Klim Latitude Suit

[bretedge]

I'm ordering a Badlands Pro jacket and Latitude pants this fall to replace my Rallye Pro 2 suit. So tired of having to screw around w/ liners when it rains and since we're planning a move to the PNW, I suspect it'll be raining a lot. I like the Latitude pants better than the Badlands Pro based upon what I've seen online. If I get a chance to see 'em both before purchasing I might change my mind.

[Xeraux]

Originally Posted by Dan Alexander

Better breathability is always good plus the better materials and armor make it a winner I think.

Plus the kidney belt like the ADV and I'm in lust

I just wear one of these.

McDavid Universal Back Support.

http://www.mcdavidusa.com/store/item...PARTMENT_ID=57

[csimon]

OK - newbie question to kidney belts - why?

[Xeraux]

Originally Posted by csimon

OK - newbie question to kidney belts - why?

Helps with your posture and your back/abs don't have to work as hard all day.

If you're pounding out 700 to 1,000 mile days, they really help.

[SpaceManSpiff]

Any information on what armor is in this kit?

[Xeraux]

Originally Posted by SpaceManSpiff

Any information on what armor is in this kit?

Ummm... The link on the first post?

[levain]

Originally Posted by Xeraux

Ummm... The link on the first post?

Cheese & red cabbage sandwich?

[Happycamper]

Originally Posted by Jim Williams

Cheese & red cabbage sandwich?

Great article! Thanks for sharing.

[Willius]

WebBikeWorld's review:
http://www.webbikeworld.com/klim-bad...pro-jacket.htm

[mrt10x]

Originally Posted by csimon

OK - newbie question to kidney belts - why?

The other thing about an integrated kidney belt is that it helps carry some of the weight of the jacket. I often just attach the integrated kidney belt on my Adventure jacket w/o using the shoulder harness and it is very effective. I used to use just a kidney belt in my Harley days, and it was great...but the integrated unit in the KLIM stuff is better. I am looking at the badlands jacket to replace my Adventure jacket because I dont need the Leatte collar, dont need all the pockets on the back, and it looks like the Badlands has better venting.

[Xeraux]

Originally Posted by Willius

WebBikeWorld's review:
http://www.webbikeworld.com/klim-bad...pro-jacket.htm

That's the Badlands Pro, not the Latitude.

[Disco Stu]

Originally Posted by Xeraux

Okay, word from Klim customer service is the Latitude and the Badlands will be available, "at the end of October".


Which is fine with me, because it doesn't start getting cool enough around here to ride in a suit like that until November, anyway.

Cold? Can't you just roll up the windows and turn on the heater in your Mini?

[SpaceManSpiff]

Originally Posted by Xeraux

Ummm... The link on the first post?

mmhmm ok,
I was hoping perhaps that someone (like you) had some more information....

"CE-rated integrated armor system" is rather vague and could, apparently range from a cheese and red cabbage sammich to forcefieldT-Pro armor.

it does not appear to be the 3d0 armor that is in the badlands pro
"D3O CE-rated integrated limb and back panel armor system [Viper Pro Level II back armor}"

[Xeraux]

Originally Posted by SpaceManSpiff

mmhmm ok,
I was hoping perhaps that someone (like you) had some more information....

"CE-rated integrated armor system" is rather vague and could, apparently range from a cheese and red cabbage sammich to forcefieldT-Pro armor.

it does not appear to be the 3d0 armor that is in the badlands pro
"D3O CE-rated integrated limb and back panel armor system [Viper Pro Level II back armor}"

A quick Google search came up with a picture of the armour available.

http://www.touratech-usa.com/Store/P...mor-Kit-Jacket

[soph9]

you can upgrade the armour for this suit to the D3o...we did for our Traverse.