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The WindStopper® Jacket is our premium fleece jacket: totally windproof, highly breathable, lightweight, and does not add bulk to your clothing. Wear alone or layer under any SYNC shell for the ultimate lightweight partner.
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Boston, MA on 7/15/2008
I wore this on the Inka Trail in Peru. It is great for hiking and not bulky at all. But if I had it to do over I would get a darker color because it got sooooo dirty. It did wash out nicely though and dried quickly.
from Lancaster, PA on 3/31/2008
I love this jacket, it's super warm without the bulk! rainproof too
from Bath, ME on 3/9/2008
The jacket was too small and the next size up was not available. I really loved the look and feel of this jacket. I think the quality is very good- would have liked to have been able to get it in the correct size. It runs a little small for size if you want to layer under it.
from Portsmouth, NH on 2/18/2008
This jacket is great as outerwear for active sports like ZC skiing, snow shoing, skating and layers easily under a shell for alpine skiing.
from Upstate NY on 2/14/2008
I have been wearing this jacket on a daily basis in the NY winter - both for winter activities like skiing (under a shell), x-country, snowshoeing, and for casual wear. I haven't been cold yet!
from Portsmouth, NH on 2/13/2008
Versatility. THis jacket is great for sports and for walking the dog or shopping about town.
from portland, me on 2/3/2008
lightweight, stylish, fits awesome. great for layering in cold weather and alone on warm days.
from Ottawa, Canada on 1/27/2008
I wear this coat under my core shell and it does a pretty good job. I originally had the Heater Sync Jacket but found it way too bulky so I switched it for this one. That said, the saleswoman was right, it would get cold on the slopes - more so on the chair lift. I compensate by wearing a heavier inside layer.
Overall, good, well-made jacket.
from Woods of NH on 1/23/2008
Be aware of what EMS tells you, that this is a lightweight jacket! I ordered it basically by the photo online and the promise of being windproof. It may very well be windproof but it is so incredibly lightweight that it couldn't serve as a single outwear jacket for me for my activities of cross country skiing and snow blowing, etc. I can't imagine wearing this jacket without another layer for warmth, unless cold wasn't much of an issue. On the bright side, it is a pretty color and fit precisely. I took it back to the store and although I found the heavier, Divergence fleece jacket to be much more what I needed, I ended up going with a super heavy duty wind block fleece made by Mountain Hardware. [...] It is partially personal preference too. I love that I can face a cold winter without a bulky overcoat; but apparently I still enjoy some thickness to my fleece. The wind block element is superb but to have a wind block without the furry, cozy aspect of the fleece isn't my choice. To me this is a Florida fleece jacket. The fleece parts are flat not fluffy. The Divergence is more of an all around winter fleece. And the polar bear like mammoth fleece I got is like an Alaska version of fleece. The bottom line is I would recommend the Divergence jacket for most people and most situations and save this super-thin jacket for people who were going to almost always layer or were going to get very hot doing their activity.
from Upstate NY on 1/20/2008
Jacket is comfortable for climbing with large vents under arms. Weight is just right. Color is versatile.
from Collingswood, NJ on 1/6/2008
I live near the Cooper River in NJ, and there's a terrific 4 mile loop around it that I walk several times a week. It gets pretty windy in the fall/winter, so buying this jacket was the end of my "it's too windy" excuse for braving the colder months!
And what's even better are the little details:
-- The underarm zipper vents allows me to cool down if I get sweaty without unzipping the front, exposing my chest.
-- The zippered arm pocket which is perfect for my iPod.
-- The little zippered pocket inside the hip pocket so I can secure my keys without closing the whole pocket.
-- The extra sleeve length that tucks easily into my gloves.
This is a GREAT jacket and I have been raving about ever since it arrived.
from Middlebury, Vermont (Brrrrr) on 1/31/2007
I love this fleece. I have pretty much worn it non-stop since I got it. It provides great wind protection and I wear it under my 600 fill down jacket that is warm but leaky. This fleece has made a big difference in how many layers I wear, and when I snowboard I usually just wear a layer of Hot Chilly's, this fleece, and my shell.
I like the way it's tailored for ladies, and the sleeves have this awesome feature where they are tapered to fit the heel of your hand so you never have to pull your sleeves up to use your hands.
I would probably order one size up from what you usually wear because like I said, it is tailored pretty closely.
from San Diego, CA on 1/30/2007
Sleeves are snug, not very long, love it though. It is perfect alone with something light underneath or under a boarding jacket to keep you warm while you ride!
from Concord, NH on 1/22/2007
Worth buying, but if you don't like tight sleeves (wrist area only), then you might want to rethink the purchase. It is designed to slip in easy under another jacket, but was uncomforatble in the wrist area over winter sweaters.
Great fit; designed for a female shape. Looks as good as it works!
from Pittsburgh, pa on 1/22/2007
This is a terrific everyday jacket for me as I'm cheuffering kids to and from their activities and running in and out of buildings. It's very lightweight and comfortable but also warm enough that I don't freeze when I leave the car.
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from Louisville, KY on 1/4/2007
I love this jacket. The sleeves are extra long, which is a bit awkward for casual wear, but everything else is perfect. When I first put it on, the front buckled a bit, but the drawstring took care of that in no time. Highly recommended!
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from Wilmington Vt. on 1/3/2007
I bought this for my wife and she wears it almost everyday (it doesn't match some of her outfits..) She wears it to work and when she goes for a walk in the mornings.
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from the worlds footstool. on 9/28/2006
I got this jacket right before I went to Europe in Sep and it has been perfect. It gets even a little too warm sometimes which I wasnt expecting but the under arm zippers take care of that real quick. I especially like the fact that there are two ways to zip it on each arm so you can breathe as much or as little as possible.
It has also proved itself well in some downpours. Mind you I wouldnt call it the best jacket for strictly rain but if you get caught in a storm your alright till you find shelter to put on your rain jacket.
I recommend. Good find.