Gear & Product Wishlist!

I haven't quite yet made the plunge towards buying these "Wishlist Items" for various reasons:

1. I am not a millionaire so I need to pace my purchases...or get another job to supplement my wishlist! This would, however, reduce my ride time so not the best choice ;)

2. I'm not 100% decided on which item I prefer most in the category to which it belongs (eg jacket, gloves, pants) and let's face it, although having a gazillion of everything would be nice, it really isn't entirely realistic

3. I overthink things when it comes to ordering items sight unseen/size untried so I overthink things to a fault before I make a decision ;). So many choices!

On that note, here is my ever-evolving and growing Wishlist. I will update it accordingly as I add anything that becomes part of my "Current Gear" 

ACCESSORIES

Sena Prism Action Tube

Sena Prism Action Tube. Img from www.sena.com

 

Drift Ghost S Action Camera

Drift Ghost S. img from driftinnovation.com/products/drift-ghost-s-3

 

JACKETS

 Dainese Racing D1 Pelle Lady

Size: ?42 or 44

It's Dainese. It's gorgeous. Has great protection. It's expensive. This about sums it all up. If this had a removable liner it would be in my Gear Closet right now.

UPDATE - June 2016: Guess what I just ordered and am now waiting for?

Dainese Laguna Evo Pelle Lady (Now Off Wishlist - Purchased)

Size 46 (see notes below as to why I sized up/review under "Current Gear")

It's a Dainese. It's a beautiful looking jacket. It has great protection and great reviews. It has a removable liner. This model has sadly now been discontinued. The good news about that is that it was therefore on sale as it was a clearance item...SOLD and mine!

I bought this in a Size 46 as I wanted it for early Spring/Fall Riding and plan to use it for my work commute as well (so I can wear a sweater or hoodie etc under it plus my heated liner). I kind of wish I had bought the 42 or 44 to wear as a more everyday type jacket as I love it but it does fit a bit loose in the 46 if I remove the liner or wear only a thin shirt. I'm sure I will be happy to have it in the 46 when Fall rolls around though. Plus it will give me a good excuse to eventually purchase the Dainese D1 Racing (above) or Rev'It Xena (below) ;)

Dainese Laguna Evo Pelle Lady Non-Perforated in Black

Rev'It Xena Women's Leather Jacket

Size: ? 38

This was at the top of my wishlist but not an easy item to find as an online order in Canada. Our current CAD exchange doesn't exactly place us in a great out-of-country purchasing situation, Additionally, it looks like most US suppliers will not ship Rev'It products to Canada due to Manufacturer Restrictions. What a shame, as this is a smokin'-hot looking jacket and seems to have a great cut to fit the female form nicely. Add the matching pants which also seem to have a very nice for-female cut and yup yup yup I want! Also made my list as it has a removable liner. I'm not sure how well it vents (too much/not enough) but I am trying to avoid anything with too much perforation since I am always cold and I live in a cooler zone so do not get to enjoy much blazing hot weather. I patiently await a trustyworthy Canadian On-line supplier to begin offering a solid selection of Rev'it Gear that includes the Xena Line for Women.

 

Just had to throw a pic of these Xena pants in here!

Rev'It Neptune or Sand Women's Jacket

Size: 38

Neptune would have my first pick but it is quite pricey and again, difficult to find online in Canada. The Sand seems to be more attainable to purchase online in Canada - I am highly debating doing so since I would love to give a nice textile jacket a try, particularly for my early Spring and Fall commuting here in North Central British Columbia....brrrrrrrrr and damp.  I am thinking the matching Neptune pants or Sand pants would make for a pretty warm and relatively dry commute.

PANTS

Pants to match all of the above "wishlist" and my current jackets of course ;)

Rev'it Size: 38 ~ Dainese Size: 44 ~ Alpinestars Size: 42

Yikes this is alot of pants...ah well, the more the merrier!

Alpinestars Stella Jagg Women's

Dainese Delta Pro C2 Lady Pants

Dainese Pony C2 Lady Pant (Now Off Wishlist - Purchased )

Rev'It Marryl Evo Women's Pant

Rev'It Xena Lady Pant

Rev'it Neptune GTX Women's Pant

Rev'It Sand Women's Pant

Alpinestars Stella Missile Women's Pant - would go great with my current GP Plus R Leather Jacket!

GLOVES

Firstgear (Warm & Safe) Womens Heated Rider Gloves 

Size: Small

OR

Firstgear (Warm & Safe) Carbon Heated Gloves

Size: Small 

BOOTS

Dainese Torque D1 Out Lady Boots
Size: 39

Here's Why

Plus they look fabulous and sound as though they would be comfy off bike as well.

SIDI Vertigo Lei Women's
Size: 39

All the reviews I have seen on this boot are pretty stellar. Not sure how they would be comfort wise off bike (I do like to have this feature if possible) as it seems they would fit quite stiffly. I do love the ADV series in SIDI boots but it seems that the Vertigo Lei would offer greater protection (feel free to correct me if I'm wrong!). Additionally, as my foot is quite narrow, especially in the heel area, I suspect the ADV series boots would be to wide for my foot.