Winter Jackets ?

[Grayduff]

Somebody recently posted this link regarding Gore Phantom Jackets http://www.tgstore.eu/phantom-jacket-p-4055.html...

Has anyone got one are they as good as they say they are or are the Endura wndstoppers as good,all help appreciated as a tight budget and ebay beckons.

Cheers

 

[vickster]

Presuming you aren't looking for waterproof, Gore will be good. I much prefer Altura over Endura on 'build quality' - I have got a couple of Altura windproof jerseys (albeit women's ones), both about £40 from what I recall (Evans sale can be good)

Gore don't fit me, they are too tight on the body and way too long on the arms - designed for cycling orang-utans it seems (I have some very good Gore tights though)!

 

[amaferanga]

The Gore Phantom is a very casual fit - mtb not road. I tried a small and it was massive around my chest and arms (though the arm length was good). Yet according to the sizing guide with my 36" chest I should have been a medium. The Gore Oxygen is apparently much more of a road/race fit, but I haven't tried one.

 

[Grayduff]

The Gore Phantom is a very casual fit - mtb not road. I tried a small and it was massive around my chest and arms (though the arm length was good). Yet according to the sizing guide with my 36" chest I should have been a medium. The Gore Oxygen is apparently much more of a road/race fit, but I haven't tried one.

So for a middle aged rotund bloke the phantom XL should fit just right then

 

[black'n'yellow]

Lusso Windtex - why pay more?

 

[pally83]

Prendas have a Santini one in at the mo for £70.

 

[vickster]

So for a middle aged rotund bloke the phantom XL should fit just right then

I actually wouldn't bet on it and the arms will be 2 ft too long - go try in store

 

[hoopdriver]

I have a Gore Fusion jacket and love it - the nearest thing I have found yet to that elusive breathable-waterproof combination. It is MBT cut, which makes it looser arond the shoulders etc, which I very much prefer to the race cut style.

 

[Grayduff]

Prendas have a Santini one in at the mo for £70.

Love the look of these, is the a reputable web site ?

 

[amaferanga]

Love the look of these, is the a reputable web site ?

Prendas are about as reputable as it gets! And they're quick. If you order now you'll probably get it tomorrow.

 

[Albert]

I've had a Gore Phantom for 4 years - excellent. I use it during the winter months and it is fine for sub zero rides. It is shower proof and it takes a good 30 minutes of steady rain before it surrenders.

 

[pally83]

Love the look of these, is the a reputable web site ?

They are very good - quick to respond to any questions as well. My jacket should arrive today.

 

[Silver Fox]

I've got a couple of Gore Phantom jackets and love them. Being able to zip the sleeves off makes them a good all round bit of kit. As others have said they are mtb specific but I've seen quite a few roadies wearing them and not looking out of place.

 

[Dags11]

This jacket is worth a shout, I've used one thru the last 2 winters, fantastic bit of kit - PBK summer offer £31

 

[Norm]

What is it for? Waterproof? Windproof? Warmth?