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[Closed] Recommend me a waterproof jacket

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I need a new waterproof jacket and was wondering what do folks on here use.

I'm a bit of sweaty bugger so it needs to be vented and/or breathable. As it'll be used off road it'll need to be durable and it'll need to be stuufable into a Camelback when not in use.

Preferably not grey or black either

Any suggestions?

Cheers

Ken


 
Posted : 11/11/2009 3:37 pm
 jim
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Review in this month's mag?


 
Posted : 11/11/2009 3:40 pm
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theyre reviewed in the latest mag dood

think the pace 3x3 came out best from what i remember.


 
Posted : 11/11/2009 3:40 pm
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pace jacket is grey tho


 
Posted : 11/11/2009 3:51 pm
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Montane Stormrider (Blue), I've got one and really like it, seems to breath pretty well and deffiantly good at keeping the rain out. Did well in the review last month but got marked down on price (at £159), got mine for about £110 a few months ago. 😉


 
Posted : 11/11/2009 3:58 pm
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Altura Attack Extreme was also recommended - comes in Orange


 
Posted : 11/11/2009 4:04 pm
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I spent a very long time looking for the jacket that i eventually bought. I thought my requirements were simple... they are/were:
* gaping pit vents;
* breathable material;
* easily openable cuffs to allow cool air to be scooped in; and
* a removable hood for riding in filthy weather and commuting duties.
I found the only jacket that comfortably fulfils these criteria [url= http://www.showerspass.com/ ]here[/url].


 
Posted : 11/11/2009 4:28 pm
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how do they come up for size.....how big is an XL?


 
Posted : 11/11/2009 4:38 pm
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montane stormrider in blue.


 
Posted : 11/11/2009 4:40 pm
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i have a narrona falketind. very expensive but bloomin amazing


 
Posted : 11/11/2009 5:52 pm
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how do they come up for size.....how big is an XL?

Pretty neat, actually. I followed their size chart and my medium Elite2 is a proper cycling snug fit with a long back and short front. I think their Mountain bike top is a roomier fit though, with a less scalloped front. Not sure if you can get them over here, which is a shame.
It's got a massive back vent that combined with the roomy cuffs and pit vents, really stops you cooking in your own juices. It's also very good at keeping the p*ssing rain off.


 
Posted : 11/11/2009 6:02 pm
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Thanks for the assistance

Got a Gore Alp-X in red and black

Hopefully it'll pee it down tomorrow so I can try it out


 
Posted : 11/11/2009 10:53 pm
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Altura extreme- all you need to know.. It's brilliant!


 
Posted : 11/11/2009 10:55 pm