BLACKYAK Hybrid Jacket – One for all

Published by Mountainblog on 10/31/2016.

Unique look, unique functions: the BLACKYAK Hybrid Jacket combines different materials, technologies and functions in one jacket. For warmth, comfort and maximum freedom of movement. Mountaineers will love this jacket.

Wind is blowing cold over the top of the mountain. It is cold and the ascent was exhausting, the base layer is wet of sweat. Any mountaineer knows this scenario and how important it is to wear the best jacket available to resist against wind chill and cold. The Hybrid Jacket of BLACKYAK is such a jacket.

Intelligent Insulation Mapping The Hybrid Jacket features intelligent insulation mapping: where the body needs more insulation to stay warm, the insulation chambers have been engineered to create more insulation. In the sleeves the chambers get smaller, as less insulation is required.

Inside this jacket, the padding level of the chambers also varies. There is traceable goose down (750 cuin) over the top area of the body for maximum warmth. At the lower parts of the arms and in the belt area, PrimaLoft® Gold has been used as its hydrophobic properties make it ideal for this.

For the back panel, where more permeability is needed and stretch is vital for maximum freedom of movement, Polartec® Alpha® has been used.

Features for mountaineers Two open mesh pockets with loops for carabiner (men’s version) and two zippered hand warmer pockets provide enough storage space for your belongings like ski touring skins, maps, power bars etc. The fleece hood fits perfectly under a helmet. The Hybrid Jacket was tested under extreme conditions even at expeditions in the Himalayas. The great looking jacket is available for both men and women in sizes XS to XL and costs 499 Euro (recommended retail price).

INFO: BLACKYAK

Powerful and majestic, the Yak moves continuously up the mountain. Fully loaded with expedition material, these animals are used to strain and hard work. Their robust form has enabled them to survive the ice age, continuing under the most arduous conditions. They live in the Himalayan Mountains. Yak’s also benefit people in many ways. They give wool, milk, and meat. They are perfect for riding or transporting large and heavy loads. It is effectively the Sherpa of Sherpa’s. The best friend of the mountain climber. For these reasons, BlackYak has chosen the Yak as a namesake and company logo. It symbolizes the connection with the mountain climbers, the Yaks, the mountains, nature. BlackYak was founded in 1973 in Seoul / South Korea. The company aim was to make the climbing process easier for mountaineers by providing them with the best possible clothing and product. In short, BlackYak seeks to be just as valuable a companion to mountaineers as the Yaks. The development work of BlackYak benefit ambitious mountaineers, ski tourers and hikers. They all value the functional clothing of BlackYak, which offers them protection against cold, wet and wind. South Korea is the second largest outdoor market in the world. As domestic market leader BlackYak’s growth continues. BlackYak will celebrate ist market launch in Europe with a technical and functional collection with a strong focus on European style and body fit. Based in the centre of Munich, BlackYak has established it’s new European headquarters. An in-house European team with extensive global experience in the development and production of high end outdoor clothing takes care of the development of the collection, and a successful launch on the European outdoor market..