Belstaff Ariel Jacket - AA

Despite its technical merits, as much as any jacket in our inventory the Ariel Pro excels “off the bike” as well as it does on it.  This jacket's D3O shoulder and elbow armor are easily removed for civilian use, with a clean and easy style that works in a range of situations. But with the armor in place the Ariel Pro is quickly ready for the road.This latest update to the Ariel jacket — one of six jackets we brought in for the company's 100th year anniversary — adds an AA abreasion rating, an extra snap for securing the collar, and (wisely) that's about it. There was nothing wrong with the style and cut of this jacket so Belstaff didn't' mess with success. The Belstaff brand is best known for its legendary Trialmaster, a fully belted, heavy-duty, iconic 3/4-cut coat. There’s also an in-between style—the recently updated Brooklands—a short-cut quilted-shoulder waxed jacket with removable insulation. But the Ariel does away with all the quilting, belts, and vents, and liners, and delive