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Waterproof gilet?

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I'm on the look out for a waterproof gilet ... I'd like proper waterproof, none of your water resistant or waterproof front with a mesh back nonsense :wink:

I recall Evans used to list an eVent gilet but there's no sign now and I can't remember what make it was ... anyone got any ideas besides cutting the arms off a jacket?

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TNF used to make one a few years ago but they've stopped making cycling kit now. Might find some on eBay?
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Isn't there an Endura that you can zip the sleeves off?

Not really your parameters but Gore make a fantastic softshell one. It's a favourite piece of kit.
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voodoo_simon wrote:TNF used to make one a few years ago but they've stopped making cycling kit now. Might find some on eBay?
Phew. I've been underwhelmed by the TNF bike kit I've bought.
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I've got a Endura Convert, best piece of clothing I own, very waterproof, useful pockets, looks good, bit bulkier than the lightest jackets but means it feels like it gives more protection from the wind. I will buy another if it ever dies, but must be 7 years old and still looks good.
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Why do want want wet arms stu?
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never quite understood Gilets or sleeveless jackets as they call them in Ireland
how ever i do like the work one i´ve got but i wonder why its waterproof?
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Mpolo wrote:never quite understood Gilets or sleeveless jackets as they call them in Ireland
how ever i do like the work one i´ve got but i wonder why its waterproof?
They make lots of sense for road biking but not so much off-road mainly due to the higher speeds on the road. A couple of scenarios:

1. Very light, scattered showers where you want to protect the body's core.
2. Perhaps more common - after a big climb you want to prevent wind chill on the descent and a sleeveless top is easier to put on than a sleeved one
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I'm still unconvinced at the moment

Windproof gilet - tick

Waterproof gilet - hmmm

Wet arms are still wet arms. In light drizzle that's fine, but so is a windproof, but in heavy rain I don't get it
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How about the Chapeau Echlon - http://www.chapeau.cc/echelon-gilet-black.html
Cheers Paul but I don't think I want one that much :wink:

I know the idea sounds stupid but so does waterproof shorts to many people. I see it as perfect for those summer days when it rains, then stops, then rains again, etc. Chances are I'd have a SS top on anyway and my arms are waterproof.
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Fair point on the waterproof shorts front...

Given how quick in can turn there I suppose something for quick jaunts might be helpful, it would certainly make it packable!
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I know its not what you said but I have a haglofs gillet - windproof front, mesh upper back, three rear pockets with a double ended zip along the top of them with the same wind proof fabric as the front. It has possibly the bwst DWR coating on it i've ever seen on a non-waterproof. it beads amazingly well and is very breathable. I've had it out in a short sharp downpour and faired OK.

Its what I would wear in that summer rain a bit sun a bit, or autumn drizzly, or summer cloudy and gusty sort of weather.

its this one -http://www.haglofs.com/gb/en/Jackets/PA ... 602777.2C5

Purchased from sports pursuit at under half price then some extra money off for introducing others. conditions which make Haglofs a sensible price!
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Cheers Ian but the mesh back puts me off ... however, I believe I may have found something. The Altura Core gilet, bumph states it's wind and waterproof, doesn't have any mesh and seems to be a fair price. It's a softshell rather than a hard shell I was looking for but it might just do the trick.

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Thanks for all the suggestions :-bd
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Cut the arms off an old waterproof to prove the theory before investing?
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