MPX breathable technology – a Musto exclusive fabric technology – from world leaders, W L Gore has found its true vocation as the foundation of the MPX Race collection. Seven garments designed and immediately popular with competitive sailors competing in every type of raceboat and event from round the cans off St Tropez to the punishing Tour de France à Voiles.
Musto has been appointed Official Clothing Supplier to the iShares Cup Series 2008. So, this summer MPX Race will be the brand in focus aboard Extreme 40 catamarans at five high profile events across Europe, including Cowes during ‘the Week’, with celebs joining the top pro’s, as they race off The Green, bringing the thrills and spills of crash and burn racing to thousands of spectators. For more details see www.iSharescup.com.
MPX Race, the kit to match a crew’s highest ambitions, is light, flexible and comfortable. Here’s the seven piece line-up. Oh, and don’t forget to choose your middle and base layers carefully to get the optimum waterproof yet breathable performance.
MPX RACE JACKET
This MPX Race Jacket has water-resistant zips, stretch GORE-TEX fabric back panel and single cuff fastenings to ensure it is light and manoeuvrable while stil offering the protection and comfort customers expect from GORE-TEX fabric. Designed initially as a contrast to heavier Offshore Jackets, many day racers and cruisers now find this jacket offers all the protection they need.
• GORE-TEX Performance Shell laminate
• Roll-away, detachable, fluorescent peaked reefing hood
• Fleece-lined collar
• Stretch GORE-TEX fabric covering upper back, shoulder and sleeve area
• Articulated elbows and underarms
• Smooth, non-abrasive stretch wrist seals with Velcro adjustment
• Water-resistant front zip
• Chest and side pockets with water-resistant zips
• Inner security pocket
• Scooped back hem
• Adjustable hem tensioner
Colours: Platinum, Black, Red
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
SRP: £280.00
MPX RACE SMOCK
With the MPX Race Jacket working perfectly at the back of a day racing boat, the bowman and those closer to the pointed end find the superior closure of the smock is the perfect way to keep water on the outside. With a stretch back panel and single cuffs, the smock is light, easy to move in and comfortable in all weathers.
• GORE-TEX Performance Shell laminate
• Stretch GORE-TEX fabric covering upper back
• Smooth, non-abrasive stretch neck seal with Velcro adjustment
• Side opening with waterproof gusset
• Articulated elbows
• Articulated underarms
• Side pockets with water-resistant zips
• Velcro-adjustable neoprene waistband to prevent garment riding up
Colours: Black, Platinum, Red
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
SRP: £200.00
MPX RACE DRY SMOCK
For truly extreme sailors who require the ultimate neck closure system, a latex dry suit neck seal, as well as GORE-TEX fabric technology for breathability.
• GORE-TEX Performance Shell laminate
• Stretch GORE-TEX fabric covering upper back
• Rubber neck and wrist seals for dry suit protection
• Articulated elbows
• Articulated underarms
• Side pockets with water-resistant zips
• Velcro-adjustable neoprene waistband to prevent garment riding up
Colours: Red, Black, Platinum
Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL
SRP: £200.00
MPX RACE SALOPETTES
These salopettes were initially designed for America’s Cup racing teams who wanted more protection than conventional bib and brace trousers, as well as a slimmer fit to ensure freedom of movement.
• GORE-TEX Performance Shell laminate
• Nylatex Stretch shoulders for extra comfort
• High chest fit for extra protection
• Elasticated underarms
• Multi-tool attachment facility
• Unlined for easy access and quick drying
• 2-way, water-resistant zip & waterproof gusset
• Waist adjusters
• 500 denier Cordura seat & knee patches with internal, abrasion-free seams
• Thigh pocket with water-deflecting inner lip
• Smooth, non-abrasive, stretch ankle seals with Velcro adjustment
Colours: Platinum/Dark Grey, Black/Dark Grey, Red/Dark Grey
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
SRP: £250.00
MPX SHORTS
MPX Shorts are ideal to wear over shorts to protect from wet decks or light spray. They are a durable and comfortable alternative to salopettes.
• GORE-TEX Performance Shell laminate seat patch
• Lightweight Pac Lite shell fabric
• Half elasticated waistband with belt loops
• Zipped fly
• Unlined for speed of drying
• Drawstring inner leg tensioners
• Thigh pocket with water-resistant zip
Colours: Black/Dark Grey
Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL
SRP: £100.00
MPX OFFSHORE RACE JACKET
The MPX Offshore Race Jacket is designed for those who want the maximum durability and comforts offered only by GORE-TEX fabric technology, but want a jacket that is suitable for both racing and cruising. Reducing the collar height and doing away with extra pockets keeps the jacket light, while the waterproof zips do away with the need for double protective storm flaps in front of the zip. The result is a jacket that is light and easy to move in.
• GORE-TEX Performance Shell laminate
• Roll-away fluorescent hood with width, height & face adjustment
• Fleece-lined collar
• Articulated elbows & underarms
• Adjustable double cuff design giving virtual drysuit cuff protection
• Storm flap with drainage channel covering 2-way zip
• Handwarmer pockets with ‘pull out to dry’ fleece lining
• Inner security pocket
• Two large, self-draining cargo pockets
• Adjustable hem tensioner
• Facility to attach lifejacket
• Musto prismatic reflectors
• Unlined for east of movement
• Scooped back hem
Colours: Red/Dark Grey, Black/Dark Grey, Platinum/Dark Grey
Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL
SRP: £300.00
MPX OFFSHORE RACE SMOCK
The MPX Offshore Race Smock takes the thinking behind the MPX Offshore Race Jacket to the next level. Replacing the full length zip with a double-fastening neck closure system ensures sailors can stay dry no matter how much water comes their way, making this garment the perfect choice for bowmen on offshore boats.
• GORE-TEX Performance Shell laminate
• Roll-away fluorescent hood with width, height & face adjustment
• Fleece-lined collar
• Articulated elbows & underarms
• Unlined for east of movement
• Non-abrasive stretch fabric neck seal with Velcro adjustment
• Adjustable double cuff design giving virtual drysuit cuff protection
• Tunnel pocket with Velcro closures
• Pouch pocket with water-deflecting inner lip & secure Velcro closure
• Velcro-adjustable neoprene waistband to prevent garment riding up
• Musto prismatic reflectors
Colours: Platinum/Dark Grey, Black/Dark Grey, Red/Dark Grey
Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL
SRP: £280.00
