Belstaff Jackets – Trialmaster

Posted on 01. Sep, 2009 by admin in Latest News, Our Labels

First introduced over 60 years ago, the Belstaff Trialmaster jacket uses the original miracle waterproof fabric from the World War I trench coats, and that fabric was waxed cotton! A three quarter length, belted jacket, it sports a corduroy collar, four cargo pockets, an inside pocket, snap cuffs, a heavy zipper, a waist belt, and a Royal Stewart” plaid cotton lining. Examples of this jacket have been worn by the likes of Grand Prix Champions Sammy Miller and Phil Reed, along with revolutionary Che Guevara. How is that for a mix? Wearing a Trialmaster lets you make the subtle motorcyclist statement without the racer / poser image of two inch shoulder pads. Remember, this is a mid twentieth century Empire image of the Crown’s rakish rugged explorer. It can be your turn to look like you just rode in from the Australian Outback or Istanbul!

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The breathable Egyptian waxed cotton outershell is 100% waterproof, with a triple storm flap over front zipper. Since it was designed for motorcycle riding, the curved sleeves are rotated forward at the shoulders for maximum rain protection while hanging on in the rain. The Royal Steward plaid cotton lining is warm while it screams of the heritage of the Empire. The belt has a serious metal buckle, and metal eyelets protecting the holes. For ventilation there is none of that perforated or mesh airflow, there are only two small eyelets under the armpits.

The Trialmaster is mid-century British motorcycle gear. Motorcycle pioneers accepted the risk of sliding down the pavement during a crash, so the closest thing to armor is a double thickness of cotton between you and the blacktop. The idea of protection in those days only covered keeping the rain out, not saving those fragile joints when the rider did something stupid

Also in stock are the Belstaff Cougar and Belstaff

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