Reviewed by Helene
I recommend this product
Awesome all rounder windbreaker!
Perfect for cooler nights rides, or early morning commutes. Tested on and overnighter and its perfect keeps off the chill love it!
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Description
Polartec Alpha - retains heat and wicks away moisture
We chose this insulating material for our new Contour Alpha jacket because of its excellent properties, which are its ability to keep warm very well, but also to quickly wick moisture away from the body, and at a low weight. Polartec Alpha was originally developed for US Special Forces, which definitely speaks in favor of its quality and versatility. We wanted you to be as comfortable as possible during your favorite activities, and have as little to deal with as possible when putting away or adding layers of underwear. The Contour Alpha is definitely the most versatile of our three new jackets. It's suitable for any multi-sport or less sporty activity that will keep you at least a little warm. It's also very lightweight. In short, we're all about maximum simplicity and versatility while maintaining maximum comfort.
Other features and materials used
The jacket's outer material is an ultra-lightweight Nylon Airpore fabric. It is characterized by high wind resistance, high breathability (these two properties are provided by ultrafine 15D fibres) and partial water repellency. This is also helped by the C6 DWR treatment, which allows the garment to be used without problems even in light rain. The strength and durability of the upper part of the jacket is guaranteed by the RipStop fabric, which has thicker fibres among the fine ones, making it less prone to tearing. Crepe treatment is applied to the surface structure. This modifies it, making the fabric pleasantly non-sticky to the touch. The zippers are made by the renowned Japanese company YKK.
The biggest advantages
- high breathability and at the same time great thermal comfort
- windproof and water repellent
- low weight (only 300 g in size L)
- 1 external chest pocket and 2 external bottom pockets (positioned slightly higher due to the backpack's waist belt)
- easy to pack into a pocket
- adjustable hood (volume and circumference), under which a helmet can fit
- reflective print
An order containing multiple items with different shipping times will by default ship on the timeframe of the slowest item, however, Gearshop reserves the right to split ship orders where we feel it is required.
Shipped goods will be left at a place deemed suitable by couriers, typically at your front door. If you need to sign for the parcel, please indicate this in the delivery instructions when completing your order address.
Shipping Charges
All charges are in New Zealand Dollars.
New Zealand
Business addresses
- Post Haste courier charge structures mean that it's cheapest to ship to business addresses
- For a limited time, FREE standard shipping on all New Zealand orders over $95
- $8.99 standard shipping on New Zealand orders under $95
Residential and rural addresses
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For residential addresses a $2.81 surcharge is added to the standard shipping.
- $2.81 shipping for orders over $95
- $11.80 shipping for orders under $95
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A $7 surcharge applies to all NZ rural addresses. We cannot ship to PO Boxes or Private Bags
- $7 shipping for orders over $95
- $15.99 shipping for orders under $95
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A $10 surcharge applies to Chatham Islands and Waiheke Island addresses
- $10 shipping for orders over $95
- $18.99 shipping for orders under $95
Oversized and heavy items
- A shipping charge of up to $85 (North Island) or up to $95 (South Island) applies to each oversized or heavy item
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We cannot ship oversized or heavy items to Chatham Islands
International
- $24.99 shipping on all Australian orders
- Shipping charges to other international destinations range between $37.99 and $185
- We cannot ship oversized or heavy items internationally
Shipping Times
We aim to process and dispatch your order as fast as possible. While in most cases this will happen within 24-72 hours, it can take up to 5 business days, depending on what is ordered. In some cases, like during peak season and holiday periods, it may take longer. Shipping and processing times are a guide only, not a guarantee.
An order containing multiple items with different shipping times will by default ship on the timeframe of the slowest item, however, Gearshop reserves the right to split ship orders where we feel it is required.
After dispatch, delivery is normally overnight within the South Island and 1-3 business days within the North Island. Rural addresses could take up to an additional 2-4 business days. At this time, we do not offer urgent delivery as a standard freight option, however if you require your order urgently, please contact us before ordering to ensure that we can meet your delivery timeframe. We aim to deliver your order within the following timeframes:
New Zealand
- North Island: 3-7 business days
- North Island rural: 3-7 business days
- Waiheke Island: 4-8 business days
- South Island: 2-6 business days
- South Island rural: 2-6 business days
- Chatham Islands: 7-10 business days
- Oversized or heavy items: 5-7 business days to all NZ addresses (excluding Chatham islands)
International
Australia: 7–10 business days (metropolitan areas only).
Canada: 10 business days
Hong Kong: 10 business days
UK/Ireland: 10 business days
USA: 10 business days
Every now and then, life throws a curveball and deliveries might take a little longer. We're doing our best to get your goods to you ASAP. If you've got any questions about your order, just give us a shout.
We're actually pretty speedy most of the time. After dispatch, around 92% of our orders zoom to your door within 5 days. In the South Island 79% of those arrive in 2 days. And for the North Island 85% of orders make it in 5 days. We're always keeping a watchful eye on freight times to ensure the best experience for our customers. Watch this space for our full freight review.
Usually, your stuff should reach you within the expected time. However, no need to stress if it takes a little longer than 5 days, occasionally things don't go exactly to plan. If you need something super soon and it's less than 6 days before your desired delivery date, just chat with us before ordering.
Keep in mind, we can't give refunds for delays beyond our control or if you've ordered last-minute without letting us know. We're all about making things smooth, so drop us a line if you're unsure.
Kindly note that if a package happens to go missing, Gearshop won't be able to offer a replacement or refund if the courier can provide evidence of delivery. Important note: If you haven't received your order within 7 days of your Shipping Confirmation email, please let us know right away so that we can follow up with the courier. Due to courier policies, we are unable to accept claims for non delivery, loss or damage after 12 days from shipping.
For the latest updates on the Courier Network Status, please refer to the following links:
Note that international orders for footwear may or may not be shipped with original boxes, due to shipping volume restrictions.
Click & Collect
We now offer Click & Collect as an option via our website, you can place your order and select to collect. In some cases your order may be available the same or next day, but that may not always be the case, so we will notify you by text message or email where possible, when your order is ready to be collected. this could be up to 48 hours after ordering. So try and include a cell phone number with your order. If you need something urgently, give us a call or email before placing the order, to make sure we have it available for you right away.
Payment & Security
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