Impervious to wind and very unfriendly to water, the Kingpin Jacket derives its amazing properties from Polartec® Power Shield® fabric, which uses a perforated membrane to effectively manage air permeability and wind resistance, even during strenuous activity. Packed with pro features, it’s also highly abrasion resistant, to deliver years of flawless performance.
FEATURES
- Polartec® Powershield®
- Marmot M2 Softshell - Water-Repellent, Highly Breathable, Wind-Resistant, Durable and Warm
- Windproof,Water Resistant, and Breathable
- Attached Hood with Laminated Brim and Peripheral Cord
- Water-Resistant CF Zipper
- Napoleon Chest Pockets with Water Resistant Zips
- Core Venting Pack Pockets with W/R Zippers
- Sleeve Pocket with Water-Resistant Zipper
- Asymmetric Cuffs with Velcro Adjustment
- Elastic Draw Cord Hem - For Adjustability in Serious Weather
- Angel-Wing Movement™ - Allows Full Range of Motion in Arms so Jacket Doesn't Ride Up
SPECS
- Centre Back Length: 29in / 73.7cm
- Weight: 1lbs 5.5 oz / 609.5g
- Main Material: Polartec®Power Shield® 88% Nylon, 12% Elastane 6.1 oz/yd
- Main Material: Softshell WPB 100% Nylon Plain Weave 7.7 oz/yd
TECHNOLOGY
Marmot M2 Softshell
Marmot M-series fabrics are designed for moving light and fast. They combine stretchable, water repellent, abrasion resistant and highly breathable shell materials with insulating buffer materials on the inside.
M2 shells are the ideal balance between weather resistance, breathability and thermal protection. They are appropriate for a wide range of aerobic use in moderate to cold conditions.
Polartec Powershield
Power Shield® technology utilizes a perforated membrane that can control the amount of wind resistance and air permeability. The key to Power Shield® fabric is that the perforated membrane allows a wider range of comfort in aerobic and sweaty conditions. Power Shield O2® is more air permeable, making it ideal in the backcountry, (Fall 2010 only).
UPF50
Clothing can protect you from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. It all depends on the fiber content, weave, weight of fabric and color.
So what’s the difference between UPF and SPF?
SPF stands for the Sun Protection Factor,most commonly associated with sunscreen. This measures the amount of time it takes for skin to burn.
UPF on the other hand stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor, which is a measure of the amount of UV radiation that penetrates a fabric and reaches your skin. For example, a fabric rated with a UPF of 50 will allow only 1/50th of the sun’s UV rays to pass through. So the fabric would significantly reduce your exposure to UV rays, (where it covers your body)!
Dark colors and tight weaves will have higher UPF ratings. As well, nylons and polyesters are better than plain cotton because they reflect radiation.
Marmot UpCycle Fabric
Marmot UpCycle® products minimize our impact on the environment by using natural, organic, and recycled or discarded materials that would otherwise end up in landfills.
Our UpCycle® fabric is made from recycled plastic...hence the name UpCycle”. When you recycle plastic, you get more plastic; when we UpCycle® plastic, we get fabric, a greater value and a broader use.
VIDEO REVIEW
Marmot Athlete Adrian Ballinger, owner/operator of Alpenglow Expeditions, reviews the Marmot Kingpin Jacket from Aconcagua during a guided expedition.
