Alpinestars Andes Air V3 Drystar Motorcycle Jacket

The Andes Air Drystar® Jacket has been engineered to deliver optimal protection, comfort, airflow, and ventilation in warm riding conditions, while still having the capability to be quickly and easily adapted to tackle cooler temperatures and wet weather, allowing it to be the ideal dual season touring jacket.

• Road-orientated fit, with reduced length, and a contoured bottom edge, the jacket has pre-shaped arms for superior rider comfort and reduced fatigue.
• Tech-Air® 5 and Tech-Air® 3 Ready.
• Ripstop reinforcements on shoulders, elbows and forearms for effective abrasion resistance.
• Nucleon Flex Plus Level 1 armor on the shoulders and elbows for effective impact protection.
• According to European statutory law the CE mark is a conformity requirement for the marketing of this product. The following standards apply: Fully CE-certified riding garment to CE – Category II EN17092-4: 2020 standard – A Class.
• Extensive 2D mesh on the chest, inner arms, and back for optimized airflow and ventilation in warm riding conditions.
• 100% waterproof and breathable, detachable Drystar® membrane can be worn over or under the jacket, allowing it to be easily and quickly adapted to best match the weather conditions.

CE Level 1 Versus CE Level 2 Armour Impact Ratings

Where a lot of riders can get confused is how CE ratings for armour.

Impact armor for use in motorcycle garments must undergo its own set of tests to determine whether it is CE Level 1 or CE Level 2 certified.

CE Level 1 armor has the maximum transmitted force threshold of 35 kN as compared to CE Level 2 with a  higher level of protection in terms of impact absorption and it means the armour has been tested and verified for a maximum transmitted force below 20 kN.