best softshell for the snow

By jcc2983220 Ranked #2535 - Men's Softshell Jackets April 13, 2009

Get this jacket. I agree the advice of altasnowbirdripper and kipp (thanks!) and went with a size larger. The fit was a bit more full, but not too big like an oversized hoodie. I usually fit a M but the L was chosen because I planned to layer under the softshell, and although it was a size larger, it still looked flattering, especially if your snow pants are a "freeride" fit (i.e., not too tight). There are nice touches throughout the jacket which is really meant to be simple. The small zip pocket on the arm, simple internal pockets--not much for you to carry with you in the jacket, but it's all good if you want to go lightweight. The pit zips are nice for dumping heat, but as noted by another review, they "catch" under your arm, most likely because they are still a bit stiff. If you don't keep your arms at your sides, this should not be a problem. Finally, the best thing about this softshell is the powder skirt. There are not too many companies out there that offer this in a softshell, even if it's meant for skiing/boarding--kudos to Spyder for this. I have to add that getting a larger size jacket makes the snow skirt a bit loose around the waste, but this is better than no skirt at all and a safety pin can shorten it an inch or two. Oh yeah, Spyder offers lifetime warranty on their products. Quality stuff.

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