waterproof jackets

jman0

For roadies.
I just ordered and received an Altura Nevis Jacket from wiggle.
But it looks too "heavy" for what i want.
I think i'm gonna return it.
I guess i just want a "shell" type waterproof, without any lining.
This is because when it's not raining i normally wrap and tie my waterproof around my waist.
Maybe i should be giving this Altura a try but it just seems on the heavy side, regarding fabric thickness. So it doesn't roll up particularly well to tie around my waist. And i don't exactly need any more thick winter gear (bar gloves), i suppose i consider this Altura: winter gear.

Maybe this Gill would be better suited for me, it's sometimes hard to know without actually seeing/feeling the thing.

Altura:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/Default.aspx?Main=ProductDetail.aspx&W=0&Manufacturer=&UberCatName=&Cat=cycle&CategoryName=Waterproofs%20-%20Cycle%20Jackets&ProdID=5360009441&UberCat=0
Gill:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/Default.aspx?Main=ProductDetail.aspx&W=0&Manufacturer=&UberCatName=&Cat=cycle&CategoryName=Waterproofs%20-%20Cycle%20Jackets&ProdID=5360026017&UberCat=0

Anybody already have one?

daymobrew

You could visit Cycle Superstore to see the Altura jackets. According to their website, they don't stock Gill.

I have the Altura windproof jacket for winter wear. The windproof bit is also reasonably water resistant. Windproof also makes it relatively warm as the wind chill factor is removed.

I just saw this waterpoof cape listed on the homepage.
These days I've been wearing a sleeveless gilet over my jersey. It's windproof so it allows me to wear a light jersey in lower temps (though the forearms and fingers were a little chilly this morning).

Drapper

Yup Altura scored 9/10 in this month UK MTB Biking magazine for value and perfoemance! HAve 2 one high vis waterproff and one windproof! both great vlaue!

btw I have a grey and yellow and both excellent!

tywy

if you are in Dublin, The Great Outdoors stock them if you want to go in and have a look

Bunnyhopper

I'm slightly off-topic here but, just for the info of anyone looking to buy decent wet gear, I've got stuff from a Lowe Alpine factory shop in Tullamore that's been pretty much perfect and good value. In fact, the discounted stuff is often in bright colours - maybe not going to sell to fashionable-types but perfect for cycling. Haven't been there in a while though so you'd want to check it's still open.