Gore Lockout "zippers"

[Lucky_Devil]

:popcorn1:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xlas3ORJZAg&feature=player_embedded

[Luna Tique]

WOW that sounds GREAT

[Astir]

Cool! I wonder if any manufacturers are considering them yet.

[Abosit]

Great find!!
I see it is very different system than some of the waterproof zippers around. I like that.
Trying to be devils advocate, what will happen in very cold temperatures. I hope the material will remain flexible to do its job.

[Lucky_Devil]

[quote=Abosit;72852Trying to be devils advocate, what will happen in very cold temperatures. I hope the material will remain flexible to do its job.[/quote]

I wondered that myself...

I also wondered how well the "zipper" would stay open for venting. Usually plastic molded items always want to remain in their original position/shape, thus they would always want to press against each other... defeating the purpose of having a vent.

I guess we'll have to wait and see :chin:

[waterlilly]

Check out the new KLIM Dakar suit! Pricey but wow talk about Techincal.


We have one in the store on loan and for trial.

[Lucky_Devil]

Check out the new KLIM Dakar suit! Pricey but wow talk about Techincal.


We have one in the store on loan and for trial.

:needpics:

[ridingAK]

:iagree:

[waterlilly]

This is it but it is hard to tell, it comes with built in kidney belt, hydration pack,( I believe Jonas Street is wearing this in the Dakar this year) and it has the most aterproof seems I have seen and it is "Gortex"
http://dualsportplus.com/apparel/klim/images/2010-Klim-Valdez-Parka-1.jpg

[waterlilly]

These are the pants they are hard core adventure enduro The 2 pc suit is about $2100 cdn maybe more, not cheap but highest of quality.

KLIM DAKAR PANTS
The ride started with a nip in the air. Thirty miles later it is sunny and warm. Like a chameleon, the Dakar Pant, with its controlled ventilation chassis, changes to meet the demands of any condition with little adjustment. The Dakar can adapt with the help of 20 inch mesh-lined zippered thigh vents and a mesh-lined rear leg vent. Adaptation does not come at the cost of performance and durability. The Dakar Pant is built with TNP heat and abrasion- resistant leather panels on the inner legs, Cordura® fabric for strength and highly reinforced knees and seat. Be ready to take the lead no matter the condition with the Dakar Pant.
http://dualsportplus.com/graphics/titles/riders_gear.gif
Color:
Grey

Sizes: 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42


http://dualsportplus.com/apparel/klim/images/Klim-Dakar-Pants_600px.jpg

[ridingAK]

nice!

[waterlilly]

here is a rider with the jacket on
http://www.adventure-spec.com/shop/images/Stan%20in%20Valdez%20on%20CR(1).jpg

[KCDakar]

Looks cool but I will, as I do most new things, wait tell it is out for a spell and we can get an idea of the real world abuse it can handle.:thumbup:

[waterlilly]

Looks cool but I will, as I do most new things, wait tell it is out for a spell and we can get an idea of the real world abuse it can handle.:thumbup:


My opion the suit is to heavy weight wise, I have no interest in it.

[KCDakar]

My opion the suit is to heavy weight wise, I have no interest in it.

What makes you feel that the jacket is heavy?

[waterlilly]

What makes you feel that the jacket is heavy?

For me I find Gortex material heavy, compared to the Kordura, the kidney belt and built in camel pak add weight.

It is not a tight or form fitting jacket for me. Not that I am built in any shape other than flat front and back straight up and down. ( I know TMI)

The jacket does not come with armour you add it afterwards. I can't imagine the weight.


Right now I am wearing a Unisex Offtrack from Revit. So far mine has lasted, not put to a good ride like LD's, we will see after South Africa come this fall.

[KCDakar]

I just found this on ADV and it had more info on the KLIM gear.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=11542219&postcount=1

I just can't get past the price...:shrug:

[waterlilly]

I just found this on ADV and it had more info on the KLIM gear.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=11542219&postcount=1

I just can't get past the price...:shrug:


Yup that is it, we have that suit in our shop now as a demo, like I said the

jacket is $1500cdn ish and pants $1090cdn.

[Lucky_Devil]

like I said the

jacket is $1500cdn ish and pants $1090cdn.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j197/veeveevee_2006/Smiley-Faint.gif

OUCH

For that price it better be air conditioned!

[KCDakar]

For that price it better be air conditioned!

It is! Zippers down at 75 mph and all is well!:rofl:

[Lucky_Devil]

It is! Zippers down at 75 mph and all is well!:rofl:

Ummmmm... air conditioning is different than air flow. Your definition of "air conditioning" is obviously much different than mine :lol: Hot is hot... whether you're going 75 mph or 105 mph.

Air Conditioning: control of temperature, humidity, purity, and motion of air in an enclosed space, independent of outside conditions.

If that jacket had a cooling system I would gladly part with $1500... otherwise, not happening.

Is this the most expensive textile riding suit made? I don't think I've ever seen anything so expensive.

Cost prohibitive doesn't even begin to describe it.

[KCDakar]

Would Bags of ice in the pockets help? :devilsmile:

Yep your right. It is probably the most expensive thing out there.:shrug: