A one-piece riding suit should be a staple in any touring enthusiast’s closet. Sadly, my wardrobe has been lacking in that department, mostly because of the expense commonly associated with quality, zip-on riding suits. That is, until now.

This vented textile suit is chock-full of features and comes at an affordable price. It’s made of an abrasion-resistant polyester shell with nylon impact panels, and removable, CE-approved armor in the shoulder, knee, back, elbow, and shin areas. Foam padding in the seat and knee sliders with large Velcro patches are standard. The eight reflective stripes on arm, shoulder, back, and shin add a level of protection as well.

Inside is a cozy, removable Polar Protection 100g thermal waterproof liner. A soft collar ups the comfort quotient, and stretch material on the knees, elbows, and back keeps flexibility to the max. Twelve vents with waterproof zippers let the cool air in when you need it. They can be found on the back, shoulder, chest, underarm, upper bicep, and on each leg. A full-length front zipper with Velcro cover extends from left ankle to neck. Velcro flaps and pull tabs on the zippers are easy to manipulate with gloves on.

I’ll never be lacking for storage with all the available pockets on the Cross Continent. There’s a waterproof rear storage pocket that covers the entire length of the back and waterproof thigh pockets. Clear map pockets on the left thigh and arm are handy. Two waterproof chest pockets and one pocket on the right arm wrap it up. Side-entry pockets allow access to inner pants (even with the thermal liner attached).

When it comes to sizing, I was a bit surprised to find I fit into a 3XL. I know I could stand to lose a couple pounds, but this sounded ridiculous. In fact, Teiz has a great little sizing chart on its web site with measurement parameters for chest, waist, inseam, torso, and height. Come to find out, the 3XL fits my medium frame (6' tall, 36" waist) perfectly. RB

The sleeves are extendable via zip-out extension, and the left one has three handy pockets for change.

Hard Data

Teiz Motorsports
Cross Continent Vented Suit
$289
309/740-1674
www.TeizMS.com