Marmot Super Hero Jacket - Men's

then it would be the ultimate ski jacket. fairly warm by itself thanks to the fleece lining and it has very good weather resistance. the only time i noticed it getting soaked was when i was out in a rain/freezing rain mix. the fit of the jacket is excellent, i can comfortably fit another layer or two underneath, but it doesn't feel too big when i just have a shirt under it. it has held up to countless attacks from trees and the like when on the mountain and the range of motion on it is great. you do have to be smart about your layers though as the jacket doesn't have pit zips that you can open to quickly cool yourself off.

The collar on this thing is huge. If it's not zipped up all of the way what on earth do you do with it? When you do zip it up, theres a gaping whole between your neck and the collar. Theres no way to cinch it tight. I would recommend something with a smaller collar.That thing drives me nuts.

This is a softshell; therefore, it is not warm, not enough of weather protection, not very stretchy and has a zip-off hood that adds weight (how about an attached one?). However, this snug shell is excellent!

This is a pretty sick jacket. I attend Colorado State University and it is windy here pretty much all the time. This jacket does an excellent job blocking the wind and keeps me comfortable in wide variety of temperatures. I just wore around Utah this week doing some canyoneering type stuff and it was excellent there as well. It'll probably see a bunch of fourteeners this summer too. Looks pretty good too. I haven't tested the waterproofing too much, but it seems ok too. I got this from a clearance bin for $90, but if you have the cash for full price, it's probably worth it.

I spend a lot of time in the mountains at 9 to 12 thousand feet snowshoeing and climbing. This jacket works great over a mid-weight base layer, closes tight when the wind whips up and vents well when needed. Free movement without bulk is a must for me and this jacket delivers. I prefer it to a lined jacket that is hard to regulate when working hard. I always pack a down jacket and hardshell for the times when the weather can go downhill in a hurry.

Great construction and fit, wind-resistance is pretty much perfect. The water-resistance seems solid, although I haven't had it out in anything serious yet. So far it's been really effective for running in very cold, windy conditions with just a light baselayer, and I think it'll work well for climbing/hiking in moderate cold. Just wish it had pitzips instead of the heavy mesh underarms and a way of cinching the collar.

jacket was too small - had to think big with a shell jacket - the return process was easy!

Lightweight and Breathable. Almost sums it up, this softshell is pretty darn wind-resistant also. Not for the coldest days. Mostly used so far for touring, on moderately cold days. Always the Marmot fan anyway, and a huge fan of this site. I'll be back...

Excellent soft shell. Because the hood stows in the collar, the collar can feel quite bulky, but it does fit nicely and keeps out the wind. A draw string on the collar would be nice too. It is cut a little short, so long t-shirts not tucked in will stick out. Windstopper is very effective, but midweight baselayer is needed to provide warmth on cold days. I wear it all the time. A very nice piece.

I got this jacket last year and wear it everywhere I go. It has great warmth and lightweight. Stretch fabrics... and although it says water resistant, I would say proof. I used it in the rain and it beaded right off... probably do to the DWR but still didn't get through after being soaked. All around, its a great comfortable jacket. Highly recommended! I love marmot.

I finally gave in a bought a soft shell after years of sweating in a hardshell--I love it. I was too big in the shoulders for a Mountain Hardware or Arcteryx but this fits great- I'll layer it over a Marmot Dri-Clime jacket when winter sets in. Bought one for my wife too

This is just about the perfect high aerobic out put, cold, wet weather softshell. The vented underarms are great. The stowable or detachable hood is attached with cool stretchy mesh, that allows good mobility and should drain water / snow. The hood could be a little bigger, as it barely fits over my helmet, however it feels ok under the helmet also. There is nothing on the hood that is hard or sharp. The colors could be a little more traditional. It is a M-2 so if you run cold you will need to layer up. Very Nice.

Had to go with the bright color for those sketch ski tours in the Wasatch, I like to be seen. I also have a North face free climb apex jacket, and I prefer this one. I like the light breathable material under the armpits. The removable hood is a nice feature, but I have yet to use it, removed on first day. The one thing that bothers me about this jacket is it seems that the heaver red material on the arms isn't on the right place. With my arms to my side, when I bend them at my elbows as if I were planting my poles, the yellow lesser thick material is on top. Seems like fashion won out over function here :(. I will still wear it because it looks so good though.

I have been loyal to North Face for the last 15 years of my life. Every time I bought a new piece of gear I would only buy North Face. Well I took a lot of abuse from some the guys about not trying Marmot. So it was time to buy a new ski jacket this year. I spent a lot of time in and out of outfitters trying to find something that I loved. I had my heart set on another North Face jacket until I found the SuperHero. When I tried it on for the first time I knew I was about to leave my beloved North Face behind. I have not taken it off since I bought it. When people see it I get great compliments but I don't care because it does exactly what I need it to do. I am looking forward to some back country snowshoeing this year and teaching my son to snowboard. I think this jacket will be perfect for all of my winter journeys. Sorry North Face but I might be a Marmot man now. We will have to see when we make that first jump off a rock while snowshoeing. In the mean time, I will stay warm and dry and wait anxiously to really put this jacket to the test. Which I am sure it will pass. If you are looking and thinking about making a switch this would be the jacket I would start with.