The Tracker combines the abrasion protection of leather with the free flow of an open-weave, uncoated textile garment, while its snug fit and abundant exit holes prevent it from billowing and ballooning as the air passes through. Cut for riding and comfortable on the bike, the Tracker has an arms-forward feel when you are not on the bike.
IXS lines the interior with a nylon fabric that has as many holes as the jacket's Nappa leather exterior. The liner makes the jacket easy to slip into on the stickiest days and has pockets that hold the Tracker's complement of CE-approved armor. The ventilated Gladiator-brand pads are easily removable, and take great comfort in knowing that your elbows, forearms and shoulders all have a healthy dose of armor over them, and that a layer of foam guards your spine. All of the armor pieces fit easily into place when you put on the jacket.
The Tracker is very well made, with excellent stitching all around and good attention to detail. The main zipper is metal, and is shrouded in leather to protect your bike's gas tank. Metal zippers also close the sleeves, the two slash pockets and a hard-to-reach chest pocket. Inside storage includes a cell phone pocket, two pen slots and a wallet pocket with snap closure. A hook-and-loop strap on either side lets you adjust the waist to before-lunch and after-lunch dimensions, and the padded collar is lined with comfy suede leather. Because the perforated leather is flexible from the factory, there's no break-in required.
At speeds above 60 km/h the jacket flows plenty of air to keep you comfortable, and on the highway the extra breeze is a real blessing.
Features:
- Nappa cowhide
- Fully perforated
- CE protectors at shoulders and elbows
- Antiseptic M-7 nylon mesh lining
- TecnoFoam back protection (CE upgradeable)
- Elbows inside with double thickness leather
- Hip adjustment
- 2 inside, 3 outside pockets
