Fox Teknik Jacket review

Published on December 29, 2008

With all this bad weather floating around our British skies at the moment we all need a good waterproof jacket and decent water resistant/proof shorts/trousers for when were out on the soggy trails. Most so called waterproof jackets always seem to spring a leak when you praying it wont or their to short to cover your lower back and backside whilst slopping around in the saddle. The Fox Teknik Jacket eliminates these problems and many more with its fully sealed full length body and stretchable outershell.

I’ve tested this jacket to the max in some of Britain’s harshest downpours as well as putting it through the wear and tear test.

I wore this jacket whilst building the track for the Urban DH in Scarborough not only did the sea get sucked up and dumped on us but the winds were mega strong as well and at the end of each day I was going back to the hotel with a totally dry top half.  With the rain hitting you at 60mph most waterproof jackets would start to leak at the seals or on the zip but not the Fox Teknik jacket with its sealed zip system and magnetic storm flap on the front and even with the side vent zips slightly open for air flow the rain still seemed to stay out.

Tech info:

8000mm waterproof rating with 8000gm breathability rating.

Stretch outershell allows freedom of movement whilst pedaling

Front flap uses magnet-snap system to stay shut, allowing for ease of closing and protection of the elements

Front hand pockets conceal waistband cinch pulls and hood pulls

Form fitted hood allows rider to cinch and wear fox flux helmet underneath

Reinforced shoulder and elbow panels and front feature nexus print sublimination

Slight drop tail for rear coverage in muddy conditions.

Not only is the Teknik an awesome riding jacket but it also makes a great stylish all round waterproof.

Retailing at £125.00 available from Fox Europe

Fox Ultimate shorts

Not made as a water proof short but the material seems to have a slight water resistancy to it making it a great short for drizzly days and with the detachable inner short they certainly keep the top half of your legs warm.

Tech info

Mesh venting on the legs for airflow and breathability

Detachable inner liner makes it two shorts in one

Inner liner features high performance dual density chamois

Rear stretch yoke for pedaling mobility

Inner leg zip vents for critical ventilation and airflow

Adjustable waist allows you to dial in the perfect fit

Cobrax front button snap- doesn’t pop open under strain

Stretch paneling under knees for mobility when wearing protection pads

Low profile cargo for stowing essentials

Whether your ripping it up at your local trails or racing Downhill these shorts cater for us all.

Retail price £95.00 available from foxeurope

Other items worn

Fox Transition pisspot helmet £35.00 from www.foxeurope.com

Fox SLE Zebra Overload Delux Hi-tops £65.00 from www.foxeurope.com

Fox Socks available from www.foxeurope.com

Fox Attack Gloves £25.00 from www.foxeurope.com

TSG Desert Storm Knee pads £59.99 from www.isondistribution.com

pictures by Marshall Blunderbuss