Bmw Comfortshell Suit
BMW ComfortShell Suit
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All-weather gear for the ladies
FEW INVESTMENTS IN MOTORCYCLING pay greater dividends than quality riding gear. This is true for both men and women, yet for years the fairer sex has been shortchanged, with fashion often taking precedent over form and function. BMW hopes to change all that with the ComfortShell suit, a two-piece design that boasts all-weather fabrics, high-tech features and a stylish, modern look.
Let’s start with the shell: Similar, at least in concept, to materials that are used to create other textile riding garments, the three-layer Schoeller Dynatec fabric is designed to breathe freely on hot days, seal out the elements in inclement weather and offer excellent abrasion resistance in the event of a crash. Unique here is the “intelligent” c_change membrane, its microscopic pores expanding and contracting with changes in ambient temperature to optimize insulation in cold weather and aid breathability in better conditions.
BMW is known for using top-quality CE-approved armor, featured here at the shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. The padding for the hips and knees is even two-position adjustable. Preformed sleeves and knees reduce bunching and improve comfort when the wearer is seated in a riding position. Sizing for the snug-fitting pants can be touch-and-go; too small is really too small. Going up one size is okay; the waist straps can be adjusted for a good fit. Even when sized properly, though, the suit will take a few rides to break in
fully; Dynatec is tough stuff. The jacket and pants can be worn separately or joined together by a short zipper located at the lower back.
Storage is ample, with two inner and two outer waterproof jacket pockets; the pants have two outer pockets, as well.
Twin ventilation zippers on the front of the jacket are completely waterproof when closed but open to allow airflow in warm
temperatures. “Cat’s eye” striping on the sleeves reflects headlights at night. This is great kitnice-fitting, goodlooking, protective and versatile enough to adapt well to a broad range of climate and temperature changes. It’s exactly what top-of-
the-line women’s riding gear should be, no matter what brand of motorcycle you ride.
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