RSD 2019 Apparel
As Director of Apparel Brands for MAG, ex Oakley and Fox Racing man Rob Ramlose has a wide ranging portfolio to manage, from Answer Racing and Speed and Strength, to Firstgear and Black Brand. Here he introduces highlights from the 2019 RSD Apparel line-up …
‘ Waylon’
“ At RSD we’ re always looking to improve our products, which is no easy task. Our aim is better leather, better protection and better build quality- while keeping the price in the ball park.“ For the new collection we’ ve taken RSD classics such as the‘ Ronin’ and‘ Clash’ and added CE1 level protection and construction, taking our bestselling jackets to another level.“ The heritage collection remains true to the DNA of the brand but now comes with the added features of included removable armor and strategic ventilation without compromising the wearability- we remain true to the focus of on-bike function and off-bike wear with clean, stylish, and subtlety branded riding gear.“ Times may change, but the details of what make a quality motorcycle jacket worth owning do not. Quality, comfort, fit, finish, protection and style. It’ s a recipe that gets better in time if you stay true to your roots, learn from your customers and work to improve on what you have learned.“ Industry shaping designs like the‘ Clash’ and‘ Ronin’ are a tough product to improve on, but that’ s what we’ ve done with the RS Signature models. We realize not everybody wants to wear the same gear, so we’ ve further expanded our textile range and leathers- to bring more diversity to the collection, always keeping function and form in mind.“ Whether we’ ve turned a classic bomber into a rider’ s jacket or added a hood to a classic leather silhouette, it’ s quality first”.
‘ Ronin’
The updated‘ Ronin’ by RSD is now offered in a fully re-imagined version as part of the Roland Sands Signature Collection.“ The DNA of this iconic jacket remains but has been wrapped in a ton of new features, including an all new premium leather quality, 1.1 mm-1.3 mm GT Racer- a hand washed, hand waxed and hand finished leather that gives it a pre-worn look and feel. Soft to the touch and requires very little break in. The leather will age with the rider and develop a natural patina overtime.”
‘ Clash’
The“ infamous”‘ Clash’ jacket by RSD is now offered“ in an all new, elevated version that brings modern function to this classically inspired jacket design. Part of the Roland Sands Signature Collection, the‘ Clash’ is a blast from the past.“ Based on the styling of the classic perfecto rocker
jacket the all new‘ Clash’ keeps that timeless design language but with a ton of new features including and the same new GT Racer premium leather quality seen on the‘ Ronin’.
‘ Jagger’
The new‘ Jagger’ by RSD“ is a true 3-1 multi season jacket with simple yet sophisticated Cafe Racer styling.” Constructed of a premium Matte Buffalo leather, the Jagger comes equipped with a removable seam sealed, soft shell hoody, a mesh liner, shoulder intake vents and back exhaust ports, and quilt stitch detail.
‘ Casbah’
Taking inspiration from a few legacy RSD styles, the‘ Casba’ h is an overtly perfecto style textile jacket constructed mainly of premium RSD waxed cotton, with leather details in key areas and“ punk rock” vibe exposed zippers. A magnetic collar features allows the rider to increase ventilation.
RSD’ s interpretation of the classic work jacket- constructed of heavy weight duck cotton with suede application on the collar, shoulders and upper back. Features include removable KNOX MICROLOCK molded shoulder and elbow armor, classic riders fit, cool core mesh liner with moisture with wicking properties.
‘ Johnny’
A hybrid jacket that features a premium RSD waxed cotton main body and hand finished. 9 mm-1.1 mm Dakota leather sleeves. Equipped with removable KNOX MICROLOCK molded shoulder and elbow armor and back protector ready pocket.
‘ MIA’
Classic Cafe Racer styling on the outside, with a removable and separately wearable waterproof hoody on the inside. The‘ MIA’ is a 3-1 multi season jacket in 1.0 mm-1.2 mm buffalo leather with removable premium KNOX MICROLOCK molded shoulder and elbow armor, back gusset with zippered vents, WP interior device pocket and a removable WP soft shell hoodie.
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