Practical test of summer suits

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Practical test of summer suits

Practical test of summer suits
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After the extremely hot summer of last year, many motorcycle clothing suppliers have expanded their model ranges to include airy summer suits this season. MOTORRAD tested eight two-piece suits with large ventilation openings. In which of these suits do bikers stay really cool, even in extreme heat??

Uli Holzwarth

06/02/2004

The wear test in the shoulder area shows that it is susceptible-
Ability to create sawtooths on the profile grooves that cross or diagonally-
nal are created

bmw AirFlow II – Plus Excellent workmanship; low tendency to flutter due to the narrow cut; very effective ventilation, which is not perceived as uncomfortable on shorter distances, even at moderate temperatures, as sensitive areas such as the kidneys are well protected from drafts; precisely positioned protectors; easily accessible inside pocket Minus fit and comfort significantly restricted; in the driver’s position it pulls up its sleeves while pinching the shoulders, armpits and knees; Jacket with too short cut; Connection zipper only in the back area; poor equipment; Collar end is chafing; If correctly adjusted, the cuffs are too bulky; little abrasion-resistant plastic zippers; no width adjustment in the waistband. Comments AirFlow weather protection suit for a surcharge (jacket 119 euros, pants 69 euros); Jacket is a bit tight

-Verdict: satisfactory
(61 points)

FLM Airvent – Plus Good workmanship; Despite the casual cut, there is little tendency to flutter thanks to numerous width adjustment options with a practical adjustment range; very effective ventilation; properly positioned, well-fitting protectors; easily accessible inside pocket; Collar closes tightly. Minus Very short connecting zip in the back; fiddly connection of jacket and trousers via belt loops on the front and side; Fit in driver’s position not ideal, but still acceptable thanks to the casual cut; Collar end is chafing; simple leg ends with elastic band; little abrasion-resistant plastic zippers Comments Jacket and trousers are a bit tight

-Verdict: satisfactory
(67 points)

Hein gericke Maxwell Summer II – Plus Good workmanship; casual cut enables acceptable wearing comfort despite the not 100% successful fit; low tendency to flutter; very good waist adjustment on jacket and trousers; easily accessible inside pocket; Collar closes tightly; all-round connection zipper minus Weak front zipper made of plastic; Protectors can slip in the event of a fall due to the wide cut; Fit somewhat restricted in driver’s position; Pants cut too short and knee protectors placed too high; weak, only punctual ventilation; Collar end is chafing Comments Realistic size specification for jacket, trousers are a bit short

-Verdict: satisfactory
(64 points)

Held Rouky / Zeffiro – Plus great workmanship; casual, comfortable cut with a very good fit and pleasant wearing comfort; ideally placed protectors; long back section; soft collar; very effective ventilation; acceptable tendency to flutter; easily accessible inside pocket; very good waist adjustment on the trousers Minus: no connection zip between jacket and trousers; simple equipment; Plastic zippers; less suitable for temperatures below 20 degrees due to the very effective ventilation; Legs too wide, limited suitability for touring Comments CE protector equipment (each 9.95 euros per pair for elbows, shoulders and knees) and inserts with Reissa functional membrane for an extra charge (jacket 34.95 euros, trousers 42.95 euros)

-Verdict: good
(72 points)

Louis Probiker Breeze – Plus Good workmanship; extremely casual, blouson-like cut with a great fit and very comfortable to wear; properly placed protectors with a good fit on the elbows; Width adjustment on sleeves with a large adjustment range; close-fitting collar; very effective ventilation; Easily accessible inside pocket and cell phone pocket; very good waist adjustment on the pants minus jacket without connecting zip; simple equipment; Plastic zippers; less suitable for temperatures below 20 degrees due to the very effective ventilation; increased tendency to flutter; limited suitability for touring Comments CE protector equipment for an extra charge (elbows 7.95 euros, shoulders 6.95 euros, knees 8.95 euros, each per pair); realistic size specification

Verdict: good
(72 points)

Richa Air Vent – Plus Very good workmanship; relatively tight, body-hugging cut with a very good fit and pleasant wearing comfort in driver’s position; properly placed protectors with a good fit; excellent width adjustment on sleeves and waistband; softly padded, close-fitting collar; very effective ventilation of the jacket; low tendency to flutter; easily accessible inside pockets; good quality Minus Short connecting zip; Plastic zippers; less suitable for temperatures below 20 degrees due to the very effective ventilation; with inner jacket makes you sweaty Comments Removable, wind- and waterproof inner jacket (with thermal lining) and trousers; realistic size specification

Verdict: good
(79 points)

Rukka APR 3 – Plus Excellent workmanship; very good fit in driver’s position, both with and without inner jacket and pants; with inserts close to the body, without a bit more airy, but thanks to numerous width adjustments good adjustment options; extended back section; very comfortable to wear thanks to the soft upper material; properly placed protectors with a good fit; softly padded, close-fitting collar; very effective ventilation; very extensive equipment; easily accessible inside pockets; The suit can be worn almost all year round thanks to its modular structure. Minus plastic zippers; without inserts, less suitable for cooler temperatures below 20 degrees due to the very strong ventilation; increased tendency to flutter on the thighs

-Verdict: very good
(93 points)

Stadler Traveler / Journey – Plus Very high quality workmanship; good to very good fit with sufficiently long back; nicely placed protectors with a snug fit on the elbows thanks to width adjustment; excellent wearing comfort, suit barely noticeable; effective ventilation in the chest area, when the zips are open also on the upper arms, thighs and armpits; well placed inside pocket; tightly closable cuffs; complete protector equipment; Due to the multi-layer structure, can be used almost all year round. Minus Little abrasion-resistant plastic zippers; Collar and jacket waistband as well as leg ends are a little too wide; fiddly dressing and undressing with vest and inner jacket

-Verdict: very good
(91 points)

Remarks
Two-piece suit with a modular structure, consisting of the basic jacket with large inserts made of air-permeable material (Dynatec Air, Cordura AFT), an overcoat with a high bad weather collar and the removable Gore-Tex inner jacket with an inflatable air chamber system (Gore Airvantage), the sleeves of which are also made of temperature-compensating functional material are equipped; The jacket will soon also be available as a pure summer model without an overcoat and inner jacket under the name »Sundancer« for
259 euros available; ten year guarantee; realistic size specification

Motorcycling in extreme heat – Interview with Dipl.-Ing. Florian Schueler

Dipl.-Ing. Florian Schueler, Institute for Forensic Medicine, Department of Technological Biomechanics and Accident Research at the University of Heidelberg, on the advantages and disadvantages of summer suits.

What are the dangers of riding a motorcycle with correct protective clothing in extreme heat??
By correct protective clothing I understand a suit with maximum protection against injuries. And it still consists of suitable leather with integrated protectors. However, on hot days this means that, depending on the driving situation, physiological temperature control of the body can no longer take place. Instead, there is a more or less pronounced heating. Heavy sweating not only has a strong negative impact on wellbeing, it also leads to increased circulatory stress. Active driving safety suffers as a result, as concentration as well as reaction time and reaction quality can be extremely impaired.

The airy summer suits made of textile material are a recommendable alternative at high temperatures?
Summer suits are an alternative insofar as they support active driving safety and thus reduce the risk of accidents and falls

What about passive safety?
As far as passive safety is concerned, it is clear that compromises must be accepted, which should initially lead to a strengthening of awareness in the sense of a defensive driving style. But airy summer suits can also go through the
Equipped with protectors and abrasion-resistant textile and reinforcement fibers against impact and abrasion, offer noteworthy and, depending on the accident, also very efficient protection against injuries.

Good ventilation is certainly desirable at temperatures above 30 degrees. However, there is no risk of drafts or hypothermia if you cover longer distances with such clothing at lower temperatures?
There is a risk of drafts and hypothermia especially if you sweat before the cooling airflow takes effect. Therefore, immediately after putting on the protective clothing, you should set off with the ventilation inlets open to a greater or lesser extent. As with the air conditioning in a car, however, the air cooling should not be dosed to the maximum, but rather “homeopathically”.
If the temperatures drop significantly on longer trips, make sure that the clothing is as tight as
possible can be closed. And if in doubt, put on intermediate clothing, for example a windstopper shirt, or switch to other protective clothing. It is especially important that the kidney area as well as the shoulder girdle and neck area are protected from drafts.

From the perspective of the accident researcher, what does the ideal motorcycle clothing for hot days look like??
Protective clothing suitable for summer is a compromise in which the division of tasks is in the foreground. This works best with three or four layers. As a direct body layer, the underwear should not be made of moisture-retaining material such as cotton, but rather should transport the moisture. This is followed by the cuticle with protectors on all parts of the body exposed to a fall or accident, which must remain in a stable position on the part of the body to be protected. The outer layer should have adjustable ventilation and provide some protection from rain. This function could also be performed by a functional membrane worn under the outer layer.

Motorcycling in extreme heat – protect well or ventilate well?

Interview with Florian Schuler

What are the dangers of riding a motorcycle with correct protective clothing in extreme heat??
I understand correct protective clothing
a suit with maximum injury protection. And it still consists of suitable leather with integrated protectors. However, on hot days this means that, depending on the driving situation, physiological temperature control of the body can no longer take place. Instead, there is a more or less pronounced heating. Heavy sweating not only has a strong negative impact on wellbeing, it also leads to increased circulatory stress. Active driving safety suffers from this by both
Concentration as well as reaction time and reaction quality can be extremely impaired.
The airy summer suits made of textile material are a recommendable alternative at high temperatures?
Summer suits are an alternative insofar as they support active driving safety and thus reduce the risk of accidents and falls.
What about passive safety?
As far as passive safety is concerned, it is clear that compromises must be accepted, which should initially lead to a strengthening of awareness in the sense of a defensive driving style. But airy summer suits can also go through the
Equipped with protectors and abrasion-resistant textile and reinforcement fibers opposite
Impacts and abrasions offer noteworthy and, depending on the accident, also very efficient protection against injuries.
Good ventilation is certainly desirable at temperatures above 30 degrees. Consists
However, there is no risk of drafts or hypothermia if you cover longer distances with such clothing at lower temperatures?
There is a risk of drafts and hypothermia especially if you sweat before the cooling airflow takes effect. Therefore, immediately after putting on the protective clothing, you should set off with the ventilation inlets open to a greater or lesser extent. As with the air conditioning in a car, however, the air cooling should not be dosed to the maximum, but rather “homeopathically”.
If the temperatures drop significantly on longer trips, this is the case
make sure that the clothes are as tight as
possible can be closed. and
in case of doubt, put on intermediate clothing, for example a windstopper shirt, or switch to other protective clothing. Is important before
especially that the kidney area as well as the shoulder girdle and neck area are protected from drafts.
From the perspective of the accident researcher, what does the ideal motorcycle clothing for hot days look like??
Protective clothing suitable for summer is a compromise in which the division of tasks is in the foreground. This works best with three or four layers. As a direct body layer
the underwear should not be made of moisture-retaining material such as cotton, but the moisture-
further transport. This is followed by the cuticle with protectors on all parts of the body exposed to a fall or accident, which must remain in a stable position on the part of the body to be protected. The outer layer should have adjustable ventilation and provide some protection from rain. This function could also be performed by a functional membrane worn under the outer layer.

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