Product Reviews

Good buy  Ciaran Cullen, Turangi
Prompt delivery very pleased with the product as a whole, it is indeed very bright and very light. I look forward to making the most of this great buy.
8:49:31 PM  7/14/10

does the job well  Vikram Khanna, Howick
Very good quality including the zip - something I can't say about all the other jackets I have bought. Sleeves are very much on the loose side - so do cause a bit of wind flutter. Otherwise brilliant material, fit and finish.
2:58:47 PM  6/19/10

Great jacket!  K H, Sydney
Love the jacket, it's bright, light, and folds down super small. Plus, it lets in a lot of air flow so you don't end up steaming hot by the end of the ride.
However, don't expect to stay dry if you get more than a minute or two of rain. For the average commuter this won't be an issue as chances are you're only half an hour away from a warm shower anyway, but if you're looking for something to keep you dry on a longer ride, this probably isn't it.
11:37:33 AM  6/8/10

hi vis windbreaker  Craig Beattie, Richmond -Nelson
Make sure you get one size larger.
I am usually a med got a large and is ok.
Sleeves could do with being a little less wide. Otherwise not bad.
1:44:22 PM  5/11/10

Brighter than a bright thing  Mike Leslie, UPPER HUTT
Super bright, couldn't stop the water shed off a bumble bee's wings. Billows lots but does exactly what it should, makes you visible and keeps you safe (But stop marketing it as shower-proof in any way).
8:43:48 PM  5/5/10

Good when on special  Aleena Pritchard, Westown
Jacket is fine for the 5 min commute to work. Arms on jacket seem a bit short. Perhaps they could have taken some of the width out and added it to the length as the sleeves flap like crazy!
11:19:43 AM  5/3/10

Shower protection of a net  John Clarkson, Hataitai
Wore this home the other night in the rain, it had the shower protection of a net, I couldn't have got wetter. It has no other purpose than being dayglo yellow.
12:38:11 PM  4/29/10

city commuter  Helen Spencer, Hillcrest -Hamilton
Disappointing product. No pockets? Needs a bit more length in the body relative to the width.
7:06:40 AM  4/26/10

Great Value  Riki Moore, North New Brighton
Need to get on special, Very thin and light, the big #7 logo on back was half hanging off so pulled it right off. Otherwise good as gold.
8:54:16 AM  4/14/10

Brilliant  Grant Rayner, Tawa
Perfect to deflect the wind, I also got one size larger and it fits how it should. Rode it through a shower and it was ok, but the shower kept on going so it did eventually feel wet on the arms. Brilliant colour, a must for the coming gloom.
1:12:18 PM  4/8/10

Bright and good value  James Webber, Lower Hutt
Brought on special for commuting early mornings.
Previous comments are on the mark.
Very light good to have folded up in your bag.

Make sure you by one size bigger (I am a Med so brought a large) as the front is short for riding.

Not overly waterproof or warm so on very cold days I wouldn't be without a poly prop underneath.
12:38:34 PM  4/2/10

All as below  Antony Harvey, Waiheke Island
Great light weight jacket, wind and shower proof, sleeves a bit flappy at speed, but can't knock it as a carry in the bag emergency jacket.
9:15:11 AM  3/26/10

Great jacket  Paul Fernyhough, Khandallah
Great jacket and a great price. Lite, breaks the wind well and folds down nicely. Fits easily into my bum bag.

Nice one Torpedo7!
9:22:26 PM  3/22/10

Good Value  Damon Woods, Christchurch
Got a size above as others have suggested, although I did find the sleeves a bit long and flappy. Trunk does seem short but doesn't ride up. Definitely worth the price when on special. Would be nice if it had one pocket. Delivered very quickly.
12:29:48 PM  3/20/10

Keeps you visible. Dry, not so much...  Tasman Stacey, St Leonards
Very lightweight, and I'm not sure how durable the jacket is. I rode it through a light rain and it kept my damp, rather than out-and-out wet. Small enough that it will fit easy in my rising pack until I need it. Get it on special.
9:38:18 AM  3/20/10

Brite and Lite  Simon Morris, Mt Eden
A very light-weight bright jacket with good positioning of the light reflectors on the sleeves. Does enough to keep out strong wind and chill without feeling like a sail.
4:33:20 PM  3/19/10

Light and breathable  Patrick Ryan, Sumner -ChCh
Nice and light and good visibility for motorists with the jacket on so hopefully I won't get knocked down any more !!
12:28:24 PM  3/19/10

Value for money  Tom Spratt, Auckland
Agree with others on sizing. Very light, no pockets, and only good in light showers. But good value at the Special price.
5:39:58 AM  3/19/10

Does the job  Paul Huggins, Te Atatu North
Needed to go up a size, as others had recommended, so it fits ok, although I still find it somewhat short in the trunk. Sleeves flap as others have said. However, due to it being on a special I am happy with the purchase overall.
4:21:50 PM  12/23/09

Exellent value  Damian burtt, Christchurch CBD
Haven't had it long but am very impressed. Biggest gain for me is the that it breathes and I'm not overheating, not like my old one. Couple that with the fact you can be seen from some distance away (just look at that colour!) and you have a good value purchase. Definitely next the next size up though as they are small for their size.
6:28:16 AM  12/23/09

Small and Lightweight  Jeroen Root, Wellington CBD
Very fine, (flimsy?) material - will scrunch up to size nothing.

Speaking of size - the large was very snug fitting - consider ordering one size larger than usual.
3:43:17 PM  12/21/09

Jacket review  Stuart Manson, Christchurch CBD
The jacket was fine, as I expected.
BUT I was a bit pissed off to pay $59.00 and a day later see the same jacket on special.
9:17:43 PM  12/20/09

ROUTE 7 Hi Vis Shower Jacket  Jason Gray, Christchurch
I rang and ordered my ROUTE 7 Hi Vis Shower Jacket on the 9th of November at about 9am, it was here by about 9am the next morning.
I'm very impressed both with the Jacket as well as the service. I took others advice and got the Large rather than the Medium, which is what I usually am. Medium would have been to small in this case.
7:18:47 AM  11/16/09

ROUTE 7 Hi Vis Shower Jacket  Marg Palmer, Richmond -Nelson
Just what I needed - lightweight and showerproof.
7:22:16 PM  10/7/09

Route7 Hi-vis jacket  Karen Scott, Oturehua
Light, bright, and scrunches down small - what more could I want?
4:27:52 PM  8/12/09

Hi Vis  Ryan Sutton, Dunedin CBD
Excellent value for money. Note sizing very small. Go one size up at least.
9:19:11 AM  8/5/09

Clothing, Tubes  Paul Sullivan, Parklands
I have found your company to be quick and fast in their response time, along with the delivery of the items, and I am very happy with the service. Keep it up A +++++
10:20:35 AM  7/31/09

Great Jacket  Ryan McMaster, Wellington
Excellent value for money on Special. So bright. Only two things that slightly irritate me - No pockets and the length is pretty short. I bought an XL and it only just fits. Again though - Excellent value and a great product otherwise! Thanks Torpedo 7
4:31:04 PM  7/30/09

ROUTE 7 Hi Vis Shower Jacket  Warwick Young, Wellington CBD
For the Special price - show me a better deal! Bright, light and surprisingly warm given how light the material is. I like the CIMA a little better as it has pockets, however this too will get heaps of use. Top product and top service!
2:01:28 PM  7/29/09

Jacket  Julie washington-smith, Hokowhitu
Thrilled with the jacket. Great price.
1:45:54 PM  7/29/09

Hi Vis Shower Jacket  Garth Cloete, Penrose
Excellent jacket. Just a bit short and no pockets but still good value.
12:44:30 PM  7/29/09

Hi Vis Shower Jacket  Steve Mackie, Fox Glacier
A good lite and very bright jacket.
8:22:11 AM  7/28/09

route 7 hi vis shower jacket  clive lewis, Tamatea
Jacket arrived following day great service. The jacket is really good nice and light. Very impressed will definitely buy again. Got a large size am normally medium and it fits good.
8:03:16 AM  7/28/09

Route 7 Hi vis jacket  Ross Herrett, Shirley
Good value for money excellent product.
7:55:35 AM  7/27/09

Jacket  Peter Snell, East Tamaki
As per previous comments great value but is a small fit so need to order at least one size larger than normal.
7:16:12 AM  7/27/09

jacket  jason j, wellington
Good jacket for the price, unfortunately the sizing stated is not that good. I always take a medium, and the medium I got is at least 2 sizes too small, I gave it to a friend, however the sizes only go up to large so I will have to buy another brand. Shame I thought I was getting a bargain.
4:36:47 PM  7/26/09

Jacket  Rob Lutter, Napier
Great Jacket and even better price. I took the advice of the comments and ordered a size above my normal and it fits fine.
11:54:59 AM  7/24/09

Bright Light and just Right  Steve Webster, Chch
Feel more safe when wearing this biking at night.
Good price and product. I use a cycle top with pockets for my base layer - so no probs for me that it doesn't have pockets.
At this price - can't complain - I saw a jacket just the same in a bike shop for 129.00 - just a diff label.
8:59:21 PM  7/21/09

A Must Have!  Dave Crosson, Richmond -ChCh
Brought two of these, my wife and I are very impressed. Great fit and blocks out that cold wind oh so well. Packs down small and so light weight. Great product!
11:22:36 AM  5/17/09

Bright as!!  David Burke, Botany Downs
Really great jacket - very bright, light and compact for putting in your back pocket. Sleeves flap a bit but otherwise very happy.
9:28:21 AM  5/11/09

too short  Andre W, PAPANUI -CHCH
Not generous in it's length. I got a large thinking extra large would be more wider than longer but the large is ridiculously too short. I will have pass it on to a shorter person. A good lightweight jacket otherwise.
9:40:03 PM  5/7/09

Great Jacket!  Gemma Blaikie, Upper Hutt
Love it! I can now be seen and keep dry but not overheat. It's great!!
9:56:22 AM  5/7/09

A very bright jacket  Rachel Goodwin, Auckland CBD
This is one very light and very bright jacket. I'm a ladies size 10-12 and got a medium and it fits fine.

There a draw srtings around the waist line and an air vent in the back.
6:18:23 PM  5/6/09

Hi viz long sleeve jacket  Sandra Jenkin, Hamilton West
Excellent for the price. Nice and light for packing and didn't get hot in it. Definitely adequately shower proof. Would give 5 stars if it had a pocket somewhere. Quite small through hips but guess it's made for ‘hip-less’ men and not curvy women!
10:08:04 AM  5/6/09

hi vis jacket  johnny mohlmann, Glenholme
Very light. Easy to tuck away in back pocket. I found the backs not long enough though compared to other jackets I have.
11:18:52 PM  5/4/09

definatly not missed  Danijel Duvnjak, Lyall Bay
Bought this looking for a wind breaker that would also make sure I am visible on the road and it does exactly that.
7:43:58 PM  5/4/09

Well it certainly is bright!  Jane Chewings, Kelburn
Though I feel like I'm wearing a throwback from my 90s electro-rave days... it does infact make me that much harder to miss on the road. The arms flap a bit, it doesn't cut the wind-chill and it could do with a couple of pockets, but on the whole great value, well constructed and if you want high vis, well, you certainly will get that!
3:44:37 PM  5/4/09

sales  rob beaumont, Maitai Valley
Great jacket, very good service fast and prompt delivery 100 points.
2:05:19 PM  5/4/09

They can see me now!  James P, Christchurch
Great jacket as I tend to ride early in the morning and the cars now see me and give way! Arms are too loose and flap too much. Kept me dry in a light shower, which was great!
1:43:42 PM  5/4/09

Am Liking It...  julie manu, silverstream
Bright and Light, keeps the edge of the wind chill off, though still lightweight enough when the sun comes out you don't get too hot. Fits perfectly except a little tight around the hips (got a large) so rides up a bit when biking - agree a pocket would be good to store the tissues.
10:38:55 AM  5/4/09

Be Seen Go Fluro Green  Carl Smith, Tauhara
Yes agree with others get next size up, good jacket, happy with product.
9:33:23 AM  5/4/09

Ms  Jackie Charleston, Napier
Apart from the sleeves being too wide which causes them to billow in the wind, the jacket is great value for the price.
7:52:35 AM  5/4/09

Alright for wind, go size up  Tim Sikma, WESTPORT
Very thin and light weight. Seems ok for wind but looks like it would not keep much rain at bay. But good price. Again like everyone else get larger size than you normally would. Using the sizing they have on the webpage I was a large, but I am now sending back my L to get XL which my brother inlaw got.
7:22:43 AM  5/4/09

STAND OUT from the rest  Greg Wansink, South Dunedin
Great jacket that's comfy to wear and makes you highly visible on the road and the trail. Bought a small and fits great but just a bit short in the length. Could go medium but thing it would be to loose and flap - slowing me down too much on the downhill. Venting back certainly helps keep you cooler.
2:50:58 PM  5/1/09

Wind Breaker  Belinda Sansom, Huntsbury
I wouldn't call it so much a jacket but a Wind Breaker. Good for the money though. Very thin and light weight. My wife has similar one from special couple of weeks ago and wears it all the time. Definitely get larger size than you would normally. I usually get large, but got XL and am glad I did. Just right.
9:54:41 PM  4/29/09

Very Happy  Ian Hay-Smith, Fendalton
Certainly bright, and good wind protection. Probably could do with some pockets, but can't beat the price and certainly met expectations based on what was avertised.
8:01:54 PM  4/28/09

Hi-Viz jacket  Matthew Beechey, Christchurch
Great jacket - REALLY bright - a lot better than many others I see on the road. I went off the chest measurement and got a Medium, I should have ordered the extra large as its a little short around my middle (Or my middle is a little large!) - The only thing that could make it better for me would be if it had a zip-up pocket on the back!
4:33:57 PM  4/23/09

Exactly What it says  Steve Simighean, Auckland
Bought yesterday and received today. Have already ridden in light rain and held out all moisture. Didn't flap around and is so light. Wonderful product and much cheaper than equivalents at Kathmandu etc.
12:17:53 PM  4/1/09

JACKET  Karen Taotahi, Napier
Used Sunday in race, was nasty weather and the jacket was awesome. Didn't flap in wind, and didn't get too hot and sweaty in it.
Lots of other route 7 jackets out there they were very visible and looked GOOD.
11:44:21 AM  3/13/09

Great Jacket  Fay Mitchell, Mosgiel
Just brought this and can recommend it to others better than another well known brand as it doesn't fill up with wind with the great vents in the back. Nice style light and easily fits in bum bag. Thank You..
4:07:02 PM  3/7/09