Alpinestars Andes V4 Drystar Textile Jacket - Walnut / Mastic / Black

It been a wile since I bought a new jacket, as soon as I tried it on I liked the fit, then tried others but came back to this a week or so later. First used this in November the ride started cold but I snug, later with the ride progressing and having warmed up I was getting hot. The vents worked a treat even with the liner in so I have high hopes of this being a good all year rounder. I have added the additional armour going for the long back plate which felt more comfortable than the standard and once riding is not noticeable until you think about it. Very happy with my choices. Sportsbikeshop gave great information when looking into this,

Had the Andes V3 and although not 100% waterproof it did me well for 7 years so I thought the V4 would be the ideal replacement upon first look and try on it seemed good but when wearing it in anger for the first time its flaws show , the new cuffs are a bit of a faff sort of odd and get in the way putting gloves over them , then there’s the pockets the side pockets are a zip ( old ones Velcro flap ) and are a real pain to do up with gloves on whilst wearing as you have to keep the zip straight but there at an angle so it’s not easy except for the one napoleon pocket which is quite small. The inside pockets are just mesh and I wouldn’t trust anything valuable in them. It is however quite comfy and warm with the liner in . Not tested in rain yet but hopefully it will be as good as v3

Fits really well. Warm, waterproof…so far.
One issue small issue…front zip can be tricky undoing around neck area.