable and waterproof XPDX-Zero H2Out boots ($159.90), they are a thing of the past. Neat details include external suede microfiber fabric, an amalgamated insole, and a shock absorber on the heel. A reinforced shifter pad protects the top of these any-season boots.
-> (310) 948-7798 spidi.com
5
COVER YOUR BACKERS
Don't hide your sponsors behind a heavy raincoat. AGVSport's two-piece Clear Rain Suit ($89) will keep you and your racing leathers dry while looking fit, for the central-zip suit is snug yet flexible, reducing the chances of it flapping in the wind. The pant has lower-leg zippers for easy ingress and egress while wearine boots.
-> (619) 401-4100 agvsport.com
