[Bassmantweed]

I am 6’6” but have a long torso. I’m looking for a durable lightweight shell. Mostly looking for protection from cold air /wind on downhills. i don’t intentionally ride in the rain but some water resistance would be good just in case

pearl Izumi are like belly shirts on me.
patagonia usually run a little short for me.

 

[mtnbkrmike]

I lost you at the last sentence. I have a closet full of biking clothes and no outer layer sees more time than my Houdini. Through 4 seasons. The thing is magical.

 

[rushman3]

+1 for the Houdini....

 

[Catmandoo]

AeroTech makes inexpensive gear, they also have a Big/Tall line of lightweight jackets.

Big Sizes and Tall Men's Cycling Jackets, Windbreakers, and Coats (aerotechdesigns.com)

 

[93M500]

Yeah, the Houdini's are super affordable too!! , not that i support Amazon, but this should suffice.... (aerotech designs are great too)

Amazon.com : GORE WEAR Men's Gore-tex Paclite Jacket, Black, S : Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry

Amazon.com : GORE WEAR Men's Gore-tex Paclite Jacket, Black, S : Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry

www.amazon.com

BALEAF Men's Cycling Rain Jacket Windbreaker Waterproof Running Gear Golf Mountain Biking Hood Lightweight Reflective

Buy BALEAF Men's Cycling Rain Jacket Windbreaker Waterproof Running Gear Golf Mountain Biking Hood Lightweight Reflective at Amazon. Customer reviews and photos may be available to help you make the right purchase decision!

www.amazon.com

 

[mtnbkrmike]

Yeah, the Houdini's are super affordable too!! ,

Not sure if you are being sarcastic with the crazy face emoji, but mine cost me $93.75 CDN. That’s pretty good, at least by my standards. And it’s tiny when packed down.

All of this fit in one of two sides of my Bontrager Rapid Pack hip bag:

Feather light. Full length zip for venting. Usable hood over helmet. 100% breathable but still keeps the drizzle out.

I’m sure I missed a bunch of other things too.

Patagonia is my second favorite biking attire behind 7Mesh. Both are supreme in real world conditions.

 

[mtnbikerva1]

If you were saying that the jackets are too short in the front, don’t buy cycling specific jackets. I get a lot of my gear from Cabela’s, Sportsman’s Warehouse, SCHEELS: Sporting Goods, Clothing & Footwear | SCHEELS.com, Midway USA, Campmor, 70+ Apparel Companies Whose Clothing is 100% Made In The U.S.A.
I also have TJ MAX, Marshalls, a mile away that I check at Times,
I prefer a non cycling specific windbreaker for MTB. Most people go slow while mountain biking the aerodynamics is not an issue. And they have pockets, more practical than cycling specific jackets. You can also get them for cheaper and sometimes better quality.

 

[Stewiewin]

I am 6’6” but have a long torso. I’m looking for a durable lightweight shell. Mostly looking for protection from cold air /wind on downhills. i don’t intentionally ride in the rain but some water resistance would be good just in case

pearl Izumi are like belly shirts on me.
patagonia usually run a little short for me.

Zoic

 

[93M500]

Not sure if you are being sarcastic with the crazy face emoji, but mine cost me $93.75 CDN. That’s pretty good, at least by my standards. And it’s tiny when packed down.
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All of this fit in one of two sides of my Bontrager Rapid Pack hip bag:
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Feather light. Full length zip for venting. Usable hood over helmet. 100% breathable but still keeps the drizzle out.

I’m sure I missed a bunch of other things too.

Patagonia is my second favorite biking attire behind 7Mesh. Both are supreme in real world conditions.

I was being a little sarcastic, yes, but in a friendly way. I must have missed those affordable ones. The website shows most were like $200 to even some jackets $600! Sorry, no offense meant. The one you listed is a nice one though as I am also looking for a nice windbreaker, I need a blaze orange one during the hunting season here. Thanks for posting.....

 

[mtnbikerva1]

I was being a little sarcastic, yes, but in a friendly way. I must have missed those affordable ones. The website shows most were like $200 to even some jackets $600! Sorry, no offense meant. The one you listed is a nice one though as I am also looking for a nice windbreaker, I need a blaze orange one during the hunting season here. Thanks for posting.....

No offense even entered my mind. Just trying to help.
Good riding and hunting to you!

 

[davec113]

I recently got this 7Mesh jacket. $105, regularly $175. It seems nice, but I'd need much more time to really know much. I have a bunch of 7Mesh gear, it's the best I've used so I expect the same for this wind shell. 7Mesh isn't perfect, but function and fit are excellent.

Men's Northwoods Windshell | 7mesh

A hooded, pack-down wind-protective jacket made for cool starts and late finishes, featuring innovative on-bike storage straps.

7mesh.com

 

[93M500]

No offense even entered my mind. Just trying to help.
Good riding and hunting to you!

Oh, the orange jacket will be for mt. biking, so I can be seen by hunters. lol...

 

[mtnbkrmike]

I recently got this 7Mesh jacket. $105, regularly $175. It seems nice, but I'd need much more time to really know much. I have a bunch of 7Mesh gear, it's the best I've used so I expect the same for this wind shell. 7Mesh isn't perfect, but function and fit are excellent.

Men's Northwoods Windshell | 7mesh

A hooded, pack-down wind-protective jacket made for cool starts and late finishes, featuring innovative on-bike storage straps.

7mesh.com

Agreed with all that. I just loaded up again on the BF sale.

The stuff fits me as though it is tailor made.

That said, I have a bunch of ArcTeryx outerwear that’s good too. And all my 45NRTH stuff rules in the winter.

I probably should have bought more 7Mesh at the pricing that was offered. I can’t tell though how much crossover there would be between some of their gear, and all the other stuff that I already have and enjoy.

Report back once you’ve had a chance to put your new stuff through its paces.