The DNA is a two-piece training and racing getup from Dynafit. Featuring the Nilit® Innergy fabric technology, the DNA jacket is a tight fitting top that helps you get to the top. Innergy is a nylon 66 fiber that reflects heat as infrared rays, which purportedly causes an increase in performance due to deep heating. Whether or not that cuts down your time, the jacket looks cool and is functional. An up-zip provides access a kangaroo pouch for stashing of skins and energy (the caloric kind, not metaphysical). An outer zip pocket is great for a key or id, perfect for quick laps before/after work or even a race. This Training Jacket is built with racing DNA.
- Four-way stretch fabric is woven with radical claims and spandex.
- Tight Fit hood obviates the need for a hat or headband under your helmet.
- Elastic hem has silicone grip so it stays in place, especially on the pant.
- Multiple pockets let you carry a few essentials with quick, secure access.
- Pocket sewn into the back of the collar for headlamps with external battery packs.
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Weight |
336g [M] |
| Ventilation | Mesh Back |
| Hood | Tight fitting |
| Pockets | Multiple |
| Waist | Elastic with silicone grip |
| Cuffs | Elastic |
| Specs Verified | Yes |
| Design | |
| Fit | Race fit |
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Nilit-Innergy, an energy boosting nylon |
| Insulation | N/A |
| Lining | Strategically brushed |
| Coating | None |
| Skimo Co Says | |
| Usage | Race training |
| Notes | Kangaroo pouch |
| Bottom Line | A race ready, lightweight top |
| Compare to other Men's Speed Jackets | |
Questions & Reviews
2/28/2018
Interested in this jacket but waffling on the size. I'm around 6'-2" and 175lbs. I read the comments from the guy who's 6'-3" and 165lbs wearing a medium. That seems kinda small to me. I've been thinking that large would be better, but unsure. Large is what I wear in most garments. Any tips on the fit of this jacket?
3/1/2018
Hey Lowell! I think you could go with a Large and have a proper fit, but the sizing tends to be a bit weird. Luckily they're so stretchy you can kind of get away with three different sizes and reach the same result. I'd go with a Large unless you're positive that you want a serious performance fit, then go with a Medium.
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Five Stars for a versatile top that is suitable for racing, training, or even "real" touring.
I've had a few suits and tops from various companies including Dynafit.
The most interesting compare/contrast is with my PDG top from Dynafit.
In common, they have the same slim design that fits me perfectly (U.S. Small for 5'8" & 145 lb -- or so I like to think on both measurements...), a hood (which is relatively rare now in race wear), a very open mesh back, a zippered chest pocket just big enough for a typical phone with relatively slim case, an interior flap-cover pocket for a car key or beacon (at races that don't require a zipper for that beacon), and some sort of stretchy material with various technical-sounding buzz words.
The DNA though ditches the PDG's thumb holes on the sleeves, which are nice for cold days, but a bit bulky otherwise.
The DNA also doesn't zip open completely, so with a solid band of elastic around the waist, the pockets are shifted from outside pockets to inside kangaroo pouches instead. That might sound small, but still a big design difference. As for which is better, I like them both, so hard to say!
I've had a few suits and tops from various companies including Dynafit.
The most interesting compare/contrast is with my PDG top from Dynafit.
In common, they have the same slim design that fits me perfectly (U.S. Small for 5'8" & 145 lb -- or so I like to think on both measurements...), a hood (which is relatively rare now in race wear), a very open mesh back, a zippered chest pocket just big enough for a typical phone with relatively slim case, an interior flap-cover pocket for a car key or beacon (at races that don't require a zipper for that beacon), and some sort of stretchy material with various technical-sounding buzz words.
The DNA though ditches the PDG's thumb holes on the sleeves, which are nice for cold days, but a bit bulky otherwise.
The DNA also doesn't zip open completely, so with a solid band of elastic around the waist, the pockets are shifted from outside pockets to inside kangaroo pouches instead. That might sound small, but still a big design difference. As for which is better, I like them both, so hard to say!
6/20/2017
DNA Jacket & Pant in action on Mount Shasta in mid-June 2017. Perfect combo for warm but windy weather, as I didn't have to bother putting a regular jacket on & off repeatedly.
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12/22/2016
Does this have a dedicated beacon pocket like some race suits?
12/22/2016
Hi Travis, yes the jacket has a simple flap-covered pocket for a beacon.
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I have the US size M/50 Euro size in this piece. I have used it over 10 times at this point and only have positive comments about the piece. I am 6'3'' tall about about 165lbs. The sleeve length is great for me and I don't feel it is too short. Length wise, I could use it about 1" longer, but this is a very personalized detail. For most people the Medium length will be great. The size Medium has a race suit fit. The hood is one of the best features. It fits snugly around your neck when not wearing it and has a nice tight fit when over the head. The cut of the hood makes it too small to put over a helmet. The interior pockets work well for training. You don't have as much storage as a typical race suit, but for day-to-day training I would find the race suit storage a bit overkill. One note, the pocket material is very flexible and doesn't provide as tight lock on skins and other items in the pockets vs. most race suit interior pockets. So far I have been very pleased with the durability of the piece and haven't noticed any early durability issues.
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