Aether Urban Adventure: SF Edition

[geoff2k]

Just got an email about this. Looks like fun, but has a $75 fee...

http://www.aetherapparel.com/products/urban-adventure-san-francisco

There's a group ride to kick things off, then:

The afternoon will kick off with an on-site catered lunch, followed by skills training by active police motor officer Kerry Schilf. Participants will have the chance to learn how to "ride like a cop" by practicing on the same cone's course motor officer use to train, while receiving critical feedback and coaching.

The day's events will culminate with a motorcycle obstacle course designed by staff from RawHyde Adventures, the guru's of off-road adventure riding. Here, bikes of all makes and models will use their low-speed handling skills to navigate through an urban debris field for the chance to win prizes and give-aways from Piston and Chain, RawHyde Adventures, and Aether.

There are some reviews here and here of their LA and NYC events.

 

[jumph4x]

Comes with participation stickers at the end of the day! What's not to like?

No rider left behind.

 

[BiG Chris]

doesnt sound that much fun

 

[Turbongr]

Really...the price of that gear?!?!?!? SF really is run for and by the techies now, eh?

 

[yarrrrr]

I mean, motorcycles are just lifestyle accessories and not transportation. Amiright?

 

[bpw]

Really...the price of that gear?!?!?!? SF really is run for and by the techies now, eh?

The textile stuff is about the price of high end gear from Aerostich, Motoport, BMW or Klim. If (and its a big if) the stuff is very high quality it could be worth it. Seeing as they are made in China and don't even have waterproof zippers I am a bit doubtful about quality. Mid grade materials at best used in construction (dynatec is decent, the rest is no name nylon)

Too bad, since I like the non-moto style design on their canyon jacket. I wish more companies would make plain looking, high quality moto gear. Their marketing aggravates me though.

The leather jacket is just stupid expensive though, more than full custom would cost.

 

[RightCoastBias]

If you want to "ride like a cop" and skip Aether's hipster scene, just hit up the ACSO classes.

 

[dittoalex]

Jesus Fucking Christ, this is all that's wrong with Piston & Chain :mad
edit: for equivalent quality group rides put on for free by competent, dedicated volunteers, check out http://www.grouprides.net/

 

[clutchslip]

......
Too bad, since I like the non-moto style design on their canyon jacket. I wish more companies would make plain looking, high quality moto gear. .....

The leather jacket is just stupid expensive though, more than full custom would cost.

Non-moto style? You mean like it is loose and flops around and stuff. Nice. If you go down, the jacket is doing squat to protect your middle body. You might as well just wear any dang leather jacket that you like. You can buy the under-clothing armor sets for some protection, if you get paranoid, or wise. :teeth

 

[sfo423]

I think you need to own a BMW to attend. Late model only please.

 

[bpw]

Non-moto style? You mean like it is loose and flops around and stuff. Nice. If you go down, the jacket is doing squat to protect your middle body. You might as well just wear any dang leather jacket that you like. You can buy the under-clothing armor sets for some protection, if you get paranoid, or wise. :teeth

For some reason almost every manufacturer of textile gear thinks 8 different colors and huge logos are required if a jacket has armor and fits well.

Plain, well cut, armored leather jackets are available, but almost no one makes the same in textile.

 

[Aeroslash]

$1200 for the leather jacket?? My eyes are watering. I ain't hip enough to take those prices seriously.

 

[Hybridchemistry]

BRB, my crack pipe is calling

 

[clutchslip]

For some reason almost every manufacturer of textile gear thinks 8 different colors and huge logos are required if a jacket has armor and fits well.

Plain, well cut, armored leather jackets are available, but almost no one makes the same in textile.

Oh, I see your point, now. I read it the other way around. I agree, but I am strictly a leather guy. Well, until I retire to a sport-tour/adventure thingy. Then I might wear plastic. (But I doubt it).

 

[planegray]

:laughing

really ? you guys are complaining about merchandise that someone is selling ? What, are you afraid they're gonna MAKE you buy it ? :rofl

The day trip looks like pretty good offering... guided tour, breakfast, lunch and some instruction for $75.00... not too bad :thumbup

 

[revnort]

:laughing

really ? you guys are complaining about merchandise that someone is selling ? What, are you afraid they're gonna MAKE you buy it ? :rofl

The day trip looks like pretty good offering... guided tour, breakfast, lunch and some instruction for $75.00... not too bad :thumbup

+1

I like they look of their stuff actually, but yeah it is way too pricey. I may check out the event though.

 

[clutchslip]

:laughing

really ? you guys are complaining about merchandise that someone is selling ? What, are you afraid they're gonna MAKE you buy it ? :rofl

I didn't complain. But, aren't opinions on pricing and styling allowed anymore?
:x
How do we share information, if we don't bitch like hell in traditional barf fashion.

 

[planegray]

I didn't complain. But, aren't opinions on pricing and styling allowed anymore?
:x
How do we share information, if we don't bitch like hell in traditional barf fashion.

Ok, that's it :mad

Git yer ass in there and buy that Eclipse jacket for $1,195.00, you'll thank me later :thumbup
http://www.aetherapparel.com/collections/mens-motorcycle-collection/products/eclipse

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(hmm... that merino wool gater is actually a pretty good deal, hmmm... )

 

[kongjie]

I can get a neck gaiter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[auntiebling]

I can get a neck gaiter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!