Product Description
- Season: Year-round items
- Type: rain jacket
- Intended use: Sportiv
- Safety equipment: waterproof
- Seams: welded inner seam
- Zipper: continuous
- Arm length: long
- Pockets: 1 waterproof breast pocket, 1 waterproof rear pocket
- Material: over: 50% Polyester, 32% Nylon, 18% Nylon
- product specific size information: Normal Cut
- Additional Information:
- 360° Reflection
- removable hood with rain protections
- asymmetric cuff
- Form Fit
- soft regulating cuff with drawstring
| List Price: | $250.00 |
| Price: | $239.99 |
| as of Sun, 20 Jan 2013 12:41:14 GMT ***Remember, deals price on this item for sale just for limited time*** | |
Product Details
- Size: Medium
- Color: Black
- Brand: Pearl iZUMi
- Model: 6525-21-MD-Black
- Fabric type: 50% Polyester/ 32% nyon/ 18% Nylon
Features
- Season: Year-round items
- Intended use: Sportiv
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful.
By R Lee
This is an excellent jacket for bicycling in wet, wet and cold or windy weather. I commute to work in Seattle, about 20 miles per day. I cycle recreationally, too, averaging 30 miles per ride a couple of days a week. All told, over 4,000 miles per year. So, using durable performance equipment is a priority. I've used Pearl Izumi cycle wear for many years and have come to rely upon the quality and design of their products. Not all have met expectations but on average PI products have performed well.
The past 3 years have seen, in my personal opinion, an overall improvement in design and performance. The P.R.O. series, in particular, has been worth the relatively high price. In particular, the trim anatomical fit (no excess material flapping in the wind), detailing (garaged, waterproof zippers) and overall attention to detail has been very good. Some other products are still a bit behind the curve (the velcro closure of the shoe covers is bulky and stiff, for example).
The P.R.O. Barrier WxB Cycling Jacket and Pants are excellent examples of design and performance. Keep in mind that while the fabric is "breathable", you'll still sweat and moisture will build inside the jacket. On the other hand, the 3-layer laminate works better than the AmFib fabrics on some of the other current and older PI garments. It has some stretch and the tailoring of the jacket is excellent (the sleeves, for example, are plenty long enough to cover the gauntlets of my gloves and the asymmetric cut keep the cuffs in place). The "Napoleon" breast pocket fits my iPhone and the waterproof zippers throughout the jacket keep the water out (I put in the iP in a ziplok baggie). The detached hood has been much maligned by others but I find it very effective (the cut away sides aid visibility and narrow tab attachment at the back keep water from draining into the collar).
Two weeks ago it rained in 1.5" in a day and the rain during my ride into work was torrential. The jacket kept me relatively warm and, while not completely dry, dry enough in the areas that mattered. Just remember to not expect miracles from it's breathability. In nearly all other critical respects, it's great. None of my other jackets would have worked half as well.
The P.R.O. WxB Pants were a pleasant surprise. Most pants are basically garbage bags that rub crankarms or flap in the wind. Truly annoying. The P.R.O. pants, though, are anatomically cut and stretch of the fabric is a big assist. The taper of the lower legs are snug around the tops of my shoe covers and taper up to the knees. The knees have enough "ease" built in the tailoring to prevent the fabric from tightening up at the top of the pedaling stroke but not so much that it bunches up and rubs the bike frame on the down stroke. Even at a high pedaling RPM (80 - 100rpm), there's really no annoying impediment due to the cut of the pants. the 9" waterproof zippers keep water out and allow ease of access. I use suspenders instead of the adjustable elastic cord to prevent bunching at the waist.
Like the P.R.O. WxB jacket, breathability is acceptable but not perfect. You'll sweat but with leg warmers or tights under the rain pants, it's acceptable. The design and ability to keep the rain from soaking your tights, shorts or leg warmers is a huge plus.
Both the jacket and pants have reflective striping (attached by "welds") and are fully seam sealed. As a system, I don't think you could go very far wrong with the P.R.O WxB jacket and pants. Highly recommended despite the high price.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
By Mr. Thomas Lewington
I love this jacket, fantastic fit (I am 5' 10', 175LB), excellent moisture management, wicks perspiration away, hard wearing (I have crash tested it). No hesitation in recommending this jacket, pay the money and experience what a jacket should feel like.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
By mike
My son trains all the time for ironman competitions. I never see him on weekends he is biking on Saturday's and running on Sunday's. He is extremely happy with this product on his 20 mile runs on Sundays in this weather. It keeps him warm and dry without any bulk.
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