What's your point? I'm not in a race, I don't give a fuck how hard he cranks because it doesn't interest me!!!! He's said it before and he'll say it again: that he's superior because he wrestles pebbles harder than me. Fuck that.
The 'real climbing' comment was in jest.
It's as breathable as any of these things. What I like are the pit zips, the simple design, and the AWESOME hood. The hood is why I bought it.
Oh, and it comes in orange.