Keith A.
Flimsy Zips and Stitching
The Alpinestars Drystar jacket is not at the very top end of the market, but is certainly not cheap at £250+. The material and fit is excellent and I always found the jacket 100% waterproof. However, the jacket is ruined by the use of cheap flimsy zips and poor stitching. The first zip did last a year, the replacement only a couple of months. The stitching on the waist adjustment lasted only a few weeks from new. No amount of body armor will protect you if the whole jacket is likely to fall apart.