looking for a new riding jacket/top.
needs to be
warm
breathable
windproof
possibly fleece backed
not too loose.
and available in xxl or xxxl 😀
Liking my on one merino jacket at the moment.
how warm ton? the cycle jersey do a wind cheeta - e.g. http://www.thecyclejersey.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9&products_id=180 - which looks like it comes in xxl. They're cut neat though.
I've worn mine in all seasons, though it's more a late autumn / winter jersey. It's bloody good at keeping you warm. I suspect Endura have something similar - or get a thinner one and layer up..
Look at Rab Vapour-rise or Marmot Driclime style jackets. Lot of warmth for the weight, breathe well due to not having a membrane and stand up to some fairly crap weather. Or a pertex windshirt over layers (which is basically the same).
Haglofs boa shell... Nice, stretchy, comfy... Quite windproof water resistant (dwr coated) and also light weight.
Has a hood, high neck and scoop tail. Tis a good all rounder and comes up in sport pursuit sales for about £60
These look ok for £35?
[url= http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/craghoppers-compresslite-packaway-mens-jacket-p289401 ]Craghoppers[/url]
Ground Effect - Frosty Boy
I have had mine for many many years and is still doing everything you're looking for 🙂 If I have a go-to top for late autumn to winter to early spring rides, this is it. 🙂
I presume they still make them and the ex rate isn't quite as good now, but
Size big too.
Have you had a look at Endura Wind chill ? My fave jacket these days
Rab generator smock. Breathes so well you will be steaming when you come to a halt on a freezing cold morning!
I have a generator smock, it is a bit too warm.
I was thinking a fleece maybe, with a windproof front.
thanks for the idea's.
I have a Rab Cioch which does for everything except full on rain.
i'm experiencing a certain degree of déjà vu 😐
Paramo something, mines a medium and I'm normally XL so they should do one to fit you.
Keela Lynx
Do they still make buffalo's?
Jambo - yes, they're still going strong. Any decent outdoor or military clothing shop will stock them
Rab vapour rise +1
Brilliant jackets.
Del plus 1 😉
My suggestion of Vapour Rise still stands. Could be goldfish syndrome.
Rab VR is unlikely to fit Ton
He's a big bloke, also the forearms on Rab clothing only suits people with skinny arms.
Good point. I have bucket loads of Rab but I'm waif-like.