An excellent waterproof, down insulated jacket designed for skiing and snowboarding on cold days!
The Men's Macai Jacket by Arc'teryx is a luxurious, cold weather, ski and snowboard specific jacket that I love to wear. Although the price may be off-putting, it's worth the expensive price. The Macai Jacket is fully waterproof and windproof while remaining breathable thanks to the GORE-TEX fabric with both down and synthetic insulations in a regular fit. It is both highly comfortable, and the placement of insulation ensures prolonged jacket life.
I really like that the materials retain warmth when wet, which includes areas like along the hem, hood and underarms; places prone to contact with moisture. There is a removable power skirt, mesh lined underarm vents and a mesh-backed front zip that prevents snow entry but allows heat to escape for those moments when working up a swear in deep snow.
I feel that my favorite feature is the removable, insulated hood that fits over standard ski and snowboard helmets, because it is designed to rotate with head movements.
If anyone else would like to check out the Men's Macai Jacket by Arc'teryx, click on the images up above. It's a great ski jacket!
Pros:
- Removable, insulated, helmet compatible, hood called DropHood™ and powder skirt.
- Breathable material.
- Down insulation, very warm skii jacket.
- Designed for skiing and snowboarding.
- Waterproof and windproof.
Cons:
- Very expensive.
- Zipper pulls on the underarm zips are on the small side.
- Chest pocket is somewhat useless.
Bottom Line:
I really enjoy the weather protection and ski features of this jacket. Overall, it's a solid 4 out of 5.
Tags:
Men's Macai Jacket, Macai Jacket, Ski Jacket, Jacket, Arc'teryx
