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Product Review: Pearl Izumi Vector Long Sleeved Jersey
By Corey Whalen
Apr 6, 2006, 11:44
Pearl Izumi Vector jersey.
Too
many times when I go riding in the Wyoming winters and springs I have to put on
multiple layers of clothing that usually includes a base layer, two or more
jerseys (long and short sleeved), arm warmers, and a wind vest or jacket.I decided that I would rough it the
first time I rode with the Pearl Izumi Vector Kodiak Ultrasensor jersey and a
base layer.When I left for my ride
I was warm even though it was only 37 degrees F. with about a
10 mph
wind.When I finished my ride I was
toasty and thoroughly warm even though the temperature had dropped to 30 degrees
and wind gusts up to 25mph. I finished my ride and was thoroughly very impressed
with the Pearl Izumi Vector jersey’s ability to keep me toasty in the conditions
I rode in.
The front of the jersey
is covered in a black colored tightly knit wind and moisture barrier
material.The rest of the jersey is
brushed fleece Ultrasensor material that Pearl Izumi has perfected in its cold
weather gear.The jersey’s
materials are breathable yet effective against the elements - especially when
paired with Pearl Izumi’s base layer shirts.
The jersey that I was
given to test was black and red.If
red is not your color Pearl Izumi has more choices of colors that include the
black and red, plus black and blue, and black and yellow.The Vector long sleeved jersey will cost
you though.At $120the jersey can be a costly buy if you
are a cyclist on a tight budget.However, I would definitely highly recommend that if you live in areas
that get very cold weather you save up and purchase a Pearl Izumi Vector
jersey.
Further features that
are useful in the Vector Kodiak long sleeved jersey include two large gear
pockets and a smaller zip up pocket that is just large enough for a flip styled
cell phone, car keys, or some money for a mid ride snack.The front zipper is full length like a
jacket making the jersey easy to put on and take off.At the top of the zipper Pearl Izumi has
put a flap of fleece over the top that protects your throat, chin, and –
possibly – beard from annoying chafing.Furthermore, if you do get too warm, you can unzip the zippers under the
arms to release the excess heat.
Pearl Izumi has done
those of us that like to ride through cold winters outside a favor when they
created the Vector Kodiak long sleeved jersey.I highly recommend it to anyone that can
afford one.
