Description of Helly Hansen Verglas Jacket - Men's:
If you're looking for a trim, technical weatherproof shell that's hard as nails, you can rely on the Helly Hansen Men's Verglas Jacket to get er done and then some. The Verglas is a seasoned veteran in Helly Hansen's lightweight alpine division, and a favorite of backcountry killers worldwide who depend on its tough three-ply HellyTech XP construction, abrasion-resistant stretch shoulder panels, and weight-saving laser-cut pockets with full watertight zips. The Verglas' interior is anything but spartan, with a removable stretch powder skirt, internal goggle and media pockets, but its svelte pattern shuns the smallest shred of extra fabric so you won't haul a single superfluous ounce up the couloir.
Bottom Line: The Verglas is Helly Hansen's steady backcountry mercenary.
Great shell - I have the '07 model I believe. As other reviewer says, sleeves are a bit long (I have a Medium and am 5' 10" athletic cut) but nothing that would make me drop a mark.
As light as the shell is, I was hesitant about warmth, but in CO winter ski season I had simply a base layer, patagonia micropuff vest and the shell and was hot - had to unzip the pit zips.
If I had to knock it, I'd say the zip handles are a bit small w/ gloves on, but again, nothing that would make me lower the mark.
Would highly recommend this shell, but would suggest you try it on first as I found it ran small. I am 6' 200#, and found the L to be a bit restricting. Very simple design, with little touches such as pass pocket that work great.
Would work great for backcountry (if I did that), but found with a base layer and fleece/down vest it was plenty warm for resort skiing.
The Verglass jacket is an old standby. You can't go wrong with this no frills shell that is super comfy in sunny conditions and keeps you warm and dry when it's storming. I rock this jacket probably 50% of the time I'm out skiing and can't think of much wrong with it. The new Verglass Pant also kicks total ass!
