Originally Posted by Bekologist
I'm happy for you though, viperZ. Have you ever even worn a softshell jacket for high output aerobic activities? Methinks you haven't the way you're convinced Gore-Tex XCR is the end all, be all fabric for outdoor sports. You KNOW what works best for you but your experiences do not reflect vangaurd thinking on outdoor shell technologies and their performance.
Can you think of any other reason except performance that softshell jackets have been continually lauded in the outdoor industry for the last decade or so? Since its introduction, the Cloudveil Serindepity jacket, made of Schoeller Dryskin has continually won awards as one of the best outdoor jackets ever made. it's NOT waterproof.
Softshells. Better than GoreTex XCR for outdoor wear. Even Gore makes more non waterproof jackets than their waterproof versions.
Look at cycling clothing (I currently work at a bike shop.) Non waterproof, more breathable options are what riders are turning to for better performance while riding.
but, hey, hey, all you guys in Goretex XCR sweatboxes, you KNOW what makes a good winter cycling jacket.
Yes I have, and it works great! But I like the packability of a shell much more.
Do you even ride your bike in the winter? Much less try an XCR jacket while riding? I would think not based on your comments, because if you did you may find it works
I have been riding to work every day through spring, summer and winter, It works, as much as you say it doesn't or shouldn't. I attibute this to the material and the design of the garments.
