Jake
April 16th, 2004, 11:05 PM
BMW has come out with a protective suit for kids that's designed to grow with them, via special zippers in the sleeves and legs. Parents should appreciate this. It also features BMW's "ProSafe Kid" armor and has integrated retroreflective material. They actually position it as much more than a motorcycle suit:
Activities applicable to the Stoke Suit include skiing, snowboarding, motorcycling, mountain biking, off-road motorcycling, skateboarding, blading, karting, and cycling, etc.
That should just about cover it then. (For adult riders who have, er, expansion issues, there's the old standby Zip-R-Strip.)
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Some kids seem to grow so fast that constantly buying them good quality clothing can become a financial quicksand. Not only that but the more active they are, the shorter the longevity factor of their clothes. If it isn’t wear ‘n’ tear that makes a garment redundant it’s the speed the little angels grow at that consigns even the best designer kit to the trash can. Wouldn’t it be great if someone could design a "cool" activities suit that was able to combat both factors? Well, surprisingly, someone has.
The BMW Stoke Suit for children, is a high technology jacket and trouser combo that takes advantage of modern textile research and ProSafe protection. A clever zip system – incorporated into the arms and legs – looks after the growth problem by providing a 4cm extension. This allows the suit to be worn for considerably longer than conventional garments. The durability factor of the Stoke is so high that even when a child outgrows it, the suit will probably be handed down to a younger brother or sister.
The wear characteristics of the suit are enhanced by the use of a "Z-liner" membrane inserted between the robust and highly resilient polyester outer fabric and the inner lining. For the vulnerable areas such as shoulders, elbows, knees and back, there is an extra layer of material and the additional protection of BMW-developed "ProSafe Kid" impact absorbers. Large reflective zones of the Stoke Suit are a further safety feature that is especially important for kids that have to cycle on public roads in reduced light conditions.
Activities applicable to the Stoke Suit include skiing, snowboarding, motorcycling, mountain biking, off-road motorcycling, skateboarding, blading, karting, and cycling, etc. The jacket has two outer pockets and a waterproof inner pocket. When worn as a street suit, the trouser braces and shock absorbers can be temporarily removed.
The BMW Stoke Suit is available in unisex sizes S to L. These are the equivalent of conventional sizes 128 to 158. The jacket costs £120 and the trousers £75 and are available through BMW Motorrad dealerships.
Customers can call BMW‘s information line: 0800 777 155 or visit www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk
Activities applicable to the Stoke Suit include skiing, snowboarding, motorcycling, mountain biking, off-road motorcycling, skateboarding, blading, karting, and cycling, etc.
That should just about cover it then. (For adult riders who have, er, expansion issues, there's the old standby Zip-R-Strip.)
<center><img SRC="http://www.worldofbmw.co.uk/img/newsimg/040408agrowing450.jpg"></center>
Some kids seem to grow so fast that constantly buying them good quality clothing can become a financial quicksand. Not only that but the more active they are, the shorter the longevity factor of their clothes. If it isn’t wear ‘n’ tear that makes a garment redundant it’s the speed the little angels grow at that consigns even the best designer kit to the trash can. Wouldn’t it be great if someone could design a "cool" activities suit that was able to combat both factors? Well, surprisingly, someone has.
The BMW Stoke Suit for children, is a high technology jacket and trouser combo that takes advantage of modern textile research and ProSafe protection. A clever zip system – incorporated into the arms and legs – looks after the growth problem by providing a 4cm extension. This allows the suit to be worn for considerably longer than conventional garments. The durability factor of the Stoke is so high that even when a child outgrows it, the suit will probably be handed down to a younger brother or sister.
The wear characteristics of the suit are enhanced by the use of a "Z-liner" membrane inserted between the robust and highly resilient polyester outer fabric and the inner lining. For the vulnerable areas such as shoulders, elbows, knees and back, there is an extra layer of material and the additional protection of BMW-developed "ProSafe Kid" impact absorbers. Large reflective zones of the Stoke Suit are a further safety feature that is especially important for kids that have to cycle on public roads in reduced light conditions.
Activities applicable to the Stoke Suit include skiing, snowboarding, motorcycling, mountain biking, off-road motorcycling, skateboarding, blading, karting, and cycling, etc. The jacket has two outer pockets and a waterproof inner pocket. When worn as a street suit, the trouser braces and shock absorbers can be temporarily removed.
The BMW Stoke Suit is available in unisex sizes S to L. These are the equivalent of conventional sizes 128 to 158. The jacket costs £120 and the trousers £75 and are available through BMW Motorrad dealerships.
Customers can call BMW‘s information line: 0800 777 155 or visit www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk