Much Better than Dolomite

By Manuel Ybanez Ranked #1487 - Men's Ski Jackets February 17, 2009

I just wore the Apogee Men's Small (5'6" 140 lbs) in Snow Valley, Southern Cal for a day of skiing as snow was falling all day long. The fit was very good. The collar was a bit tall (probably intentional) and took some getting used to with all the zippers. The pockets were very useful and the removable pouch was indispensable with my ski/snowboarding family putting various things like goggles and gloves on and off depending on the weather. The ventilation zips front and back were open all day. MY midweight fleece underlayer and baselayer of 100% cotton ( I know, I know, don't use cotton) were perfect for the occasion. The belt did not add much to the experience but i suppose it could be useful if a few pouches were hooked up to it to carry other gear. But why would one need more storage space? All in all a terrific purchase in my humble opinion. i wish the inner lining wasn't so clingy though. It made it a little difficult to get into the jacket. For this reason I wish the liner was nylon. In horrible weather, once the jacket was on, there were no worries. The rollaway hood was decent, although uninsulated. A balaclava made of fleece under the hood will help when speeding down the mountain. By the way, the $240 price down from $398 made this a no-brainer of a purchase.

View Details: The North Face ST Apogee Jacket - Men's

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