Very Versatile. Perfect without much layering in late fall and early spring. For those cold winter days on the mountain, you need to have several layers with this jacket.

Best ski shell I've ever used. Fits well, venting is perfect for warm spring days and still warm enough to work through the early cold in the am. Plenty of pockets and storage in the right place.

I've had my old snowboarding jacket for about 9 years now, so I wanted to get a jacket that would last just as long, be stylish and verstaile, and have the feaures I needed without sacrificing on durability or breaking the bank. The Light Smoke Flash has fit the bill. I normally where a Large, but the Medium fit me much better. Perfect sleeve length and fit better throughout. I'm 5'11" 190 lbs. and I like the way this Jacket feels. Nice and snug, but not too fit for layering. I can where a descent sized fleece underneath without looking like a marshmallow.

The pockets are huge and have soft warm material.

I stay nice and dry in farely mucky conditions. Not water proof, but very good considering it's not Gore Tex. I like that it's recycled material. The material has a nice texture to it and the shoulder/sleeve material is sturdy and durable. No concerns with snagging or ripping. Overall, I'm very pleased with this jacket.

This is one of the best all around winter sports jackets I've ever own. I've skied in-bounds, out-of-bounds and even a little backcountry in this jacket. I've even slept in a snowcave with just a simple based layer and this jacket and did just fine.

Only Con: Huge hood that is made to fit a helment.. so if you're just planning on wearing a beanie or hat.. Adjust the hood before hand because it's a little touchy.

This is my designated ski and mountaineering jacket. Sure, there are more expensive, completely Gore-tex'd out apparell. But for the money this jacket delivers. I really like the pit zips; i can use em even with mittens on skiing. The detachable hood is great, plus it fits over random headgear fine. Yes it is not 100% waterproof, but if you use the NixWax tech wash and waterproofing system the jacket repells everything. I wear the medium which is a tad short for me, although I am 6'2 and 185. The large gets too much width with the extra length so I stayed with the medium. Lanky guys you will like how the sleeves are long enugh to fit over your gloves even when your arms are above your head.

Breathable, wearable, stylish, happy jacket. Great for on the hill with occasional forays into the slackcountry.
Not completely waterproof but close, and hey it's a ski jacket not a rain slicker.