Scott Shield Windvest review
The Shield is thin, lightweight and compressible - though the Pearl Izumi Optik vest packs down smaller. However, it's got some interesting extras.
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The Shield is thin, lightweight and compressible – though the Pearl Izumi Optik vest packs down smaller. However, it’s got some interesting extras, including a comfortably lined collar that’s soft against the chin, four good-sized reflective patches and two plastic toggles with elastic cord at the bottom.
Most of the back is airy open mesh for good ventilation over a jersey. The cut is trim and straight, or ‘tight fit’ as Scott calls it, and doesn’t billow too much. What really makes the Shield though, is the tight, elasticised armholes – they keep out draughts and give it a protective feel in foul weather. They feel a little restrictive at first, but as soon as I got riding I didn’t notice them. A full-length zip and (dinky) zipper pull is still easy enough to yank open, and the ripstop material stood up well to a week’s off-roading without any snags.
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Product Specifications
Product
Name | Shield Windvest |
Brand | Scott |
Weight (g) | 120 |
Hem Cinchcord | Yes |
Mesh Inserts | Yes |
Reflective Piping/Accents | Yes |
Water-Resistant | Yes |
Windproof | Yes |
Clothing Sizes Available | L M S XL |
Available Colours | Anthracite Blue Red |
Available In (Mens/Womens) | Mens |
Fastening Type | Full-Zip |