Rome Taipan Snowboard Softshell Jacket

Very relaxed fit, very warm and the interior goggle pocket with shammy is crazy! This is a very good option for a first jacket purchase. This one can be used like street jacket as well

I bought this just before I went boarding in Breck a couple of weeks ago and it worked like a charm. Over two days, we had 21 of snow coming down and this jacket with the 15,000mm waterproofing kept me completely dry. For a soft shell, this also kept me very warm. I just had a base layer of thermals and a thicker sweatshirt under this jacket and it was very comfortable.

The magnetic buttons that keep the zipper covered up were a nice feature, though I wish there were a couple more pockets. A plastic covered pocket in the sleeve for the season pass would be nice.

Lastly, I got the white dirt print and was a bit concerned about camouflaging in the snow. Not an issue. In the videos that my buddy took, I can see that I shouldn't have been worried. I love the print and the way it fits with my overall look (grey pants, burton custom 2009 board with white cartel ESTs) :

The jacket is well fitted and true to size. If you're planning to add thick layers of thermal underneath then go a size larger. This fitted me fine and i'm only planning to wear one layer of thermal. The length is good, not too short or too long. There isn't a waist strap to block out the snow though, so there is a possibility for snow to ride up your back when you fall

Really nice jacket from rome fits like a large dress jakcet that you would wear to town. not baggy enought to go with large pants.
However jacket is really warm and the material is awesome

Love this jacket, except the size might be a bit small on the one I have. It is not out of place when worn casually off the snow.

Audio pocket doubles as a mobile phone pocket, but could still do with an extra pocket or 2 on the inside or outside.

I purchased this jacket a couple a weeks ago and am fairly happy with it. The only downside is the lack of the powder skirt which the specs say it has but it doesnt...