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Motorcycle textile suits for beginners in the test
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Motorcycle textile suits for beginners in the test

Motorcycle textile suits for beginners in the test

Motorcycle textile suits for beginners in the test

Motorcycle textile suits for beginners in the test

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Jorg Lohse

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For tester Thorsten Dentges, Hein Gericke’s variant was ahead.

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Hero: Zorro / Vader.

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iXS: Trago / Nima Evo.

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Modeka: Westport.

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Road: Tour 2.0.

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Thorsten Dentges

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Noticed: We looked closely and discovered a few details. (+) Haveba: The membrane can be removed and a lot of wind can then flow through the mesh upper material. Top in summer!

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Thorsten Dentges

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(+) Buse Large patch pockets on the trousers hold items that you want to get to quickly. Very practical on the go.

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Thorsten Dentges

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(+) Cycle Spirit The waist size adjustment using Velcro straps and a solid, neatly placed buckle works excellently in practice.

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Thorsten Dentges

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(+) Germot Two firm Velcro straps on the sleeves hold the sleeves in place without constricting. Protector seat on the elbow: first class!

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Thorsten Dentges

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(-) iXS It’s nice when the trouser leg can be opened wide at the calf. Bad if it often jams when you close the zipper

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All details, including prices, extras, sizes and MOTORCYCLE final rating are available in the magazine and as a PDF in the magazine download.

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Hein Gericke: Tourer / Crafty.

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Haveba: Estro WP / All Tour.

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Thorsten Dentges

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Picture gallery: All-round textile suits for beginners.

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Thorsten Dentges

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It doesn’t take much to be lucky with basic touring.

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For our test, however, we needed it to be damp and cold. And that with the same conditions as possible.

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Thorsten Dentges

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Extensive fingering of the station wagons in the French test camp. Following: The station wagons we tested in alphabetical order.

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Buse: Torino Evo / Bormio.

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Cycle Spirit: Neon II / Cordura.

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Difi: Proton / Trace.

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Fastway: Season.

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Germas: Winston / Speed.

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Germot: Juke / Houston III.

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Jorg Lohse

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The hit list of MOTORRAD tester Jorg Lohse is led by the iXS station wagon.

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Motorcycle textile suits for beginners in the test

12 inexpensive textile suits in the test
All-rounder for beginners

A good motorcycle and a nice route to drive – that’s all you need to be happy touring. And the right textile combination for it doesn’t cost much either.

Thorsten Dentges

March 31, 2016

Motorcycle textile suits should be good for everything: rain, wind and sun, night-time cold and stifling city heat. And in the event of a fall, the clothes should also protect against injuries as much as possible. A high demand on the equipment. Motorcycle textile suits with climate membrane have proven to be the first choice for touring riders due to their variable weather protection. Many actually work fine, but come at a price. In the textile upper class, customers like to put over 1,500 euros on the counter for jacket and trousers. A lot of wood in view of the fact that beginners often also have to buy a moped, helmet, boots and gloves.

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But there are already cheaper offers, starting at 250 euros. But is it worth saving too heavily? We checked twelve very reasonably priced suits to see whether they could keep their promise to be fully fledged touring gear. The combination shouldn’t cost more than 400 euros. A price limit at which, years ago, only little trustworthy functional clothing was on offer. Has anything improved and can such cheap locals really be good for the big tour? We were excited.

Buse Torino Evo / Bormio


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Buse Torino Evo / Bormio.

Purchase information: Buse MX Import, Tel. 0 24 71/1 26 90, www.buese.com
Price: jacket / pants / total price (men’s size) 199.95 / 189.95 / 389.90 euros
Extras in the test: none
Sizes: jacket S to 12XL plus short and
Long sizes; Trousers 48 to 64 plus short and long sizes
Colors: jacket black with yellow, gray, orange, red, or white; Pants black
Weight (in size L): 3.7 kilograms
Materials: outer fabric made of polyamide (500D) with reinforcements (Hitena polyamide fabric), mesh lining made of polyester, removable thermal lining made of polyester
Climate membrane: Humax
Country of manufacture: Pakistan

Plus: Very successful proportions and exemplary fit; long-distance wearing comfort; good fit of the knee protectors; easily accessible patch pockets on trousers, jacket with large, water-protected outer pockets; Wet test passed perfectly, upper material well equipped with impregnation agents; well air conditioned when warm.

Minus: Thermal lining a little overwhelmed at temperatures below 10 ° C, cools down quickly in the abdominal area; slight tendency to flutter on the sleeve at motorway speed; Shoulder protectors with insufficient coverage.

Conclusion: The pocket king! The combination of Torino Evo with Buse’s bestseller trousers Bormio offers a lot of storage space with eight outer pockets, at the same time it sits very comfortably despite the slim fit. Cuddly all-round suit.

Cycle Spirit Neon II / Cordura


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Cycle Spirit Neon II / Cordura.

Purchase information: Louis, Tel. 0 40/73 41 93 60, www.louis.de
Price: jacket / pants / total price (men’s size) 179.99 / 149.99 / 329.98 euros
Extras in the test: none
Sizes: jacket S to 3XL; Trousers 48 to 60 plus women, short and long sizes
Colors: jacket black with gray and neon yellow; Pants black
Weight (in size L): 3.3 kilograms
Materials: outer fabric made of polyester (600D) with double layers, mesh lining made of polyester, removable thermal lining made of polyester
Climate membrane: k. A..
Country of manufacture: Indonesia / China

Plus: Very decent residual strength values ​​of the protectors; Wet test without complaints, water runs off the upper material well; Pants with good length for long legs, effective anti-slip material on the buttocks; very light and comfortable to wear; Gloves can be stowed away comfortably.

Minus: Only a short connection zipper on jacket and pants; Cell phone compartment too small for larger smartphones, unstable mesh lining inside pockets; Knee protectors do not fit well and press while driving; Insulation at temperatures around 10 ° C rather modest; The cut is tight for the respective size.

Conclusion: Highly recommended textile with good features at a fair price. With the Cycle Spirit Neon II / Cordura, touring riders receive an entry-level package with beautiful details. The protectors could fit better.

Difi Proton / Trace


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Difi Proton / Trace.

Purchase information: Motoport, Tel. 0 44 56/89 95 71 00, www.motoport.de
Price: jacket / pants / total price (men’s size) 219.95 / 159.95 / 379.90 euros
Extras in the test: none
Sizes: jacket S to 6XL plus short and
Long sizes; Pants XS to 4XL plus short and long sizes
Colors: jacket gray with black, black, black with yellow; Pants black
Weight (in size L): 3.6 kilograms
Materials: outer fabric made of polyester, lining made of polyester, removable thermal lining made of polyester
Climate membrane: Aerotex
Country of manufacture: China

Plus: Knee and elbow protectors sit properly; acceptable insulation even when driving on country roads around 10 ° C; nice large trouser pockets, breast pockets easily accessible; waterproof in the wetness test.

Minus: The collar is chafing, the trousers have a thick cut, the trousers offer little support and are bulky in the crotch, the back is tight, the overall cut of the suit is unbalanced; Shoulder protectors are too loose, shock absorption values ​​of the CE protectors are below average; sweaty indoor climate; hooked connection between jacket and trousers; Front zip too small and difficult to use with gloves.

Conclusion: The Difi Proton / Trace delivers a rather mixed result. Weather protection and air conditioning are good, but there is clear room for improvement in terms of safety and comfort.

Fastway Season


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Fastway Season.

Purchase information: Louis, Tel. 0 40/73 41 93 60, www.louis.de
Price: jacket / pants / total price (men’s size) 149.99 / 119.99 / 269.98 euros
Extras in the test: none
Sizes: jacket S to 3XL; Trousers 46 to 64 plus short and long sizes
Colors: jacket black with gray; Pants black with gray
Weight (in size L): 3.1 kilograms
Materials: outer fabric made of polyester (600D; 500D for trousers) with double layers, lining made of polyester, removable thermal lining made of polyester
Climate membrane: k. A..
Country of manufacture: Indonesia

Plus: Very easy to carry, lightest combination in the test; Upper material well equipped with impregnating agents, water runs off immediately; handy main zip; Glove cuffs can easily be tucked into the sleeves; practical pocket.

Minus: Slippery feeling on the bench, trousers are overall rather bumpy; too loose collar, drafts; sweaty indoor climate at temperatures above 20 ° C; in the wetness test, water crept up my arm after a few minutes; moderate protector values ​​with a steep increase in force; partly carelessly processed.

Conclusion: Offers a really decent value at a low price. The Fastway Season is an inconspicuous and solid companion on tours. Weaknesses in security, weather protection and air conditioning cloud the picture.

Germas Winston / Speed


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Germas Winston / Speed.

Purchase information: Germas, Tel. 09 11/63 50 08, www.germas.de
Price: jacket / pants / total price (men’s size) 159.95 / 99.95 / 259.90 euros
Extras in the test: none
Sizes: jacket S to 12XL; Pants XS to 6XL
Colors: jacket black, black with gray or neon yellow; Pants black
Weight (in size L): 3.6 kilograms
Materials: outer fabric made of polyester (600D), lining made of polyester, removable thermal lining made of polyester
Climate membrane: Reissa
Country of manufacture: Pakistan

Plus: Great fit of the pants, high opening and with generous width adjustment-
area at the leg end, overall good, comfortable fit; The waist size can be adjusted very precisely with the clever buckle system; voluminous, waterproof pocket.

Minus: The weakest shock absorption in comparison, rather thin, not very trustworthy upper material, overall low security; Processing and equipment rather cheap; Jacket cut like a bag with a deep neckline; no coupling of jacket and pants possible; Insulation hardly sufficient at temperatures below 15 ° C; Upper material absorbs a lot of water.

Conclusion: Germas creates a mixed picture. The low-budget Speed ​​trousers are convincing across the board with their good function and fit. Buy! The Winston jacket, however, is not very enjoyable with its baggy fit.

Germot Juke / Houston III


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Germot Juke / Houston III.

Purchase information: Germot, Tel. 0 61 03/45 91 00, www.germot.de
Price: jacket / pants / total price (men’s size) 169.90 / 129.90 / 299.80 euros
Extras in the test: none
Sizes: jacket S to 5XL; Trousers S to 5XL plus women’s, short and long sizes
Colors: jacket black with yellow, gray or red; Pants black
Weight (in size L): 3.9 kilograms
Materials: outer fabric made of polyester and polyamide, lining made of polyester, removable thermal lining made of polyester
Climate membrane: k. A..
Country of manufacture: Pakistan

Plus: Sporty, crisp fit of the jacket, good wearing comfort; practical, easily accessible pockets inside and outside; sensible arm width adjustment by means of Velcro straps; Shoulder and elbow protectors well positioned; handy main zipper.

Minus: Pants are very short and tight, at least half a size too small; little freedom of movement when driving actively; Protector values ​​very weak and hardly up-to-date; Knee protectors sit too high, cover poorly and press; Thermal lining cut very short, insulation reaches its limits at 15 ° C.

Conclusion: A lack of comfort with the Houston III pants costs valuable points. The Germot jacket Juke fits well with its body-hugging cut. Everything looks high-quality, but there is no sense of well-being with the station wagon.

Haveba Estro WP / All Tour


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Haveba Estro WP / All Tour.

Tel. 0 62 83/2 27 38 81, www.haveba.de
Price: jacket / pants / total price (men’s size) 199/165/364 euros
Extras in the test: none
Sizes: jacket S to 3XL; Pants S to 5XL plus women, short and long sizes
Colors: jacket black with gray, gray-orange or gray-red; Pants black
Weight (in size L): 3.6 kilograms
Materials: outer fabric made of polyester, lining made of polyester, removable thermal lining made of polyester
Climate membrane: Humax
Country of manufacture: Pakistan

Plus: Combining glove cuffs and boot shafts at the arm and leg ends works extremely well; Removable climatic membrane; in warm temperatures, the mesh-like upper material provides a first-class ventilated suit; sporty, body-hugging fit, very direct seating feeling.

Minus: Outside pockets are small and difficult to access, overall too little storage space for touring equipment; poor shock absorption values, cheap protection equipment, moderate coverage on elbows; Heat output weak, clear weaknesses in the wetness test, water creeps in.

Conclusion: sporty, likeable textile combination with a crisp short jacket and excellent ventilation. Great for trips in midsummer, but for extensive touring, the Haveba Estro WP / All Tour offers too little versatility.

Hein Gericke Tourer / Crafty


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Hein Gericke Tourer / Crafty.

Purchase information: Hein Gericke, Tel. 02 11/9 89 80, www.heingericke.de
Price: jacket / pants / total price (men’s size) 249.99 / 129.99 / 379.98 euros
Extras in the test: none
Sizes: jacket 50 to 62; Pants S to 3XL in short and long sizes
Colors: jacket yellow with black, gray with black, black; Pants black
Weight (in size L): 3.8 kilograms
Materials: outer fabric made of polyester (600D) with double layers, lining made of polyester, removable thermal lining made of polyester
Climate membrane: Sheltex
Country of manufacture: China

Plus: Top-quality collar fit including very useful warmth collar on cold days (removable); excellent protection fit, protectors enclose joints in an exemplary manner; Sleeve and pant leg lengths also suitable for people with long extremities; good heat output at temperatures below 10 ° C; large, easily accessible chest and hand pockets; high wearing comfort.

Minus: Rather moderate residual strength values ​​for the CE protectors; Velcro from trouser leg length adjustment likes to get caught
Socks; something pinches in the crotch; Upper material quickly soaks up with water.

Conclusion: Very balanced travel suit with many well thought-out details. Slight weaknesses in security, but the Tourer / Crafty from Hein Gericke is a solid companion and ideally suited for long tours.

Hero Zorro / Vader


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Hero: Zorro / Vader.

Purchase information: Held, Tel. 0 83 21/6 64 60, www.held.de
Price: jacket / pants / total price (men’s size) 179.95 / 149.95 / 329.90 euros
Extras in the test: none
Sizes: jacket XS to 5XL plus women’s sizes; Pants XS to 5XL plus women, short and long sizes
Colors: jacket gray with neon yellow, black, black with white; Pants black
Weight (in size L): 3.9 kilograms
Materials: outer fabric made of polyester (500D) with reinforcements (900D), mesh lining made of polyester, removable thermal lining made of polyester
Climate membrane: Humax
Country of manufacture: Pakistan

Plus: Coupling works excellently because of a handy zipper; Easily accessible breast pockets, large attachment-
Practical side pocket on trousers, cell phone compartment large enough for smartphones; nice and tight fit, proportions fit well; Decent protector seat except for the knees.

Minus: Slight weaknesses in the wetness test, water penetration on the waistband after approx. Two minutes; rather moderate protector values ​​with unfavorable power curve; it pulls into the back of the collar, relatively weak insulation.

Conclusion: Homogeneous entry-level package with a sporty fit. However, with slight weaknesses in weather protection. Held’s combination of jacket Zorro and pants Vader is not for fresh temperatures, but worth the money.

iXS Trago / Nima Evo


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iXS Trago / Nima Evo.

Purchase information: iXS, Tel. 0 76 31/1 80 40, www.hostettler.de
Price: jacket / pants / total price (men’s size) 199.90 / 179.90 / 379.80 euros
Extras in the test: none
Sizes: jacket S to 5XL plus women’s sizes; Trousers S to 5XL plus women’s, short and long sizes
Colors: jacket black, black with blue-white, red-white or white; Pants black
Weight (in size L): 4.1 kilograms
Materials: outer fabric made of polyester (600D; proportion of polyamide in pants), mesh lining made of polyester, removable thermal lining made of polyester (and proportion of polyamide in pants)
Climate membrane: Soltotex
Country of manufacture: Vietnam

Plus: Jacket generously overlaps with pants (good for long rides in the rain!) And great collar fit; Pants fit perfectly on the stomach; successful proportions with good finishes on the sleeves and trouser legs; standard back protector; deep knee protectors with a large protective surface and an encircling seat; long zips on the sleeve to accommodate gloves stress-free.

Minus: Upper material soaks up quickly in heavy rain; Elbow protectors with moderate fit; Leg lining jams easily; somewhat hooked coupling of jacket and pants.

Conclusion: Solid workmanship, above-average, practical equipment and an exemplary, perfect seat with plenty of freedom of movement mean that the iXS combination Trago / Nima Evo is at the forefront.

Modeka Westport


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Modeka Westport.

Purchase information: Modeka, Tel. 0 25 21/85 03 22, www.modeka.de
Price: jacket / pants / total price (men’s size) 169.90 / 139.90 / 309.80 euros
Extras in the test: Complete package with retrofit protectors from Sas-Tec (65.75 euros)
Sizes: jacket S to 5XL; Pants XS to 5XL plus short and long sizes
Colors: jacket gray with black, black with gray; Pants black
Weight (in size L): 5.0 kilograms
Materials: outer fabric made of polyester (450D) with reinforcements (900D), lining made of polyester, removable thermal lining
made of polyester
Climate membrane: Humax
Country of manufacture: Pakistan

Plus: Trousers sit nicely on the leg; well positioned hip protectors, knee protectors with a good fit; Pants with two useful additional pockets, large cell phone compartment, voluminous outer pockets and easily accessible, well-protected slip pocket; Pairing is quick and easy.

Minus: If pants thermal lining and membrane are installed, diaper-like, spongy fit, annoying when walking in a sporty manner; Velcro straps on sleeves often get stuck on the front cover strip in everyday use, annoying; highest dead weight in the test.

Conclusion: Versatile, well-equipped touring suit with extra safety package and removable membrane for all weather conditions. However, the multi-layer principle of the Modeka Westport makes it less comfortable to wear. 

Road Tour 2.0


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Road Tour 2.0.

Purchase information: Polo Motorrad und Sportswear, Tel. 0 21 65/8 44 04 00, www.polo-motorrad.de
Price: jacket / pants / total price (men’s size) 149.95 / 129.95 / 279.90 euros
Extras in the test: back protector (29.99 euros)
Sizes: jacket M to 4XL plus women’s sizes; Pants S to 5XL plus women, short and long sizes
Colors: jacket neon yellow with black, black; Pants black
Weight (in size L): 3.8 kilograms
Materials: outer fabric made of polyamide (500D Cordura), lining made of polyester, removable thermal lining made of polyester
Climate membrane: POLO-Tex
Country of manufacture: Indonesia

Plus: Absolute top values ​​when testing the residual force values ​​of the protectors, excellent fit of the protectors, ideally enclosing the joints, special equipment with integrated back protector; well-made Cordura upper material; Arm width adjustment with Velcro works well; Wet test passed super.

Minus: Slightly indirect feeling of sitting because the pant lining shifts when driving; Jacket sizes for men only start from M; Lining on trouser legs jams easily; Pants a little short cut, easily slides up.

Conclusion: The inexpensive Road Tour 2.0 polo suit inconspicuously scores points for victory, not least because of its good safety. Great protector seat, top residual strength values, great wearing comfort and weather protection. Really good!

Final scoring

Hooray, the time of the bad sack cuts is obviously over! Or almost. Because the fit of the Germas jacket is still very reminiscent of times gone by, when touring textiles were rather loosely attached to the body and therefore the protectors were mostly bad. For a few years now, upper-class suits have been showing what a good fit looks like: closer to the body.

Fortunately, this trend has also caught on with entry-level suits. Difi and especially Germot, however, are looking too close to the body, which is at the expense of wearing comfort. There is hardly anything to complain about with the other candidates – with these suits you can go well for long journeys. Proper equipment and solid weather protection for driving in the rain complement the overall positive overall picture. So everything is great? No. Cheap protectors and poor air conditioning show where savings are made.

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Damp and cold inside: Wetness test in the French test camp.

Lots of test rounds on the country road, wetness tests and residual force values ​​in the laboratory – the effort is great.

Drive like god in France. This was definitely true for our practical part of the test, because at 18 ° C and sunshine on the Côte d’Azur, the testers felt their first spring fever – cold mistral wind completed optimal all-weather conditions for touring over the test laps. However, we had to simulate rain in the wetness test to check the weather protection criterion. During the driving tests on the country road, all impressions on fit, protector fit and wearing comfort were recorded, equipment and workmanship were examined in peace in the test camp. Back in Stuttgart, we measured the protector values ​​using a drop test bench, which among other things. for the criterion “Security” are relevant.

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