Gunbei1513009

I'm wearing a Sharp Point I bought around 6 years ago and still love it. When I was in an REI purchasing mine I ran into a friend who was returning a Sharp Point because it didn't keep him warm enough in Poland. My experience however, has been more positive. I think this is the most versatile jacket I own because of its blend of technical ability and understated stylishness for around town. I've worn it in environments from 30° nights in Death Valley to 60° days in Los Angeles. Another friend bought one in Feb '08 for a trip and I was able to compare my older version with his new model. The newer one seems to be slightly heavier, but softer and more readily conforms to the shape of your body and it restricts movement less. Mine also has a soft velour interior lining that runs through the sleeves which sometimes binds my arms when wearing long sleeve shirts. When I tried on my friend's '08 model this was much less a problem. I find the windstopping ability and water resistance of this series to be excellent. I've even put the jacket under a running faucet and the water flows off it like a newly waxed car. The Sharp Point I own is an XL. I'm 5'11", 180 lbs. and prefer shells to be slightly loose so I can layer. For its light weight, ease of movement and weather protection, this jacket is one of my all-time favorites.