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Altura Attack Extreme | $195
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Altura Attack Extreme Jacket

BikeRadar verdict

4 out of 5 stars

"Everything you could wish for in a quality lightweight trail waterproof"

By Ian Osbourne

Altura’s new Attack jacket offers a good balance of weight, protection and durability. The taped React Extreme three-layer fabric is hardwearing, windproof and breathes well, making it a good-value waterproof without being overly heavy. 

This balance means it works well for British trail riding and isn’t too bulky for longer epic rides if you need to carry it. All the zips are sealed and there’s a guard on the front zip to save your neck on the high collar. If you get too warm, pit zips offer further ventilation and are accessible even with a rucksack on.

Adjustable cuffs and one-handed draw cords on the neck and hem keep any drafts or drips out. A map-sized pocket is located on the rear with two side and one breast pocket. The only thing missing is an iPod port. The cut is fitted but there’s enough room to layer below on colder days.

Manufacturers description

Altura Attack Extreme Waterproof Jacket The ultimate all round Trail jacket- Constructed using React Extreme 3 layer fabric providing the perfect combination of durability, lightweight and amazing breathability.

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  • User review of Altura Attack Extreme

    Very good jacket. Lightweight, comfortable and breathes as well as my older Goretex XCR. Subtle reflective logos built in for safety and it comes in black as well as the pictured orange.

    0.3
  • User review of Altura Attack Extreme

    Lightweight, breathable, waterproof, has lots going for it but...........

    Less than 1 years riding and all the internal seams are coming loose from the jacket lining. No big deal you may think........ Its only waterproofing around the stiching / zips. But oh no, Alture also use the seams to construct the inside of the pockets.

    Ratings should be about how a product is to live with over time not how it looks when its unwrapped which helps nobody.

    This jacket has great fabric but its cheaply made and won't last more than 1 winter season.

    0.3
  • User review of Altura Attack Extreme

    What swinleymtb states effected '08 jackets, mine did the same.

    I got mine warrantied and the '09 was better. My '09 did lose it's waterproofing, apparently from not washing it enough (lol, and I thought I was doing it a favor by not over washing)

    It got warrantied again and fingers crossed this time. When it works it's amazing and would have got a five if I hadn't had the above issues.

    That said, if it wasn't for the great warranty from Altura I'd be giving it a 3 so it balances out at a 4!

    0.3

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Specification

Name:
Attack Extreme
Built by:
Altura
Price:
$195.00

Clothing Sizes Available:
L, M, S, XL, XXL
Available Colours:
Black, Orange
Weight (g):
400 g
Reflective Piping/Accents:
Yes
Additional Features:
Highly durable, waterproof and breathable React Extreme fabric, Breathable in excess on 30,000g/m2/24hr, Smooth running water repel zips, 3 front and 1 rear (OS map size) pocket, Pit vents

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