{"id":53693,"date":"2018-04-06T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-04-06T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/armytimes\/uncategorized\/2018\/04\/06\/go-to-motorcycle-gear-for-spring\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T08:11:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T08:11:35","slug":"go-to-motorcycle-gear-for-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/armytimes\/off-duty\/military-rider\/2018\/04\/06\/go-to-motorcycle-gear-for-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Go-to motorcycle gear for spring"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the motorcycle show season in high gear, it&#8217;s time to highlight some new women&#8217;s and men&#8217;s gear that&#8217;s arrived for review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;re hitting the road hard this month, with a solid agenda of riding in store for new items from Aether Apparel, Stylmartin, Shark Helmets and Roland Sands Design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s a preview of four new products we&#8217;ve received and plan to test over the next few months, with complete reviews to follow in the late spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorcyclecruiser.com\/6-roll-top-backpacks-designed-for-motorcycle-riding?dom=full&amp;src=syn\"><strong>RELATED CONTENT: 6 Roll-Top Backpacks Designed For Motorcycle Riding<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1056\" height=\"396\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/aether-arrow-jacket-front.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/aether-arrow-jacket-front.jpg.jpg 1056w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/aether-arrow-jacket-front.jpg.jpg?resize=300,113 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/aether-arrow-jacket-front.jpg.jpg?resize=768,288 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/aether-arrow-jacket-front.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,384 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1056px) 100vw, 1056px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Aether Arrow women&#8217;s leather jacket (Aether Apparel)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"affiliate-buy round fill\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aetherapparel.com\/collections\/womens-motorcycle-collection\/products\/arrow-motorcycle-jacket?dom=full&amp;src=syn\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color: #ffffff; background-color: #000000;\" title=\"Buy\">Buy<\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Aether Apparel Arrow women\u2019s leather jacket: $995<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Made of Napa leather and designed with D3O back, shoulder, and elbow protection, the Aether Arrow women&#8217;s leather jacket has a tapered back and longer sleeves for proper riding fit and looks worthy of any LA or NYC party. XXS, S, M, L sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"812\" height=\"350\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/stylmartin-arizona.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/stylmartin-arizona.jpg.jpg 812w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/stylmartin-arizona.jpg.jpg?resize=300,129 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/stylmartin-arizona.jpg.jpg?resize=768,331 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 812px) 100vw, 812px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stylmartin Arizona urban shoes (Stylmartin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"affiliate-buy round fill\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stylmartin.it\/en\/boots-urban\/sneakers-arizona\/?dom=full&amp;src=syn\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color: #ffffff; background-color: #000000;\" title=\"Buy\">Buy<\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Stylmartin Arizona shoes: $165<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Breathable made-in-Europe urban shoes with oilskin leather inserts and stout ankle protection on both sides. 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Unisex European sizing from 36-47.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"686\" height=\"350\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/shark-vancore-flare-helmet.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/shark-vancore-flare-helmet.jpg.jpg 686w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/shark-vancore-flare-helmet.jpg.jpg?resize=300,153 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Shark Vancore Flare urban helmet (Shark Helmets)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"affiliate-buy round fill\" href=\"https:\/\/us.shark-helmets.com\/collections\/new-helmets-and-accessories\/products\/vancore-flare-helmet?variant=37432975937&amp;variant=37432975937&amp;dom=full&amp;src=syn\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color: #ffffff; background-color: #000000;\" title=\"Buy\">Buy<\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Shark Vancore Flare helmet: $320<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call it an urban hooligan helmet; I call it clever and stylish. With an integrated quick-release goggle system (double anti-fog and anti-scratch visor by Carl Zeiss), the aerodynamic outer shell cuts a slimmer profile while the marble graphics incite conversation at the gas station. XS, S, M, L, XL sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"350\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/roland-sands-design-hefe-jacket.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/roland-sands-design-hefe-jacket.jpg.jpg 724w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/roland-sands-design-hefe-jacket.jpg.jpg?resize=300,145 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Roland Sands Design Hefe jacket (Roland Sands Design)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"affiliate-buy round fill\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rolandsands.com\/product\/621\/hefe\/indigo?dom=full&amp;src=syn\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color: #ffffff; background-color: #000000;\" title=\"Buy\">Buy<\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Roland Sands Design Hefe jacket: $480<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a waxed-denim\/Kevlar vest and removable armored leather sleeves, the Hefe is a versatile and protective jacket suitable for almost any bike. It looks pedestrian, but it&#8217;s a full-on protective jacket with pre-curved sleeves and a pocket for back protection, sold separately. 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