jjd Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 Anyone have this jacket or know someone who does? Opinions/experiences good, bad, or ugly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boatskiclimbsail Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 Big. Burly. Definately not a "wear around town in the rain" jacket, but will keep you bone dry in the worst downpour you will ever be in. Hood covers extremely well, though looks like a giant cube has eaten your head when looking from behind. Ive done hard vertical ice in it, ski'd steep tele stuff in it, despite being so bulky it follows your movements well. I've worn just the parka shell by itself to keep my tshirt or whatever dry for the destination, and she breathes very well also. The DWR has worn off almost completely on mine (4 years old) but it doesn't get much heavier and is still watertight. I had to do one seam tape repair last year but that was hassle free. Very well made jacket. A tad pricy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindude Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 Ditto. It's a bomber, heavy-duty 3-layer for H-D weather. Also have had mine 4 years--best waterproof/breathable winter parka I've had. When it's comin down hard, I feel like I'm protected in body armor. Heavy enough that I usually have only one thin layer underneath even when skiing off the chairs. Have had some of my best powder days, with snow falling at up to 1" per hour, with no concern about having to get out of the elements. And in the rain, I'll also be one of the last ones off the hill in this jacket. Replenished the DWR 1x, will probably do again this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin_B Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 I have one. For starters it is expensive ($450). Also heavy (32.5 oz) so it doesn't get much use other than at ski resorts or other times weight is less of an issue. It is really bomber though and looks sharp. Unless you already have a lighter waterproof breathable jacket, I'd get something like the MHW Epic jacket. I have that one too and it rocks. Lighter (13.5 oz) and 1/4 the price too. Still pretty durable too considering cost and weight. I'm sure I'll have use for the burly one sometimes, just not very often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjd Posted October 10, 2003 Author Share Posted October 10, 2003 Thanks for the info. I got a pretty good deal on the jacket (there is no way I could afford retail for it!), I just wasn't sure about its performance and I won't be able to test it out for quite a few weeks. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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