Spider Glacial Shell is hard core!

By Lee F Ranked #3208 - Men's Ski Jackets January 17, 2005

The jacket is hard core with all the bells and whistles (including stays on the collar for the wire from my mp3 player to my helmet) and is made of very durable material. I bought it because I liked the square cut, which allows me to wear additional layers when it's very cold — I have low body fat. It is well made, with detailing most other shells forego. Pockets are thoughtfully designed and accessible; especially the pocket on the left forearm. Waterproof, flat zippers are excellent along w/ zipper garages.

Less functional is the window through which one could view a watch, were it worn atop other layers. This jacket does have a few downsides: the extra room afforded by the square cut means that I have to use the powder skirt and the draw strings to stop wind entry from the bottom; these features COMPLETELY STOP the unwanted breeze. Compared to other shells this one weighs more because there are a great many material panels requiring many taped seams. But the jacket moves well with the body as a result. I wish the hood was permanently attached.

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