One Suit, Four Seasons?
Adventure riding in South Africa can throw just about everything at you in a single day. A frosty morning, blazing afternoon sun and, if you’re really lucky, a thunderstorm on the ride home. That’s where a versatile riding suit starts making a lot of sense.
The Octane Vision 2.0 Jacket and Pants are aimed at riders who want one outfit that can adapt to changing conditions rather than owning separate gear for every season. Both feature a tough 600D polyester and 1650D ballistic nylon construction, removable waterproof and thermal liners, plus plenty of ventilation for the hotter months.
Protection hasn’t been forgotten either. The jacket comes fitted with CE armour in the shoulders and elbows, along with a padded back protector, while the pants include CE knee protection and are designed with stretch panels and adjustable waist straps to improve comfort on longer rides. Large mesh panels and zip-open vents help keep the air moving when temperatures climb.
Storage is generous, with enough pockets for the bits and pieces that always seem to accumulate on a trip, and both jacket and pants are designed with touring and adventure riding in mind rather than outright off-road racing. They’re built to spend long hours in the saddle, whether you’re commuting during the week or pointing the front wheel towards the next gravel pass on the weekend.
As always, the biggest factor with riding gear is fit. Even the best materials and armour won’t do their job properly if the jacket or pants don’t fit correctly. If you’re shopping for a new adventure suit, the Vision 2.0 is worth throwing on to see how it feels before making your decision.
Octane Vision 2.0 Jacket R3,995.00
Octane Vision 2.0 Pants R2,995.00
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