Gerbing's eXtreme Element Heated Motorcycle Jacket Review

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Gerbing's Heated Clothing, has sent the new eXtreme Element (XE) Jacket this fall and winter riding season. Right out of the packaging, Gerbing's quality is very impressive, the fit and finish and the attention to detail is excellent. I will be doing a full review once I have worn it awhile.

Easy access opening for CE-rated removable Knox spine armor. Below is the zipper attachment for the pants.

Easy acess opening for CE-rated removable Knox spine armor.

CE-rated removable Knox spine armor is protective, flexible, and is both comfortable on and of the bike.

Polyurethane coating, heat-sealed seams and waterproof zippered sleeves and opening for glove plug. Adjustible velcro cuffs are easy to use with gloves on.

Polyurethane coating, heat-sealed seams and waterproof zippered pockets. Zippered hand-warmer pockets. Adjustible velcro waist belts, easy to use with gloves on.

Polyurethane coating, heat-sealed seams and waterproof zippered pockets.

CE-rated removable Knox elbow armor is protective, flexible, and is both comfortable on and of the bike.

Draw strings on both the left and right sides of the jackets waistband will keep the wind out.

Well thought out design, zipper is covered by fabric when done up to prevent pinching the neck. The overlap of the neck materal is done up withVelcro instead of a snap that can be more difficult to use with gloves on.

Heat-sealed seams and waterproof zippered chest pockets.

Ballistic-grade Cordura in the shoulders

CE-rated removable Knox shoulder armor is protective, flexible, and is both comfortable on and of the bike.

Gerbing supplies the wiring harness and five fuses. Easy install that only takes a few minutes, (depending on where your motorcycle's battery is located.)

Power Distribution Unit eliminates dangling cords. Plug in pod found inside the jacket to connect the pant, gloves and to the power supply.

Vridetv would like to thank our sponsor Gerbing's Heated Clothing, for their continued sponsorship for the 2010 riding season. Visit their website at: http://www.gerbing.com

Gerbing's Heated Clothing, has sent the new eXtreme Element (XE) Jacket for this fall and winter riding season. Right out of the packaging, Gerbing's quality is very impressive, the fit and finish and the attention to detail is excellent.

This jacket is excellent, the micowire heats up instantly and the warmth is felt in the sleeves, chest, back, and neck. The pockets are sized generously and are sealed with waterproof zippers. I've put on a lot of kilometers while wearing this jacket, it's seen all kinds of weather, lots of bug guts and road grime, yet looks like new after being washed. The jacket has been machine washed approximately 16 times and the material, stitching, Velcro, and the lining have held up remarkably.

I highly reccomend this jacket and the XE pants that attach to the zipper at the back.

Take my advise, stay warm with Gerbing's Heated Clothing!

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Gerbing's eXtreme Element Heated Motorcycle Jacket

New eXtreme Element (XE) Jacket Key features

Rugged 330-denier Cordura

Ballistic-grade Cordura in the shoulders and elbows

Polyurethane coating, heat-sealed seams and waterproof zippered pockets

Reflective piping plus full reflective back panel and on chest pockets

Additional pockets below the belt line add to your storage capacity

Zippered hand-warmer pockets are standard

CE-rated removable Knox armor in the shoulders, elbows and spine

Connects to the 12-volt accessory outlet with the included 12-volt adapter plug for power or connect directly to the battery using the supplied battery harness