Warm for ski & everyday

By Melissa Ranked #44 - Women's Ski Jackets January 28, 2009

Pros:
1) Dense insulation warm and breathes, without any of the bulk.

2) fur zips off hood & hood zips off entirely so it can look like a regular winter jacket for running errands. Bungie adjuster in back of hood too.

3) Pockets are fab, outside velcrow pockets mean you can carry small wallet, phone, loose cash w/o unzipping. All zippers have leather pulls. Hand warmers are at par. Small zipper on sleeve has the google cloth & can store chap stick there too. Goggle pouch inside + inside media pocket are adequate. When it's frigid, I'm loving that the generous sleeve length is long enough to seal up over my gloves.

4) Flap over main jacket zipper uses velcrow = easy to access zipper. Only one snap on the outside at the bottom the the flap, which I rarely use.

5) Houndstooth pattern has a matte-finish, very attractive. I bought the brown & received numerous complements. Pockets give it a stylish, military look.

Cons:
1) Sleeves seem somewhat long and I'm 5'8", forces arm-pit vent zippers way into my armpits. So when I'm running 'round town, I usually roll the sleeves up one or twice.

2) I bought a large to accomodate my broad shoulders, so now the powder skirt ends-up being looser than I prefer.

3) Powder skirt does NOT zip out, but isn't too bothersome b/c it has lightweight snaps.

4) Flap over main jacket zipper uses velcrow - watch out it will snag your beanie !

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