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Armada Angle Jacket - Men's
Hows the DryRex fabric? Is it bomber like the event used on the...
By Brian Corain
Ranked #588 - Men's Ski Jackets
November 21, 2011
Hows the DryRex fabric? Is it bomber like the event used on the old galactic jacket?
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By Ian Provo
Ranked #12 - Men's Ski Jackets
November 23, 2011
Its more bomber in terms of durability. I remember the galactic jacket had a softer polyester shell material which could tear, but the event membrane did have better breathability. The Angle jacket has a more durable shell, and breaths and protects against elements about as good as the older galactic. In my opinion, the 3 layer jackets from armada have gotten better every year, with more good things to come I think
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By Dean Whitehead
Ranked #9 - Men's Ski Jackets
November 22, 2011
Hey Brian, I would say its as "bomber" as eVent (this is more/less the face fabric the Co. uses), but probably not as breathable.... Here's the blurb from Armada during the 2011 SIA: Armada has dropped eVent due to “quality control concerns” and introduced a proprietary 20K/20K-rated dry-venting EPTFE fabric called DryRex,
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- DryRex (3-layer)
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- 20,000 mm
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- 20,000 g/m�
- Hood:
- yes, fixed
- Fit:
- standard
- Length:
- below hip
- Venting:
- underarm mesh vents
- Powder Skirt:
- yes, stowable
- Pockets:
- (external) 2 front hand, 1 chest media, 1 chest zip, 1 sleeve radio
- Seams:
- fully taped
- Wrist Gaiters:
- yes
- RECCO:
- yes
- Recommended Use:
- skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 30 days
Change me.