Volcom Stretch GORE-TEX® pant (2015-2016) Review:
Pant Reviewed: Vintage Black Volcom Stretch GORE-TEX® pant
Rider specs: 5’9″ pant size: Medium
Intended Use: Snowboarding, Snow Sports
Recommended for:
Anyone looking for a shell pant for any conditions, or especially in areas where wet and cold may be a factor in everyday riding conditions
Product Details:
Volcom Collection: GPT (Guide Proven Technology) Perform under the most critical conditions
Waterproofing: GORE-TEX® Stretch 2-layer laminate (dryness with added stretch to increase mobility)
Shell Outerwear ( built for layering when needed)
V-Science breathable lining system
Modern Articulated Fit (slimmer fit)
Volcom Zip Tech jacket to pant interface
Fully sealed seams
Mesh-lined thigh vents
Triple-reinforced rise
Adjustable waist tabs
Review Date: October 2015- January 2016
Review:
I’ve gone between the Volcom Stretch GORE-TEX® pant and my 686 authentic pant most of the season, for the most part I’m using the Volcom pant everytime I ride and I’m very happy with how they perform in any condition. Early in the season I tried the Wooderson Pant by Thirtytwo to compare what a slimmer fit pant would feel like. The Wooderson was a bit too slim for my taste.
The Volcom Stretch GORE-TEX® incorporates their Modern Articulated Fit — which is a slimmer fit — into their GORE-TEX® line up, The stretch material feels good, something you’ll notice right away when you put these pants on. It bridges the gap for me where a normal fit pant wasn’t really what I was looking for; I wanted a shell pant that would hold its own in any snow condition. I rode with these pants during a 2-ft. dump where it was puking wet snow, and not once did I get wet. I was charging really hard, and sweating a lot, so the moisture on the outside was visible while I was cooling down on the chairlift; as you would expect, the GORE-TEX® did its job and kept the moisture out.
Pros
- Look and feel great
- Superior construction
- Great for layering and using in most conditions (they are becoming my favorite go-to pant this season)
Cons
- Front pocket design may lead to lost items if not zipped up properly
- Cost
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