area, and another zippered pocket inside. The interior’s standard liner material is a hydophilic nylon mesh, which wicks sweat away in summertime. The collar is stretch fleece, quite soft to the touch, with dual, rubber-coated snaps to hold it shut. A removable collar to allow for a Leatt Neck Brace is optional. The cut and fitment of the Marathon can
best be described as “American,” namely plenty of room through the middle. Velcro® tabs for adjustment abound, with two on each sleeve, two on the back, and two on the bottom hem. The sleeves adjust around the wrists with multi-position snaps and sturdy YKK zips. At first, as expected, the jacket is stiff and unyeilding to wear, though quite lightweight considering the level of protec- tion afforded. It took a solid week of daily commuting before it felt “broken in” and transformed to a second skin. Since then, I haven’t taken it off once. For 12 months, covering over 23,000 miles, in temperatures ranging from 9 to 107 degrees, up and down the entire eastern coastline of the US and into Canada, the Marathon performed like a champion. Ottawa’s artic blasts were no match for the 90W subliner, which itself was protected by the windproof Aero-Tex overliner, without the unwieldiness typical of multi-layer winter gear. When things warmed up on a ride to Fort Lauderdale, the Marathon had adequate airflow to
remain continuously comfortable, thanks to the moisture-wicking hydophilic liner on its interior, despite having more armor cov- erage than any other jacket in the industry. The armor itself is perforated and does an incredible job of blending into the back- ground on long rides, with none of the bulkiness and shifting common in many other jackets. In short, this jacket is by far the most comfortable and functional gar- ment I have ever tested. As a result, there is now a genuine bond
between this rider and his Motoport jacket. It fits me perfectly because it was made by hand for my exact measurements to rigor- ous standards with uncompromised qual- ity. It’s a very different feeling from wearing a generic, off the rack design that is exactly the same as the 5,000 that came before it. Everything about the Marathon is abso- lutely functional for the serious motorcy- clist, from the ease of maintenance, to its superlative comfort, to its unparalleled build quality, to the peace of mind that comes with knowing you’re as well pro- tected as you can possibly be at all times. This is indeed the jacket to buy, if nothing but the best will do! The Motoport Marathon Air Mesh Kev-
lar jacket is hand built in California and has an MSRP of $514.00 plus options and ship- ping. Visit
http://www.motoport.com/ for more information.
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Tightly woven stainless steel braiding wrapped around Dupont’s PTFE-Teflon inner lining for strength that will last a lifetime.
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www.spieglerusa.com An inside look at the armor of the Motoport Marathon Air Mesh jacket.
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