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Could've been a great jacket... By Bump skier from Colorado on 10/24/2009 Pros: Lightweight, Stylish, Warm Cons: Constricts Movement, Irregular Size Describe Yourself: Competitive Athlete Chest Size: Feels true to size Gear Usage: Cold Weather Living, Winter Sports Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Pros:
Nice, long pit zips
Vertical chest pockets are accessible with a pack on
Fabric feels durable
Looks even better in person than in the picture
Could've been a great jacket but weird design elements lead me to returning it.
Cons:
- Hood is not compatible with a ski helmet
- When hood is rolled up in the collar it makes the collar really bulky/stiff. I'd rather a fully removable, softshell hood or no hood at all.
- Horizontal chest pockets are weird to unzip, get things in/out of and the flaps covering them are odd. The flaps are fixed on the zipper side, loose by your armpits. If you're wearing a pack the horizontal chest pockets pretty much become useless with gloves on. Outdoor Research, why not have a traditional, vertical chest pocket like all of the other manufacturers?
By King Grump from NYC, NY on 09/28/2009 Pros: Breathable, Lightweight, Waterproof, Wind Resistant Best Uses: Casual Wear, Downhill, Hiking Describe Yourself: Competitive Athlete Chest Size: Feels true to size Gear Usage: Cold Weather Living, Winter Sports Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: THis is more of a hard shell rather than a soft shell. Fabric is stiffer than most soft shells - but it wears well. Just don't think of it as a soft shell.
my active husband is happy with it By biker with five children from cumberland, md on 09/03/2009 Pros: Lightweight, Stylish, Waterproof, Wind Resistant Best Uses: Backcountry, Casual Wear, Downhill, Hiking Describe Yourself: Advanced Chest Size: Feels true to size Gear Usage: Cold Weather Living, Winter Sports Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: My husband really likes the feel of this. It does need base layers added for freezing temps.
good piece if your looking for snug fit By bp from LIttle Rock AR on 08/05/2009 Pros: Lightweight, Wind Resistant Cons: Not Enough Pockets or Features Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational Chest Size: Feels true to size Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: nice snug fitting shell. good value for the price.
By Loren from The West on 06/08/2009 Pros: Lightweight, Stylish, Wind Resistant Cons: Could useNapolean pocket Best Uses: Casual Wear, Downhill, Hiking Describe Yourself: Advanced Chest Size: Feels true to size Gear Usage: Cold Weather Living, Winter Sports Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Have not tried it in a severe rain yet. Trim fit. Fits well but not sized for heavier underlayers. Not as "soft" as my old soft shell.
By DM from Canada on 04/17/2009 Pros: Lightweight, Stylish, Waterproof, Wind Resistant Describe Yourself: Advanced Chest Size: Feels true to size Gear Usage: Cold Weather Living, Winter Sports Sleeve Length: Feels true to length Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Good for wide temperature range.
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