Hyperbole aside, this is a fine jacket

By Rumdoodle Ranked #1892 - Men's Ski Jackets January 27, 2009

I've read these reviews carefully, and I think they are pretty accurate from what I can tell. Yes, the Stingray is warmer than a standard 3-ply shell, but it isn't a 'layer' like your fleece would be--it's still a shell. The Goretex Softshell is superb material: quiet, highly flexible, and very breathable. I've worn it in several backcountry ski storms (0F, 50mph winds at most) and it was fantastic. This coat really could save your life in such conditions. It's probably the best of a dozen jackets I've tried for backcountry skiing; I'd rank it above anything from Patagonia, North Face, or even Marmot. The waist seems short to me, but pull in the drawstrings, snap up the waist skirt, and let her rip--you won't even notice the difference between this and a parka. The stingray is baggier in front, but that is a boon for wilderness work because it lets you store frozen gloves, skins, or water bottles in there without getting in the way of the pack straps. In short, I'm well on my way to loving this jacket, with maybe a 5-star rating coming up...

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