MOUNTAIN RACES, BY MAYAYO MEN'S MOUNTAIN JACKET HELLY HANSEN ODIN AIRSHELL JACKET. Light, compact and very solid

Posted by mayayo oxigeno on December 26, 2021 in Trail running, Trail running, Men's mountain jacket, Helly Hansen Odin 3D airshell jacket, trail running, Ultra Trail | Leave a comment

MEN'S MOUNTAIN JACKET HELLY HANSEN ODIN AIRSHELL JACKET. Our MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT section today shares the first impressions experienced this autumn-winter by Mayayo, from the snows of Guadarrama to the Pyrenees.

Helly Hansen opted here for a garment by and for the Norwegian mountain rescue teams. The result, a lighter and more compact jacket than its sisters, which we can fully ventilate to take it from the top to the valley. We start with video analysis of Mayayo and then, all the details.

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MEN'S MOUNTAIN JACKET:

HELLY HANSEN VERGLASS INFINITY JACKET.

History Helly Hansen: Sea and mountains, at the top since 1877.

The Helly Hansen brand was founded in Norway in 1877 and to this day, continues to develop equipment for professionals that help people to be and feel alive As we have already told you on previous occasions, this company has a long list of innovations in the market.

It was first noted for creating waterproof and flexible fabrics nearly 140 years ago. Very well received by Norwegian fishermen, this is how a tradition of nautical clothing for professional use was born that continues in style to this day.

In addition, Mountain Face also designed the first fleeces from polyester in the years. Shortly after he introduced the mythical first polypropylene technical layers with LIFA StayDry technology in the 1970s.

In my case, I discovered them during my first whitewater kayak descents or mountain ravines, those striped T-shirts. And they've been with me on all kinds of mountains too, from the hundred miles from Leadville in the Colorado Rockies to the top of Aconcagua.

The last great technical advance of these years has in fact been to adapt this waterproof fabric to also be used as a membrane, creating the LIfa Infinity that we already see in many garments in the house, like this HH VERGLASSS INFINITY JACKET that I told you about ago little, my personal favorite of the year for the #premiospatron.

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HELLY HANSEN ODIN 3D AIRSHELL JACKET. Technical sheet.

This 2021 the HH Odin range adds up to 30 garments, with a complete line of jackets, pants and second layers. It was born for and for intensive use, as workhorses for those who spend many, many hours in the mountains. As an example, you can see here the HH Odin 9 Worlds Jacket,

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To do this, they were developed in tandem with mountain guides or high-altitude rescue professionals, who depend on the products on a daily basis to act and be safe in harsh weather conditions.

This HH Odin 3d Airshell Jacket, in particular, was brought to the fore by the Norwegian volunteer mountain search and rescue team, Norsk Folkehjelp.

As with our GREIM, mountain rescue requires a lightweight, breathable yet incredibly durable jacket that provides protection to withstand many hours of searching under aggressive and unstable mountain conditions. Even more so, when your base of operations is in Norway.

That is why an ergonomic design has been developed, which pays special attention to hot and cold spots on the body. Opt for 2-way side ventilation zips and open mesh panels at the back, to provide maximum airflow around the body.

The range of use at different temperatures is thus significantly extended. Let's go with the technical details of this HH ODIN 3D ARISHELL JACKET.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Jacket designed both for women and men, totally waterproof, windproof and breathable.

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MEN'S MOUNTAIN JACKET HELLY HANSEN ODIN AIRSHELL JACKET.

Personal assessment, by Mayayo.

Helly Hansen has developed an interesting mountain jacket here, because it is hard, compact and versatile . Released in 2020 without much noise, this HH Odin 3D Air Shell Jacket consists of a 2.75L waterproof and windproof third layer.

Due to fabrics, patterns and finishes, I have done very well in medium and high-paced outings in the mountains. I wouldn't use it to run a 10k, but it would be a great companion for tests like UTMB or even more alpine, like the Canfranc Canfranc 100k or the Ultra Tour of Monte Rosa.

Compared to its sisters from previous series, such as the Odin 9 Worlds or the Infinity Verglass, this 2.75L jacket does not have as pleasant an internal feel as the Lifa Infinity membrane. But in return it is between 100-200 grams lighter as well as being much less bulky once folded (see photo below).

In return, compared to the most common jackets in the outings of an ultra trail, that ripstop Nylon, the attention to detail (luxury hood, side ventilation) and that solid trademark of the house, promise a very durable garment and protective.

Nothing to do with the durability and protection of a Salomon Bonatti, to put a best seller of the Spanish trail. A leading garment in its own right, which offers us a similar membrane but with a much weaker "body", thus saving 150g of weight.

Is it worth paying more and carrying more weight in exchange for more protection and durability? Sure, if you give a lot of cane in the mountains. Like all Helly Hansen jackets, they are garments made to last a few years together foraging, climbing, skiing or even going for bread. They are also heavier and more expensive than other options, precisely for this reason.

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HEALTH AND MOUNTAIN RACES AT RADIO TRAIL

The review of different solutions in TRAIL RUNNING JACKETS reminds us of the critical importance of protecting ourselves in the race. It has nothing to do with the rhythms and objectives of those who dream of going down 10 hours on the Travesera de Picos, like Manuel Merillas, with whom we will have a great day if we manage to finish it in 20 hours. And there are many, many people working on each race to get us home safely.

Mayayo interviews four experts to review the heads and tails of the different health measures in the race. Isma Muñoz from Gran Trail Peñalara, Cesar Canales from FEDME; Alberto Conde from Xugarhero and Haritz Esnal from Ehunmilak. HIT PLAY.

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