Hein Gericke Sienna II Jacket Review

 

Hein Gericke Sienna II Motorcycle Jacket

As I have one, plus after seeing the kinds of offers HG are doing in their New Year Sale at the moment I though I would add my impressions of my Hein Gericke Sienna II Jacket. I got it in July 2008 and was very impressed with it right from the start.

First impressions on trying it on were how comfortable it felt and how well it fitted. Its just the right width across my shoulders, the arm length was perfect as is the length of the body. The arm length is spot on when I am riding my bike, as sleeves tend to ride up a bit when you lean over a sports bike to reach the handlebars.

The back has an elasticated section at waist level so you can adjust it to fit and there are 2 zips at the bottom on the back so the hip measurement can be made bigger if needed (Thats handy for when I’m in my OH’s leather jeans as I am wider across the butt wearing them!!) It also has a quilted removable inner lining which has proved totally adequate through the winter so far.

The jacket has shoulder and elbow armour, which can be removed if you want but mine stayed in as it is added protection for me. It did take a little getting used to as I hadn’t had an armoured jacket before, but it didn’t take long and I was totally comfortable with it. Back armour can be added if you want.

The jacket has zips on the shoulders and back, not with pockets in them but a mesh lining, so when they are open and it’s hot, ventilation across your body is increased. So it is even comfortable on warmer days.

It has 3 inner pockets and 3 outer ones so I have more than enough for the bits (junk) I carry with me everywhere.

I cannot fault the quality in anyway and hope to be wearing it for many years to come.

Jacket details

Features: Adjustable waist; Lockable vents on chest + back; Full-length connecting zip; Detachable thermal lining; 2 external pockets; 3 inner pockets

Protection: HIPROTEC Backshock Air CE-approved back protectors at shoulders + elbows . Additional padding at shoulders + arms. Double leather at shoulders + elbows. SAFE stitch seams

Construction: 1.1mm cowhide; Exterior: 100% leather; Lining: 100% polyester; Detachable lining: 100% polyester

Click on either the links or the photos to be taken to Hein Gericke’s online store

Great New Year Savings At Hein Gericke (UK) Ltd

I am on the email list for Hein Gericke as I bought both my jacket and leather trousers from them last year.   I have recieved an email from them showing the great savings they are offering at the moment and seeing as I’m such a nice lady I thought I would share the details with you

I really like their gear, the quality is brilliant and at prices like these the value is amazing!

Either click on the links or the images to be taken to their site for more details

First up is the HG Journey GTX Jacket in black..

Was £239.99 but now down to an amazing £159.99

Function: 100% water + windproof, breathable GORE-TEX® Z-liner membrane. Removable thermal lining. Reflective piping. Seat Strap. 360° connecting zipper. Efficient adjustable chest + back ventilation. 3 external + 3 internal pockets. 1 Napoleon pocket. Adjustable sleeves. Adjustable waist. Wide belt for kidney support.

Protection: HIPROTEC® Backshock Air CE-approved back protector. SaS-Tec® CE-approved protectors at shoulders + elbows. SAFE® stitch seams. Highly abrasion-resistant Schoeller® Dynatec on crash zones.

Construction: Outer 100% polyamide. 100% polyester lining.

Combination: Journey GTX Pants

Next up we have the HG PSXR 2 Jacket

Was originally £174.99 but now down to a brilliant £109.99

Function: Double material layer on shoulders & elbows. Long connecting zipper. 2 external pockets. 3 inner pockets.

Protection: CE-approved protectors on shoulders & elbows. Additional padding on shoulders & sleeves. PE foam back (HIPROTEC CE-approved back protector can be fitted) SAFE stitch seams.

Construction: 1.2mm, full-grain calf leather. Outer: 95% leather, 4% polyamide; 1% Aramid fibre. Lining: 100% polyester.

Next is the PSX Track II suit

If track days are your thing, or are likely to be in the coming year you won’t go far wrong with the HG PSX Track II Suit.  For a limited time you will get the pants free when you buy the jacket!!

 

Originally the jacket was £199.99 but has been reduced to £149.99.  PLUS you get the trousers FREE as well and as a result save a whopping £180!!

(Updated 24/01/09..Please note.. The £50 reduction on the jacket has now ended, but you will still get the trousers FREE if ordered at the same time as the jacket saving you £179.99)

You can’t beat that for a deal!!

The items I have shown are just a few of the deals they are offering at the moment. If you follow this link to the Hein Gericke Shop you will find the full range of kit at great prices.