Skiing is the Task

By Bill Ranked #1883 - Men's Synthetic Insulation Jackets December 23, 2008

Decent ski jacket for the money.

The good:
Shell is nice and water proof (but most new jackets are). Big zipper tabs easy to use with gloves on. Insulation enough for when you are skiing, not enough for just hanging around outside drinking beer. Trim fit, looks good. Chest Zips work. Plastic velcro cuff clouser seem cheap, but work well with gloves.

The bad:
Hood won't go over helmet, but removable. Main zipper doesn't come up far enough to cover face. Neck area is tight so can't get a neck gater under there zipped up. Not enough pockets. Trim fit makes it so you can't put much in the pockets anyways. Material bunches in the front when hunched over skinning up hills. Coat is a long fit afterall.

Overall:
Good jacket for Merrel's first year making clothes. Skis well and looks good, medium warmth. Doesn't have all the frills

View Details: Merrell Task Insulated Jacket - Men's

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