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VOL. 55 ISSUE 24 JUNE 19, 2018 P113 RIDER AN ALYSIS The first thing you notice about the jacket is it is exceptionally light. For a garment with CE armor in the shoulders and elbows, it doesn't feel heavy at all. The stitching is top quality, as is the overall fit. The vents are one of my favorite features in that the arm vents go from your wrist to just under your arm pit and flow a huge amount of air, and with the back vent open, you feel like you're wearing a summer jacket. It's not the most stylish jacket in full black, but it is extremely functional. The vertical zips on the side of the chest are waterproof, and with six pockets you can stuff a huge amount of things in this jacket. I love the way the jacket sits when I'm on the bike. Some jackets can't seem to hold up their own weight, making my back uncomfortable over a long distance. The Spidi doesn't suffer this problem, and as the vents are so effective, it makes for a great long distance companion. I would like to see even a basic back protector in the Arma- kore. There's nothing there at all, and for $600 I think it should have at least something there. I used my road race back protector as a replacement, but you can buy the Spidi back protector that was developed for the jacket as an accessory. The 4Seasons pants are a little tight around the hips but great in terms of leg length. I do find they tend to bind a bit behind my knees and I don't think I'd be us- ing these to ride a sport bike, but overall the fit was quite good. The 4Seasons pants don't flow as much air as the jacket but they do keep a lot of water out. During one test, I would repeatedly ride through some deep puddles and while my feet got soaked, nothing came through the pants. So, top marks for that, Spidi. Overall, for under $1000 this is a very good touring suit that will last years. Both garments are extremely well made; Spidi has a legacy of top quality units behind them—meaning you'll be in good hands. • Great fit for the jacket • Lots of airflow in the jacket • H2Out membrane does exactly what it says. • Needs at least a small back protector • Not the most stylish looking suit LOWDOWN varying densities, with CE-certified protectors in the shoulders and el- bows and room to insert the company's Warrior chest protector and CE Level 1 back protec- tor. You get the usual features like a remov- able comfort liner and a second waterproof liner, and there're huge vents in the forearms, chest, and a huge window for the rider's back. Spidi likens the Arma- kore to a three-in-one thanks to the outer layer, H2Out membrane and quilted lining, and you get creature comforts like a waterproof outside pocket so your phone won't get drenched when you do. It's a similar story with the 4Season Pants. They're constructed using the same triple twisted nylon material, with CE-approved armor in the knees and hips. The pants are a two-in- one unit that feature a waterproof, windproof and breathable H2Out garment. CN ARMAKORE H2OUT 4SEASON PANTS (Far left) The Spidi adventure suit is ideally suited to cool climates, but isn't overly hot in warmer conditions, either. (Left) Vents in the legs flow a lot of air, more than you'd think, actually. (Below) The jacket can easily be worn as a summer item with all the vents it has. LIST PRICE: SPIDI ARMAKORE H2OUT JACKET: $599.90 SPIDI 4SEASON PANTS: $399.90