Gear Review
Special Blend Crash Insulated Jacket - Women's
Great, but runs small.
By K.Maye
Ranked #107 - Women's Snowboard Jackets
January 20, 2009
Pros:
-Waterproofing is great.
-Looks hot. Get ready for compliments.
-Fit is feminine - flattering if you have average or slender hips/butt.
-Functional features. Has everything you'd want and need.
-Fits true through the SHOULDERS (which was important, because I'm very broad up top.)
Cons:
-runs very SMALL through the hips, even for a fitted jacket. I'm between 8-10 so I sized up and got the Large. Glad I did. The "Large - 10/12" is rather tight around my butt. I doubt it'd fit a size 12, and a fuller size 10 would be pushing it, even.
- The snowskirt isn't "universal". It won't clip onto a belt - only onto special blend pants(which I didn't have). B/C the skirt runs small it constantly was riding up.
Thus, I could be seen digging chunks of ice and snow out of my butt at the lodge.
Overall, a keeper. Just wish it was roomier and that the snowskirt was adaptable.
View Details: Special Blend Crash Insulated Jacket - Women's
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Shell] baby herringbone; [Lining] polyester
- Insulation:
- Light loft
- Waterproof Rating:
- 15K
- Breathable Rating:
- 10000g
- Fit:
- Electra fit (slim)
- Core Venting:
- Underarm zips
- Pockets:
- 2 Hand-warmer, 2 front zip, inner utility pockets
- Seam Taped:
- Yes, fully
- Powder Skirt:
- Yes
- Wrist Gaiters:
- No
- Hood:
- Yes, zip-off fur trim
- Zip-in Compatibility:
- No
- Recommended Use:
- Snowboarding, hitting the clubs
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
Change me.