RETESTED WIND JACKETS:
All-mountain jacket category:
CANNONDALE PACK ME SHELL WOMEN/MEN
LIGHT GARMENT
Cannondale's Pack me Shell has a comfortable, slightly wider cut. Nevertheless, the Pack me Shell wins in terms of weight (139/168 grams) and pack size (0.55/0.65 litres) in both the men's and women's versions. However, the low weight comes at the expense of the features. Here Cannondale presents minimalism. On the other hand, the Pack me Shell is made from a pleasantly soft, non-sticky fabric. It's a shame that only the women's model has a ventilation opening under the arms and that both models are a little too short at the back. Price banger! Price: 50 euros each.
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BIKE JUDGEMENT: VERY GOOD
Zipped jackets category:
PROTECTIVE WIND DEFENCE MEN
THIN HILL
The Protective is a spartan zip-up jacket that shines above all with its low weight (263 grams) and pack size (1.03 litres), as well as a nice soft collar. The windproofness is very good. Unfortunately, you tend to sweat a lot in the jacket during strenuous activity. Breathability is obviously not at its best. It's a shame that the somewhat shapeless cut with too short arms and a somewhat short back section can't hold its own against the competition from Gore and Löffler. Very favourable! Price: 60 euros. Unfortunately, we were not provided with a ladies' model for testing.
BIKE JUDGEMENT: GOOD
In the PDF download you will find the following models from BIKE 3/2009:
- ZIPP JACKETS:
Gore Alp X Zipp Off Women/Men
Löffler Windstopper San Remo Women/Men
- ALL MOUNTAIN:
Sugoi Zapp Bike Jacket Women/Men
Sombrio Wingwomen/Wingmen
Vaude Ride Jacket Women/Men
- RACE:
Mavic Oxygen Jacket Women/Helium Jacket Men
Pearl Izumi Optics Jacket Men
Photos: Daniel Simon
