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VOLLEBAK CONDITION BLACK JACKET

Written by Lee King

If you take your winter sports seriously, then you need a serious jacket. The Vollebak Condition Black Jacket ($1118) is battle armor for snow sports. It’s made to help you push the limits in the mountains, whether your backcountry snowboarding or downhill mountain biking. Condition Black is made from 19 panels of

Condition Black is made from 19 panels of ceraspace. This fabric is formed from 3D ceramic particles set in a flexible skin. The only material harder than ceraspace is diamonds. It can withstand repeated high-speed falls up to 75mph. Each of the panels are situated at predicted impact points to limit chances of rips exposing you to the elements.

In addition to ceraspace, Condition Black has a softshell with a NanoSphere coating. It combines a tough nylon face with thick fleece on the inside. The nano finish gives the softshell a textile surface like a microscopic mountain range. Water just runs off of it and dirt doesn’t stick. These features are just the tip of the iceberg. Check out Vollebak’s website for additional details.