Klim 2021 Avalon Jacket for Women
- MASSIVE MESH COVERAGE
- HEAVY ABRASION AND TEAR-RESISTANT MIL-SPEC-DERIVED * KLIM KARBONITE™ NYLON MESH
- BUILT WITH KLIM® RHINO-STITCH™ CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
- ABRASION ZONES AT ELBOWS, AND SHOULDERS: 840D HI-TENACITY 6.6 NYLON FOR OUTSTANDING ABRASION RESISTANCE AND DURABILITY
- UV-RESISTANT TREATMENT ON MAIN MESH MATERIAL
- FLEECE-LINED SOFT COLLAR
- ADJUSTABLE D3O® EVO XT LEVEL 1 ARMOR AT ELBOWS
- D3O® EVO LEVEL 1 SHOULDER PADS
- D3O® LEVEL 1 BACK PAD
- KLIMATEK™ COOLING STRETCH MESH IN ELBOW AND SHOULDER PAD POCKETS VISIBILITY
- 3M® SCOTCHLITE® REFLECTIVE ON UPPER/LOWER ARMS AND UPPER BACK
- REFLECTIVE POSITIONING DESIGNED FOR MAXIMUM BIOMOTION PERCEPTION FIT/COMFORT
- DESIGNED FOR WOMEN BY WOMEN
- ARTICULATED FIT
- HIP EXPANSION GUSSET
- SLIGHTLY LONGER BODY LENGTH
- STRETCH MATERIAL INSIDE ELBOWS
- TWO QUICK ADJUST FOREARM STRAPS
- BREATHABLE MOISTURE-WICKING INTERNAL
- MESH COMFORT LINER STORAGE
- ONE EXTERNAL UPPER CHEST POCKET
- TWO LOWER ZIPPERED HAND POCKETS
- 1 INNER CHEST POCKET
- 1 INSIDE FRONT POCKET
- ONE FOREARM EMERGENCY ID POCKET
- HYPALON® ZIPPER PULLERS
- YKK® ZIPPERS THROUGHOUT HI-VIS EN-471 YELLOW COLORWAY OPTION
- POLYESTER DYING IS HAS IMPROVED FADING RESISTANCE
- PROVIDES BETTER VISIBILITY IN LOW-LIGHT SITUATIONS
- COLORFAST POLYESTER MATERIAL IS DURABLE AND IMPROVED RESISTANCE TO UV FADING
- HI-VIZ COLORWAY INTEGRATES MAXIMUM REFLECTIVE AND STRATEGIC PLACEMENT OF HI VIS COLOR PANELS
- GARMENT * PASSES *CE CERTIFICATION A/AA/AAA”
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Sizing Information
Please have a look at Klim’s sizing chart below to choose a size. As a check, I have a size Small here for review and measured the chest at about 36”, and 32” at the waist with the side adjusters fully open. The hips measure about 38” with the hip expansion zippers fully open. So the fit seems generous compared to the chart (as Klim jackets often are). The waist line is easily adjustable with the straps on the sides of the torso and the hips can be made smaller by closing the expansion zippers on each side.
| Jacket Size | Chest Range | Waist Range | Hip Range |
Sleeve |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 32-34 | 26-28 | 35-37 | 29 |
| Medium | 35-38 | 29-32 | 38-41 | 30 |
| Large | 39-42 | 33-36 | 42-45 | 31 |
| XL | 43-46 | 37-40 | 46.49 | 31 |
| XXL | 47-50 | 41-44 | 50-53 | 31 |
Our Two Cents
The Klim Avalon has gotten a styling upgrade for 2021. As with prevous Avalon models, this new one is perfect for hot summer riding. The design allows tons of airflow through the shell and the materials are extremely strong to give excellent impact and abrasion protection in case of a fall.
The mesh material used in this jacket is Klim’s “Karbonite” material which is extremely tough feeling. But even though it is an extremely durable and abrasion resistant material, the weave is such that air can flow through the fabric to your body freely. Beefier textile is used over the shoulders and elbows in those two crash prone areas for better abrasion resistance.
This newly styled Avalon jacket seems to have a bit more of a feminine shape than previous models. It seems to have more of a taper at the waist and with the expansion zippers on the sides of the hip, there is plenty of room so the jacket doesn’t ride up.
As standard, this jacket is fitted with a full set of D3O armor… elbows, shoulders, and back. D3O is VERY comfortable to wear and is CE-1 rated for impact protection. There is nothing else to buy.
I think the overall looks of this new style Avalon is an improvement in style while keeping the same solid construction and great armor package:: Paul, 01-30-21
Klim says: The redesigned women’s Avalon Jacket is engineered to deliver exceptional airflow for comfort in the warmest riding environments while providing durable protection. The newly upgraded Karbonite™ Mesh chassis is now more comfortable and flexible while maintaining the phenomenal strength it became known for. Added stretch panels and comfort features make the Avalon Jacket road-ready for full summers of riding.
