Alpinestars Halo Jacket: A Heavenly Purchase or An Overhyped Mistake

In this video, I give my first impressions of the new Alpinestars Halo adventure riding jacket. With the long delay to get to the U.S., is it everything we hoped or has it become an overhyped $500 mistake of a purchase?!

[@deaczorz]

venting is great, tried mine in hot weather today

[@wanderlpnw]

I only buy Alpinestars because they fit perfectly. I'm 6'5". Thanks for the review. I've been thinking about this one.

[@TallManMoto]

I'm real happy with this jacket after a good amount of hot weather riding. Highly recommend!

[@ZX9RDan]

Would you PLEASE, consider providing us all with a long term update on this jacket? Im debating between Halo and Bogota Pro. Merci! Dan

[@TallManMoto]

I absolutely love it. And it's amazing in hot weather. All the venting is just incredible... The top of the jacket does rub against my neck, which I don't like but I just wear a neck gator with it and it's not an issue. 100% recommend.

[@slavenvonwrtzitsch5762]

M2 same problem.. I think I will go with bogota pro 😊..

[@purplepurple8612]

looking mad fresh, yo. Those colors suit you better.

[@TallManMoto]

😆

[@soilsmanadv6673]

I bought Klim Baja S4 for the venting. But it was more expensive than that one. I am glad you like it.

[@jonlough3074]

Glad to see a review from a tall rider. Off topic, but what do you do for wind management? I ride with the windscreen off, which helps with buffetting but still really loud.

[@TallManMoto]

I recently sold the Twin and picked up an FE501s, but I had a tall puig screen on the Twin. And I've had this jacket a bit now and really love it. Fits great and the sleeves coming off makes it so versatile.

[@jonlough3074]

@TallManMoto I have a 2022 africa twin and love it but wind management has been a challenge. I'll look into a taller screen. It seems like they need to be really tall to get the wind over the top. I made a seat pad that is about 3 inches thick and that made a big difference. Still in the prototype phase though.

[@simracingyogi626]

I'm going to get mine for 334 with a coupon i got from driving school. Looks like a great deal to me.

[@TallManMoto]

Did you buy yours? How do you like it so far?!

[@simracingyogi626]

@@TallManMoto Yes i did pull the trigger on it in size large. You gotta keep in mind germany is still quiet cold in March. Usually 8-12°C on a sunny day. It feels like the Jacket is warmer than my regular winter jacket due to the fabric. However i will decide if i want another jacket for hot days in the summer. I didn't test it without the sleeves and open mesh yet. I will let you know if you want though.

[@TallManMoto]

@@simracingyogi626 I don't think you'll be disappointed; the amount of ventilation in it is amazing!

[@simracingyogi626]

@@TallManMoto thats what i'm hoping too! It appears that you're almost left with a vest when take off the sleeves

[@TallManMoto]

@@simracingyogi626 with full armor down your arms! It's a very clever design.

[@benbobaggins3501]

Nice vid mate. Just wondering if you can wear some type of thermal jacket underneath for colder weather or whether the way the shoulder and elbow protectors are done means it's not possible?

[@TallManMoto]

The weather has finally turned to wet crap here in the pnw so I'll be doing a wet ride test and video here soon... I will say the fabrics are so thick that it seems to block all the wind really well so I think a thermal under the jacket would fit really easy and be sufficient. Will update soonish!

[@jace4817]

Hey, very nice video. Do you mind if I ask what mic you are using? I've got the same camera and looking for a microphone to go with it.

[@TallManMoto]

The Purple Panda... Cheap but great quality on Amazon.

[@MyADV360]

Does this mean no more sunburnt wrists???

[@TallManMoto]

MY GOD I HADN'T EVEN THOUGHT OF THAT!!! I think these poor wrists finally have some relief.

[@DanielHelc]

I am not sure if i missed in the video, did you mention the size you are wearing?

[@TallManMoto]

I bought an XL.

[@ThreeStreets42]

Wait... you're tall?!? No body tells me a damn thing...

[@TallManMoto]

Reading is hard. You should have seen the three different dates for my Oct. livestream thumbnail before I fixed it.🤣

[@ThreeStreets42]

@@TallManMoto We might learn one day...

[@rocolocoization]

Whats your bike?

[@TallManMoto]

2019 Honda Africa Twin, manual: High praise for it across the board.

[@paulojorge3631]

So... What size did you buy?

[@TallManMoto]

You'll have to watch to find out 😉

[@paulojorge3631]

@@TallManMoto I've watched the sizing segment 3 times. Guess I just wasn't paying enough attention

[@paulojorge3631]

@@TallManMoto Can you point me to the timestamp?

[@TallManMoto]

@@paulojorge3631 turns out I forgot to mention the size. 😶 My bad! I bought the XL. Sorry dude...

[@paulojorge3631]

​@@TallManMoto No problem. Keep up the good work. Subbed!

[@frank_jk]

That’s very cool! Congrats!! I almost pulled the trigger on this a few months ago but was worried about sizing. How does this compare to other brands you’ve tried? Thanks!!

[@TallManMoto]

I've been a cheap-ass and had an HWK jacket for a number of years, which held up surprisingly well. I should have mentioned it, I'm in an XL in this video. It seems to be just about the right size for me at 6'5" and 220... depending on the time of year.🤣

[@ValdasPilkauskas]

@@TallManMoto Just curious, what is your outer arm length 😅. I'm also thinking about buying this jacket, but I'm a bit confused on the measurements side. 6'5" as well, but my arms are quite long 😅

[@Tennisbull-match-statistics]

I have the same problem. A* used to have tall sizes in the past but I don’t see them anymore

[@mkramsauer]

Nice jacket and a great review brother 👊

[@NunyaBusiness...]

I'm here because of your editing with Dork in the Road! You've made me bust up laughing a few times with your onscreen comments, and your editing is solid. Keep up the good work!

[@TallManMoto]

Thanks! Glad you like the content on both sides. This summer has been a bit slow for me but there's always more to come.

[@ShannonFrailey]

So I got mine today…. Everything fits perfectly but the inside of the elbow is super tight. Like borderline painful when I bend my elbow I’m beyond like a 70 degree bend. If I’m trying to zip up the jacket it’s actually difficult to even bend my arm up. I am wearing an XL and I’m 5’10” 200lbs. So like, this should be plenty roomy. If I get a size bigger I’m going to have like 3” extra in the sleeve length and the ability to fit an 18 pack of beer in the belly of it.