Alpinestars Andes V3 Drystar Waterproof Jacket Review | Sportbike Track Gear

[@martinpoll1040]

Great review. Just bought this jacket having used my Alpinestars Bogota for years. Thanks especially for explaining how to access the armour pockets. That information wasn't supplied with the jacket so I'd assumed it couldn't be replaced/ upgraded.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van

[@charliestoybox2099]

Just bought this jacket. I’m 5’7” with a 33” waist. I had to buy the XL as the Large was just too tight around my chest. The XL fits my chest perfectly with the back protector added. Just bought it yesterday and so far it’s been comfortable and warm on my first ride with it.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thanks for watching and sharing the sizing feedback. - Van

[@desiriderbyyasin]

Very pleased with this jacket Very Comfortable, warm and waterproof Tried in Scottish frosty morning. 10/10

[@sportbiketrackgear]

This is a great jacket for sure. Thanks for sharing your feedback. - Van

[@marktalaro3207]

Me wearing this jacket while watching this video here in Northern California. I will put this to the test in the next few days/weeks. So far, I'm loving it. It looks really nice too. I got the Ice Gray color.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Let us know how you like it after you get the chance to put some miles on it. - Van

[@gd4878]

great review. I own this jacket, but wasn't sure where to put my chest armor... thanks for clearing that up.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van

[@fotomotoxxiii]

Just bought it yesterday. Absolutely love this jacket well made and I went with green color.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

IMO Alpinestars did an excellent job with this jacket. - Van

[@OhNellly]

In super nice that you and I are liferally the size. It’s really helps when I need to pick a size. The Andes looks really nice but you also kinda sold me on the Strados. Awesome review as always.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Happy to hear the video was helpful and thanks for watching! - Van

[@christianlee1983]

Great in depth review. Might just have swayed me to buying one! Thanks 👍🏼

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van

[@davidhale8034]

Honestly, an absolutely brilliant Review. Many Thanks. 👋👋👋

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van

[@mikeg6633]

Hi, I'm an ebike rider. Usually bike riders don't need this level of protection. I've wiped out on a pedal bike with no pads at all and walked away. But my ebike is upgraded to go 40 mph and I feel like, at that speed, I can justify an entry level motorcycle suit. The PNW is wet, and our road are mostly unimproved. I'm also getting armored undershirts for the summer.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

40 mph is 100% fast enough to get torn up. - Van

[@Kahuna_550]

The asspahult doesn't discriminate what you're riding. You can get messed up real good at 40 mph.

[@Land-Shark]

I finally pulled the trigger on ordring the Andes v3 jacket and pants. I went with XL size for both of them, so I can add an extra layer during the winter riding months here in Oregon. Next up is, I have to see if I can get put on a list to buy a pair of Tech 7 Enduro Drystar boots when they become available in my my size. Heck, I might just go for a pair of Toucans instead.... Gore-Tex is goood... :) Thanks for the great videos, Brian and crew!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van

[@Pmason718]

I own the Tech Air 5 vest and I love it, now when I look at jackets I don't really sweat whether its level 1 or 2

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I am with you on the armor. Over the years the level 1 stuff has done an excellent job of protecting me when I fell. - Van

[@westondeacon5092]

Instablaster...

[@pistolpete6321]

Great review video! Now on my list to purchase!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

This is an excellent jacket, thanks for watching! - Van

[@pistolpete6321]

@@sportbiketrackgear I’m glad I watched it because I have the Tech Air 5 vest and was looking for a jacket like this that wouldn’t break the bank! Ordered the jacket from your website and can’t wait to try it out!

[@mikekimveteran]

Awesome review. Detailed! Thanjs

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thanks for watching! - Van

[@happygiraffe9787]

Thanks for the professional review!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van

[@sebastianbarreto5364]

Great review! Thanks!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van

[@thepab3072]

I wasn't too sure between the Andes v3 and the new Halo. The Halo is a lot more expensive and doesn't have a insulated liner but it's good when it's warm. The Andes cost little money but doesn't offer great ventilation when it's hot outside, it has a insulated liner. For hot days I could just wear my Icon Mesh AF and switch over to the Andes v3 when the temperature drops... Why spend more really. The Halo is pretty cool with all it's tricks but what a jump in price, it's almost at the same price as a Rev'It sand 4 H2O. Great reviews 👍

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thanks for watching and for sharing your feedback. - Van

[@FitnessGuy89]

Great video, you really explained it very well. Does this jacket fit with the zipper of the pants from the Andes V2?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

This jacket will zip to the previous Andes model as well. It will zip to any of the recent Alpinestars textile pants. - Van

[@FitnessGuy89]

Thank you for your quick response 🙏🏼

[@beesognoapisolitarie975]

Super nice review! Question: is the waterproof membrane detachable? I see some velcro when you open the lower zip. Thanks!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

No the waterproof membrane is fixed and can not be removed. - Van

[@affanpathan26]

Love your reviews really help, thanks!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van

[@sejttan]

Hello buddy, I’m riding the cruiser Harley and I’m tired about leather jacket. my question is how comfortable is that jacket for the cruiser bikes and what about protection riding between 40 to 60 F. Thanks.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

This jacket will work well in those temps while riding on a cruiser. - Van

[@awesomeagnihotrisvlog]

Can this jacket be worn during summers sir ?? Great review as usual🎉

[@sportbiketrackgear]

This is designed to be used as an all season jacket. You would need to remove the insulating liners and open the vents. While it will not be as cool as a full mesh jacket it will keep you cool when air is moving through the vents. - Van

[@awesomeagnihotrisvlog]

@@sportbiketrackgear Thanks 🙏

[@1990-t1j]

So many jackets to choose from nowadays.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

This is a solid option and sells for a fair price. - Van

[@IslandTosh]

Looks like it could be a good jacket for Southern California winters, where the mid day & afternoon can get too warm for jackets that only vent to the waterproof liner.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The direct to skin ventilation is a big deal for sure. - Van

[@EMD27]

Hi, thanks for the great review! is this a all season jacket?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

This jacket can be used as an all season jacket. It has direct to skin ventilation which will work to cool you down in the summer and plenty of insulation for colder rides. IMO the only season this will struggle in is the hot summer. The ventilation in the jacket will help but it will not be as cool as a mesh summer jacket. - Van

[@jonor95]

Great review. I'm torn between this jacket and the gunner v2 textile jacket. Which is best ? Thanks

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I have not seen the Gunner 2 myself but can tell you this is a great jacket. - Van

[@lwwaters]

Thanks for the vid. Are the shoulders and elbows armor removalable. I looked at an Andes V3 Drystar jacket just recently and couldn't find any pockets for the shoulder or elbow areas. In fact, it didn't seem like there was any armor in them - what I could feel seemed like no more than 1/8" (less than 5mm) thick. Thanks.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

All of the armor is removable, we show how to access it later in the video at about halfway through. Armor has come a very long way, this stuff manages impact better than the older stuff which is much thicker. - Van

[@lwwaters]

Thanks! I saw that near the end of the vid, but wasn't sure that was how you got to the elbows too, not just the shoulders. @@sportbiketrackgear

[@lwwaters]

Hey, another quick question., Briran! Are there two versions of the jacket - one with black cordura panels on the inside of the arms (the portion of the arms close to the body) and one with grey cordura panels? I see both in ads and vids! Thanks!!

[@mauroeduca]

Great videos! Thanks

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van

[@ShowMeYaMovez]

since it has venting directly to the body, do you think this is a good 4 season jacket? I'm a new rider looking to buy something more well-rounded while i learn about what i want in motorcycle gear. (I'm still watching the video as i comment this so i apologize if you answer this already in video)

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Well that really depends on where you live and how you ride. This for sure could be used in all four seasons in many states and for most riding. As the temps climb into the upper 80's + while this does have reasonable ventilation it will not vent as well as a mesh jacket. - Van

[@satefutingatgoogle]

I was curious about the difference between the V2 and V3 and if you can use a D30, back protector. Thank you for the review though

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I have not handled the V2 in sometime now which makes it hard for me to articulate the differences. That said this V3 is a great jacket. I do not believe D3O offers a back insert that will fit into this jacket. - Van

[@TheNikral1]

Is the ventilation all coming in from those two little armpit vents? No vents on the sleeves? Trying to determine if this would work for summer riding, in Northern CA where it stays in the 90s for a while. Thanks

[@sportbiketrackgear]

This jacket will be a hot one at 90 degrees IMO. - Van

[@andresaguirrecedillo5826]

Thanks for that review! What would you choose? Valparaiso v2 or andes v3?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The V3 is an excellent jacket and the one that I would recommend. - Van

[@rickt.223]

Hi Brian. I’m a big RS TAICHI fan and was all set to purchase the RS Taichi Drymaster Frontier All Season Jacket RSJ709 (wish you had a video reviewing this jacket!) and RS Taichi Matrix Over Pants RSY547. Then I saw the new Alpinestars Andes V3 Drystar Waterproof jacket & pants. Now I’m torn. I live in the Bay Area, California, so our temps year round can vary drastically. What is your take on the choice between these two options? I’d really like an all-season set but I do have other gear I can wear deep into the summer. Thanks in advance!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I hate to say this but I have not seen the Taichi jacket and pants you are referring to in this comment which makes it hard to have a real opinion. That said I really like what Alpinestars has done with the Andes V3. This jacket will be pretty solid at most temps but as expected will lean towards the warmer side when the temps are very hot and the best bet is a mesh jacket. - Van

[@patrickmc7486]

Does this jacket run on the hot side even with the liner removed? That seems to be my only holdback, I’m worried it might be too warm for summertime.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Any jacket that is warm in the cooler temps will be a little to the warm side when it is hot outside. For hot summer riding the best bet for cooling is a mesh jacket. - Van

@@sportbiketrackgear How’s the winter performance of this jacket? Can be worn about 40 degrees?

[@rockroadncoffee4679]

made in bangladesh. Is that true? I just bought it. very comfortable, cool and safe jacket

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Alpinestars manufactures all over the world at this point. - Van

[@danieltrust9798]

Hi what’s the jacket like in cold weather 4 degrees Celsius

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You need a snowmobile jacket at those temps. IMO you may need to use a mid layer at those temps with this jacket. Really depends on you - Van

[@simonegiannini2421]

After four years of service, I'm about to replace my Andes V2. I might get a good deal for a Valparaiso tech air (I think it's a 2017 model). How does it compare with this?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I have not reviewed the Valparasio Tech Air Jacket so I would not be able to accurately answer this. - Van

[@simonegiannini2421]

@@sportbiketrackgear thank you anyway!

[@ducaantonio79]

I would like to replace the flex plus protectors with the flex pro, but I can't understand the size of the protectors (s - L). The andes V3 jacket is size L. thanks

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The pockets are large enough to replace them. Personally I would leave them as I believe they will get the job done if you have a fall. I have crashed on the track several times in level one armor and it worked every time. Sure on paper level 2 is better but it will be less comfortable and the level 1 gets the job done. - Van

[@MrBinkz]

Any chance you are going to review the A* RX-5 Jacket?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I have not seen this jacket yet but will take a look. - Van

[@MrBinkz]

@@sportbiketrackgear any update on this jacket Van?

[@harshwardhankamble3563]

Is it good to wear in summer ?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

There is direct to skin vents which will be a big help for sure. This will not vent as well as a mesh jacket but should be decent in the summer. Really depends on the rider. - Van

[@romanthebarman5919]

Nice one. Thanks

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van

[@virgiliovidal9169]

Will a level 2 shoulder and elbow armour insert fit?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

While I do believe the pocket in the jacket will hold a larger piece of armor I will add I believe the armor in the jacket is more than enough. Over the years I have had several crashes on the track with suits full of level 1 armor. I am happy to report it always treated me well. - Van

[@faroesefarmer804]

What track suit should i use?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

There are a lot of great options at several price points. Hard to really answer that here. Shoot us an email to [e-mail] and the team can help you sort this out. - Van

[@ducaantonio79]

hi, does the jacket have chest protectors?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Yes this jacket has the pockets to accept the Alpinestars chest protectors if you want to add them. - Van

[@jamiemui5186]

How easy is it to remove the elbow armor for washing.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

It is not very difficult to remove the elbow and shoulder armor. You need to go in through the zip pocket at the base of the jacket we point out in the second half of the video. - Van

[@jamiemui5186]

@@sportbiketrackgear Thanks

[@aakashanand92]

Hey great review. Just a question how good in drystar waterproofing ? I am using goretex boots and I absolutely love it. Is drystar comparable to it ? P.S - I live in India and during monsoon we get really heavy rain.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Drystar is a solid waterproof membrane, Gore-Tex is a better product to be fair. The biggest difference between them would be the Gore-Tex is more breathable. - Van

[@aakashanand92]

@@sportbiketrackgear Thanks a lot Van !

[@LVIS-a]

Why mention level 2 protection TWICE but neither times deny or confirm compatibility? Are you high? Just say yes or no. Other than that, a very detailed and great video about this jacket

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Here is a fucking idea, if you don't like the video don't watch it. - Van

[@darrylpollock9757]

What’s the key difference between the V2 and this V3? Great Review. Thanks

[@sportbiketrackgear]

It has been some time since I have seen the V2 so I can not answer this accurately. What I can tell you is that the V3 is an excellent jacket. - Van

[@ShowMeYaMovez]

Andes V3 has direct venting to the body

[@Uglykidcid808]

Nucleon Flex Plus Armor. Well worth it just for that

[@gmotv86]

Can you wear this when it's 90+ or is that basically torture?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

IMO over 90 in a waterproof jacket is never amazing. This one does have some direct to skin venting that will really help but it will still not vent like a nice mesh jacket will. - Van

[@gmotv86]

@@sportbiketrackgear that's what I figured. Thanks!

[@williamhyland4253]

If I plan on using an airbag vest do I need to buy a size up?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Depending on how the jacket fits you may need to size up to allow for use of the airbag. You need about 4cm of additional space to allow for the airbag to deploy. The jacket does not need to be baggy, just enough space to allow the airbag to do it's thing. - Van

[@David.Horne72]

Time to lose the cap

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Love me some hats

[@johnnycigarettes3325]

This product is overpriced junk. I have previously had a tech road goretex.jackt and trousers which were were very heavy quality.products. this Andes V3 is cheap light nasty overpriced junk.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The Tech Road was much more expensive than the Andes V3 so it should have been better. I disagree with your statement 100%, this is a nice jacket that is priced fairly for todays market. - Van