Cloudveil Rayzar Jacket - Men's - 2008 BCS

I believe this jacket is not for winter temp around mid 30 at all. There is not much insulated inside the jacket at all. It is softshell alright but not for warm if you wear only polo shirt. It nice to repel water but it does not have a lot of insulated at all.

Great soft shell--medium fits perfectly (6'0, 175#). Pockets are deep and placed well for use w/ a pack. The material is durable, but still fairly supple.

Top-notch skiing and around-town softshell. Usual cloudveil quality, and the schleller fabric works great as always. Arms are nice and long, and pocket placement is helpfully out of the way of movement. I find the hem falls just below my belt, but I'm 6'5" so it's probably a bit longer on most. There's probably enough room for a heavyweight capilene underneath, but I would call it pretty trim otherwise. Definitely too trim for a fleece jacket.

Returned it. Nicely constructed, good blend of different weight Schoeller textiles, but one big problem. The cut of the jacket is no good. The length is good, arm length is good, shoulders are good...but the body is cut for fat people. If you normally take clothes that are sized for an "athletic fit," this jacket will be way too big in the body for you. I am 5'11, 173 pounds, 32 inch waist, 42 inch chest.

Pluses include extreme breatheability and great freedom of movement; no restrictions or rise when shouldering a pack or tossing your boards over your shoulder. Very packable and dries quickly. I'm 6'3" with broad shoulder -- the Large is just about right with room for a heavyweight baselayer. Highly recommended if you need something to carry through 4 seasons without the extreme protection of a heavy dedicated shell.

I've used this jacket 30+ days per season for 4 seasons. Had it ripped off skiing in Argentina, so now I'm replacing it. This softshell works well in many conditions. PROS: pockets that actually fit climbng skins, light, fits under a hardshell for layering. CONS: cinch adjustments and velcro closures are low quality. jacket can rip on branches and rocks.

overall, good value...

This is a great softshell ski jacket. The Schoeller fabric works great as usual, the arms are nice and long, good pocket placement and quality construction. The hem fall right at my waist, but I'm 6'5" so it's probably has a bit more overlap for most. There is room for a midweight top underneath, but I would say the fit is trim.