This is a very comfortable, warm, full featured insulated softshell jacket, Lots of pockets, pit zips, another good mountain hardwear product. I found the medium a little tight in the shoulders, (I am 5' 10" 170 lbs.) However like the M.H off width insulated jacket of last year the shell is very stretchy (Tough Stretch)so it gives a lot when reaching. Great for cold dry weather & light snow sleet or just kicking around.
Pro's Primaloft, this stuff is light & WARM love it. Stretchy, lots of storage. Smooth Tafetta lining, great for layering, and to just slip on in a hurry.
Con's Not totaly waterproof, no seam taping. Hood does not remove, no mesh fabric in pit zips for powder boarding/ skiing. Not very many color choices no seam color contrasting so it looks kinda plain to me.

M.H now makes the Sycronicity, its's a hooded syncro with pit zips & 800 fill down insulation , this might be the best jacket yet, but I have not found one to try on yet & it's pricey.

I bought this jacket for use as a lift service ski jacket, and for an everyday jacket for central NY winters. I liked having an insulated soft shell, as I was planning on using it on days cold enough where moisture wouldn't be an issue.

The softshell has worked wonderfully, keeping the wind and snow out, while not being excessively noisy. The primaloft insulation is nice and warm, working great with a midweight smartwool baselayer and maybe a light fleece in temps down into the single digits. The zippers are large and easy to use, rarely if ever snagging.

The hood is also exceptional. I've got a big noggin, and finding a hood that will cover it is a challenge and often frustrating. Let me say this is undoubtedly a helmet compatible hood. I was able (sans helmet) to pull this hood all the way up and over my face (buried a bit in the collar) on very cold, windy lift rides to keep my face protected. And it doesn't noticeably flop around when ripping through the groomers on the way down.

Beefs: The topo liner is a bit, er, very cheesy. I wish it also had wrist gaiters for added comfort.

I've skied in this jacket at least 10 days now. Overall great jacket. Perfect for bluebird days. Very durable jacket and holds up well to abuse. Pockets are great (with the exception of the internal water bottle pocket which only holds on to the bottle if you stay upright, oh well). Great cold/dry weather softshell.

Just got back from a ski trip in Breckenridge and this jacket performed flawlessly. It kept out the wind and never held on to any water. It even held up against tree branches in those tight tree runs. Awesome jacket so happy with the purchase.

This is a great piece. The hand is particularly soft on it...much more so than Goretex Softshell. It is supple to the touch, while maintaining its durability. The pocketing is excellent on it with two well-sized hand pockets and a great cell phone/mp3 player pocket on the inside. The powder skirt is great as is the well thought out drop down velcro season's pass pocket. This piece does have some weight to it at almost 3 lbs., but when you put it on and feel the warmth you soon find it is well worth it. For a cold and dry weather softshell, this definitely gets 5 stars!