The waterproof Tour Laminate ST Plus has the same name as the jacket, and it goes without saying that the features, properties and above all assets are also very similar. We hoped so, because the Tour Laminate ST Plus combination belongs to the very best IXS has to offer.
They write it on there as well: 'designed in Switzerland'. Just to take away all doubts. Just to put these pants on is enough to notice that this is a well thought-out and pleasant piece of textile. The outer shell consists of two layers of laminated solto-TEX® PLUS. This means that water never reaches the fabric itself. Like the back of a duck, it runs down the outside. No heavy, wet fabric, no hours of drying. Always comfortable. Especially because breathable mesh is used for the lining, which guarantees a healthy climate between the pants and skin. On chilly mornings or cold days, you can supplement that with the removable thermal lining. If temperatures go in the opposite direction, the two ventilation zippers on the upper legs offer solace. A push button can be used to open up the ventilation openings a bit more.
The Tour Laminate ST Plus is first and foremost an intelligent pair of pants. Today's motorcyclists also expect it to be very practical, and when you add 'tour' to the name ... Those expectations are easily met. Starting with the anti-slip strip on the seat. ‘Chiseled into the saddle', is what it is called. And when you are sitting there, in the saddle, the stretch panels in the crotch and on the back of the knees provide comfort. A good and practical belt at the waist provides additional adjustment possibilities.
Getting in and out of the jacket is no problem, even when wearing motorcycle boots. The cut of these Tour Laminate ST Plus is pretty straight forward and at the bottom you find a zipper that runs up to below the knee. While you don't open the pant leg (laminated, remember) you simply widen the opening and that is sufficient if your shoe size does not go towards 50.
There are two pockets in the Tour Laminate ST Plus. They are zippered and placed a bit atypical (high), but spacious. Silver-colored reflective strips increase visibility in less favorable conditions, without being too conspicuous during the day.
The knee protectors are adjustable in height. Together with the fine accordion strips just above the knees, this provides a very pleasant seating position. You have to You have to make an effort not to make it work. The impact protection itself is obviously CE-certified: impacTec ETP-02 (men) or TP-01 (women). Everything is provided to fit an (optional) hip protector.
The connecting zipper with which the Tour Laminate ST Plus is equipped should really only serve one purpose: the combination with the jacket of the same name is full-fledged and therefore perfect.
