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Thursday's 3: High tech riding gear for the trail rider.

This week we take a look at high performance trail riding gear sets from three giants of the clothing aftermarket. With winter coming on quickly across the Midwest and upper northeast, you’ll want to take a good look at these jackets and bibs to stay warm, and in one case, extra buoyant in case of open water.

The Outpost gear from Fly Racing radiates comfort and mobility. During winter, there is little room for error between you and the elements. Discover serenity in subzero temperatures and find yourself enjoying the backwoods trails all winter long. Available in a variety of colors, including the trendy Primer Gray and Highlighter Green to match all four factories’ flagship sleds.

Jacket:

  • Generous Fit: generous cut, but not oversized
  • YKK Vislon® main zipper with large storm flap and inner rain gutter
  • Zipper pulls for ease of use with gloves
  • DWR coating to help propel away moisture and keep you dry
  • Durable PU coating to help protect against wind and moisture
  • Cordura® shoulder panels to protect against wear from backpack straps
  • Insulation – 200g body/150g sleeve
  • Reflective panels for safety
  • Micro-fleece collar and beard flap
  • Arm pit vents featuring 2Cool Air Vents mesh designed to keep the snow out
  • Velcro cuffs with glove friendly tab
  • Drop tail design
  • Tether D-ring

Part #470-4019
MSRP: $169.95

 

Pants:

  • Generous Fit: generous cut, but not oversized
  • YKK Vislon® main zipper
  • Full length YKK Vislon® side zippers with storm flaps
  • Zipper pulls for ease of use with gloves
  • DWR coating to help propel away moisture and keep you dry
  • Durable PU coating to help protect against wind and moisture
  • Cordura® panels on inner lower leg for added protection against the sled
  • Boot gator with lace attachment
  • 185 grams of insulation
  • Reflective panels for safety
  • Stretch panels on sides and back of bib
  • Dry seat insert
  • Cutouts for boots
  • Tether D-ring

Part #470-4219
MSRP: $159.95

 

The Redline Jackets and Pants from Motorfist push the limits of perfection in technical insulated snowmobile gear. The Redline features eVent™ fabric ensuring you stay 100% dry and warm in the coldest of conditions. The comfort of the Redline gear is second to none. Redline pushes it right to the edge, so you can too! The Redline gear is available in an assortment of colors to match the latest sleds.

Jacket:

  • eVent® Fabrics Outershell with Fully Taped Seams
  • PrimaLoft® Insulation for Industry Leading Warmth vs. Weight
  • 500D Nylon on Sleeves
  • 300D Polyester Panels on Body & Inner Arms
  • 200g Body & 170g Sleeve PrimaLoft® Insulation
  • All Zippers are YKK®
  • Water–Sealed Offset Front Vislon® Zipper with Garage
  • 2 Water–Sealed Vislon® Hand Pockets & 1 Water–Sealed Vislon® Chest Pocket
  • Water–Sealed Vislon® Back Pocket for Spare Glove Storage
  • Mesh Lined Core-Vents
  • Adjustable Cuffs on Outershell
  • Lycra Powder Cuffs with Thumbholes at Wrists
  • Powder Skirt
  • Drawstring at Waist Hem & Collar
  • 2 Interior Storage Pockets with Goggle Pocket
  • Tether Ring at Waist
  • 7 Reflective 3M Scotchlite™ Panels & 9 Reflective Prints

Part #20841-75
MSRP: $399.99

 

Bibs:

  • eVent® Fabrics Outershell with Fully Taped Seams
  • PrimaLoft® Insulation for Industry Leading Warmth vs. Weight
  • 500D Nylon on Seat, Knees & Lower Legs
  • 300D Polyester Panels on Body
  • 200g PrimaLoft® Insulation Throughout
  • Fleece Lined Seat
  • All Zippers are YKK®
  • Water–Sealed 2-Way Front Vislon® Zipper
  • 2 Water–Sealed Vislon® Hand & Thigh Pockets
  • Full-Length 2-Way Leg Zippers
  • Expanding Elastic Waist with 2 Adjusters
  • Articulated Knees with Removable Padding
  • Waterproof Adjustable Powder Gaiters with Boot Clip & Snap
  • Articulated Seat & Gusseted Crotch
  • Raised Back Ankle Cuff
  • 2 Reflective 3M Scotchlite™ Panels & 5 Reflective Prints
  • Tether Ring at Waist

Part #20842-10
MSRP: $399.99

FXR Racing’s Team FX line is a proven high-tech set that will definitely keep you warm on the coldest January rides. The garment engineers at FXR not only used traditional insulation materials, but they also incorporated a layer of closed-cell foam to assist in flotation, should you encounter open water. Not to worry, there are plenty of zippered vents to let you decide how much fresh air you want to let in to stay comfortable. Available in a bevy of colors.

 

Jacket:

TECHNOLOGY

  • HydrX™ – 5,000mm/5,000g/m²
  • Shell – durable Nylon Shell with HydrX™ laminate
  • A.S.T.™ – Advanced flotation assistant closed cell foam insulation system. 130G insulation value in outer shell body
  • Lining – moisture wicking quick dry mesh lining
  • FXR Dry Vent™ System – snowproof and moisture resistant chest, side body vent system
  • Removable liner – FXR Thermal Dry™ Active Liner with 120g Thermal Flex™ fill

FEATURES

  • YKK® front, hand pocket and side body vent zippers
  • HD waterproof zippers at chest pockets
  • Adjustable windskirt
  • Reflective inserts
  • Adjustable collar and bottom hem
  • Cold stop front placket with magnetic/snap closure system
  • Adjustable cuffs with lycra inner cuff extensions

Part #170019
MSRP: $330.00

 

Pants:

TECHNOLOGY:

  • HydrX™ – 5,000mm/5,000g/m²
  • Shell – durable nylon/polyester shell with
  • HydrX™ laminate
  • Seam sealed in critical areas
  • Lining – moisture wicking quick dry mesh lining
  • Insulation – 210g combined F.A.S.T.™/FXR Thermal Flex™ Insulation value
  • F.A.S.T.™ – Advanced flotation assistant closed cell foam insulation system

FEATURES:

  • YKK® zippers throughout
  • Adjustable/removable suspenders
  • Reflective inserts
  • 170105-
  • Adjustable waist system
  • Waist/hip flex stretch insert
  • Thermal seat
  • Dry seat & knee inserts
  • Padded knees
  • Adjustable/removable suspenders
  • Adjustable hem
  • Reinforced knee, instep & hem
  • Storm cuffs with boot lace retention snaps
  • Back leg hem length adjusters

Part #170105
MSRP: $290.00

 

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