Marsee Adventure Gear
Marsee Adventure Gear
CW EVALUATION,
Venture forth in comfort
WE’VE ALL BEEN TEMPTED TO RIDE naked. No? Right, too cold if it’s cold, and if it’s hot, well, think of the sunburn. Really, though, it would be amazingly convenient, except for the lack of pockets.
So it’s better to wear something. Versatility is the key: cool when it’s hot, dry when it’s wet, and warm when it’s cool. Resistance to asphalt is a big bonus, too. Marsee Adventure Gear is designed with these elements in mind. And, both jacket and pants have pockets.
Durability is provided by a 500-denier (1000-denier in impact zones) Cordura outer shell. Back, elbow, knee and shoulder pads are fitted, while insulated liners zip out. Between layers is a seam-sealed, breathable water-repellant membrane. Jacket and pants connect with a short zipper at the rear. Black is the only avail-
able color, but Schoeller Reflex discretely woven into the shoulders and back reflects brightly at night.
A versatile bit of gear? Yes. From somewhat hot to quite cold (comfortable in the low 50s with only a T-shirt and jeans), the jacket and pants make for a solid everyday get-up. High marks for the excellent cut and fine
DETAILS
Marsee Designs
26820 Hobie Cir.
Murrieta, CA 92562
800/293-2400
www.marseeproducts.com
Price..........$520
Ups
Adjustable fit
Comfortable
Lightweight, yet warm
Waterproof
Downs
Boots must come off before pants
go on or off
Only color is Johnny Cash Special
fit. All the velcro closures that help keep water and wind at bay make putting the jacket on a bit of a hassle, but that’s the price of staying warm and dry. Also, limited venting (better to keep water out) means when the ambient temperature goes up, so does yours. And despite expansion gussets and zippers in the pants, booted feet won’t pass through the leg openings.
That said, the $295 jacket and $225 pants represent good value for a full-coverage, do-mostthings, two-piece riding suit, particularly for those less-hospitable climes in which the ripping sound of velcro every time you need a quarter to tip the barrista is worth the work.
