Someone once told us that ATV/UTV riders don't really buy riding gear like snowmobilers do. ATV/UTV riders will just throw on a helmet and whatever clothing they like and feel comfortable in and then go riding.
We admit we do the same thing at times-just throw something on and go riding. Heck, one time we even went to the St. Anthony Sand Dunes in our office clothes (you know, nice dress up clothes and then we tipped the side-by-side over on its side and there we were in these fancy clothes; well, that's a story for another day).
Anyway, if we didn't learn anything else that one day at the dunes, it was that we would much rather be riding in real riding gear.
One piece of that riding gear is Klim's Revolt Jersey. From the sand dunes in St. Anthony to the massive rocks at Moab and most any forest road in between, this jersey is a versatile piece for motorsports riders.
Features of the Revolt include padded shoulders and elbows, breathable moisture-wicking fabric, a silicone back patch (so your jersey won't come untucked while you're riding), flex neck collar, underarm mesh panels and non-restrictive cuffs. The jersey is 100 percent polyester.
We all know when we wear something and it just fits right. That's the Revolt Jersey. Klim talks all about "specific patterning that allows the rider to move without any restriction or binding," but if we were to put that in rider talk it would be: "It just fits right."
We also really appreciated the breathable fabric while riding in Moab, UT. By no means were we working really hard physically while UTVing in Moab, but it was pretty warm temperature-wise and so it wasn't too hard to work up a sweat. The jersey does as advertised-it wicks away the moisture. So, based on that experience, we think it's safe to say if you're barreling down a single track through the woods on your dirt bike or hitting the sand hard at the dunes, the Revolt will do the same thing-wick away the moisture.
Another diehard motorsports rider we know who also wears the Revolt Jersey had this to say about it. "I really like mine. It is lightweight and breathable. I have seldom felt too warm in it. As long as you're moving or there is even the lightest of breezes, the air moves through it well and keeps you cool. Even down in Moab in the middle of the day, it felt good. Mine is orange, so it probably is cooler than a black one would be.
"I like not having the sun burning on my arms when I'm out riding and feel more comfortable in it than I would be in a t-shirt. I went down (tipped over) on the pit bike a couple of times and it protected my arms from being scraped up. It seemed to handle those light scrapes well and you can't even tell I went down on it. I wear an extra large and it has plenty of room for my arms and shoulders. On cold days, it can be a little on the cool side. I normally carry a lightweight Gore Tex jacket with me to wear early in the mornings. I find this helps out as well if you get caught out in an unexpected rain shower as well. Overall, it is my favorite jersey that I have ever owned."
We know most riders don't really expect their shirt or jersey or whatever they're wearing while riding in the summer to do amazing things. You just want it to work. That's the Revolt Jersey.
The jersey, available in black, red, blue, orange and yellow, retails for $39.99.
For more information, contact Klim (208) 552-7433 or www.klim.com.
