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By Gabe up in Maine Ranked #4119 - Men's Fleece Jackets October 31, 2005

I only review products that I've owned for at least one full season. With that in mind, I think the Maverick SV is a fantastic jacket, but there are a few caveats. First the good: The material (Polartec Thermal Pro) is fantastically warm and shows no signs of wear or pilling. The plush, fuzzy pile liner holds a lot of heat, even down to 35 degrees. The wind-blocking/breathability compromise is nearly perfect. It's allegedly four times more windproof than regular fleece and 85% as breathable. It's body-hugging form layers well and it's perfect for snowboarding if worn under a thin Gore-Tex shell. Now for the bad parts: The sleeves are absurdly thin at the forearm and cuff. I have a small wrist for a 6ft 1in guy and it's perfect for me. Were I any thicker in the wrist, I think it could dig in to me. I also think it could use pit zips. It does have a thinner, non-insulated material in the pit area, but nothing beats opening up zippers after a long ride down the mountain. Finally, I wish it had a neck cinch. It gets a bit drafty in the neck on very windy days. And the pockets. They are the largest, most mysterious pockets I have ever seen. They are the entire front side of the jacket on both the left and the right side. Not bad, just weird. Overall, I'd give the jacket an A-. It’s insanely versatile, but not perfect.

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