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Type Partially Insulated
Gore-Tex
Hood Type Contoured
Powder Skirt Yes
Jacket to Pant Interface Yes
Fit

Normal

Packability Normal
Construction
Vents 2 Meshed Pit Zips
Layer Count 2 Layer
Waterproof Rating 20K
Breathability Rating 15K
Manufactured in
Warmth

Average

Waterproofing Good
Breathability Good

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686 Helix 2016 Review by The Good Ride

The 686 Helix Jacket is on the upper end of the 686 tech spectrum and has some unique features that some will like and some might not.  If you are ok with always keeping the main zipper all the way up then you might really like this design.

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Size Tried: Large
James’ Specs:
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 195 lbs
Chest: 44”
Neck: 16″
Torso Length (collar bone to pant line) 23”
Shoulder Width (widest point of shoulders) 22”
Arm Length (pit to wrist) 19.5”

Helmet: Smith Vantage

Goggles: Smith IO7

 
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2016

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