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PaigeD
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Nov 20, 2017
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This drop is for the Nimbus Hoody which has the same movement-mirroring stretch and protective insulation as the rest of the Ascendant collection – but packed with even stronger weather-shedding functionality. @Hikinfool @engearment_dave @clew @Mebaru
SawatchFactory
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Nov 20, 2017
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PaigeD@PaigeD I'm relatively familiar with the OR lineup and intimately familiar with the Ascendant line - we tested the 1st gen and have the 2nd-gen in house right now. The Ascendant is a kickass jacket. The photos are definitely the 1st-gen Ascendant. Colorways are Ascendant. The stats are for the Ascendant as well - 13oz, 20d Microlight. The 1st-gen Ascendant was more weatherproof than the 2nd-gen (and less breathable).
As far as I know, there is no OR Nimbus hoody. OR confirmed it by email just now.
As far as I know, there is no OR Nimbus hoody. OR confirmed it by email just now.
PaigeD
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Nov 20, 2017
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SawatchFactoryThe Nimbus hoody is a Massdrop exclusive item, and is a SMU style created from the original Ascendant hoody. The key differentiators are the pockets and the fabric. I just weighed the Nimbus hoody and it is actually 1oz heavier than the Ascendant - copy has been updated to reflect this.
MNettleberger
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Nov 20, 2017
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PaigeDGiven you say this has more weather protection in the face fabric, like the Gen 1, I'm assuming it is less breathable than the gen 2 ascendant?
Engearment_Dave - how do you differentiate between the gen 1 and 2. I've heard the same and have been trying to figure out how to ID the differences so I make sure I pick up a gen 2.
Engearment_Dave - how do you differentiate between the gen 1 and 2. I've heard the same and have been trying to figure out how to ID the differences so I make sure I pick up a gen 2.
PaigeD
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Nov 20, 2017
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MNettlebergerYou are correct, the gen 2 Ascendant is more breathable than the jacket being offered here.
SawatchFactory
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Nov 20, 2017
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MNettlebergerSuperficially, the hand pockets on the 1st gen are curved; straight on the 2nd gen. Also, if you have the two in your hands at the same time, the 1st gen will feel and sound more crunchy/plasticky and the 2nd gen will feel more supple. (...which is not to say the 1st gen is plasticky. Just relative to the 2nd gen.)
clew
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Nov 21, 2017
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PaigeDCan you be more specific? They both have identical specs. What is different about the face fabric.
From OR's website: Pertex® Microlight 100% nylon 20D ripstop stretch woven shell Polartec® Alpha® Direct Insulation 100% polyester
From Massdrop Pertex Microlight, 20d ripstop nylon Polartec Alpha direct insulation
https://www.outdoorresearch.com/us/en/mens-ascendant-hoody/p/2500990054006
From OR's website: Pertex® Microlight 100% nylon 20D ripstop stretch woven shell Polartec® Alpha® Direct Insulation 100% polyester
From Massdrop Pertex Microlight, 20d ripstop nylon Polartec Alpha direct insulation
https://www.outdoorresearch.com/us/en/mens-ascendant-hoody/p/2500990054006
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