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The North Face Cipher Windstopper Jacket - Men's

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Great Softshell with a hood 02-15-08

Anonymous: rating

This jacket is the best softshell that I own and I use it all the time for xc skiing, and scrambling in Canada. The hood works well when its windy with snow blowing around but a hard shell is too much. I have the The North Face Apex Bionic and Sentinel jacket in a size small but ended getting a medium in this jacket. The fit is nice with an athletic trim but the jacket is really stretchy too so I can wear the Sentinel or a 300 fleece jacket underneath without restricting movement. The only thing I would change about this jacket is maybe having a cord for adjusting the hood to cinch it up. Other thing I would mention is that the description here says fleece weight of 200 but this is the thinnest jacket out of the 3 TNF softshells I have. I would say the Apex Bionic feels like a 200 and that is the thickest one I have. Its a really thin jacket and its windproof but has no real insulating properties if you are standing still. However, this jackets really shines when you are working hard going up a steep hill in the open. Overall, I like this jacket so much that I would get another one if this one started to fall apart but so far after 8 months of use, the jacket still looks good.

6 of 6 people found the above review helpful:

Pretty Decent All Around 03-31-08

PJLarabell (1): rating

Overall this jacket has a variety of nice features that make it a very versatile layering piece. It holds up well in a pretty strong wind, however you will probably be chilled if you don't have at least a light fleece underneath or you cinch the drawstrings. As far as comfort goes this jacket is incredibly comfortable and the grey stretch panels provide a full range of motion. This jacket will fend off a very light rain at best. After ten minutes of a medium rain I started to notice major leaking. This jacket is great for running in cooler weather and for a dry windy day.

4 of 4 people found the above review helpful:

Quality jacket 11-19-08

rya2493494 (1): rating

I've used this jacket for about a week now, commuting back and forth to class on my bike. It does a pretty good job of stopping the wind (65% or so) and keeps me relatively warm with minimal layers. When ordering, I would just be careful with the sizes. What I mean by this is to order a size bigger if you are taller (longer in the torso). The large fits me in terms of sleeve length, etc...but the torso of the jacket was too short so I had to order an XL. It fits fine now. Ryan

2 of 2 people found the above review helpful:

So far so good 05-31-08

josemiguel2163969 (1): rating

I went on a trip to Paris on a very windy and rainy day and the jacket kept me pretty warm. The friction of the arms with the chest started to damage the nylon part of the arms of the jacket. I wasn't expecting this for such an expensive gear, though. That is why is not excellent, just pretty cool.

2 of 2 people found the above review helpful:

Great lightweight jacket for Spring to Fall 09-19-08

Babak Sakaki (26): rating

Maybe its good luck, but I have been nothing but impressed (for the most part) with my TNF products, particularly this piece. I initially had the Apex Kinetic jacket, which is all apex aerobic. It moved very, very well and was quite water resistant. unfortunately, it was not very warm and allowed for wind to cut through rather easily. The Cipher is a greatly improved Kinetic Jacket, with much needed Windstopper panels throughout the chest, sleeves and pack. Its perfect for cool (not cold) nights, active or not. The Apex parts work great even though there are no pit zips. I actually bought this jacket on a whim, but I am so very glad I did. Wearing this on campus is great, especially while riding your bike. It lets in just the right amount of wind to cool you when you are working up a sweat. This jacket has 1 fatal flaw: the lack of interior pocket. Add one ala Mountain Hardwear style with a headphone port and it would be PERFECT. The fleece weight is far from 200 though. Note: it is NOT an insulating piece, but a highly wind resistant ,breathable, stretchy soft shell.

1 of 1 people found the above review helpful:

Excellent jacket! 04-22-08

zwart.mich2122448 (1): rating

I am very content with this jacket, cause it can be used in spring, summer and fall. In winter you can use it under another jacket. It feels very comfortable and soft and is not heavy to wear.

1 of 1 people found the above review helpful:

Perfect High-Activity Jacket 11-19-08

Eric McCammond (36): rating

I primarily use this jacket for running. It works in an incredible range of temperatures. Whether its close to the 50s and it looks like it may rain or its in the 30s and snowing, I grab my Cipher and go running. While not waterproof, it will keep you dry in all but a downpour. The fit is slim/athletic. I'm 6'3" 175 lbs and I wear the large. The fit is perfect.