Alpinestars Stella Andes V3 Drystar Pant :: MotorcycleGear.com

Alpinestars Stella Andes V3 Drystar Pant

  • Waterproof Drystar​ breathable construction
  • Advanced reinforced polyfabric textiles and construction methods for enhanced durability
  • Removable full-length thermal liner
  • Efficient direct ventilation ports on thighs for high levels of airflow
  • Pre-contoured leg construction with knee stretch panels
  • Reinforced polymer-printed texturing in critical knee areas for added abrasion resistance
  • Tapered touring fit for enhanced comfort when riding
  • Included Bio Flex impact armor at the knees
  • Adjustable knee protector pockets
  • Pockets for optional Bio Flex hip armor (sold separately)
  • Integrated reflective details for increased rider safety
  • Adjustable waist system with buckle and stretch material
  • Cargo-style pockets for real-world practicality
  • Adjustable, removable bib braces for an improved fit
  • Jacket to pants connection zipper
  • CE Cat II PPE Regulation prEN17092 – A class safety certification

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Sizing Information

Please use Alpinestars sizing chart for women to choose a size that best matches up with your measurements. The waist is listed as a range and the waist band on the pants has side adjustment straps to adjust them. We checked a selection pants against the size chart for waist and inseam and found it to be accurate.

Our Two Cents

The Alpinestars Andes V3 Drystar Pant is new for 2021 and is an upgrade from the V2 version. It remains an excellent choice for all types of riders for wet and/or cooler or even cold conditions. Armor is included for the knees and optionally available for the hips. Both men’s and women’s (Stella) sizes are available, so take the link below to choose hip armor or to view the other gender. Also, check out the matching men’s or women’s Andes V3 jackets.

The Andes jacket and pant have been staples in the Alpinestar’s lineup for a long time. The first version we reviewed approximately 5 years ago, and the v2 appeared in 2017. This current V3 version, as with prior versions is made for use in mild to cold weather and or wet weather. The overall styling is generic enough to appeal to any kind of rider from sport to adventure. The pants include an integrated waterproof liner situated between the pant’s outer shell and inner lining so they’ll keep you dry in case of rain. The rain barrier will also act as a barrier to ward off the biting wind. And when you ride in really cold weather, you can install the removable thermal liner which gives a very generous blanket of insulation nearly the full length of the pant. This V3 pant improves temp range versatility by including a thigh zippered vent. This vent has two improvements over the prior year’s versions. The vent is “direct” meaning air passes through the vent directly to your skin. In prior versions, the venting wasn’t direct and was blocked by the waterproof liner. In order to be a direct vent, the zipper is waterproof and also they’ve included a neat little snap arrangement to allow you to prop the vent open to catch more air. Even with venting, I wouldn’t recommend these pants for warm or hot weather though. But the new design features will take you further into spring.

The armor in the knees is Alpinestars BioFlex type which is rated CE1 and is flexible and comfortable, and completely appropriate for a street/adventure pant like this. you can add matching hip armor if you like using the link below.

I mentioned in the sizing advice the pants have removable suspenders, of which I’m a fan. With the armor and thermal liner, any pant like this can get a bit heavy, and without suspenders, you may have to cinch the waist down more than you’d like in order to hold them up on your waist, but suspenders really help with this. In fact, you can wear the waist at a very comfortable size position and be completely confident you won’t show the world more than you’d like when you bend at the waist.

A couple of other enhancements I like with this new version is the leg design. They’ve added some bonded rubberized patches on the knees, which you’ll like when you have to kneel down. The layer is thick and feels durable and shouldn’t absorb mud or water as readily as plain fabric. The adjustment arrangement at the end of the leg is more like Klim’s pants in that it gives a wider range of adjustment than many other Alpinestars pants, so you’ll be able to get a good fit over nearly any sort of footwear.

The feature list is improved and the pricing is only moderately more than past versions, so I think they remain a winner! :: Paul, 07-15-21

Alpinestars says: The Stella Andes v3 Drystar Pants continue the tradition of Alpinestars Andes waterproof adventure pants with updated features, performance and value. The durable polyester shell benefits from Alpinestars’ exclusive Drystar technology that repels water while remaining highly breathable. A removable full length thermal liner is included, and the pants feature zippered thigh vents to tailor the rider’s temperature better to the riding conditions. Bio Flex impact armor at the knees is included and certified to CE Level 1. Pair the Stella Andes Pants to the Stella Andes v3 Drystar Jacket to create a riding duo that is ready for limitless adventure.

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