Technical brilliance!

By josiejames Ranked #675 - Women's Synthetic Insulation Jackets January 2, 2009

I am 5'8" and just under 130lbs and have found that the medium fits really well. The sleeves are excellent in length for my long arms and there is plenty of room inside the jacket for extra layers, though I find it so warm I don't usually need much! The fit is not nearly as streamlined as the photos make it look, in fact the jacket tends to make the stomach area look quite chubby. The basmati colour has a strong creamy/yellow tinge to it and a much darker grey lining inside than the colour enhanced photos on the website show, so keep this in mind when considering colour choice. Apart from my issues concerning the stylishness of the jacket's fit and the colour difference to that advertised, the technical features of this jacket are unbeatable! The perfectly contoured sleeves and their adequate length mean ease of movement in all endeavours; the helmet compatible hood adds that extra element of all-round usefulness for alpine pursuits, while it also adjusts to fit quite nicely when not using one; and the separate, mini-powderskirt draw cord in the hem locks out the snow and keeps in the warmth without affecting movement or clamping the whole jacket in. A recommended purchase!

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