New Apex Bionic isn't as good as the older one...

By ChrisB Ranked #164 - Men's Softshell Jackets January 10, 2007

First thing -- the Apex Bionic is advertised as using Apex Weatherblock fabric (the laminated, fully windproof material like WindStopper), but the tag says it's made out of Apex Universal (not laminated). Not sure what's up with that?
I owned an Apex Bionic from a few seasons back, and it was great. It was pretty much waterproof fabric (even after the DWR failed), and it fit really well. The new Apex Bionic has SUPER long, ridiculously large sleeves, though the cut of the pits is super tight. I have no idea why they changed the cut of this coat -- not sure who this coat would fit. If you can get an older one (the fabric is more 'rubbery' than the new ones), get it.

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