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(More customer reviews)I bought this jacket specifically for snowboarding and I am very happy with it.
Almost all the jacket is made of Gore-Tex Pro Shell. It is waterproof, windproof, and wicks internal moisture unlike any other material. If there are better and cheaper materials that does all 3 as well as Gore-tex I don't know about them.
Additionally, the jacket has a thin inline insulation. The insultation is a thin breathable fabric (not fleece). Overall, this jacket is sufficient to keep you warm in most harsh conditions. For example, this jacket was GREAT in a snowy blizzard at Mammoth Mountain at 20 degrees. I was at Mammoth Mountain during its recent record snowfall (it snowed so hard they actually closed down the ski slopes) and I did not get wet or cold, and I was wearing only a polyester-like T-shirt underneath. You probably would need to wear a base layer in more extreme conditions.
Please note, the hood IS stowable into the collar. For some reason, a stowable hood is not part of the jacket's description. The hood can also be unzipped. But to accomodate the stowable hood, the collar is large. The jacket looks MUCH more and in proportion when the hood is stowed instead of unzipped.
As far as fit, the jacket is on the large side so it can accomodate a base layer. If you want a tight fitting jacket that can't accomodate a base layer, then I suggest you order one size lower.
As far as looks, the quality of this jacket is very visually obvious. It isn't as flashy as Arteryx, but you will pay extra for that extra Arteryx quality. I would say this jacket is plenty good for almost everyone who wants to get a jacket for skiing/snowboarding.
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Marmot Palisades Jacket - Men'sThe Marmot Men's Pallisades Jacket includes a removable helmet and removable powder skirt to provide you the versatility for anything from mountaineering to backcountry skiing. Gore-Tex Performance fabric protects from the worst weather you encounter in the mountains, and a combination of excellent breathability and Pitzips help you stay cool when the going gets strenuous. Marmot also included their Zippin system, so you can add a fleece or synthetic layer to make this jacket warm enough for the season's coldest days.Product Features
Material: [shell] Gore-Tex Performance; [lining] panel mesh
Insulation:
Fabric Waterproof Rating: guaranteed
Fabric Breathability Rating: guaranteed
Fit:
Center Back Length:
Length:
Venting: pitzips
Powder Skirt: yes, removable
Pockets: 2 front, 1 chest, 1 interior
Seams: fully taped
Wrist Gaiters:
Hood: yes, removable
Liner-Compatible: yes
Weight:
Recommended Use: ice climbing, mountaineering, alpine climbing, skiing
Manufacturer Warranty: lifetime
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