So I got myself a Dainese Aero Evo Race Suit, new for the 2013 Dainese catalogue.
The Aero Evo is not like your traditional race suit, the zip does not run down the middle of your chest. It is a W-frame race suit, which means that it has 2 zips that run from the top of the suit down to both sides of your hips.
Getting in and out of the Aero Evo takes a little practice for the uninitiated. The Aero Evo inner liner is not removable. The inner liner at the chest and back is something called a 3D bubble liner; it leaves a pocket of air between you and the suit. And we all know what that does, improved air circulation! For those of you who know that I sweat a lot, the 3D bubble liner is going to help me a long way. As for cleaning the suit, I guess that's the down side, I'll probably have to take it to get it professionally cleaned everytime it starts to smell funky.
The Aero Evo comes with a full race hump, ideal for full tuck ventilation.
And finally, as mentioned in my previous reviews on Dainese products, Dainese does not manufacture their products, other than their boots, in Italy anymore. Which is still a shame really, if not for the high costs. The Aero Evo is made in the Ukraine, and I've yet to find any faults with it.
Fit
I'm 1.77m tall, weighing at about 80kg. I have a slim figure with a 36" chest and 32" waist, and I wear a size 50. The fit is very snug, but once you're in the suit, it feels like wearing your own skin. This is something that my discarded Alpinestars Trigger didn't succeed in, the fit on the Trigger was bulky, and made walking a little awkward. All I can say is that Dainese fits me better.
Protection
The race suit has shoulder, elbow and knee titanium sliders. These sliders not only reduce the force on impact but also aids in sliding. That's why they are called sliders. During a fall, leather parts can cause a grip and flip effect on the tarmac, and cause you to tumble, which can hurt quite a lot. Metal parts tend to slide on tarmac; sliding is less dramatic and painful.
The Aero Evo also includes your traditional under-suit armour in the shoulders, elbows and forearms, and knees and shins. The armour is non-removable. I wouldn't recommend you to remove any armour even if it was removable though.
Features
The race hump is able to accommodate a Dainese Water Bag Kit, which unfortunately does not come with the suit. But I'm glad to know that in the event that I need it, the Aero Evo is able to take one.
The race suit is also able to take in Dainese In boots. This is the Dainese technology that allows the race suit's calf area to be worn on top of the race boots. See my review of the Dainese Axial Pro In Boots to understand how this technology works.
Price
I bought the suit at SGD$2000 from JR. Very close to the retail price of USD$1549.95 price tag listed on the Dainese official site. The price is a little steep but hey, it's the only other 1-piece race suit in the Dainese catalogue that has shoulder, elbow and knee titanium sliders. Can't complain. It is a very high end Dainese race suit that is feature-rich, and it's 2013 design.
Verdict
For a race suit so high up in the Dainese food chain, it definitely lives up to the brand's standards. The Dainese Aero Evo should be a popular race suit for both hardcore and casual riders in 2013. The unconventional double-zip design is an innovative breath of fresh air to the standard design.
For its price, the Aero Evo offers unparallel protection and comfort, the shoulder, elbow and knee sliders are a must for hardcore track riders.
Do remember to check out the other Dainese gear reviews if you have not. And lastly, check out what RevZilla has to say about the Dainese Aero Evo Race Suit.
Another great product from Dainese!
RB Rating: 9 / 10
Ride safe.
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