Wind Vests

[rwsaunders]

Any resonably priced favorites as tested by the masses here?

[palincss]

Any resonably priced favorites as tested by the masses here?

One of the bike clubs I belong to, Oxon Hill Bicycle and Trail Club, gives Louis Garneau wind vests (I think it's the Atmos model) to ride leaders after they lead a certain number of rides. It's quite nice, works very well, and I'd happily buy one if I hadn't been given it. Only thing that's hard to get used to is the zippers are "women's style" backwards.

[pdxmech13]

pearl zephyr

or maybee its

called the optic now

my most used cycling garmet

[Marron]

The ultra light Pearl vests are excellent. They compress to the size of a lemon and are very windproof. I forget the name of the model and fabric, but it's usually white or red and goes for around $50. I've been using one since the spring and think it's the best vest I've owned.

[Louis]

My PI vest works well. (not sure of the model, it's about 6-7 years old) Some wind proof stuff in front and mesh in back. If folds down to a very small size but in my case that would be a fairly large lemon. My only issue is that it's not at tight-fitting as I would like so if flaps around a bit.

Louis

[vaxn8r]

PI's vest is their best garment. LG makes a very similar product. In a vest I always look for a full mesh back. Anything without the mesh and I steam up.

[Blue Jays]

My trusty Pearl Izumi Barrier vest in bright yellow is a fine accessory. I also own the thinner Optik vest. It is a great garment to have along when it's chilly during the on-the-way-to-the-meeting-spot portion of the ride and can be easily stowed later.

[bironi]

Easy access in 3-rear mesh pockets. I'm still in one that is probably 7 years old.

http://www.mec.ca/

[gdw]

Another vote for the Pearl Izumi Zephyr vest.

[SadieKate]

The one that fits and doesn't flap around annoyingly.

[Bob Ross]

In a vest I always look for a full mesh back. Anything without the mesh and I steam up.

+1

I finally found a Sugoi last year that is the bee's knees.

[toaster]

Just ordered a Voler thermal vest because the wind vests really don't do a darn thing!

Also, this vest is going to have pockets.

[medici]

The ultra light Pearl vests are excellent. They compress to the size of a lemon and are very windproof. I forget the name of the model and fabric, but it's usually white or red and goes for around $50. I've been using one since the spring and think it's the best vest I've owned.

Yes, it's the Optik and it's a gem! I have several older Zephyr's and the Optik material makes it half the size when balled up -- a lemon is about right.

Pete

[Peter B]

The Boure vests are nice and have a full mesh back w/ 3 pockets.

[bironi]

The Boure vests are nice and have a full mesh back w/ 3 pockets.

These are good also. 2 buddies riding them currently, no complaints. :beer: