In reply to TobyA:
> Oh yeah, Alpkit do one now. 100 quid I think, looks good but not tried one. Their new full zip heavier shell looks great too - again only Decathlon competing with them on price.
I have the Pulsar. I'd wanted to try one since it was announced at the beginning of the summer. It is very, very, supple. I haven't had it out on the hills yet but have been out for some blustery and very wet runs along the waterfront. Very pleased with it so far. The cuff veclro is secure which is often an issue with lightweight shells that have more than just elastic. I doubt the hood would take a helmet though ( can't check as it is packed atm). I also doubt that it would stand up to very much climbing abuse. I kind of see it as substantial yet light enough for carrying as a throw on over a light softshell over the winter for "mostly on the move" stuff.
I find the fit is a little snug across the shoulders but I actually wanted something very trim. They certainly seem like great VFM. I wasn't expecting it to be quite so soft as the initial pictures gave the impression it would be a bit stiffer. As I might now use it for running more than I had initially intended it would have been nice if it had some reflective trim. Not that big an issue for me as if I use it for training I can run somewhere that is traffic free.