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Ned Overend's bicycling clothes and outdoor apparel for road cycling, mountain biking, and Nordic skiing designed and manufactured in Durango, Colorado.
Our friends at Showers Pass have made a few updates to improve the very popular Elite jacket, which we first sold in 2004. They have carefully engineered the Elite 2.0 jacket as a wet-weather cyclist's best friend. The Elite also works well for Nordic skiing, running, and other outdoor pursuits in cool and/or wet weather. Most people like the Elite 2.0 in weather below 55 degrees in dry weather or 65 degrees if its raining.
The ultimate rain jacket that also works well in cool dry weather. Designed to maximize ventilation options so that the user can adapt to changing terrain and environmental conditions with 7 venting options. The cuffs that have a gusset and special lycra fabric that can be opened to scoop cooling air up the arms and out the back vent. Two 7" (18 cm) pit zips can be opened for added ventilation as needed. The front zipper can be opened from the bottom as well as the top. This bottom pull zip allows the wearer to regulate temperature of the lower back without turning your jacket into a parachute. The back vent works with these six front vents to move hot air away from the body - keeping you cool prevents sweat build-up on climbs and when you are working hard.
Price: $230
Click Here to go to the Showers Pass Hood that goes with this jacket.
Meticulously made by Showers Pass Rainwear of Portland, OR.
Sizing Chart
Criteria for best fit are prioritized from left-to-right. #1 chest, #2 weight, etc.
Size
Body measurements
Chest
Weight
Sleeve
Height
S
36-38
115-140
32
5'2" to 5'6"
M
40-42
140-175
33 1/2
5'6" to 5'10"
L
44-46
175-200
35
5'10" to 6'2"
XL
48-50
200-240
36 1/2
6'2" to 6'6"
2X
53-55
240+
38
6'4" and up
To measure your Chest: With relaxed arms at side, breath in and measure the fullest part of bust/ chest. Add at least 2" for comfort. Alternatively, use your suit coat size.
To measure your Sleeve: Bend arm 90° with hand on hip. Starting at the center back of neck, measure the total distance across the top of the shoulder to the elbow and then down to the wrist. Alternatively, use your dress shirt size.
*All measurements taken close to the body, and not over loose clothes*
Please note: These charts should be used only as a guideline to represent our sizing. If you have any trouble finding an appropriate size with these charts, please E-mailus, or call toll free at 1-888-889-9242 for product advice.
Features
Weight & Size Specifications (For a Size Large)
13.5 ounces (380g)
Compressed and Rolled-Up Size:
7.5" by 3.5"
(19 cm x 9 cm)
-Front Napoleon pocket on left breast with waterproof zipper and audio port (not shown in photo)
-Large back pocket welded to jacket (reduces bulk and weight)
-Waterproof front zipper with two-way slider
-Fully taped seams
-Waterproof armpit zippers
-Large, covered back mesh vent
-Airflow regulating gussetted cuffs with velcro closures
-Tall collar to keep rain off your neck
-Elastic cinch-cords at collar and hem
-Extensive 3M scotchlite reflective taping
-Light loop (for attaching an LED flasher) on rear vent
-Micro-fleece collar
-Velcro attachment points for (optional) compact hood
Fabrics
eVent fabric is a highly breathable waterproof fabric, and its also very expensive. In this case you get what you pay for - eVent is very durable and works super-well for high energy outdoor activity.
Waterproof: The industry standard for waterproof testing is the water column test. This measurement is accomplished by measuring the milimeters of water that can be held by the fabric without leaking. The minimum requirement is 1000mm for a fabric to be considered waterproof. Breathable: MVTR (Moisture Vapor Transfer Rate) is measured in a chamber, divided vertically by the fabric being tested. A dry atmosphere is in one chamber, and a vapor-saturated atmosphere is in the other. A 24-hour test is run to see how much moisture passes through the fabric from the saturated chamber to the dry chamber.
The eVent fabric used in our Elite jacket has a waterproof rating of 30,000 mm and a MVTR of 22,000. The US Military has done extensive testing on waterproof breathable fabric technology. According to Dr. Phil Gibbons, the eVent MVTR rating is about 20% higher than Entrant GII XT from Toray. It is about 80% higher than Nextec from Patagonia, and 100% or more higher than Gore-tex XCR, Dermizax, Memebrain from Marmot, Sympatex, Conduit from Mountain Hardware, Omnitec Titanium from Columbia Sportswear, Schoeller WB-400, and Northface Hydroseal. eVent makes the most breathable waterproof fabric on the market today, and only a few companies are licensed to use it. Showers Pass spent almost a year working with eVent to obtain a license to use their fabric - they want their logo on only the best gear!
eVentFabric
Tested by the U.S. Army and shown to allow a 50% increase in vapor transmission over Goretex.
eVENT Fabric is a Direct Venting ™waterproof barrier that marks a significant advancement in ePTFE laminate technology. Using proprietary and patented Dry System ™technology, eVENT Fabric sets a new standard for comfort by allowing perspiration to dissipate and vent without saturating the inside of the fabric.
At the core of eVENT Fabric is an ePTFE (expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene) film that has been rendered oil-repellant, and thereby free from body-oil contamination, via a method that retains both the inherent open-pore structure of the membrane as well as its hydrophobic properties.
eVent has a 50% increased vapor transmission over standard Goretex, as documented by US military testing at the material science laboratory in New Jersey, USA.
eVent laminates a Teflon membrane to a nylon base fabric to prevent movement of water in the liquid state, just like Goretex. This Teflon membrane has thousands of microscopic holes that allow water vapor to pass but not liquid water. There is a big difference between the two fabric makers. Early (circa 1970s) Goretex was easily contaminated by skin oil and sunscreen, thereby allowing water in the liquid state to pass through and wet the inside of the garment. Consequently, Gore added a second (polyurethane) layer on Goretex fabric to prevent contamination by oils, but this polyurethane inhibits vapor transmission.
eVent does not add a second layer of Polyurethane like Goretex. eVent Teflon membrane is treated through a propritary process to prevent contamination by skin oils or sunscreen. This propriatary coating does not inhibit vapor passage away from the garment wearer like the polyurethane coating that Goretex uses.
The Elite jacket uses an eVent three layer fabric which adds durability and helps move moisture over a wide area for rapid transmission to the outside. The outer nylon (the yellow fabric) has a very open weave, which helps allow water vapor (sweat) to escape from the garment very effectively. The bottom line: eVent fabric used in the Elite jacket works really well - it's not cheap but its the best stuff going.
Need Help or Have Questions? E-mail us, or call toll free at1-888-889-9242 for product advice, sizing help, or any other question.
Returns and Exchanges There is no need to call for a Return Authorization.
If for ANY reason you would like to return your purchase or gift, simply send it back for a full refund or exchange at the below address. All we need to know is who you are, an e-mail address and/or daytime phone number, and what you would like us to do for you. Any reimbursements or adjustments will be made by original method of payment.
