The Fluid gearset is Alpinestars’ budget motocross/off-road pant and jersey combo. The pant features synthetic-leather-reinforced inner-leg panels and knees, ratchet closure, mesh lining and a zippered fly. The company says the Fluid pant is ergonomically cut for “enhanced freedom of movement and superior mobility,” as is the matching Fluid jersey. The jersey, which is made of “advanced” poly-fabric that is moisture-wicking and breathable, is also cut long in the back and features fade-resistant graphics.
The Fluid gearset comes in multiple sizes (pants 28-40 inches, jersey S, M, L, XL and 2XL) and styles: Fluid Corsa, Fluid Narin, Fluid Lurv and Stella Fluid, each with their unique colorways.
Alpinestars Fluid Gearset Lowdown
Standout Feature: Budget-friendly with high-end looks
Well-built
Affordable
Doesn’t look like budget gear
For some, somewhat baggy in thigh area
List Prices:
Fluid Corsa Jersey: $36.95
Fluid Corsa Pants: $109.95
Rider Analysis | Alpinestars Fluid Gearset
The Fluid line is Alpinestars’ most budget-friendly gearset for adults, and, when it’s my money on the line, I often prefer “budget” gearsets over the higher-priced premier sets. Why? Undoubtedly, the high-end stuff is great and feels awesome but one fall or a run-in with a branch in the usually more delicate top-of-the-line gear is guaranteed to rip. Sometimes the practicality just isn’t there for me.
The Fluid gear is designed with the average consumer in mind. I have a few sets of the Fluid gear now and haven’t experienced any rips or tears despite a few falls, and, after several washings, no fading is evident. The pants are a bit thicker and less stretchy than the AStars premier pants you see Jett Lawrence or Chase Sexton wearing, which sell for approximately $200 (you can tack on another $90 for their jerseys), but I feel well protected in the less expensive Fluid pants while favoring their durability.
But what I probably like most about the Fluid gearset is it doesn’t look or really feel budget. The gearset you see on these pages is the Fluid Corsa pant/jersey combo in Night Navy. It also comes in black. Keeping with the budget theme here, we also wore Alpinestars’ Tech 3 boots ($209.95), SM5 helmet ($244.95) and Radar gloves ($27.95).
The Fluid pant also seems to be true-to-fit around the waist, and there is ample room in the thigh area; perhaps too much for those with chicken legs, like one of our testers. There is also generous room in the lower leg area to accommodate full-size knee/shin guards and seemingly most knee braces. The knee area is also nicely padded and somewhat stretchy, mainly just above the knee.
The Fluid pants are simple in design. When it comes to cinching everything down, all you have is a single, easy-to-operate, ratchet closure system, and sturdy zippered fly.
And the jersey is light and airy with an extended tail that tends to stay tucked in. We also approve of the sport collar design.
Simply put, Alpinestars hit the mark with the affordable, well-built and comfortable line of Fluid gear. And, yes, best of all, it looks anything but affordable.
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