Rukka’s new ‘Realer’ functional suit features “an extremely warm detachable inner suit with a high-quality down filling that ensures a great micro climate without being bulky; this is the best way to ensure that the Gore-Tex Pro three-layer laminate outer has optimum fit with or without the inner.
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| Realer |
The outer “ensures durable waterproof protection and great breathability, while exposed areas are protected by abrasion-resistant reinforcements made of Armacor. In addition, the jacket has a 100% waterproof AquaSeal front zipper, a skin-friendly neoprene collar, a detachable collar of elastic Gore-Tex stretch material and wind- and waterproof cuffs”.
The protectors on the joints and the ‘All Back’ back protector of the ‘Realer’ – all of them CE-certified Rukka D3O Air protectors – are complemented by a removable Rukka D3O Air chest protector, which is tested according to the current PPE directive.
The Rukka D3O Air protectors “combine optimum comfort with maximum protection thanks to the soft material that instantly multiplies crash damping in case of an impact. In addition, the ‘Realer’ suit of course offers plenty of width adjusters and the climate regulating AirCushion system on the inside of the seat area, as well as Antiglide-Keprotec on its outside.
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| Roughroad |
Rukka’s new ‘Roughroad’ enduro and adventure bike suit features numerous ventilation zippers and removable storm collar and jacket and trouser inners made of elastic waterproof, windproof and breathable Gore-Tex laminate membrane with a removable temperature-regulating Outlast lining.
In the seat area, the trousers feature the climate-regulating Rukka AirCushion System as well as Antiglide leather to prevent slippage on the seat. Leather on the inside of the legs protects from engine and exhaust heat. Certified according to the latest CE standards, the ‘Roughroad’ is equipped with the same impact protection multiplying Rukka D3O Air joint protectors and ‘All Back’ protector seen on the ‘Realer’.
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| AirventuR |
Rukka’s “AirventuR” gloves mark the launch of the first pair of gloves from the Finnish manufacturer that take advantage of the properties of D3O protectors to offer a “maximum of comfort, agility and defence”. These lightweight gloves are said to “provide clear feedback on throttle, brake, clutch and switches, but nevertheless ensure effective protection of the rider’s hands.
“Made of a combination of high-quality leather and tear-resistant Cordura for outstanding breathability and extraordinary abrasion resistance, the fingers, the scaphoid bone and the edge of the hand are protected by impact-and break-proof plastic reinforcements, while an integrated D3O protector safeguards the knuckles.
‘Kim’ is new Outlast midlayer underwear that “maintains a comfortable, well-balanced micro climate within the motorcycle garment, even when outside temperatures change rapidly”.
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| Kim |
The long sleeve shirt and the long johns are made of an elastic knitted fabric, which has a fleece inner surface to provide great thermal insulation and to ensure that both are very comfortable to wear, even directly on the skin. The elasticity means the garments have a tight, body-hugging fit and adapt to the wearer’s motions. A micro layer on the front of the shirt provides wind proofing while still wicking moisture.
The use of Outlast is said to provide “active temperature balancing to compensate for rapid temperature changes as encountered on mountain passes or in sudden changes of weather. Should the temperature within the protective apparel rise, the fleece will cool. If the temperature sinks, it has a warming effect”.
Coated with a protective skin, the protectors are described as being made of an “intelligent” polymer with a weakly cross-linked molecular structure that abruptly strengthens in an impact - the amount of strengthening responding to the impact force. “Within milliseconds, the impact force is distributed over the complete area of the soft, comfortable protectors and impact protection is multiplied. Immediately after the impact, the molecular cross links dissolve again, so the material instantly regains its flexibility. The thinner of the two ‘All Back’ options meets Level 1 of the CE test standards (EN 1621-2 2014 AB1), the thicker one meeting Level 2 (EN 1621-2 2014 AB2).
RUKKA/L-FASHION GROUP
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