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Been looking (tisos) at light windstopper style jackets.
There is an alternative type of fabric that is stretchy, much more breathable but less windproof and presumably a lot less waterproof.
Anyone use this and have any comments?
Name of aforementioned fabric?
Nae****ingideatex
hh velocity jacket but this one adds a bit off insulation on it so not so light. Any softshell from a repsectable outdoor clothing company should do (bergaus patagucchi haglof etc etc)
cynic-al - Member
Nae****ingideatex
Ah, yes, I believe it was developed to create flexible, and comfortable body fitting undergarments for intimate moisture management in the elderly. Perfect for your use. 😛
hows about a bin bag ?
[url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Sportful_Hot_Pack_Wind_Jacket/5360043026/ ]Any good Al?[/url]
Ta T2 but really want something I can try int' flesh.
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No dramas Al.
Dunno if it'w aht you're thinking of but I have a Howies jacket made in Schoeller 3XDry which fits your criteria.
It doesn't have a membrane like windstopper so it's much more breathable. It isn't 100% windproof either but you wouldn't know it in practice so no worries there. On the downside, water resistance is a little disappointing and like most of these jackets it has a bit of insulation which effectively rules it out for serious riding for me- more than a few miles at a reasonable pace and it's just too hot unless it's properly freezing out, which of course it usually isn't.
TBH I'd look at just a shell in something like Pertex- better water resistance and not so hot.
ta. I have a Pertex which isn't bad. I want something in between that and the heavy windstopper I use in winter. It's just annoying you can't try one out!