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PRO GuIDe

SG-12 off-road boot
from Gaerne
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

The new SG-12 off-road
motorcycle boot from Gaerne
incorporates a patented
"revolutionary new dual stage
pivot system". The first pivot is
attached to the "Razorback"
and provides a rigid component
that offers strong lateral
support; a glide plate keeps the
upper in a firm and upright
position. The second pivot is
fixed on a sliding glide that
allows the rider's foot to feel in
a natural position while on the
footpeg in shifting or breaking
mode - it will also "bottom
out" and absorb shock when
"over-jumping", or in case of
unwanted compression.
The all new rubber "Grip
Guard" offers heat-resistant
padding against the inner leg,
and a new thermoplastic shin
plate is anatomically shaped for
a perfect fit. By removing three
screws, the rider can also make
the opening wider to
accommodate a bigger leg or
knee brace. The SG-12 utilises
four lightweight alloy buckles
that attach to an adjustable
strap - a "tried and tested"
system that gives the rider an
easy-in/easy-out non-failure
system.
Made of a new Swiss
breathable fabric called
Acronos, the gaiter is extremely
stretchy, but has the perfect
shape to keep sand and debris

out. On the inside is the famous
"Gaerne Memory Cell Foam",
known for its comfortable feel
and fit. The new heel cup has
been designed to absorb shock
in case of rear compression,
and a new toe box design
features a slimmer shape in the
toe area for an improved feel of
the shift lever and bike
controls. The entire area is
wrapped by a new plastic
material, which is lighter and
provides improved comfort and
feel.
The all new shaped toe cap has
been redesigned and reinforced
to "provide a new and
"tougher" look". The sole of
the SG-12 has a new design but
still uses the Gaerne "Dual
Composite" anti-shock rubber
that has made Gaerne soles
well regarded by riders
everywhere. Inside the boot is
an all-new footbed, which has
been specially moulded to
correctly support the foot, and
in the rear portion of the
footbed, a new shock-absorbing
material has been used for
ventilation built-in at the front.
Colour options are black, white,
blue, green, orange, yellow, red.
GAERNE SpA
Coste di Maser (TV), ITALY
Tel. [phone]
[e-mail]
www.gaerne.com