Pearl Izumi Vest review

Price Paid:$49.00
User rating:

(4.3)
Would buy again from this company: Yes
Used product for: 6 months
# of logged workouts:

"This is an awesome piece of riding equipment. with minor changes in the zipper position it changes ventilation dramatically. The wind proof parts are exactly where you need them. Awesome piece of equipment for cooler days or bad weather days.
This vest has great visibility (see photos). The third photo has a red T-shirt underneath so you can see the mesh back. It also shows the reflective strips"jashac

(5)

Ease of installation

zips all the way up the front - easy to get in and out of

(3)

Quality of Construction

I bought a second at the outlet store in Silverthorne Colorado. It took a while for me to figure out that they left the lining out of the right front side. - seems to not affect the performance. Everything else is good seams and pockets all good
The only drawback is that the back pocket had a bit of velcro holding it shut, and it's tough to get into while riding.

(4)

Fit

Excellent. Fits smoothly over a jersey. I bought a small. I'm 5'11, 150 lbs 40" chest. (I've got a bit of a gut at 35" and it fits fine over that)

(5)

Comfort

This vest is awesome for cooler days. I rode 5.5 hours on Sunday in the rain and ~ 60 degrees. The front is windproof (almost waterproof) as is the lower back. The lower back feels almost plastic and kept all the road spray from the back tire out of my riding pants. The upper back is mesh for great ventelation. the times I've worn it in quite cool weather it cuts the wind from the front, but breathes very well in the back. Perfect for cool to slightly cold weather. I've also worn it on slightly cold days with arm warmers. It keeps the wind off your body. If you start to warm up you can just unzip and the air moves right through.

(3)

Adjustability

It should fit fairly well because there is no stretch in the side panels.

(5)

Durability

Seems real high quality

(5)

Value

Awesome from the second store. Probably good elsewhere.

(5)

Appearance

I like it - see pictures. Very high visibility, and has reflective tape on back.

(3)

Customer Service

nothing special - found it myself on the rack.

(5)

Performance

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Strengths

Keeps the wind out. Perfect for cooler weather and it worked great in the rain. Pretty much kept me dry for at least two hours. It really is windproof in the front