In case you haven’t listened to now, I crashed in the middle of our 2015 Literbike Track Shootout. Well, to put it extra properly, I was obtained by one more biker. If you missed it, jump to the 0:41 mark of our coming with video clip to see exactly what took place. Luckily, I was fortunate sufficient to be using correct equipment, including the Alpinestars Race Suit GP-Pro natural leather fit, which took the impact of the damages, however I was really hoping I wouldn’t have to create this testimonial, as placing any kind of piece of protective equipment through the supreme examination actually, well, sucks.

Anyway, the $1195.95 GP-Pro currently sits just listed below the top-shelf GP-Tech match in the Alpinestars’ natural leather racing match array, and though it may not look as fancy as its even more MotoGP-inspired brother or sister, much of the innovation included into the Tech locates its method right into the Pro.

Unlike the Tech, which utilizes a mix of kangaroo and also bovine leather in its construction, the Pro reduces costs by utilizing 1.3 mm full-grain natural leather rather. Alpinestars Race Suit ‘ race-derived, outside Dynamic Rubbing Shields, comparable to the units seen on the shoulders, arm joints and knees on the Technology, are also integrated into the Pro, but only on the shoulders as well as joints. They sit in injection-molded coverings with dual-density foam extra padding. Underneath that are detachable, interior CE-approved shield for the shoulders and elbows, as well as the knees as well as shins.

The Pro features a flexible breeze link system to fit the Alpinestars Bionic back guard right into one of 3 positions, though the back protector itself is an optional item bought individually ($150). In the front, soft extra padding aids secure the upper body in the event of an impact, however they can be gotten rid of in order to fit Alpinestars’ Bionic upper body pads (marketed separately). From there, soft cushioning continues on the chest, upper body, coccyx and also back.

In the comfort division, the GP-Pro features leather accordion stretch panels on the arm joints, reduced back and knee areas. Alpinestars Race Suit utilizes a high-grade artificial leather it calls Micro-Fiber (not to be perplexed for right stuff you cleanse your cars and truck with) for usage in accordion panels throughout each shoulder. Further Micro-Fiber stretch panels (not of the accordion variety) sit in non-impact locations like the underarms, crotch, calf bones as well as behind the knees. All of these panels work together to allow the biker maximum series of activity in the riding position. Inside the suit, a completely detachable liner is equipment washable and also includes a waterproof pocket large enough to store a budget.