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Pearl Izumi PRO Softshell 3X1 Jacket Review

Monday, December 19th, 2011 @ 1:57 AM - review

Pearl Izumi PRO Softshell 3x1 Jacket

I couldn't find a decent review of this jacket on the web, so I here you go. I'm 5'10, 145lbs and I end up in medium Pearl Izumi jacket. The chest is still slightly baggy, but the arms and torso were too short on the next size down. For reference, I usually wear a small or Euro XS jersey.

The 3x1 is basically a wind-proof insulated jacket inside a non-insulated, wind-proof, very water-resistant soft shell jacket. They are held together via a button snap on the sleeves and collar, it works well and is simple. Once the jacket is on, it feels like a one-piece jacket.

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