The R-3 (Roadcrafter 3) is the third-generation one piece Aerostich suit. It is 100% waterproof and unlined for maximum airflow, yet slips quickly and easily over your street clothes. Its full-length waterproof zipper entry system is fast, and it doesnât flutter or flap in the wind. Without a lining it wears cooler, and with seam-sealed rainproof zippers youâll also stay completely dry, even during the wettest conditions. Each R-3 takes more than an hour longer to manufacture than previous Roadcrafters, but itâs worth it. Youâll enjoy higher levels of performance, comfort, and protection on every ride. And like its predecessor Roadcrafters, the R-3 is constructed of Aerostichâs exclusive American-made mil-spec 500d CorduraÂŽ GORE-TEXÂŽ fabric. Itâs a strong, long-lasting and highly abrasion-resistant material ideal for this use. (Made-in-USA military gear is the other stuff to have this.) For increased protection thereâs a double layer of this fabric across the seat, and added 1000d abrasion-resistant layers covering the vital elbow/shoulder/knee areas. Beneath each of these is a superior energy absorbing system utilizing removable, oversized TF impact armor. Each armor attachment point is adjustable to allow fit to be fine-tuned for comfort and ensure it stays in place for best protection. Separately available hip, spine and chest armor options further increase the R-3âs capabilities. With its oversize two-slider underarm vents, a two-slider back vent and magnetic clasps to hold open the fold-down dual-height collar, you ride cool and protected at the same time. As temps drop and when precipitation comes youâll remain cozy and dry, too, because the adjustable Ultrasuede collar fits comfortably around your neck, even with varying base-layers. Additional features include flap covered hip-side water resistant zippers for fast access to your street pants, a hidden pass-thru port for an electric liner power cord, nine strategically placed everyday-useful pockets, a mini-carabiner helmet holder at the upper chest pocket, a highly water-resistant inner wallet/phone/iPod pocket, fit-adjustable ankle and wrist tabs, articulated knees, fit-adjustable waist tabs and an integrated stretch panel across the lower back. Thereâs also oversize 3M ScotchliteÂŽ reflective areas across the back, chest and ankles to enhance conspicuity in low light conditions. Over 30 standard color combinations give each R-3 a personalized style, and add-on options include Integrated Boot Raincovers, electrically heated and non-heated Chest Insulation and Impact Pads, an Emergency Medical Info Pocket, and detachable arm and thigh Map and Accessory Pockets. Four standard body colors: black, grey, hi-viz lime yellow, or tan. One Limited Edition body color: Slate. Six standard abrasion area colors: black, grey, hi-viz lime yellow, cobalt blue, red, or pink. Machine washable. Womenâs sizes 2-20 short, regular or long. Choose TF3 or TF6 armor. Made in America  and Imported. ⢠The "Ride More" Guarantee ⢠A Mix-and-Match Color Selector Updated! ⢠Custom Alteration Options ⢠Contrasting Color Thread Option ⢠Women's Suit Sizing Chart ⢠The Complete Size and Fit Guide ⢠A Self-Fit Calculator ⢠Hi-Viz 3.0 Guide ⢠Verifying Fit after Try-on ⢠The R-3 Owners Guide ⢠TF Pad Removal and Replacement ⢠Important Notice Regarding Rare Earth Magnets ⢠Editorial Review, R-3, Motorcycle.com ⢠Editorial, Dressing Up, Cycle World ⢠Testimonial, Roadcrafter Light - I Am Riding A Lot More ⢠Editorial Review, In 'Stiches: Aerostich R-3, City Bike ⢠Editorial Review, Light The Way: Aerostich R-3 Light, Ultimate Motorcycling ⢠Improvised and Inebriated Reviews - Aerostich / Video review by Joe Salas WE ARE NOT SURE HOW TO MAKE THESE SUITS LOOK COOL âWe understand that looking cool is a huge factor in our contentment. You canât imagine how strongly I wish we knew how to make these suits look cool. They were created to be more equipment than fashion, so they look the way they do because of how we want them to function. âThere are many cultural constructs surrounding riding motorcycles, especially in wealthy and advanced parts of the world, and these suits donât quite fit into most of them. The core idea is simply to be able to ride more, to more kinds of destinations, wearing more kinds of âstreetâ clothing beneath, in more kinds of ambient weathers. I can tell you from hard experience that wearing an R-3 into a grocery store (or in any other business or public situation) can involve social awkward-ness. After awhile some riders begin to find this experience amusing. Aerostich suit wearers share stories about their encounters with âa confederacy of duncesâ when wearing one of these suits. âThat phrase is a fairly well-known Jonathan Swift quote that reads in full: âWhen a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are all in a confederacy against him.â Itâs from Thoughts on Various Subjects, Moral and Diverting. âOur one-piece riding suits came mostly from a strong desire to be able to ride more. Back in 1980 I was a 28 year old casual recreational motorcyclist, mostly riding trails and a few weekend AMA enduros. I was also coming to the conclusion that I would not be âoutgrowingâ motorcycling as I had sort of expected would happen. No others in my family were riders. âThree years later we began working on creating these suits simply to be able to ride to work wearing street clothing with some functional level of protection (weather, impact, abrasionâŚ) in as easy-to-use form as possible. And hoping there were enough others who wanted something like this to be able to make a small business out of it. âIf you have the interest and donât mind the geeky (and mildly subversive?) aspects of wearing a highly technical coverall, give one a try. Youâll end up riding more.âMr. Subjective
