The difference between good and great is in the details, and loaded with technical features and style, the Rome Taipan Snowboard Softshell Jacket for men is definitely great. A polyester soft shell outer featuring fully taped seams has 15,000mm of waterproof protection and 15,000g of breathability for the most weather resistant jacket you will ever put on. The bonded polar fleece lining is soft and warm while remaining light and flexible to keep you comfortable and toasty without restricting your movement when you are shredding the hill on your snowboard. Equally at home exploring the outdoors as it is in the city, this men's shell jacket is as versatile as you.
Key Features of the 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
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...
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