The Element Jacket is designed as the ultimate crossover jacket for aggressive riders. It offers exceptional waterproof and breathable performance, along with lightweight warmth, making it ideal for tackling any turn whether on the trail or in the mountains. The jacket features mapped premium lightweight insulation and a water-repellent finish, designed to enhance your riding experience, making it a versatile choice for any snowmobile adventure.
In the realm of snowmobile gear, Klim stands out as a respected brand, especially among mountain riders. There was a time when specialized gear for mountain snowmobiling was scarce, but today, the mountain segment is thriving with purpose-built sleds and gear. Klim has been at the forefront, designing gear specifically for this demanding environment.
Key Features and Technologies
GORE-TEX® Performance Shell
The Klim Element Jacket incorporates a 2-layer GORE-TEX® Performance Shell, ensuring lasting breathability and solid protection from the elements. One of Klim’s primary claims to fame is the remarkable waterproofing provided by Gore-Tex®.
Warmth and Breathability
The trick had been to create gear insulated to withstand freezing temperatures and serious speed wind chills, without sacrificing any of the attributes that have made Klim so popular in high country applications. In my testing last winter, their top of the line Keweenaw Parka & Bib also delivered on Klim’s other technology keystones. The Keweenaw was very lightweight, but plenty warm enough - even when the temperature dipped below -30˚C as it did many days last winter. Very windproof too, and at the same time, it was so breathable that excess moisture quickly dissipated to the exterior, even with an overactive body furnace like mine.
Comfort and Durability
Although Klim Snowmobile Riding Gear was premium-priced, one of their snowmobile suits was worth every dollar because it delivered absolutely superior comfort thanks to its unmatched waterproofness, breathability, and lightweight durability.
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Real-World Testing
Suffice it to say that I experienced its effectiveness for myself on a riding day in Cape Breton when it poured rain all day.
Potential Downsides
Downsides? For me, not as much pocket space as I like. I also found the high collar sometimes caught on my helmet when I turned my head. Nor would it adjust as snuggly as I like, and that was a little drafty when I didn’t wear a neck warmer or balaclava.
Who Should Buy It?
Certainly, if your primary goal is ultimate protection from the most extreme cold weather conditions and elements, then you should check out Klim’s top of the line offerings.
Summary of Features
Here's a summary of the key features discussed in this review:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Material | 2-layer GORE-TEX® Performance Shell |
| Insulation | Premium lightweight insulation |
| Waterproofness | Superior waterproofing provided by Gore-Tex® |
| Breathability | High breathability for moisture dissipation |
| Comfort | Superior comfort due to lightweight design |
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