Holden Corkshell Summit Jacket 2020 Review
Holden Corkshell Summit Jacket 2020 - 2019 Review by The Good Ride
The Holden Corkshell Summit Jacket is a very technical, lightweight, packable, top-tier product. It is constructed from a Schoeller 4 way stretch, 2 layer, corkshell fabric. This bib seems to be designed to backcountry/side-country use with breathability being a priority.
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A big thanks to Gravity Sports at Mt Bachelor for giving us access to this.
Grant’s Jacket Specs
Size: Medium
6’0”
165lbs
Chest: 42”
Upper Chest by lats: 42”
Arm Length (pit to wrist) 22.5”
Neck: 16″
Torso Length (collarbone to pant line) 22”
Shoulder Width 17.5” wide
Gloves: Burton AK Guide Glove
Helmet: Smith Vantage
Goggles: Smith IO Mag
James’ Jacket Specs
Size: Large
5’10” 185 lbs
Chest: 43.5”
Upper Chest by lats: 46”-47”
Arm Length (pit to wrist) 19.5”
Neck: 16″
Torso Length (collarbone to pant line) 23”
Shoulder Width 19” wide
Gloves: Burton AK Guide Glove
Helmet: Smith Vantage
Goggles: Smith IO Mag
Holden Corkshell Summit Jacket Past Reviews
The Holden Corkshell Summit Jacket is quite expensive but has some very interesting adaptable waterproofing/breathability tech. It’s a very unique jacket that feels really great on and has that slightly thicker softshell feel that is great for mountain riding. It’s also a bit warmer than most standard shells just because it’s using a little thicker soft shell material. The unpublished waterproofing and breathability give some concern at this price point but Gore-Tex does the same and we all still buy it. At this price, it’s hard to recommend but I sure would like to own one and it has a very flattering cut for most body types.
Ethics Statement: We don’t get paid by the manufacturer to write these reviews. No one is perfect and we do make money from the “Where To Buy” links below, but this is our best attempt at an honest and objective review from an average riders’ perspective.
Size Tried: Large
James’ Specs:
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 185 lbs
Chest: 44.5”
Upper Chest by lats: 46”
Arm Length (pit to wrist) 19.5”
Neck: 16″
Torso Length (collarbone to pant line) 23”
Shoulder Width 19” wide
Gloves: Burton AK Guide Glove
Helmet: Smith Vantage
Goggles: Anon M2