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pedal ed nachi waterproof jacket

pedaled nachi waterproof jacket

for the third time over the last few years, the bbc's natural history unit visited islay to present winterwatch on television last week. previous visits have offered springwatch and autumnwatch, meaning that they've only to pop back once more during the allegedly sunny days of summer to complete the set. we're well enough acquainted with the hebridean climate to have learned that our winter lasts a tad longer than the more southerly parts of the country. thus when presenter gillian burke was moved to tweet that it was 'blowin' a hoolie' (meaning it was a smidgeon on the windy side), the surprise was more that she'd found it worthy of mention rather than the fact that the weather was as it was.

pedaled nachi waterproof jacket

i am therefore confident that the g.c. ristorante debbie's peloton gains far greater benefit from the garment industry's winter clothing ranges than many others. as an example, i was still wearing insulated waterproof clothing well into june of last year and that was hardly for reasons of fashion. yet oddly enough, it is less than unusual to witness japanese couples dressed to the eyebrows chittering their january way around islay's villages, ostensibly intent on visiting as many distilleries as possible during their seasonal visit.

pedaled nachi waterproof jacket

you might think it unusual that i would make mention of this, but the oddity from the island's point of view, is that they would choose to make their whisky pilgrimage at what might be considered the worst possible time. aside from frequently cancelled ferries, hail, galeforce winds, torrential rain, bbc film-crews and plagues of locusts (i might have made up that last bit), the temperature is often close to freezing. despite my oft-repeated contention that hebrideans are the flandrians of the west, most of us would think twice before booking a holiday abroad if those were the conditions we were likely to experience when we got there.

pedaled nachi waterproof jacket

yet japan has demonstrably made it clear that they are no strangers to winter weather conditions, if only by way of the nachi waterproof jacket featured as part of the impressive range from japan's pedal ed cycling apparel. and while, as a country, it is scarcely deficient in the aesthetic department, pedal ed have had the great good sense to rely on italian know-how when it comes to fabrication. thus, the nachi jacket offers a style and level of waterproofing that made it all but impossible to photograph in the process of undertaking its primary function. heaven knows i tried, but any precipitation simply rolled off its black surface before i could grab photographic evidence.

pedaled nachi waterproof jacket

though most cycle clothing nowadays rests firmly on the right side of both aesthetically pleasing and impeccably functional, rarely is it an object of desire during strenuous effort. yet during my day in black, i cannot deny that the delightful way in which both rain and hail rolled off the nachi's surface was not only a constant source of amusement, but of smug satisfaction. the transparent inner membrane offers visual access to the fully-taped seams, and though it's possible to view an eventual absorption of water by the outer shell, it does a darned fine job of keeping it on the outside. this breathable layer, like many of its peers, is not quite as breathable as the intrepid cyclist would prefer, but it certainly reached the upper level of keeping me dry enough to resist discomfort.

pedaled nachi waterproof jacket

the nachi's other secret weapon is its incredible lightness of being. when entering the nearest coffee hostelry, it is customary to remove one's outer layer so that, as your mum always told you 'you'll feel the benefit when you return to the great outdoors.' this jacket all but undermines such sage advice, purely on the basis that by the time froth supping commences, you'll have forgotten you're even wearing it. the sleeves are well judged in both length and girth and my initial misgivings over its having only two mesh rear pockets were undermined by their undeniable practicality. yes, i'd still have preferred three, but a change is as good as a rest.

my mum used to tell me that too.

pedaled nachi waterproof jacket

there has been much criticism levelled at modern-day cycling apparel purveyors for their predilection in favouring black as an almost staple colour offering in outerwear. according to legend, this has as much to do with customer demand as its does with any misplaced stealth proclivities, but there's no denying that something a tad brighter might be more appropriate during this darkened season. however, should that be the sort of thing that gives you cause for sleepless nights, the nachi jacket is also available in grey with a wide, white hoop across chest and upper arms, more than capable of advertising your excellent taste in cycling apparel to the nearby motoring public.

the jacket offers some neat little touches, such as reflective tabs on the rear to aid visibility, some cool japanese characters between the shoulders, attesting to its far eastern origins and a style that while hardly unique, is certainly noticeably different. and despite its italian build, which can only be described as close-fitting, it is far from being restrictive in its stretchy composure. there is a small two-tone tab below the collar on the back, which i daresay could be intended to allow hanging the jacket on a (very) small coathook, but in truth i'd have preferred the usual loop inside the collar. yes, i'm nitpicking, but considering pedal ed's close attention to detail throughout, it would have been a neat and consistent touch.

pedal ed have been a part of the cycling firmament since 2007 and are currently the clothing sponsors of britain's jlt condor cycle team. tokyo has many things of which to be proud; now they have one more.

the pedal ed nachi waterproof jacket is available in black or grey/white in sizes xs to xxl at a retail price of £170.

pedal ed nachi waterproof jacket

tuesday 06 february 2018

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