Men's Sailing Lightweight Shell Jacket - Offshore Pro Series Charcoal Grey
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BENEFITS
Water repellent
Water pearls and streams off the fabric for lasting resistance again wet weather
Lightweight
A lightweight jacket (572 g in size L) with good stretch for freedom of movement
Resistance to salt water
No zip to avoid any risk of corrosion caused by the salt water
Adjustable
Adjustable hip cover. Fixed neoprene cuffs (neck and sleeves)
Windproof
Membrane preventing air from passing through the jacket to minimise heat loss
Waterproof
tested on the most demanding races (e.g. transatlantic) 20,000 mm Schmerbers
TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS
Co-designed with Yannick Bestaven (winner of the Vendée Globe 2020) to take on a demanding world tour
The Tribord Offshore PRO set has been developed and tested with Yannick Bestaven and our pro skipper partners. It meets all their needs during their races, whether they're inshore or offshore, transatlantic, solo or with a team, and on different boats: Yannick BESTAVEN (IMOCA), Quentin VLAMYNCK (Ocean 50 and Figaro 3), Achille NEBOUT (Class 40), Keni PIPEROL (Class 40), Romain LE GALL (Figaro 3), Sasha LANIECE and Léo BOTHOREL (Mini 6.50).
The fabric’s water resistance level
The fabric, developed by our DECATHLON laboratory, is constructed with a 3-layer membrane, resistant to a water pressure of 20,000 mm Schmerbers (JIS standard).
The higher the water pressure withstood by the fabric, the more waterproof it is.
The product has been tested using a rainstorm simulator, reproducing rainfall of 450 L/m²/h over 4 hours and on multiple races with our pro skipper partners.
Lightweight design and freedom of movement
We have consciously chosen a lighter, more breathable and stretchier material to suit more athletic sailing and sailing in warmer weather.
The lightweight shell jacket has also been tried and tested in leisure sailing and kayaking, and weighs just 572 grams in size L.
Waterproofing of the shell jacket / spray top
Beyond the fabric, the design is crucial to waterproofing:
- NO ZIP to ensure waterproofing in all circumstances.
- Very comfortable, stretchy neoprene sleeves
- Very comfortable, stretchy neoprene collars
- Adjustable neoprene waistband.
- The seams are 100% taped
Neoprene collar and cuffs
Multiple collars (thickness, neoprene type, shape, height) were tested in the shower of our sailing lab, so we could identify the best adjustments.
Why choose neoprene over latex?
After countless performance, the neoprene was performing just as well as the latex.
How to choose the size of your shell jacket / spray top
The product sizing is generously cut. It was designed to be worn with a thermal base layer.
For men, choose your usual size.
Women should choose one size smaller than their usual size
How to wash your shell jacket
After use, rinse the jacket thoroughly with clean water, not forgetting the neoprene cuffs, to remove any salt.
Dry it on a line (rather than on a hanger, which risks damaging the neoprene collar) in a ventilated space. Caution: never dry your shell jacket directly on a radiator.
Once dry, you can apply talc to the neoprene.
Washing and storing the spray top
Was inside-out at 30°C
Then, once dry, put it in the tumble-dryer at a low temperature to reactive the water-repellency
Storage
It's best to store it folded, in its cover, in a dry place at room temperature
When sailing: Store it in the cover to avoid the neoprene snagging on anything
composition
composition
Main fabric: 16.0% Elastane, 84.0% Polyamide; Membrane: 100.0% Polyurethane; Waist band: 30.0% Polyamide, 70.0% Rubber; Cuff: 25.0% Polyamide, 25.0% Polyurethane, 50.0% Rubber; Collar: 25.0% Polyamide, 25.0% Polyurethane, 50.0% Rubber
Tips for storage and maintenance
MAXIMUM WASHING TEMPERATURE 30°C. NORMAL TREATMENT.
BLEACHING EXCLUDED.
DRYING IN TUMBLE DRYER POSSIBLE. LOW TEMPERATURE, MAXIMUM DRUM EXHAUST TEMPERATURE 60°C.
DO NOT IRON.
DO NOT DRY CLEAN.
TESTS AND WARRANTY
Test product
The spray top has been tested on the biggest inshore and offshore races by pro and amateur skippers alike. It has also been successfully tried and tested in kayaking and leisure sailing.
Warranty
2 Years
Agree by
Pro skippers: Yannick Bestaven (IMOCA), Quentin Vlamynck (Ocean 50), Achille Nebout, the VOILEUSES AU LARGE, Keni Piperol (Class 40), Romain Le Gall (Figaro 3), Sasha Laniece and Léo Bothorel (Mini 6.50)