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and a large zip that most textile trousers and Kevlar jeans have these days. Whilst riding with this jacket my first thoughts were “I am so comfortable and warm” that I actually considered not taking it off. Suddenly a brief but heavy rain shower started and I got a little worried as I was unsure of how the jacket would hold up. Needless to say it did not disappoint in any way. I was kept not only warm and comfortable but also extremely dry. The Spada Base Jacket performs incredibly well in all weathers without a single fault in its abilities. Not only was I kept dry, but so were all my important little items like my phone, wallet and keys, as well as vital things like a blood test kit and insulin. Everything was kept bone dry. Then the wind picked up and not a single cold breeze got through until I opened up every vent on the jacket and felt the full force of Spada’s Ventech system, which worked incredibly well at providing a nice cool airflow throughout the jacket. PROS: It looks awesome for starters and makes you feel safe and comfortable at all times. You can tell a lot of thought has gone into this product as every piece of tech used does its job perfectly in my opinion, from the new Ventech system down to the widely used armour and various adjustments that can be made using zippers and Velcro. You can cram as much stuff as you want into the pockets and still be comfortable
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and not worry about them becoming damaged or failing completely. CONS: The velcro and zip closures on the cuffs made it difficult to find a comfortable situation for my wrists, especially as I have a titanium plate in my left wrist. However, with some fiddling around it was achievable. I would like to have seen some more reflective panels on the jacket to help with visibility maybe on the shoulders and bottom of the back perhaps. To summarise, this jacket is worth getting whether it’s for summer or winter use. The only aspect I would like to see added is maybe the Airbag jacket inserts that other companies are starting to use. All in all the Spada Base jacket is worth every penny of the £159.99 RRP. A version of this jacket in some other colours would look good, such as the usual red, white, green and a stealthy blacked out version. KEY POINTS • Outer Shell Material: 600D Polyester and Ripstop construction • CE Five piece TEKTOFORM armour • Rain channel • WP external pockets • Short zip attachment • Fixed WP & breathable membrane • Removable quilt lining 50g • Double stitched throughout • Reflective elements • VENTECH cooling system • Soft feel collar • Dual Arm, waist & collar adjustment • Zip and velcro arm closure
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