Alpinestars Honda Andes V3 Drystar Jacket
$429.95
Alpinestars Honda Andes V3 Drystar Jacket Item # 960333
Description
Designed using Alpinestars exclusive Drystar® construction, the Honda Andes v3 Drystar® Jacket offers 100% waterproofing and great levels of breathability, even in difficult riding conditions. The technically advanced construction of this jacket offers protection and abrasion resistance and is adaptable to all weather conditions.
Features:
- Upper chest zippered hand pockets work in tandem with the direct ventilation openings to ensure personalized levels of cooling airflow
- Front waterproof cargo pockets for convenience and peace-of-mind closure
- Large, external utility pocket on lower back plus internal pockets and a waterproof wallet pocket for real-world practicality
- Integrated soft edge collar and 3D mesh construction for enhanced comfort over long distances
- Premium YKK zipper for main front closure offers adaptable, secure and convenient closure
- Removable long-sleeve thermal liner (100 g body 80 g sleeves) ensures comfort on hot or cold days
- Pre-contoured sleeves with stretch panels on elbows for comfort and freedom of movement
- Hook and loop-closing waist adjustment belt ensures a highly customizable fit
- External zippered chest pockets and cargo pockets for safe peace-of-mind storage
- Shock cord on adjustment on inner bottom for an optimal fit
Construction:
- Tech-Air® 5 ready.
- Constructed with an advanced reinforced polyfabric textile for durability and a Drystar® waterproof and breathable membrane for 100% waterproof performance in wet weather conditions.
- Newly developed direct ventilation system (DVS) zippered chest air intakes and back exhaust ports for high levels of airflow.
- Internal impact protection provided by removable elbow and shoulder protectors.
- Chest and back compartments can accommodate the Nucleon chest and back inserts (available as an acces-sory upgrade).
- Reinforced polymer-printed texturing in critical elbow and lower arm areas for enhanced abrasion resistance.
- Reflective details.
- Upper chest zippered hand pockets work in tandem with the ventilation openings to ensure personalized levels of cooling airflow.
- Front waterproof cargo pockets for convenience and peace-of-mind closure.
Protection:
- According to European statutory law the CE mark is a conformity requirement for the marketing of this prod-uct. The following standards apply to this product:
- Fully riding garment to CE – Category II prEN17092 draft standards – A class.
- CE Level 2 EN1621-2:2014 Alpinestars Nucleon back protector, available as an accessory upgrade.
- CE Level 1 EN1621-1:2012 Alpinestars Nucleon Flex Plus shoulder and elbow protectors.
Part Numbers for Alpinestars Honda Andes V3 Drystar Jacket
Comparison Chart
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| Model | Andes V3 Drystar | Bogota Pro Drystar | Halo Drystar | Ketchum Gore-Tex |
| Starting At | $400 | $580 | $700 | $800 |
| Style | 2 to 3 Season Adventure/Commuting | All-Weather Riding/Adventure Touring | All-Weather Riding/Adventure Touring | All-Weather Riding/Adventure Touring |
| Tech-Air Compatible |  |
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| Material | Reinforced poly-fabric | Reinforced poly-fabric | Reinforced poly-fabric | Reinforced poly-fabric |
| Liner | Removable thermal liner | Removable Drystar liner | Removable Drystar liner | Fixed Gore-Tex LTD liner |
| Waterproofing | Drystar membrane | DWR | DWR | Gore-Tex membrane |
| Shoulder/Elbow Protection | CE-Level 1 Bio-Armor | CE-Level 2 Bio-Armor | Level 1 Nucleon Flex Pro Armor | Level 1 Nucleon Flex Plus Armor |
| Chest/Back Protection |
PE Padding (CE-Level 2 Nucleon sold separately) |
PE Padding (CE-Level 2 Nucleon sold separately) |
PE Padding (CE-Level 2 Nucleon sold separately) |
PE Padding (CE-Level 2 Nucleon sold separately) |
| Airflow | Good | Good | Good | Best |
| Certification | CE Certified | CE Certified | CE Certified | CE Certified |
Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Some guy from
Very comfortable!
This is my first real touring jacket so I don't have a lot to compare to, but I am very happy with the quality and with how comfortable this jacket is. I have a very wide chest so many jackets fit pretty tight around the chest area but this one is perfect.
Date published: 2021-03-17
Rated 5 out of
5
by
PJMcIn from
Excellent Jacket
It's comfortable, waterproof, warm when it needs to be, and vents well when you need to cool off. What more can you ask for?
Date published: 2021-07-22
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Brando from
Feature packed and completely waterproof.
This is a great jacket for the price it has a coating under the outer which makes it more waterproof than my technical hardshell that is on par with goretex. It is very warm in the winter if you use it with the lining it does feel way smaller with it in. And without the shoulder area feels relaxed and the armor pockets will accommodate the biggest protectors out there. There are two for chest one for back and shoulders and elbows and the construction on a whole feels solid. I'm small in the middle so after adjusting the mid section Velcros and ammo pockets are a little far from centre but that's alright. One star off for not having high collar.
Date published: 2022-01-08
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Don’t believe everything they say…
I read and watched a lot of reviews and even with half of them claiming this wasn’t a great jacket I took a chance. In my opinion for the price it can’t be beat! I live on Vancouver island where rain and variable weather conditions are the norm. The liner is super easy to remove and folds up small but is warm enough when you need it. Hit a couple of rain days and I stayed dry. The air vents are decent enough to keep me cool on the highway but is bit warm when I hit some single tracks and had a heavy work out. Loads of pockets if you’re crazy enough to put things in your pockets.
The armor could be better. I feel vulnerable with the lack of back plate and very light elbow pads. I also found that the collar rubs the neck and can get uncomfortable.
Date published: 2024-04-10
Rated 5 out of
5
by
SmyttyD from
Very Warm Jacket
Just got back into riding last year. Bought a cheap jacket to meat equipment requirements for the safety course unsure if I’d keep it up. Definitely keeping it up so decided to upgrade to a jacket that would protect better from the elements and colder temps. Blown away with how warm this jacket is with just a sweatshirt under. Riding in warm conditions great with the superb venting flaps. Out in 10C temps no problem with flaps closed. Will prob get the pants next year.
Date published: 2023-11-22
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Phil from
Good jacket
Lovely jacket but it fits very small, I would normally be large and I needed 2XL to have a jacket that fits!. Also the armour is very light, be sure you are ok with that. I moved armour from a previous jacket to add back protection it does not come with. On the up side it does seem to be waterproof and once I had the right size is comfortable.
Date published: 2022-10-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Dezzo from
Excellente qualité !
Excellente qualité. Manteau 3 saisons, chaud confortable, polyvalent et parfaitement imperméable à l’eau. Je fais 6’ et 195 livres et j’ai finalement commandé la grandeur XL car, avec la doublure intérieure, la grandeur L était trop petite pour porter des vêtements sous le manteau.
Seul problème : les protections doivent être achetées séparément ce qui augmente grandement le coût d’achat.
Date published: 2021-09-22
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Tjmm from
Meh
Fits smaller than most jackets, poor ventilation very warm jacket.
Date published: 2023-05-16
Questions
Sizing with a TechAir 5 vest, size up or stay according to chart?
We would suggest sizing up.
Date published: 2023-11-07
Is this a slim fitting jacket or is there room for layers underneath? I have a few year old large alpine star jacket and it fits more like a medium, it’s to snug for me and I normally take a large. I’m thinking I may need the xl. Cheers Kelly Brooks
Based on reviews we have seen it runs small. We suggest sizing up for this jacket, especially for optimal layering.
Date published: 2024-03-22
It appears the armour can’t be removed or replaced. Am I wrong?
It took me a call to one of Fortnine's employees to find the path to remove the armor. At the bottom inside of the jacket is a zipper inside that is a small Velcro strap once the Velcro is open you can reach all the way to the shoulder and the elbow armor. Small Velcro pockets hold the armor in place.
Date published: 2024-08-16
Where it is made?
Jacket is made in Bangladesh. Very good quality
Date published: 2024-05-10
Is this jacket certified 17092-3 or hiver?
According to European statutory law the CE mark is a conformity requirement for the marketing of this product. The following standards apply to this product:
• Fully riding garment to CE – Category II prEN17092 draft standards – A Class
• CE Level 2 EN1621-2:2014 Alpinestars Nucleon back protector, available as an accessory upgrade.
• CE Level 1 EN1621-1:2012 Alpinestars Nucleon Flex Plus shoulder and elbow protectors.
Date published: 2023-08-19