Need help choosing gear for my wife!

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• Nov 21, 2013

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Hello,
I am trying to figure out who makes good ladies riding gear....My wife wants/ needs new riding gear. She discovered she loves to ride as much as I do so know I need to upgrade her for Christmas... I have been looking at the Divas, arctiva, and some klim. But What I need to know is Fitment.

we only have a Klim dealer here to reference as to size...

And also any personal Experince's with one brand over another? I like the Idea of supporting a company that Is geared towards bringing women into our wonderful sport so I am leaning towards Divas but want to get what will be the best for my wife.

So any help would be awesome.

Thanks
Damen

 

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• Nov 21, 2013

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cowboy181d said:

Hello,
I am trying to figure out who makes good ladies riding gear....My wife wants/ needs new riding gear. She discovered she loves to ride as much as I do so know I need to upgrade her for Christmas... I have been looking at the Divas, arctiva, and some klim. But What I need to know is Fitment.

we only have a Klim dealer here to reference as to size...

And also any personal Experince's with one brand over another? I like the Idea of supporting a company that Is geared towards bringing women into our wonderful sport so I am leaning towards Divas but want to get what will be the best for my wife.

So any help would be awesome.

Thanks
Damen

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Damen that is awesome that she is enjoying the sport. Wearing the right gear makes a HUGE difference :face-icon-small-hap

I love my Klim Alpine bibs! They keep me dry and warm! They move freely which is important to me. I have the Allure gloves for woman they are GREAT! I will buy a pair of Inversion pro gloves as soon as they are in stock again. My Klim Adrenaline boots have done great. I just bought a new Klim base layer, the Solstice pant and shirt. :thumb: I can tell I am really going to like them. I am really liking my Tomahawk Parka as well. The "Klim" sock is my favorite! :face-icon-small-win

My experience is not as great as some of the other awesome ladies on this forum because I am still a newbie myself. I started riding in Feb 2011 but from recent experience, I can tell you that good gear no matter which brand you choose is crucial to be comfortable and warm. Hope that helps a little!

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• Nov 22, 2013

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There are a few options. Some gear is insulated, as is the Divas, and for me I prefer uninsulated, as I believe through the technology of your base and mid layers, warmth and comfort are guaranteed.
I wear Motorfist. Motorfist's Contessa line is new on the market. The sizing is a bit small, so you may have to go a size up from normal for her to be comfy. eVent technology is a waterproof and breathable membrane that keeps you warm and dry. I

wear the hydrophobic fleece midlayer, and their cocona fabric base layer. My boots are Contessa again with the same technology.

 

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• Nov 22, 2013

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Momma said:

There are a few options. Some gear is insulated, as is the Divas, and for me I prefer uninsulated, as I believe through the technology of your base and mid layers, warmth and comfort are guaranteed.
I wear Motorfist. Motorfist's Contessa line is new on the market. The sizing is a bit small, so you may have to go a size up from normal for her to be comfy. eVent technology is a waterproof and breathable membrane that keeps you warm and dry. I

wear the hydrophobic fleece midlayer, and their cocona fabric base layer. My boots are Contessa again with the same technology.

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• Nov 22, 2013

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Thanks ladies! I think I have narrowed it down but any other suggestions would be great.

Next I get to find gear for my daughter, as she informed me that she wants her own snowmobile now:face-icon-small-hap So needless to say this guy is happy:face-icon-small-ton :whoo:

 

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• Nov 22, 2013

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And at momma. I loved both your articles! I am a proud powersports parent. And my wife was one of the taboo'd prego riders once upon a time! thanks for the write ups!

 

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• Nov 26, 2013

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I also wear Klim gear, many different options from bibs to pants, insulated to uninsulated and different lengths.

 

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• Nov 26, 2013

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For the past 2 seasons I went with the Plum Alpine Parka and the Alpine pants to match and LOVED THEM!
Buuuutttt......
FXR came out with some b****in' colors and great reviews so I am trying them out and am IN LOVE! I'm rocking the Vertical Pro Fuschia Illusion coat and have decided to do the pants to match. The inner liner is a little too much for me, so I have been running just the shell and am warm and dry! This is the first year I've thought about running a hood, and am wishing I would of done it sooner. Great little feature when I have a beanie on to flip the hood up and keeps everything dry!!

 

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• Dec 25, 2013

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Hey ladies! I ended up getting the wife a HJC jacket and arctiva bibs and gloves. Thanks again for your help! and hope all of you much pow this winter