Jetpilot Venture Ride Jacket

No. It's a 320D Nylon Taslon outer layer with a breathable mesh lining, made to handle spray, wind and wear on long days out.

Three external pockets with PU-coated YKK zips, plus an internal stash pocket. Reflective tape on the sleeves helps you be seen on early starts and late rides.

Go by the water. As a guide: 24°C and up, boardies and a rashie; 18–24°C, a 2 mm springsuit or a race john with a wetsuit jacket; 16–18°C, a 3/2 steamer or neo pants under a wetsuit jacket, with Heat Seeker gloves; under 16°C, add a hooded tour coat and neo boots. On the ski the wind matters as much as the water, so the tour coat earns its place.

The first number is the neoprene on your body, the second is on your arms and legs, in millimetres. A 3/2 is 3 mm through the torso and 2 mm on the limbs, so it's warm where you need it and still lets you move.

Measure your chest first: it's the measurement that matters most. A suit should be snug, with no gaps at the lower back and no bunching under your arms. Jackets and tour coats are cut looser so they layer over a vest.

Rinse it in fresh water after every sesh and dry it out of the sun. Hang it on a wide hanger, and keep it away from fuel.

Swap it or send it back for a refund within 21 days of purchase. Sale items are the exception. Returns and exchanges has the steps.