Reviews by User: RJP (2)

Great shell. Day 1 - the whistle/zipper handle broke. Day 2 - went riding, mistakenly thought that having one pocket wouldn't be an issue. But - the triple layer gortex is pretty serious.

Exactly what I was looking for. I skied 20 yrs before boarding, been riding 10 yrs now. Accustomed to the fit of ski jackets, I gravitate toward the features the Spyder line offers. Most other jackets labeled as boarding jackets are shells without insulation or are component systems which zip out which I found to be bulky and binding when on the move. The stripes and plaid styling of other lines did not appeal to me. I already have a shell, so I was looking for an all mountain jacket with lots of pockets, MP3 ready, powder skirt, waterproof, comfortable, cool looking and insulated. The last time out (Vermont), it was 7 degrees at teh base with 30 mph winds, windchill was -20 F. I wore silks, thermals and a turtleneck and was toasty warm. Could feel the wind on the lift but this jacket kept me warm. Powder skirt is easy to snap together and the fit is awesome...no binding, not bulky and double zipper is key. I'll use this jacket for at least the next 5 yrs, worth every penny to me. My last spyder jacket is 15yrs old and I still use that for around town and such. Looking forward to my trip out west next week!