No Siesta, Infinite Spur, Exocet. For serious mixed climbing, our alpine ambassadors wanted a pared-down pullover with storm-level protection and excellent breathability. We teamed with Polartec to deliver a soft-shell breakthrough. Power Shield® Pro fabric fills the gap between traditional hard and soft shells, offering unprecedented breathability, protection from the wind, and waterproofness. The Knifeblade has a pliable feel, slides easily over layers, and is durable enough to withstand big-route abuse. It has two water-resistant zippered chest pockets placed to avoid a harness or pack, low-profile cuff closures and Touch Point System™ embedded cord locks in the hood and hem for quick adjustment. The helmet-compatible, 2-way-adjustable hood with laminated visor provides optimal visibility in bad conditions. Full-reach gusseted underarm panels allow overhead mobility.
Details
- Polartec Power Shield Pro fabric with a tricot backing, combines lightweight weather resistance and incredible breathability
- Pullover silhouette trims weight and bulk for use with a climbing harness or pack waistbelt
- Helmet-compatible, 2-way-adjustable hood with laminated visor provides optimal visibility in bad conditions
- Touch Point System™ has embedded cord locks in hood and hem for quick adjustments to seal out weather
- Modified Y-Joint™ sleeve construction for overhead mobility without jacket lifting
- Harness- and pack-compatible torso pockets have reverse-coil zippers with DWR (durable water repellent) treatment
- Low-profile cuff with pleated gusset
- 5.9-oz Polartec® Power Shield® Pro 89% polyester/11% spandex bonded to a tricot back
- 481 g (17 oz)
- Made in Vietnam.
Material
Designed to strike the optimal balance between weather protection and breathability, Power Shield® Pro offers the best soft-shell weather resistance without compromise to breathability. We specifically designed these shells to meet the needs of our athlete team and our most technical core customers. Polartec® Power Shield Pro combines never before seen levels of air permeability with durable hydrostatic resistance to keep you dry both from within and from out.
