The Big Sur is a fully featured touring jacket that is compatible with Alpinestars industry leading motorcycling airbag system, Tech-Air™. Featuring an advanced Gore-Tex® Pro Shell membrane for wind & waterproofing plus high levels of breathability, this jacket when matched with Big Sur Gore-Tex® pants, or any other Alpinestars textile touring pant, offers excellent protection against the weather as well as comfort & protection. Features Multi-material, multi-panel main shell construction designed & developed to provide optimum levels of comfort & performance for adventure rally riding Features Gore-Tex® Pro Shell three-layer construction incorporating a special high performance Gore-Tex membrane, bonded to a strong outer material & a durable inner lining, ensuring a thin, reduced material construction with no movement between the three layers, promoting greater durability Strategically positioned Armacor® reinforcements on back & forearms for durability & comfort. Armacor®’s advanced material construction means it is water & wind proof while allowing high levels of moisture management Removable thermal full lining (100-120g body, 70g sleeves). The lining is secured by snap buttons to keep lining in place Protection Class-leading protective capabilities – internally & externally Newly developed shoulder protection features over-molded advanced TPU guard layered under the outer fabric for optimized levels of protection & comfort Alpinestars race-derived, approved internal elbow & shoulder protectors Certified Nucleon chest pads available as accessory upgrade Performance Hook & loop grip closure wrist, waist & sleeve adjusters allow for highly personalized fit & helps ensure garment & its protection stay positioned close to the body in the event of a slide Sleeve adjustment system allows for reduced material bunching for comfort & safety Advanced ventilation system incorporates large zippered air vents on chest plus two large exhaust ports on the rear System is designed to increase internal air flow giving the rider a continuous cooling air flow New cuff closure system, features dual hook & loop grip securing system, one to customize jacket sleeves to rider’s size, plus a second for easy in & out & safe closure Convenient storage options with two front waterproof hand pockets & front chest pockets Large rear utility pocket features storm flap & eyelets to allow for ventilation Accordions stretch inserts on elbow & rear shoulders for enhanced range of movement in various riding positions. Reflective print detailing to improve night/poor light visibility of the rider. Full circumference internal waist connection zipper for attachment to Alpinestars riding pants Soft collar inner liner with padded edging to improve comfort Innovative collar closure system subtly incorporate magnet which works to keep flap open regardless of the wind Two zippered external waterproof pockets for peace-of-mind storage of documents & valuables Tech-Air™ Technology Compatible with Alpinestars’ class-leading Tech-Air™ airbag system. The garment is designed with stretch zones on the rear to accommodate the airbag’s inflated volume without compromising seams or materials. The garment’s ergonomic design & adjustments means that it can be worn without the airbag system for a personalized fit For Tech-Air™ compatibility:- LED display on sleeve indicating airbag’s operational status, plus internal conduit for system vest’s ECU Internal fixings plus cable conduits in order to seamlessly accommodate airbag system