Originally Posted by
Mumonkan
lots of good stuff guys, does "core vents" translate into pit zips? because i saw that on a lot of jackets but the terminology and lack of pictures was confusing
im trying to get an idea of what to look at before i go into shops (theyre in manhattan and im about an hour and a half away)
Core vents often refer to vents on the chest of the jacket that can be zipped open. They usually have a storm flap to try to keep water from getting in. Some cycling and running specific jackets have a vent in the back, though I don't recall those specifically being referred to as "core vents". I prefer long pit zips to any other active venting scheme. Are you looking for a cycling specific jacket or just any good waterproof shell with vents? Does it matter if it has a hood?