Glovebox: Adventure Gear
February 1, 2008
No Roaming Charges
The Motorola Talkabout T9500XLR two-way radio
(www.motorola.com) provides a range of up to 25 miles by using two different
frequencies. A patented technology allows the Talkabout to filter out static
between spoken words and deliver a noticeably clearer transmission. Two radios
with belt clips, a dual charger, two NiMH rechargeable battery packs and an
extra pair of faceplates are included in the $80 price.
Speed Goggles
7EYE by Panoptx (www.panoptx.com), a provider of protective
eyewear since 1997, offers the $175 Taku frames with a day/night photochromic
lens which reacts quickly to changing light conditions. Designed specifically to
shield motorcyclists during all-conditions riding, a thick air dam along the
inside wall of the frame delivers optimal protection from wind, airborne
irritants, and peripheral glare. The Taku frames are available in Horn (shown),
Glossy Black, and Charcoal.
Fancy Treads
Compared to the tires after which they are named, Michelin’s
Primacy MXV4 shoes (www.michelinfootwear.com) use a homogeneous tread and rubber
compound. The Cobra ($80) features a single ply mesh fabric for maximum
ventilation, while a patented, multi-chambered heel cushion serves as a shock
absorber between the insole and midsole. Hand-sewn stitching provides a tight
grip toward the back of the foot for superior balance and the rolled-rubber heel
enhances the shoe’s mobility while driving. Because so much is riding on your
attire.
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