Description of Norrøna Falketind Softshell Jacket - Men's:
Norrona made the Men’s Falketind Softshell Jacket for a low 20oz, so you don’t feel weighed down on a big route in the mountains. Ultra-breathable Flex nylon fabric helps you say cool, and a DWR coating helps you stay dry when the weather cuts loose. A slew of stitchless seams increase weather protection while shaving weight at the same time. Norrona cut this jacket with a slightly slim shape to keep it from getting tangled in your gear as you push for the summit.
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I have a Norrona GTX shell that I use all the time snowboarding and it's great. When I saw this jacket I was pretty stoked, as I've been looking for a good quality softshell and I really like the fact that you don't see Norrona everywhere. Unfortunately, when I got it the real thing wasn't quite like it looked on my monitor - my two main issues were the color and the length in back. Online I loved the green color, but when I opened the package it was very bright - like neon 80's bright. As for the fit, it drops down a lot lower in the back than it looks online. Great for certain activities, but not for my taste or how I intended to use it. If it had been $100 cheaper, I probably would have just lived with these issues (and probably loved it), but when I'm spending that king of $ on a jacket I've got to really like it. I agree with DeskDiver, though, material-wise and fit-wise I was very impressed. If you're looking for a very bright technical softshell that drops down really low in the back, look no further. If you're not, keep looking (or go with the black).
This is a solid softshell for the spring season. It is lightweight,versatile, and verty stretchy. I have found myself using it in a variety of conditions and been very pleased. The Falketind also travels very nicely. It is very breathable, the chest pockets provide ample storage, and the vents are more than enough. I am 5'10", 140 and am a medium the majority of the time. The med in this piece fits me great. I have also layered with a primaloft jacket underneath while wearing this jacket in colder temps. All in all nothing but positive comments about the Falketind softshell.
