Rennie Scaysbrook | August 22, 2018
Our Top 5 Picks From The 2019 Alpinestars Collection.—Alpinestars has just unveiled its 2019 collection at its USA headquarters in Torrance, CA. The Italian company has had a big couple of years recently, with the production release of the Tech Air airbag system that first appeared on the GP Tech one-piece suit, to the Supertech M-10 motocross helmet released this summer.
For the 2019 riding season, Alpinestars has a few tricks up its sleeve, including the first female jacket to be Tech Air compatible in the Stella Andes Pro Drystar, a new two-piece leather suit in the Missile Tech Air, and the relaunch of the Vika ladies line for leather jackets and pants.
On the moto side, the big news is the release of the all-new Tech 10 motocross boot. This is a ground-up redesign of the most popular boot in the sport, which we feature below.
And for those who want to harbor dreams of Dakar dominance, the Venture R jacket and Session Race Jacket and Vests herald a new range of rally racing gear from Alpinestars. The full range will go live on Monday, August 27, but here are our top five picks before then.
Our Top Five Picks From The 2019 Alpinestars Collection
Andes Pro Drystar/Stella Andes Pro Drystar
The Andes is the top-of-the-line adventure/touring line offered by Alpinestars but is extra noted for this year in it is the first ladies jacket to be Tech Air compatible. The jacket will be priced at $549.95 for both the men’s and Stella versions.
Andes Pro Drystar/Stella Andes Pro Drystar features
- Multi-fabric shell construction, with a durable material in strategic areas
- Direct jet ventilation foldable panels offer personalized levels of air ow and internal cooling
- Two zippered air vents on the back
- Zippered ventilation on sleeve bottoms
- Waterproof DRYSTAR® fixed membrane
- Waist adjustment to improve riding fit
- Multiple volume adjusters on sleeves
- Two front waterproof cargo pockets and two zippered chest pockets
- Large back utility pocket
- Cuff adjustment closure system
- Elbow and shoulder PU reinforcement
- Large stretch panels to increase flexibility and movement
- Scapulae area accordion inserts for airbag compatibility
- Multiple reflective prints to increase night
- visibility of the rider
- Touring collar construction with rubberized
- fabric comfort edging plus 3D textured comfort
- fabric on the inner collar lining
- Pre-curved sleeves construction reduces riding
- fatigue
- Removable long-sleeve thermal liner for cold conditions
- Front inner waterproof pocket
- Chest and back compartments (Alpinestars Level 1 CE Certi ed Nucleon chest and Level 2 CE Certified back inserts available as accessory upgrade)
- Rubberized fabric comfort edge on collar and cuffs
- Waist connection zipper allows attachment to Alpinestars riding pants
- Level 1 CE Certified Bio Armor shoulders and elbow protectors
- CE Certified garment
- Compatible with Tech-Air® street system
Dyno v2 Leather Jacket
The Dyno is a look back to the classic Alpinestars jackets of the 1970s. It’s a little more advanced to what was offered back then, with CE-approved armor and accordion stretch panels on the back. But what makes this thing so cool are the clean lines and relaxed fit, something much more approachable than something like the race-focused GP Tech range.
The Dyno v2 is also available Navy Blue, and Black/Stone Red, and in the Stella range there’s also the Cool Grey/Aqua color available, for an MSRP of $529.95
Dyno v2 Leather Jacket features
- Full-grain bovine leather main shell construction with a natural finish for a soft, luxurious feel.
- Stretch panels on chest offer improved fit, movement, and feel.
- Snap waist adjustment for personalized, riding fit.
- Two zippered hand pockets plus inner waterproof wallet pocket.
- Snap collar closure offers increased neck coverage.
- Pre-curved sleeves construction reduces riding fatigue and improves fit.
- Waist connection zipper allows attachment to Alpinestars riding pants.
- Leather patched logos for classic Alpinestars styling.
- Chest pad and back compartments with PE padding (Alpinestars Nucleon chest and back
- inserts available as accessory upgrade).
- Multiple snap button system to integrate the Level 2 CE certified
- Alpinestars Nucleon back protector.
- Internal CE-certified Bio-Armor shoulder and elbow protectors for class-leading protection.
- This garment is CE Certified 89/686/EEC.
Missile Two-Piece Leather Suit
The Missile is Tech Air compatible for 2019 and made using 1.3mm cowhide leather, but Alpinestars have changed the overall fit to make this suit look more like a one-piece unit from the rear by extending the accordion stretch panels further down the back. As such, the jacket can now be worn on its own without riding up high on the rider, so the suit becomes more versatile. MSRP for the Missile Two-Piece is $999.95.
Missile Two-Piece Leather Suit features
- Premium leather main chassis constructed from 1.3 mm genuine bovine leather
- Large accordion stretch panels help movement and comfort on the bike
- Stretch fabric panels on sleeves, crotch further improve fit and feel
- Ergonomic back hump, sculpted for better airflow and performance at high speed
- Pre-curved sleeves and legs construction
- Localized perforations highly improve ventilation
- Stitched leather graphic details
- Calf expansion gusset
- Cuff and ankle adjuster
- New full circumference waist connection zipper to strongly fasten upper and lower
- garments together
- Integrated padding increases comfort and protection
- Chest pad compartments (Alpinestars Nucleon chest pads available as accessory upgrade)
- Knee multi-layers reinforced construction and grip texture on the bike contact area
- Removable mesh inner liner for convenience and breathability
- Inner waterproof wallet/document pocket
- Multiple snap button system to integrate the Level 2 CE Certified Alpinestars Nucleon Back protector
- 3D textured fabric comfort collar construction
- CE Certified Alpinestars GP-R protectors: shoulders, elbow, and knee
- Innovative new elbow slider is anatomically contoured and features a removable and replaceable screw-mounted insert slider
- DSF external dual density TPU sliders: shoulder and knee
- SPORT knee slider
- CE Certified garment
- Compatible with Alpinestars class-leading
- Tech-Air® airbag system
Venture R Jacket
The Venture R jacket is now the top line rally race-style jacket you see riders like Ricky Brabec and Toby Price wearing on the world’s toughest rally races. It uses a lightweight nylon/polyester fabric with removable sleeves large air intake and exhaust vents and will have an MSRP for $219.95.
Venture R Jacket features
- Rip-stop Nylon and Polyester fabric construction for excellent abrasion resistance.
- Zippered air intake vents are strategically positioned for optimized air ow when opened, 2 zippered air out-take on back.
- WR treatment
- 2 front hand cargo pockets.
- 1 WP chest zippered pocket.
- Large back utility pocket.
- Cuff adjustment closure system.
- Elbow and shoulder PU film reinforcement.
- Stretch panel on forearms to increase flexibility and movement.
- Reflective insert to increase the visibility of the rider.
- Slim collar construction with stretch main fabric and microfiber comfort inner lining.
- BNS loops fastening.
- Pre-curved sleeves construction reduces riding fatigue.
- Detachable sleeves allow the jacket to be worn as a vest.
- Inner water bladder compartment.
- Inner pockets.
- Microfiber comfort edge on collar and cuffs.
Tech 10 motocross boot
The Alpinestars Tech 10 is one of the leading boots in motocross and it’s come in for a complete overhaul in 2019.
Everything is new, but one of our favorite features is the new Dynamic Heel Compression Protector. This is a crushable bad sitting at the base of the boot designed to absorb huge forces from landings that could otherwise be transferred up the rider’s leg.
There’s a lot to get through below with the Tech 10s, which retail for $599.95.
Tech 10 motocross boot features
New performance double pivot motion control system features:
- Medial and lateral double pivot system for improved levels of flexibility and precision control.
- Engineered front flexion control offered by a dual front blade system plus shock absorber insert to offer mechanical progressive force release which dampens and absorbs impact energies.
- Redesigned dual-density TPU rear blade system engineered to prevent hyperextension while offering improved flex control and impact resistance.
- Built into the Tech 10’s unique and lightweight single-piece co-injected foot chassis is the patented Dynamic Heel Compression Protector (DHCP), an innovative safety feature which includes a fully integrated collapsible heel area with expanded poly-foam to absorb high impact energies during a crash. DCHP features a directional impact protection system which significantly reduces the effect of excessive, potentially injury-causing energy being transferred to the ankle and lower leg. DHCP has been developed and tested in the demanding circuits of professional Supercross and Motocross.
- Co-injected for strength and structure, the exclusive TPU and rubber compound panels provide superb levels of grip contact, durability, and heat resistance. Innovative material construction ensures panels are lighter, anatomically pro led and reduced in thickness.
Redesigned biomechanical inner ankle brace features:
- Lighter, anatomically redesigned medial and lateral torsion bars for ankle and leg rotation and progressive damping of torsional forces during an accident, while still allowing natural freedom of movement.
- New low-profile, pull-on design for reducing material build, less weight and to facilitate easier and quicker wearing.
- Innovative flexion inserts work seamlessly with new Tech 10’s ex-support system for the ultimate in performance.
- TPU protection and shock absorbing padding on the heel and ankles and an ultra-thin and flexible forefoot area for increased sensitivity and control.
- Dual compound removable anatomic footbed includes EVA for comfort and support and aids even weight distribution.
- Innovative, lightweight upper combines advanced lightweight microfiber.
- The contoured calf protector ergonomically wraps around the rear leg and is constructed from a dual density compound rear blade system to offer progressive dampening of excessive torsional forces. Shin plate features a new anatomic design for a reduced surface area and weight-saving.
- Completely redesigned sole with proprietary grip sculpturing to improve foot-peg performance, grip and mud and water run-off. The exclusive dual compound sole is seamlessly integrated to the multi-density foot base structure with built-in support. The sole offers superior durability, grip
- and feel while riding and improved performance on the shifter. The central sole insert features micro grip and side hooking grip design. It is easily replaceable and Alpinestars offers a full sole replacement and boot repair service.
- Anatomically optimized redesigned for weight-saving and ergonomics the new mechanical buckle closure system feature a nylon and fiberglass compound for improved durability and strength. New slim-line buckle closure system includes high-impact bridge closures which are cold forged for precision and strength. The buckle closure system features a memory and a quick release/locking system with self-aligning design for easy, precise closure and improved riding performance and security. All buckles are easily replaceable.
Redesigned biomechanical inner ankle brace features:
- Lighter, anatomically redesigned medial and lateral torsion bars for ankle and leg rotation and progressive damping of torsional forces during an accident, while still allowing natural freedom of movement.
- New low-profile, pull-on design for reducing material build, less weight and to facilitate easier and quicker wearing.
- Innovative flexion inserts work seamlessly with new Tech 10’s flex support system for ultimate in performance.
- TPU protection and shock absorbing padding on the heel and ankles and an ultra-thin and flexible forefoot area for increased sensitivity and control.
Dual compound removable anatomic footbed includes EVA for comfort and support and aids even weight distribution.
- Innovative, lightweight upper combines advanced lightweight microfiber and impact and abrasion resistant TPU shell.
- The footshell features five different compounds in a single lightweight piece to offer strength while maintaining flexibility and structural integrity.
- Foot shell incorporates heel and toe protection is highly resistant to abrasion and impact and adds to the boot’s overall durability. Foot shell also includes integrated shank for support and structural integrity.
- Frontal protection features a dual closure system with an internal microfiber overlap, plus hook and loop fasteners for a precise fit closure attached securely with a micro-adjustable, easy to operate, lightweight buckle.
- Shin incorporates a unique TPU blade system engineered to prevent frontal hyperextension and offer greater flex control.
- Soft microfiber gaiter helps seal out excessive water and dirt entry. Poly-fabric lining with the 3D open cell foam incorporates anti-sliding suede on the heel area help to keep the foot located inside the boot.
- The Tech 10 boot is CE certified.
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