Ground Glissade Jacket - Waterproof (For Women)

I read the reviews and still wanted to give it a try since I am a fan of almost anything purple and wanted a new downhill ski shell. From reading the reveiws I figured as a M Petite I would try the M and could always exchange it for a L. Well on me the M fits like an extra small, not even close to being able to zip it closed, so I am not even going to try the L. Really love the style and color, but being petite the waist is at the wrong spot also so that adds to the poor fit. Like other reviewers said it is good for tall and narrow hip body types.

I plan to use this as my ski patrol jacket. I had to order a size larger in order to have room to layer for varying temperatures and to have room for medical supplies, radio, etc. It is extremely hard to find women's jacket in the right color of red with black. It has take several years to find one I feel will work well.

Fits nice, looks good and keeps me warm.

I am a middle aged woman regaining my health and wellbeing. Dressing in sportswear makes me feel younger and more fit as I progress toward these goals. I love high quality and high-style and this jacket delivers on both. Even at Sierra prices it is not cheap, but it isn't cheaply made either. The jacket is thin; order a size larger if you plan to use it for winter sports. A down vest worn underneath should do the trick.

The jacket is very fitted and although I am of average height ( 5'6") , the waist is too long so the coat is bunched up and baggy on top . I'm disappointed because it is an otherwise perfect jacket . If you are tall or very long waisted then this is the coat for you .

This is generally a very good coat meant to be part of a layering system for warmth. There are two major flaws; the zipper is one way only and the jacket is tight at the hips

My Ground Glissade Jacket was put to the test on a recent snowshoe assent of Mt. Ripinsky above Haines, Alaska. I put the jacket on after we got above tree line onto the exposed slope where the wind was blowing 30-40 knots and the temp was around 20 degrees. We climbed as high as the South Summit. The hood did a great job of shielding my face from the wind, and I could snug in down so it didn't blow off. I stayed warm and couldn't feel the cold or the wind. As I began to heat up on the descent, I was able to open the underarm vents, unzip and control my temperature. This jacket packs easily into a day pack and looks so streamlined, that I can't help but also wear it around town.

I ordered this jacket in two sizes, M & L since I have found inconsistency in sizes between manufacturers. The large was way too big. The medium fit through the chest and arms, but was snug through the hips. The jacket's waistline fell too low on my body. I tend to be short from shoulder to waist, with long legs. Jacket was not for me. I'm returning both.

I have not worn it in the snow yet, but it is very attractive, fits well and seems that it will be warma nd functional. It is very lightweight and unless it has super-space-age insulation, I will have to wear plenty of layers underneath.

I will return this. It is a very lightweight shell and I was looking for a ski coat. Also, it does not have the two-way zipper that I find essential for winter sports.