AST2 Jacket and Ranger trousers on the way

[Straydog]

Mate is bringing them back for me whilst he is in NY.
Revilla supplied and delivered to the place he was staying, and he flys back on the 8th, nice missing out on the vat and other guff.

Will give a report of the new stuff when it arrives.
£372 all up on the credit card... so happy with that missing out on the vat and other guff if it was posted over.

 

[Straydog]

They have arrived. Picked them up this morning at 0 dark early.

First impressions, solid, well made, the thermal lining is well very warm when on, the quality of the stitching is excellent; zippers are to be expected for YKK.

Fit was very good, considering it is a 2XL. I am normally a 46 inch chest, and stand 6'2, with the HG and other European stuff I by the size guides should have a 56, but find the 58 to be the better fit, with this by their guides I should be an XL but after talking to Patrick at Revilla, suggested a 2XL and this was confirmed by Kevin at Olympia.

Jacket
Like I said a good fit, will soften with breaking in, armour fits where it should, the sleeves are just a little too long, and the phone pocket in the liner is not really designed for an IPHONE or HTC Desire.
This would be my only 2 complaints overall, and they are minor.

Venting well there is plenty of it. Good waterproof zips by the looks as I ahve not had a chance to test them.

Collar is high and for me perfect, I have a 17 1/2 neck, and there is plenty of room with this collar.


Jacket showing the 3M and vents part open




Side


Jacket and liner.


Inside of the Jacket


Trousers
With 3m scotchbrite


Water proof pocket


Lining



Trousers I normally am a 36, but ordered the 38, with the liner in I would just get a pair of business trousers on underneath, they are a tight fit, like jeans they say. With the liners out, Jeans no problems underneath, if you wish to wear them.

They are a very warm trouser, again solidly built, and a bit long but this is done on purpose. Full length zip, with good covering for water proofness.

All in all very happy, the only problem I for see is the trousers are going to be a tad warm, in summer. Hence a possible desire once the cc has recovered to buy the BMW summer 2..

Service from Revzilla was great, and so was the service from Olympia, for queries and other information.

P.S. they are very keen to get a UK/European Dealer. They seem to be sending alot of stuff to the EU.

 

[dr nosh]

I am in the process of searching for new jacket and trousers.

Don't know anything about this make of jacket.

Can you let us know the web site.

Is that a waterproof liner (silver grey jacket on right)?

If so, does that mean the outer jacket wil soak up water like a sponge until it hits the inner?

 

[Straydog]

After a year, I still very much love the Jacket and Trousers,
Biggest issue with these guys is the import duty, but to be honest, I have been in pouring rain and quite warm weather, and the cold.

The Jacket is good to about 6 without the lining, the trousers about the same. Venting is good, comfort wise, I cannot complain, as for serviceability they have been great as well, no stitching running or other problems to report.

I bought them through www.revzilla.com/ and the guys there were very helpful.

Would i buy them again.. possibly, I do like the new Tourshell from BMW, that is quite tempting, but for £350 brought in via a mate, I cannot complain 1 year on.