The forecast calls for
Sun Mountain's Chinook
By Doug Carey,
Special Projects Coordinator
(Aug. 25, 2004) - For everyone who distrusts the Weather Channel,
there is the Sun Mountain three-in-one Chinook jacket. Never again
will the traveling golfer need to pack three different jackets for
a simple weekend trip.
As the newest addition to Sun Mountain Outerwear's thermal collection, the
Chinook has an answer for every climate. Wear it as one jacket or
zip it apart and wear it separately as a fleece jacket or microfiber
vest. Best of all, it packs neatly into your travel bag, leaving
plenty of valuable space for the traveler who insists on packing
everything.
Sun Mountain maintains the full-zip jacket component of Chinook
- a soft microfleece - won't restrict the swing like some woven
fabrics. Sure enough, the jacket allows for full movement with no
resistance. Chances are, you won't even realize you're wearing a
jacket, let alone one that provides so much comfort.
Later in your round, remove the jacket and wear only the vest,
which features a textured, woven microfiber that offers protection
from wind. In addition to a Teflon finish designed for water resistance
in light rain, the vest features a zip-through collar for added
wind protection, oversize armholes for a full range of motion, two
side pockets and a gathered waist.
Before
wearing the Chinook for the first time, a colleague assured me I'd
be pleased. "Sun Mountain is quality," he said. "You'll love it."
After hearing nothing but positive comments about Sun Mountain's
golf bags, I had no reason to expect its outerwear would be anything
less than superb. I wasn't disappointed.
The temperatures don't fluctuate much in central California during the
summer - it's mostly just ridiculously hot - but the Chinook tested well
during an early-morning round. Easy to pack and remarkably comfortable,
the
Chinook offers the kind of layering flexibility golfers have always
wanted.
Suggested retail price for the Chinook is $100, and sizes range
from M-XXL, with color combinations of black (jacket)/bone (vest),
granite/black, navy/bronze and black/indigo. All Sun Mountain outerwear
carries a one-year warranty.
Fast
facts
The 2004 line of Sun Mountain Performance Outerwear covers the
full range of golf outerwear with waterproof/breathable rainsuits,
emergency packable rainsuits, convertible rain jackets and rain
shirts, as well as a complete line of windwear including windshirts,
vests and jackets, in both women's and men's collections.
For the most part, Sun Mountain is known for designing high-quality,
lightweight golf bags for the serious golfer. The company is responsible
for
many industry firsts, including being the first to use backpacking
technology to produce a lightweight nylon golf bag, and being the first
to
develop a stand bag with integral legs. In recent years, Sun Mountain
has
made a name for itself as a top producer of attractive (and comfortable)
outerwear. In addition to the Chinook, the Sun Mountain Outerwear line
includes rainsuits, windshirts, microfiber and fleece garments.
Sun Mountain is also the exclusive, officially licensed supplier of
performance outerwear to the PGA Tour, Champions Tour, and Nationwide
Tour,
and the official outerwear of both the American and International
President's Cup teams. For the Sun Mountain retailer nearest you, call
Sun
Mountain at 800-227-9226, or visit sunmountain.com.
Any opinions expressed above are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the views of the management. The information in this story was accurate at the time of publication. All contact information, directions and prices should be confirmed directly with the golf course or resort before making reservations and/or travel plans.
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