AMAZING!!

By robnow Ranked #256 - Men's Ski Jackets December 13, 2010

I'll say pretty much the same as I did on the Heli Softshell Pant review. Every year I shop for a jacket and pant and settle for mediocrity and sell it the following season only to repeat the process over and over again because what I want does not exist. That is, up until now. The Heli Softshell series is amazing.

I am 6'2", 195 lbs, slim waist(32/34 jeans), broad shoulders and long limbs. Went with XL on this jacket and fits excellent. I normally buy Burton AKs in Large because I find them to be a good fit with long sleeves and torso and not too boxy in the body.

Fabric is oh so nice. Soft/stretchy outer and great colors.

The interface between the jacket/pant works very well. Not too many gadgets/useless pockets like some other jackets. The back panel and shoulders have a slightly thicker grid of the softshell flannel, the rest is the usual lighter weight flannel. Only thing I would change is it has the mesh in the pit zips. WHY?? Its very light but I'll probably end up cutting them out...as long as it doesn't void the warranty, need to look into that.

Expensive, yes, and I am stingy with my money, but if something is right and worth it, I'll pay.

If you don't want the Gore Softshell, then go with the Heli Pro Shell. One main difference that isn't mentioned is the Proshell comes with a longer back/shorter front. The Heli Softshell is long in both the front and back.

View Details: Peak Performance Heli Softshell Jacket - Men's

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