For April 2011, our assault on high prices continues in Episode V: RevZilla Strikes Back. We enlisted the able assistance of Han Solo (played by 82-year-old Oscar-winner Eli) and the rest of the Rebel Alliance to help us take down Imperial Forces. That said, we've got some wicked deals for the month, some brand new gear that is just now shipping, a contest giveaway and our 2011 Fresh Suit, Free Ride program which enables you to get a free track day with the purchase of any suit over $799. As the temperature starts to heat up, we're more than ready for the riding season at RevZilla.com. All of the gear featured in this video can be found on our April New Gear and Deals page.
First up for April 2011 is the deals portion of our video. With the release of new gear for Spring, Alpinestars has got some killer sales going on right now of gear that is high-performance and close to pro-level in technicality. The Alpinestars S-MX Plus Boots are now 17% off, down from $349.95 to $289.95, which is a steal for one of their bestselling race boots of all time. Pair these up with the formerly top-end Alpinestars MX1 Race Suit and you're getting some killer gear that is going to perform at an extremely high level on the race track. Replaced by the Tech 1-R, the MX-1 was once the most technical non-replica race suit in the AStars lineup. You can get it now for $999.95, which 28% off its MSRP of $1399.95.
The Icon Airframe Helmet, released in 2009, immediately turned heads as a game changer for the amount of ventilation teeming through this lid. As with most Icon helmets, as new graphics are released, the old ones go on crazy sale and we've got Airframes for as high as 39% off. They're an absolute steal at this point. Moving on to Shift Racing gear, we've got huge piles of Shift all over our warehouse and it's going on sale like wildfire with savings of up to 49% off. This month at RevZilla, we're shoveling Shift out at crazy prices. Finally, the Alpinestars Dragster Leather Jacket, a classic-styled leather, has been very popular but it's going away now and we've only got a few left. $299.99, down from $429.95, the Dragster is 30% off.
For new gear this month, all Spring 2011 REV'IT! Leathers are now shipping, meaning the Tarmac suit, leather jacket and pants, the ladies-specific REV'IT! Raven jacket and pants are all in stock at our warehouse, ready to ship to your door and get you on the track. The Schuberth C3 Hi-Viz Helmet keeps coming in and going out at laser speeds. Check it out on our website and follow the instructions on how to be on the list to get one the second they arrive at our warehouse. Lastly, the highly-anticipated newest offering from the Scorpion, the Scorpion EXO-500 Helmet, has finally arrived and is ready to ship. Drawing inspiration from the EXO-1000, the 500 is going to be a smash hit in the sport crowd this year.
Lastly, don't miss out on our April Contest Giveaway in which you can be the proud owner of a brand new Olympia AST 2 Jacket and Olympia Ranger 3 Over Pants. Also, if you're looking for hot weather gear, be sure to check out our 14-part 2011 Warm Weather Gear Guides in which we break down our top picks by segment for this year. We cover everything from riding boots to race gauntlets to leathers and more.
That does it for April. Stay tuned for Episode VI: Return of the Zilla.
One of the products we're most excited about for Spring 2011 for Alpinestars is the Alpinestars SMX-Plus Race Boots. A standard within the AStars lineup for the past eight years, the SMX-Plus have received a major redesign for this season that really raises the bar for what a race boot should be at this price point. Lighter, more streamlined, and more protective than the previous version, the new Alpinestars S-MX Plus Vented Boots are without a doubt going to be one of the stars of all the new gear in the industry this Spring.
By changing some of the protective elements and reducing bulk in some areas, the Alpinestars SMX-Plus Boots have dropped some weight this year, but don't think that means any sacrifice in protection. Utilizing the brand new Multi Link Control system, Alpinestars shaved off a significant amount of the hard part bulk of this boot. The Multi Link Control System is an innovative protection system for the ankle, limiting range of motion and offering significant protection from serious injury that could result from hypertorsion, hyperextension or hyperflexion. There are also TPU hard parts protecting from impact injury at the ankle and Achilles tendon. This next-level system is one of the finest we've seen to date.
High-modulus TPU hard parts provide the protection in all areas of this boot. The entire Multi Link System is TPU as is the contoured shin plate protector. High modulus TPU is a long molecular chain that allows for a more effective transference of impact and therefore higher levels of protection. The dual compound TPU toe slider is fully replaceable with a simple snap-in design and offers higher levels of coverage than the previous model. The TPU heel counter wraps up to the ankle and is backed by a shock absorbing padded insert with foam ankle armor. Finally, there is a replaceable heel slider and a side heel slider to assist in a crash. Did I mention that this entire boot is CE certified? In other words, it's extremely protective.
The newly designed asymmetrical accordion stretch panels at the front and rear promote a more ergonomic and natural range of motion for flexibility. Internally, the forefoot has a shock absorbing open cell foam insert laminated to it for protection and the entire interior is moisture-wicking and breathable for premium comfort in the most active riding scenarios. The anatomical countered footbed offers arch support and is completely replaceable. The Kevlar speed lacing system combined with the lateral zipper makes fitment as snug as possible. Lastly, this is Alpinestars' first foray with their brand new racing sole, a slimmer-profiled textured high-grip rubber sole that is completely replaceable by Alpinestars.
For the second-most technical race boot in the Alpinestars lineup, the SMX Plus features some new improvements that are sure to make it even more popular for this season. To see comparable options, visit our Motorcycle Race Boots and Alpinestars Boots pages.
