Thanks for the help! One last question...I've never skied with a non-insulated jacket before and that is one of my biggest decisions right now (whether to go with this one or the other insulated jacket). I do most of my skiing in the northeast around New Jersey/New York area, with a trip up to Vermont every winter. With no insulation, would a jacket like this offer enough warmth?

Factoring in layering and all, does anyone have a specific temperature range for which they feel this jacket would be comfortable? What about the insulated jacket? Or the Stoic Welder Hi Softshell?

Thanks a lot!

Doug, I'm 6'1" and 185lbs. Large is perfect. I ditched the insulated jacket last year since I ski hard through trees and bumps. My body temp rises really fast so was tired of getting overheated and not being able to regulate temp as well. Having said that, early season at Winter Park/Mary Jane was in the single digits (below zero wind chill at times) and this jacket paired with the slim-fit stoic down sweater + patagonia base layer was just perfect. The ample number of vents allowed great airflow without losing the waterproofing. Did a roll through tree powder yesterday (buried up to my neck in snow) and I didn't feel a drop of moisture...good feeling. Hope this helps.

this jacket is near zero for insulation. it keeps the wind/water out. how much energy are you spending while skiing? i wear a wool base layer under it every day. it would have to be sunny spring skiing for that. for early season in colorado i wear a thin 1/4 zip wind breaker. it is very light, and breathable, but it keeps the wind out. after that i have a 200 weight patagonia fleece if i still need layers. if im still going to be cold i wear a down jacket instead. to fit all that i have to size up from a M to L. normally i wear M for everything, and some S, but for layers, size up on the jacket. i ski very hard, and a lot of the time i am hiking my own turns, so i am building heat on the way up. if im just cruising laps on the lifts, and not working hard, i get colder much faster. hope that helps