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3 Feb 2022
Alpinestars Caliber V2 Leather Jacket - Black / Black
Premium full grain bovine leather jacket with removable technical thermal jacket, jacket-to-trousers connection zip and Tech-Air ready
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The AA-rated Caliber v2 leather jacket is optimised to deliver premium comfort and performance in a stealthy stylish sports jacket. Featuring slim-line Plasma elbow protection for superior protective performance, breathability, adaptivity and comfort, this jacket is also equipped with low profile DFS St shoulder armour for maximum impact protection, mechanical rigidity and strength, and enhanced flexibility, making Caliber v2 perfect for sports riding.
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Alpinestars Caliber V2 Leather Jacket - Black / Black
- Premium 0.8-0.9mm full grain bovine leather construction
- Removable technical thermal jacket (80g body / 60g sleeves) allows the jacket to be tailored to the conditions
- CE certified level 2 Nucleon Plasma elbow armour protection for the optimum blend of impact protection
- CE certified level 2 Nucleon Flex Pro shoulder armour for effective impact protection
- Dual density DFS ST seamless shoulder armour for enhanced friction control and protection against impacts
- Pocket for optional divided chest insert and back armour protection (sold separately)
- Strategically positioned stretch panels on the sleeves and chest for improved fit and feel
- Ergonomically-edge collar and wrist with soft edging for comfort and an ultra-modern aesthetic
- Hook and loop grip cuff adjuster helps keep jacket in position
- Waist connection zip allows jacket to attach to Alpinestars riding trousers
- Premium branding and logos for discreet quality aesthetic
- Tech-Air® ready
- CE certified 'AA' class - category II EN17092-2:2020 standard
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| EURO SIZE | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 |
| LETTER SIZE | 2XS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
The AA-rated Caliber v2 leather jacket is optimised to deliver premium comfort and performance in a stealthy stylish sports jacket. Featuring slim-line Plasma elbow protection for superior protective performance, breathability, adaptivity and comfort, this jacket is also equipped with low profile DFS St shoulder armour for maximum impact protection, mechanical rigidity and strength, and enhanced flexibility, making Caliber v2 perfect for sports riding.
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