It was time for a new all weather jacket and I decided to upgrade to no liner. Atomic Moto/Brian was most helpful, as usual. We discussed my bike (R1200gs), riding preferences (lots of forest & farm roads...dirt & gravel, multi-day, camping), age, and sizing. He helped go thru the many options and choose between the options. Excellent service!
The fit is trim with room for a puffy underneath and plenty of sleeve length for my long arms. Not sure I will use the multitude of pockets but there are many options. Appears very well made with quality features - yes, it is a Klim.
I have been out for two day rides. Very comfortable on the bike. Two comments on the zippers: the forearm zippers feel stiff and long, poking into the bend of my elbow. I hope they 'soften' up. Second, I was pleased how easily the zippers opened while riding (the zippers on my Carlsbad pants require much more effort). The airflow on a 78 degree day was very good. Thanks Atomic Moto!
The Carlsbad jacket and pants saved me from serious injury in a recent accident. I recently came off at 80km in outback Australia. Slid down the dirt road with the bike on top of me. I suffered a broken ankle and that is all. No other bruising or grazes, no gravel rash. The broken ankle was due to foot catching the edge of the road and rotating.
These feel like real protection. My Vendramini Lusakas fit like the proverbial glove, but can't hold a candle to these for sheer confidence. Very nice boots. Gaerne and Atomic for the win!
I originally ordered a different boot, when they went to pull the order they found they didn't have the boot I wanted. Im not sure of the gentleman who called me the next day to apologize, He talked me into the Gaerne Daker Aquatech's and im so glad he did, PERFECT !! This is exactly what I was looking for. so..THANK YOU !!!!! for going the extra mile for me.
These boots felt comfortable right out of the gate-no break-in required!
The SG-22s are expensive boots but worth the stretch if you can make it. Comfortable right out of the box just like everyone says. I went with Atomic Motos suggestion to focus on the EU size numbers rather than the US, and it turns out all my 10.5 US sneakers were labelled 44.5 EU. That is what I ordered, and it fits perfectly. I think the Gaerne size chart has a different mapping for 10.5 US, but I ignored that went directly to the EU sizing
Exactly what was ordered no issues