Special Blend Fluff Down Jacket - Women's - 2008 BCS

This jacket is the best winter jacket I have ever owned. It is stylish, warm and full of extras, like the key reel, the velcro closures that work so if you don't zip you don't freeze, and the cute SB logos on zipper and back. I recommend it very highly.

First off- I don't ski or snowboard, so I can't give you an opinion about that. Second, I haven't really tried it out in the elements--so this review is just about size, color and quality, and potential issues.
I purchased it because I work outside, often late night in cold and rain, and I was looking for a down jacket. The fact that this is waterproof is a total bonus for me!

First, I'm 5'4 and 135 lbs. I was a little delusional about my 'petite' size, and ordered a small. It would have been okay--if you only ever planned to wear a light shirt underneath. But in the real world, too small. Sent back for a medium= perfect. I can wear shirt, fleece, and then this coat comfortably.

I got the blue color, and it's not shockingly blue. Not baby blue, but a couple of shades darker. Nice.

This coat is full of quality details- so much more than just a run-off-the-mill down jacket. 2 way zippers in front, pit zips (with flaps), multiple inner pockets, etc. The buttons have the colorful SB logo, as well as a more subtle one embroidered on the back right shoulder. Adds a little pizzazz in my book.

When I wear it, I feel like I'm back in the womb.

BUT--It is rather short in the back. I imagine this would be no good when wiping out in the snow (which is what I do when I snowboard..).

The hood is quite unruly--but you can remove it, you can also remove the faux fur, and keep the hood. The hood also has a bill (that can tuck away), that will be very handy for my particular situation in late-night cold drizzles.

The piece that is next to your face when you zip it up is soft and cozy, with a soft flap over the zipper--but it's white. So if any of you girls where makeup out there, it may show quite easily.

I did test the H20proof-but only at my sink, and it appeared excellent. I would be reluctant to wear it out in a deluge for hours, but it wasn't designed for that.

Anyhow, for my use, this jacket has so many things that I love, and is so comfy,that I wear it around my house. Well, my heater is broken...so I bought this just in time.

Good luck!

I love this jacket! I think it is absolutely perfect. I am 5'2", 115 -120 lbs, have a small and it's still roomy. I was worried about looking like a puffy penguin, but it was actually incredibly flattering! In 1 day 3 different people told me that they loved it & asked where can they get it!!! There are tons of great features & pockets for everything.
The sleeves are a little long so they keep your hands nice and warm. The big hood even fits over a helmet which is nice on those breezy lift rides. I'm from Arizona so I think 70 degrees is cold, but I was super warm from morning to night and it was only around 20 degrees! Umm... I'm about to buy my 2nd one in a different color cause I couldn't decide and I love it that much.

I love this jacket! I think it is absolutely perfect. I am 5'2", 115 -120 lbs, have a small and it's still roomy. I was worried about looking like a puffy penguin, but it was actually incredibly flattering! In 1 day 3 different people told me that they loved it & asked where can they get it!!! There are tons of great features & pockets for everything.
The sleeves are a little long so they keep your hands nice and warm. The big hood even fits over a helmet which is nice on those breezy lift rides. I'm from Arizona so I think 70 degrees is cold, but I was super warm from morning to night and it was only around 20 degrees! Umm... I'm about to buy my 2nd one in a different color cause I couldn't decide and I love it that much.

love the kelly green! It bright and can be seen on the hill! Its super warm and waterproof for sure (except for the trim around the bottom)! the fur hood is great!

who ever designed this wasn't thinking about riding specs.....the length is way shorter then other snowboard jackets, i had to get an extra large and i'm not extra large, not very happy with the snow skirt either, there are weird snaps in the back that push into your back when wearing it in the car, I also ordered some special blend pants to match and the snow skirt and pants connect really uncomfortable, i sent the pants back...bending over to strap in sends some cold breezes up the back......ipod pocket is small

doesn't make you look huge, id get it for every day wear and a little bit mountain use