What's the difference between this PI Elite Barrier jacket and the PI Infinity jacket? Is this one supposed to be thicker and warmer?
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Thick and warm are not two words I would use to describe the Elite Barrier jacket. I've never use the Infinity, but I can't imagine it's any thinner or cooler (or at least not enough to make a difference.) For me, the Elite Barrier does two things: cuts wind (very well) and keeps you dry (kind of, depending on the amount of rain and how much you're sweating.)
355504
You're welcome. I really love this jacket. Mine is solid black though, but I don't think that will make a difference.
493453
I've been told that there is better heat distribution with the thicker metal. Hope that helps :)
638423
I'm not sure, I've only tried the weather master, not the weather master elite. But I have to say, we sure do love the weather master!
2173542
Infinite is far better in my opinion. I have a couple random pieces of "Elite" that I've picked up on sale to compliment my "Infinite" set that I bought here through Amazon and they just aren't the same. Elite is handwash only and not metal utensil safe. Infinite is the way to go, they are sturdier, have more heft and thickness(thus better heat retention), and are dishwasher/metal utensil safe. Only advantage Elite has are the glass lids, but once they fog up they aren't much good anyways. :-)
583602
This is difficult to answer. No and Yes. The jacket is a shell so no - there are no cuffs inside that are different from the jacket itself. Yes the shell forms a fairly tight fit around my wrist and the entire jacket is made of neoprene. There is also reinforcement around where the sleeve would cover the wrist. Hope that helps. If I can find a way to post a photo - I will.
221694
The inner sleeve of the zip out lining has a two inch knit/elastic cuff. It is a loose fit around my medium frame wrist. But generally keeps snow out. I wear a longer glove that covers my sleeve while boarding, so haven't really tested it well.
1326546
It's thicker/more visible and a lil bit longer. I personally like it better than the wispies. The wispies look more natural and this one looks slightly more dramatic yet still natural looking...
35394
Sorry I'm not sure I returned it before testing it out outside in the elements. It's a beautiful jacket though!
969172
The elite is supposed to use special fabrics or something. If you go directly to their website they give more information. Other than that its definitely well worth the price. I liked mine so much I now give them as baby shower gifts!
1324886
I actually bought two blue one, got two of these, and the returned the blue ones. There's little differences that make this cooler better. Metal hinges instead of plastic flex hinges that will break (that's a biggie for me). Locks to keep the top closed. As I recall, this one seals better. I think how the wheels connect to the cooler might be different, but I'm not sure on that one. I think the padding on the handle is slightly different. Side-by-side, the blue one felt like a cheap knockoff. It's obvious they cut corners to get the price down for walmart/sams. If I could find little surface things that were inferior about the blue one, how do I know that the insulation isn't also worse or the plastic isn't thinner?
144595
I don't think there is a difference...the cold gear UA garments that I have are all very similar, whether they have EVO in the name or not. I have some of their older gear, not EVO, and it's the same fabric more or less...the EVO may be tighter is the only thing I noticed.
805582
The jacket is very flexible. I would still order the next size up. It will fit well but wont be restricting. I used mine for jet sking not fully submerged in the water. I dont like when something feels like it is choking you. Hope this helped.
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Hi, Thanks for your inquiry! There isn't much of a difference other than colour. However, only some of the Orange Models currently feature the vertical stiffeners at the foot of the bivy, where as all of the green models possess this new feature, which helps improve breathability. If there's anything else I can do, please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks, The Gear Out Here Team
949032
I would really like to know this too... They have insulated and then better insulated - what is the difference?!
348508
I have the smoker attachment so I use the 8080. I don't know what the complaints are but I am on my second one now & the only reason that I'm on the second is because my dog ate the first. I live in the northwest and my cover sees a lot of weather but I've never had any problems with it. It is slightly faded but I've had it for 4 years now.
99590
It has a thin silver metallic liner and is not "grabby" at all your arm glides thru. This was my son's go-to jacket this winter. He does not like to be hot and doesn't like big bulky jackets that suffocate his warmer average body temperature. He loves it!