RUST magazine: RUST #45

LATEST GEAR
Stuff
SCOTT 450 PODIUM
Contact: www.scott-sports.com
RRP: Shirt £47.50 / €59.95
Pants £145.00 / €179.95
When it comes to riding gear (‘apparel’
if you’re from the US) it’s common to
find many quite distinct similarities
in construction among bigger brands,
primarily on account many draw from the
same small pool of manufacturers (typically
based in Far East).
The Scott 450 Podium gear is quite unique
in this respect, especially the pants – as the
construction of the 450s don’t seem to share
any of the common platforms the other
brands use. The Italian design combined with
its textile selection and placement gives it its
own rugged look while the fit and feel is fluid
and comfortable. I’ve ridden with a good many
motocross pants over the years and the 450
Podium kit is up there with the best of them.
On the bike, they were soon forgotten about,
probably the sign of great riding gear. The
pants fit over my CTi braces well without
being too roomy and the crotch area and
waist sizing was top notch. The shirt, although
pretty ventilated, didn’t leave me cold, so the
sweat wicking capabilities work. And you
know what? I really like the colourways and
style. Check out our 250i shootout in this
issue, I think you’ll agree the kit looks good.
We know Scott more commonly as a
leading goggle manufacturer but they may
be overlooked by the mainstream when it
comes to their riding gear, I’m not sure why
because I really rate them. I have had faultless
performance from every variation of Scott
riding gear I’ve used. I own adventure and
enduro gear from them and, plain and simple,
it rocks. The quality is exemplary. This 450
Podium gear is no different. Oh, and I know JB
loved his Scott 350 Track series combo in blue
and orange too. Warren M.
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