Chest Pocket
Zipped chest pocket to easily access items
Hem Adjustment
Rear hem adjustment for custom fit and reduce heat loss
Close Fit Collar
Elasticated collar for weather protection
Reflected Details
Branded reflective detailing on the front and arm to increase visibility in the dark
Partially Elasticated Cuffs
Zipped Front
Technology
Materials
The Wind Barrier Dynamic fabric is everything you want in a windshell. Completely windproof, extremely breathable, highly water resistant and featuring stretch to provide enhanced freedom of movement. The mini-ripstop woven nylon fabric is highly robust while being incredibly lightweight. A DWR provides water repellency allowing light rain to bead on the surface of the fabric and roll off.
The main thing you notice about this top is that it's extremely light and packs extremely small - less than half the weight and pack size of my normal walking windproof.
The fit is very slim - I have 36" chest but bought the 38" (Small) and it's still pretty snug but does give freedom of movement. The waist has an adjustable elastic cord but it's already a fraction small as it sits at the top of my hips, so rides up into my actual waist where it's about right.
The sleeves are half-elasticated at the cuff and seem to work well for me, but aren't adjustable.
There's a good sized chest pocket for a key, parkrun barcode or whatever, but no side pockets to keep hands warm while standing around before/after.
Just tried it for the first time on a gentle 30 minute run, 3 degrees C in December and it gives about the right level of wind protection without getting too warm; just needed to partly unzip halfway round for more ventilation. For anything warmer, longer or faster you'll need to stow it in a waistpack.
The fabric is 100% nylon, very fine and soft but with a faint rustle - but I didn't really notice this once outdoors. It's somewhat breathable but not really wicking, so it was visibly damp on the inside surface after my run so will always need careful airing.
Easy to pack away in your race vest, and put on quickly when the wind gets up
Good post run top to keep your core warm too
I have a very old windproof (I think they called it below) and it’s served me for many years walking (over 10) so as it’s getting a bit worn through with many repairs I decided to purchase a new one looking for quality and hopefully longevity.
The first one I bought was a bit tight so I went up a size and it’s perfect. Simple design for a wind roof jacket and does exactly what it should do, keep wind off you. Hope it works as effective as the last one as this is a piece of all year rounding to kit.
Just wish it had a fold into the pocket zip element to keep tidy when not in use.
Great ideas to enhance your kit.
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