OVERVIEW: We designed the Flagstaff with the inclement weather of Colorado's shoulder seasons in mind. Ideally suited for long cool or windy days in the saddle when you will most likely not be shedding layers, the Flagstaff can be easily stowed into a jersey pocket. A streamlined fit and performance-driven minimalism combined with wind and water resistant fabric ensures a performance fit and protection from light rain, road spray and wind. While breathability is achieved through the BreatheLite mesh fabric across the back, it also means this vest was not designed for heavy rain and extremely wet conditions. Two rear entry, magnetically closing pass-through openings allow for easy access to a jersey pocket access. We've also opted for a locking zipper not only prevent zipper slip, but when the zipper tab is flipped up to the open position you can pull the vest open, making it easy to vent when wearing gloves. Added visibility in low-light conditions is comes by way of the Reflective Technology (RT) waistband.
WHY FLAGSTAFF? Boulder’s infamous Flagstaff Mountain climb is one of our favorites. The east facing steeps and switchbacks are often one of the first in Boulder to melt after a storm, making it an ideal climb throughout the cool mornings and stormy afternoons of the spring and fall. With an average gradient of 11%, your heartrate and body temperature increase rapidly on the ascent and cool quickly on the way down. We designed the Flagstaff for this exact situation with wind/water protection across the front and leading edges and a mesh jersey weight fabric in the back and underarm for breathability and temperature regulation.
FABRICS & CONSTRUCTION: The ClimaStretch fabric through the front body and sides of the Flagstaff provide the necessary wind-stopping and waterproof protection. Not simply protecting you from the elements, the stretchable fabric creates an unrestrictive next-to-body fit reducing that infamous flapping sound in high-speed descending. Built for all-day use, the BreatheLITE mesh throughout the back regulates changes in temperature as you climb, descent and spin across long flat roads. The RT waistband will ensure 360 degree reflective visibility in low light conditions.
THE SPECS:
- TotalFit™ with ClimaStretch Laminate and BreatheLITE mesh fabrics
- 360 degrees of low-light visibility with Reflective Technology waistband
- Two rear entry, magnetically closing pass-through openings for easy jersey pocket access
- Wind and water proof front
- Breathable back for temperature regulation
- Extra-tall collar to reduce zipper pull overlapping and create a greater seal from the wind
- Locking YKK zipper
