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1. Designed specifically for gravity disciplines, giving it a more purposeful brief than general trail jerseys at a similar price
2. Highly ventilated polyester construction manages heat effectively during the physical demands of uplift runs and technical descending
3. Bonded collar provides chafe-free comfort during the repeated head movement of technical descending and cornering
1. Specification is concise — the Astar is a straightforward jersey without additional technical features like mesh inserts or laser perforations
2. Long sleeve gravity jersey brief means this is less suited for XC or general trail use where a lighter weight might be preferred
3. The A-Supra Melt Jersey at a higher price offers significantly more technical spec for riders who want more performance from the range
The A-Supra range is Alpinestars’ gravity-oriented MTB collection, built for riders who spend their time pointing downhill rather than prioritising efficiency on the climbs. The A-Supra Astar Long Sleeve Jersey is the accessible entry to that range, offering the gravity-specific brief in a lightweight, ventilated construction at a price point that works for riders building a dedicated gravity kit setup.
The jersey is constructed from lightweight, durable, highly ventilated polyester that addresses the specific thermal demands of gravity discipline riding. Enduro and downhill riding create distinct heat profiles: intense physical effort on uplift or pedalling between stages, followed by descending sections that move air quickly through the jersey. A highly ventilated construction handles both scenarios reasonably, allowing airflow during descending while managing moisture during the physical phases.
The performance fit sits closer to the body than the regular fit of the trail A-Dura jerseys, keeping the jersey from catching wind during descents without restricting the shoulder and arm movement needed for technical cornering. The bonded collar construction provides comfort around the neck during the repeated head movement of technical riding, removing the friction points that conventional stitched collars create over a full day of gravity riding.
The longer drop tail maintains coverage over MTB shorts in the riding position, keeping the lower back protected from debris and maintaining a clean interface with gravity-specific shorts and back protectors.
The A-Supra Astar is for enduro, downhill, and gravity trail riders who want a dedicated long-sleeve jersey from the Alpinestars gravity range at an accessible price. It suits riders who are building a gravity-specific kit setup alongside more protective shorts and a helmet, and want a jersey that’s designed around the demands of descending-focused riding rather than general trail use. The clean performance fit and ventilated construction make it a practical everyday gravity jersey.
– Lightweight, durable, and highly ventilated polyester construction
– Performance fit
– Bonded collar for comfort during technical riding
– Longer drop tail for coverage in the riding position
The A-Supra Astar is a straightforward, purposeful gravity jersey at £69.99. The ventilated polyester and bonded collar deliver the key performance and comfort requirements for downhill and enduro riding, and the gravity-specific brief gives it a clearer identity than a general trail jersey at the same price.
The A-Supra Astar is a clean, purposeful long-sleeve gravity jersey at £69.99 that does its job without overcomplicating the spec. The ventilated polyester handles thermal management for gravity riding, and the bonded collar is a quality detail. A solid starting point in the A-Supra range for riders who want a dedicated gravity jersey.
1. Designed specifically for gravity disciplines, giving it a more purposeful brief than general trail jerseys at a similar price
2. Highly ventilated polyester construction manages heat effectively during the physical demands of uplift runs and technical descending
3. Bonded collar provides chafe-free comfort during the repeated head movement of technical descending and cornering
1. Specification is concise — the Astar is a straightforward jersey without additional technical features like mesh inserts or laser perforations
2. Long sleeve gravity jersey brief means this is less suited for XC or general trail use where a lighter weight might be preferred
3. The A-Supra Melt Jersey at a higher price offers significantly more technical spec for riders who want more performance from the range
