Alpinestars Andes V4 Drystar Jacket

The Alpinestars Andes V4 Drystar Jacket is built for riders who demand performance without sacrificing style. Designed with Alpinestars Drystar technology, it keeps you fully waterproof yet remains breathable no matter the forecast. Flexible softshell stretch panels keep you moving comfortably, while ripstop reinforcements stand guard in high wear zones. A removable thermal liner, direct chest vents and a back vent system lets riders fine tune comfort on the fly. The Andes V4 Drystar Jacket is ready for Tech-Air integration and outfitted with CE Level 1 Nucleon Flex Plus armor. The Andres collection continues to deliver the perfect garment for every ride.

Features:

• 3-4 Season ADV touring jacket for warm, cool, and cold climate riding
• Stretch chassis constructed from a mix of reinforced 450D polyfabric and ripstop textile
  • Way more stretch than Andes V3 predecessor 
• Direct venting and removable thermal liner for warm weather performance
• Drystar® shell is waterproof with a sleek, modern ADV look
• Ergonomic fit with plenty of adjustable zones

Construction:

• Advanced abrasion resistant polyfabric textile construction and reinforcement
• Removable long-sleeve thermal liner

Waterproofing:

• Waterproof Drystar​ breathable membrane

Ventilation:

• Extended direct ventilation openings for enhanced airflow with chest air intakes and back exhaust ports

Protection & Safety:

• Removable shoulder and elbow armor included
• Compatible with Nucleon back and chest protector inserts (sold separately)
• CE approved to EN17092 as a Class A garment A CE Level A rating, governed by the EN 17092-4:2020 standard, signifies that a garment is designed to offer a baseline level of protection for urban or casual riding at lower speeds. To achieve this classification, the materials in the most vulnerable areas of the garment, known as Zone 1 (typically shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees), undergo rigorous testing.
  The key test for abrasion resistance is performed on a specialized machine called the Darmstadt tester. In this test, a sample of the garment's material is subjected to a simulated slide on a concrete surface. For a garment to earn the A rating, the material in Zone 1 must withstand a rotational speed of approximately 265.4 revolutions per minute (rpm) on the Darmstadt machine. This is designed to replicate a slide at a road speed of approximately 28 mph (45 km/h). The material passes the test if it does not develop a hole larger than 5mm in any direction after the abrasion. It is important to note that this abrasion test is just one component of the comprehensive testing required for certification. To earn the final rating, the garment must also pass rigorous standards for tear resistance, seam strength, the impact protection performance of the included armor, and additional factors.
• Alpinestars Tech-Air​ airbag system compatible (sold separately)
• Reinforced polymer-printed texturing in critical elbow and lower arm areas for enhanced abrasion resistance
• Reflective details for improved rider safety

Comfort:

• Integrated soft edge collar
• Pre-contoured sleeves with stretch panels on elbows
• Adjustments available at waist, collar, biceps, forearms and wrists

Pockets:

• Front waterproof cargo pockets
• Large, external stash pocket on lower back
• Waterproof interior wallet pocket

Other Features:

• Waterproof VISLON zipper for fast front closure
• Jacket to pants connection zipper