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Backcountry.com Shift Softshell Jacket - Men's

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Is this jacket essentially the shift welder without the hood?...

By Ranked #3474 - Men's Softshell Jackets February 22, 2009

Is this jacket essentially the shift welder without the hood? Or is the fit less tapered around the waist as the pictures suggest. Also I'm 6'6" about 195lbs, and have long arms. I measured my sleeve length to be about 33.5, but should I go with a medium? I know it says 34.5, but I've had trouble with size charts before, and I'm weary about a medium actually fitting well.

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By Ranked #203 - Men's Softshell Jackets February 24, 2009

Basically it's the same jacket without the hood. They're amazing jackets too. I use mine for just about everything. They're insanely comfortable! The waist actually isn't tapered but right at the cuff of the sleeves it is just barely tapered. I am 6'1" and right at 175lbs. Also my dress shirt sleeve length is 34/35. I got a size large and it left just a little room for some layering. I would consider bumping up to the XL if I were you. Extra length in sleeves won't cause issues with this jacket due to the tapering of the sleeves. You could always order a L and XL and send back the one that doesn't fit but I'm willing to be that the XL is going to fit the best.Hope that helps. -- I'd go large. Any larger and the waist would be to wide.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
Polartec Power Shield 
Waterproof Rating:
Highly water-resistant 
Breathable Rating:
Highly breathable 
Core Venting:
None 
Pockets:
2 Hand, 1 interior chest, 1 interior security, 1 MP3, 1 wrist stash 
Hood:
No 
Removable Hood:
N/A 
Zip-in Compatibility:
No 
Recommended Use:
Skiing, touring, climbing, hiking, aerobic activities 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 
Country of Origin:
Canada 

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