Description of Mountain Hardwear Transition Zip T - Men's:
With its Windstopper Featherweight fabric, the Mountain Hardwear Men's Transition Zip T blocks harsh winds on your morning run or afternoon bike ride. This windshirt keeps you comfortable during your spring and fall workouts. Stretch cuffs on the Transition's long sleeves keep cold air out, while stretch side panels and articulated sleeves give you natural mobility. This windproof top's slim fit and taped construction provide smooth layering free of uncomfortable pressure points, and the front zipper lets you regulate your temperature as you blast down the trail.
Bottom Line: The Mountain Hardwear Transition Zip T keeps cold wind out of your workout.
This is my absolute favorite piece. This shirt makes it into my pack all 4 seasons. I climb, backcountry ski, ride my bike, backpack, EVERYTHING in this shirt. It's very breathable. Blocks wind, and is very lite. Incredibly comfortable during aerobic output, and keeps you warm and dry when you rest at a belay, or dig a pit. I'm 5' 10", 145lbs and I wear a medium.
Great piece if you need protection from the wind without ANY bulk! Really tough, packs small and sheds light rain/snow pretty well. This shell is designed to be tight so if you plan on having it as a layering piece over a medium weight (like a MHW power stretch zip t) get a larger sz than normal. Great value!! I must say though, the hooded version might be better if you plan on using it for alpine climbing.
I can't blame the product as I believe the fit is as intended, but it is very much like a cycling jersey. That is in order to get the appropriate chest/shoulder/arm fit, I need a size large. Unfortunately, the large clings to my gut like a scalded cat. Not attractive. I stepped up to the XL. Gut problem solved, but the arms are so long that the sleeves reach halfway down my palm. This could have been solved if MH would have put an elastic cuff on the sleeve or even thumb holes as they did on the hooded version. Regardless, it's a great piece of equipment and the best solution is for me to drop a few lbs and go with the large. It does a super job blocking the wind (windstopper, duh) and is very very light. It will be terrific for cool weather cycling and COLD weather running. Until the thermometer drops, it makes a great lounge jacket. Very comfy!!!
