 Finding an all weather / all season jacket is not an easy task. It seems that one compromise after another has to be made and that a ‘real’ all weather jacket is some type of farfetched fantasy. The most complicated and most common problem is being able to be comfortable in the most extreme conditions. More specifically, being warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Luckily with modern technology, high-tech materials, progressive thinking and over 25 years of experience in the apparel industry, this so called problem has been solved. The solution? The All Season Touring (AST) Jacket by Olympia.
This all season jacket at $289 is a prime example of why Olympia is known worldwide for their high quality functional products and their commitment to cutting-edge yet affordable riding gear.
At first glance the most noticeable feature of the AST jacket is the use of 500 and 1500 denier Dupont Cordura.® on the outer shell. What does that mean? It means safety and protection! Dupont Cordura.® is up to 14 times more skid resistant / stronger than other commonly used materials. The inner side of the shell is waterproof / breathable and seam sealed, combining safety and comfort by keeping you dry in wet and stormy weather.
Still, things get even better. The AST jacket comes with a sturdy Thermolite® Insulated Liner Jacket. It can be worn completely separate, however when attached inside the outer shell this Thermolite® liner works in cooperation to keep you warm and dry. Its wind and water resistant characteristics are just added security and comfort underneath the incredibly designed and constructed outer shell. It has a very handy cell phone pocket along with two other zippered storage pockets.
Safety and protection from the elements aren’t the only reason you should buy an Olympia AST jacket. Its ability to keep you cool in the summer months is just as impressive as its ability to keep you dry and warm in the winter.
Olympia’s AST jacket makes use of a unique feature, the Airflow Ventilation System (AVS). This system utilizes front fold up pocket flaps for air to enter into the AVS. For maximum airflow you can open the AVS from shoulder all the way down to your forearm. The location and size of the various AVS vents easily allow you to make endless adjustments depending on how much air you do or don’t want flowing across your body. The AVS’s wide array of features also includes side buckle straps and another vent in the back to fine tune your airflow needs.
The AST jacket beats its competition by offering the most important features and using the highest quality materials for a fraction of the price of other jackets. Perhaps the most impressive demonstration of this fact is the removable CE approved Motion Flex armor.
Motion Flex armor is distinctive in its construction. Each piece is made up of multiple segments, allowing it to bend and flex in any direction. The unobstructed movement translates into amazing comfort. You may not even know it’s there! Other jackets have utilized this technology; however they are likely to cost you twice as much (further proof that Olympia provides excellent and affordable products without taking any shortcuts on quality and features).
At such an affordable price, this jacket is one of those things that fall into the 'you have to see it to believe it’ category.
** Click here to check out a review of the Olympia AST Jacket at Canyon Chasers! **
For more information on body types and apparel options designed for you, watch the What’s Your Body Type Video
- Features:
- Outer shell constructed in coated 500 and 1500 denier Dupont Cordura®.
- Waterproof/breathable membrane adds double waterproof protection.
- Thermolite® insulated liner jacket.
- Airflow ventilation system at chest arms and back.
- Slide buckle straps at chest pocket vents create adjustable air flow.
- Double storm placket front closure.
- Removable CE Motion Flex armor at elbows and shoulders.
- Removable CE approved Motion Flex articulated back protector.
- Cool mesh airflow lining.
- Custom Fit detailing at collar, cuffs, elbows and waist.
- Comfort neoprene collar and neck insert.
- 3M Scotchlite® reflective piping at front, sides and back.
- Eight storage pockets.
- Insulated Jacket Liner.
- Sturdy wind and water resistant rip stop nylon shell.
- Dupont Thermolite® insulation.
- Comfort stand up collar.
- Two zippered storage pockets and interior cell phone pocket.
Available in 2 colors, Neon Yellow/Black and Pewter/Black. Make your selection above.
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