CRAFT Be Active Extreme Windstopper Review
Base layers – over-rated or swear by them? Sometimes a tricky one to answer but definitely not the case when it comes to the CRAFT Be Active Extreme Windstopper, when our decision has definitely been swayed in the favour of this windproof base layer.
We first have to anticipate that our test rider Manne is fairly sensitive to the wind, and prefers adding an extra layer for warmth as soon as a breeze threatens to turn into anything stronger. However, apparel that promises the aptly-named WINDSTOPPER function should mean that extra layer can be left in the wardrobe, but is it always the case? In the case of this CRAFT short-sleeved base layer, you can just sling on a short or long-sleeved jersey over the base layer to ride. As it has proven over the past four months, the WINDSTOPPER membrane does an exemplary job as you slice through cold air, substantially hindering any loss of heat from your upper body and preventing the cold wind from penetrating.
Lightweight, stretchy and tight-fitting, the CRAFT Be Active Extreme Windstopper features great wind protection for your chest and shoulders on those chillier, windier days.
CRAFT Be Active Extreme Windstopper
Retail price: € 59.95
Sizes: S (4) – XXL (8)
Weight: 115 g (size L)
Material: 100% Polyester (Windstopper: 92% Polyester, 8% ePTFE)
Care instruction: 60° wash, may be tumble dried
Conclusion
Having been put through its paces on the rigorous climbs in South Tirol and forced to perform on the equally tough downhills, the CRAFT Be Active Extreme WINDSTOPPER base layer has kept its climate and executed its task well. In daily use on windy days and cooler temperatures, it’s the only base layer that Manne would reach for in the wardrobe – a decision based not only on its performance, but also on its comfort and fit.
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Words: Manne Schmitt Photos: Catherine Smith
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