Description:Battledress for toughing it out when the weather turns to custard. The Storm Trooper shields you from the torrent with waterproof/breathable HydroFoil Storm fabric, fully tape-sealed seams and WhaleTail back. Its zip-away hood doubles as a prop for Buzz Aldrin
Submitted by
dryrider
a Weekend Warrior
from Hobart Tasmania Australia Date Reviewed: July 31, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
on line
Strengths:
keeps you dry! lightweight! Folds into its back pocket so it can be worn like a "fanny pack" or kidney saver.
this jacket takes a beating, it is yet to rip or puncture despite my trashing.
I have been wearing this jacket ontop of a helly hansen thermal for warmth rather than wearing a polartec/fleece and then having to carry it on my back. It suprisingly keeps me really warm.
The guys at ground effects have amazing customer service.
Weaknesses:
None, this jacket has performed better than expected.
Bike Setup:
two wheels, chain, etc
Bottom Line:
it keeps you dryer than expected, stores well, strong without feeling like a 1930s wetsuit. The hood fold well and zips like a collar and doesnt get in the way like I thought it might. Whilst the hood has minimal use to me for riding, its great when you stack and have to walk home..................
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Submitted by
Sandy Metzger
a Cross Country Rider
from Reston, VA USA Date Reviewed: March 16, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Frederick Watershed
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Most lightweight severe-winter-worthy jacket I've tried, very durable. Simple to pack/unpack in large rear pocket. Nicely shaped hood fits well under helmet, zips away. Easy to lower/raise sleeves for cooling, but can clamp down for heavy rain. No heavy smelly mesh liner. Orange color excellent for visibility (hunters or cars), reflective tape well placed.
Weaknesses:
A little large - unzipped acts as parachute
Similar Products Used:
Gore-Tex, laminates, activent, nylon, etc
Bottom Line:
Great Jacket
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