Still smokin but 1 major issue

By Jan Higa Ranked #378 - Women's Ski Jackets February 22, 2009

This jacket has kept me warm every time I have used it. I get comments wherever I go on this design and haven't seen anyone else wearing it.

However, the material used for the shell could be a little more ballistic. I snowboard so I have to carry my board under my arm. The material by the bottom of the pit zipper and down by the side pocket is already wearing away from where the board edge rubs. This is unacceptable.

I've only had one other jacket in 20 years that did this and had to take it to Mountain Mend to have some custom work done in that area. Basically remedied by placing tougher material patches in these areas.

In my opinion, when you shell out $300 bones for this product you should at least get a jacket that has a bulletproof shell and can handle wear and tear for more than 3 months. Quite disappointing. I have dropped my rating down to 3 stars. Please improve this flaw Orage.

View Details: Orage Flora Insulated Jacket - Women's

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