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STORMR STRYKR Jacket and Bib, Armor from the Elements
| Date: |
11/18/13 |
| Tackle type: |
Apparel |
| Manufacturer: |
STORMR |
| Reviewer: |
Zander |
Total Score: (STRYKR Jacket) 8.16 -
GREAT
Total Score: (STRYKR Bib) 8.08 -
GREAT
Introduction: It’s that time of the year again.
Time to break out the rain gear and for those anglers that have the itch to fish
regardless of what Mother Nature doles out this can be “Big Fish Time,” as
pressure on the local lakes and rivers always seems to lighten up. There really
is no secret to fishing in the foul weather, the longer you have a line in the
water the better your chances of catching a fish and you can brave the elements
as long as you manage to stay dry and comfortable. There are a lot of options
and certainly not all foul weather jackets and bibs are created equal.
TT Girl Jillian tries on the
STORMR STRYKR Jacket
There are a lot
of companies that are now designing and manufacturing foul weather gear for
anglers, including Simms, Gill, Frabill, Frogg Toggs, Bass King and even reel
giant Shimano has now thrown their hat in the ring with the Dryfender 3T jacket
and bib. Now there is a new contender, STORMR, and they are offering something
they believe is truly different versus all the existing manufacturers, rain gear
constructed with Neoprene.
STORMR STRYKR
Jacket
Specifications |
| Material |
Neoprene Core
based technology |
| Sizes |
Small through 3Xtra Large |
| Colors |
Orange/Black and
Grey/Black |
| Features |
Neoprene construction featuring windproof waterproof high stretch materials positive buoyancy and water repellant finish, Duratex abrasion resistant material for high use areas, Glued blind stitched and thermal taped seams, Non corrosive waterproof center front and pocket zipper, Internal neoprene cuff adjustable waistband with two interior cord locks and fleece lined interior
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| MSRP |
$299.95 |
What makes the STRYKR foul weather
gear unique is that it is constructed out of Neoprene Core Technology
STORMR STRYKR
Bib
Specifications |
| Material |
Neoprene Core
based technology |
| Sizes |
Small through 3Xtra Large,
ML, LL, XL |
| Colors |
Orange/Black and
Grey/Black |
| Features |
Neoprene construction featuring windproof waterproof high stretch materials positive buoyancy and water repellant finish, Duratex abrasion resistant material for high use areas, Glued blind stitched and thermal taped seams, Non corrosive waterproof leg pocket and center front zippers, Adjustable shoulder straps waist and ankle cuffs
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| MSRP |
$259.95-$289.95 |
The STRYKR jacket
panels are glued,
blind stitched and
finished with
thermal taped seams
Impressions:
I was introduced to STORMR gear at a previous ICAST and the first thing that
came to mind was that their offerings looked like survival suits, the kind that
hardcore commercial anglers don in emergency situations. The gear appeared quite
well built but I was concerned by two things, bulk and weight.
The STRYKR gear id designed to
shield anglers from extreme elements
These garments
make use of what STORMR calls “Neoprene Core Technology” which affixes a
neoprene core layer with more traditional outdoor fabrics through a specialized
lamination process. The company has spent a great deal of R&D resources
designing a garment that provides superior warmth and flexibility while still
remaining wind and waterproof.
The STRYKR Jacket features a two
way adjustable hood
If you break
down the Neoprene core you will find three distinct layers, a water repellant
outer shell which beads water, a thermal neoprene membrane and a moisture
wicking fleece that gives the garment a much more comfortable feel. All of these
materials stretch four ways and are designed to provide superior mobility when
moving quickly like during casting or fighting fish.
The other half of the STRYKR line,
the matching bib
In the lab we
tested the gear’s durability and suffice to say this jacket can stretch further
than any other rain gear we have ever tested to date and the seams also did a
very good job staying together as well. The neoprene core gives these garments
some very unique attributes including the ability to resist tearing, even under
extreme stress. The one thing that we did notice was not only is this gear
thicker than competing jackets but heavier as well.
A cold morning on the California
Delta
The jacket
weighs in at 3lbs 2oz. and the bib weighs 3lbs 4oz. This is a concern as you
don’t want foul weather gear that feels heavy over a long day on the water and
it was time to see how the STORMR gear really performed in a real life
environment. The only problem, we needed rain.
It may be cold and wet but the
STRYKR keeps anglers warm
Next
Section: Putting the STRYKR gear to the test
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