If you've never collided with a deer before then you should listen to Ep. 24 of Moterrific. Cristi walked away mostly unscathed.
http://moterrific.com/mp3s/Moterrific-10072013-Episode24.mp3
ICON Akorp 1000 Jacket Review by Moto Lady
Go check out Moto Lady's review of this pretty cool looking women's motorcycle jacket.
Gorgeous pics too!
Women's Motorcycle Helmets
My answer to this question has always been no, there's no such thing as a woman's helmet.
However, now there is. My friend Sarah, Marketing and PR Manager/Schuberth North America has this to say about why many women need a different fitment when it comes to helmets.
http://blog.schuberth.com/en/?p=1357&preview=true
I must say that many women in my experience, have needed smaller helmets around the areas she describes, and I found that more than half the time, the female customers that I worked with needed XS-S, rarely M/L and usually the narrower/oval shaped helmets (Shoei/Scorpion/ARAI) tended to work the best. And I definitely saw a lot of women fit the C3W/C3W Pro lines better than any other helmet.
I for one, can't wear the Schuberth C3W. I can only fit the C3W Pro comfortably. The C3 fits me well also. And that's ok, some women will fit one helmet and not another. But I think it's great that Schuberth identified these fit differences and decided to address them.
I think having more options is always a *good* thing. (Yes, even if it's pink!). In the world of women's motorcycle gear, isn't it great to have even more choices? :D
New Riding Jeans from REVIT, Fall/Winter 2014
(Picture Above: Broadway Ladies)
For those of you on the quest for the ultimate riding jeans, REV'IT has a few styles for you to try this winter, including 2 options for women.
Broadway Ladies Jeans
Description from REV'IT:
The Broadway ladies jeans are designed by women for women. All of REV’IT!’s women’s gear is designed specifically with the female body in mind, and the regular straight fit of the Broadway is no different. The solid dark blue washing makes the denim stiff and strong, and is further strengthened by the PWR | shield panels and KNOX® protection in adjustable pockets at the knees. With these jeans you will show everyone you are a fashionable woman on a bike.
- $239.99, Sizes US 24-32, one color
- 11oz Cordura® denim
- Lining: polycotton plain weave
- Protective layer: PWR|shield
- Outer shell: 85% cotton, 15% , lining: 80% polyester, 20%
- Knox® Lite CE protection at knee,
- CE prepared for SaS Tec® CE hip protector (YES! Finally jeans with armor at both points)
- PWR|shield knit protection layer at seat and knees, PWR|yarn
- 3M Scotchlite™ reflection at turn up
- Regular fit
- Adjustable protector pockets
- Zipper fly front closure
- Comfort seat
- Triple needle stitching at side seams and back, extra comfort by mechanical stretch of the outer shell, safety stitching at side seam
I would only recommend the Broadway simply because it offers Hip and Knee armor. I've crashed twice and both times hip and knee armor protected my body. I never ride in pants without hip and knee protectors anymore. I'm anxious to see these in person though. And I would would wear them in the city. (no highway riding)
Madison Ladies
Description from REV'IT:
The Madison jeans are so comfortable you could continue to ride for days with them. The jeans are made of 12.5oz Cordura® denim with COOLMAX® element, which means they are stiff and strong but will still wick moisture away and keep you comfortable. They are constructed with triple needle stitching, safety stitching and feature KNOX® knee protectors for safety. The Madison jeans are designed to capture the freedom and are the ultimate riding trousers.
- $199.99, Sizes US 24-34, one color
- 12.5oz Cordura® denim with Coolmax® element
- Cotton twill lining
- outer shell: 50% cotton, 30% polyester, 20% polyamide, lining: 100% cotton
- Protective layer: 100% polyester
- Knox® Lite CE protection at knee, PWR|yarn (no hip armor)
- 3M Scotchlite™ reflection at turn up
- Regular fit
- Adjustable protector pocket
- Zipper fly front closure
- Comfort seat
- Triple needle stitching at side seams and back
- Safety stitching at side seam
- Extra comfort by mechanical stretch of outer shell
- Moisture-wicking function by Coolmax® element
It looks like the Madison are a lighter version, with only knee protection and Coolmax for more breathability.
I think it's awesome that they're offering the sizes in US waist! Meaning, you measure your waist and that's your size. Voila!
