I'll say pretty much the same as I did on the Heli Softshell Pant review. Every year I shop for a jacket and pant and settle for mediocrity and sell it the following season only to repeat the process over and over again because what I want does not exist. That is, up until now. The Heli Softshell series is amazing.

I am 6'2", 195 lbs, slim waist(32/34 jeans), broad shoulders and long limbs. Went with XL on this jacket and fits excellent. I normally buy Burton AKs in Large because I find them to be a good fit with long sleeves and torso and not too boxy in the body.

Fabric is oh so nice. Soft/stretchy outer and great colors.

The interface between the jacket/pant works very well. Not too many gadgets/useless pockets like some other jackets. The back panel and shoulders have a slightly thicker grid of the softshell flannel, the rest is the usual lighter weight flannel. Only thing I would change is it has the mesh in the pit zips. WHY?? Its very light but I'll probably end up cutting them out...as long as it doesn't void the warranty, need to look into that.

Expensive, yes, and I am stingy with my money, but if something is right and worth it, I'll pay.

If you don't want the Gore Softshell, then go with the Heli Pro Shell. One main difference that isn't mentioned is the Proshell comes with a longer back/shorter front. The Heli Softshell is long in both the front and back.

Every year I'm on the search for a pant and jacket that I'm totally happy with and every year I settle for something mediocre and sell it off the following year. Well this season, my search has finally ended. These Peak Heli Softshell pants are just about PERFECT!!

The criteria I look to fill:
- Technical fabrics for the wet.
- Something that fits well at 6'2", 195 lbs, wear 32/34 jeans. This is where I have the hardest time. Larges tend to fit to short and XLs fit to fat/boxy.
- Something with some style and color, also the added comfort of Softshell helps.

First off, these pants fit AMAZINGLY. I went with XL for some baggyness with good shape, could have done L for a more fitted look. As far as I can tell, Peaks come with the longest inseams and smaller waist sizes relative to any other brand, so great for us taller/slimmer folk.

Super nice fabric, soft/stretchy outer, great colors.

I never thought I would dig the bib, feel like with most would overheat due to the extra coverage, but wearing it around, I like it and very breathable mesh top component.

Excellent features including the Pant/Jacket interface that works very well and the long side zips from hip-mid calf.

Expensive, yes, but do yourself a favor, and SPLURGE. These are worth it, unbeatable by anything else out there.

Don't want Gore Softshell, go with the Heli Pro Shells.

BUY THESE!!

I had these last season and had the air coming in around the nose problem like others have mentioned. They've changed that this year by thickenning the foam thus providing a better seal. Tried on a pair, had my girl take a look from underneath to see if there were any gaps. Nada. Great value too with two lenses and the hard case.