Armored coats always make me feel like Ralphie's little brother in "A Christmas Story," wrapped head to toe for weather, holding my arms straight out at my sides, and only then realizing I have to go to the bathroom. But armored coats, once you get used to the feel of the armor, are the ultimate for protection.
Icon knows their stuff, and their coats are made from top-notch materials including a Dynax nylon chassis and CE-approved armor. Never thought you'd hear the word "chassis" applied to clothes, did ya? Well, here we go: Dynax is a super heavy-weight abrasion-resistant multi-fiber fabric. In the meantime, CE standards are a set of performance requirements for motorcyclists' protective gear. To this writer's knowledge, they are the only set of standards for measuring performance of safety gear. Didn't you always wonder what those crazy tags meant? Now you know.
This Icon women's coat comes in several sizes, including X-Small, which can't be said for all brands, as many stop at Small and pretend that us tiny women don't exist (or don't ride). It's stylish and good-looking. White is not everyone's first choice for a riding jacket, but white is more visible than black, and being noticeable is a big bonus.
The Icon coat also comes with a tank scratch-elimination flap, which means you can lean yourself in and not worry about your zipper scratching the tank of your baby. $150 is not a lot to pay for style and safety. And a chassis.
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