“Outstanding materials and workmanship”

“In general, top-quality materials are put together with great attention to detail inside and out. The fur collar feels pretty fake, which was surprising considering Spyder's overall quality and reputation. It's easily removable, leaving you with a sleek look, almost like a motorcycle jacket in the black. I prefer down jackets because, in my experience at least, they regulate temperature and keep you warm but also prevent you from roasting unnecessarily in your own body heat. This jacket accomplishes that with minimal bulk/puffiness. The black has a gorgeous satiny sheen to it. I don't use hoods much so it doesn't bother me that the zip-away hood is a very thin single layer (and is completely removable). The black has a black hood, but if you get the jacket in white, the hood is also black (can't see it when it's zipped away). Nice pockets inside and out, soft fleece lining at the wrists, even the fabric lining the inside is luxurious and beautiful. I'm 5'6", about 135 lb with broad shoulders, and the size 6 fits snugly with a thin sweater underneath. This is a piece I'm comfortable wearing around in the city because of the great styling but am also confident will hold up to more serious snowsports. I'm looking forward to using it for years to come and am very happy with my investment.”