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Mountain Hardwear Synchro Ski Jacket

Women's Clothing > Jackets & VestsRated: **** by 4 reviews. Also available for: Men, Men & Women

Mountain Gear

Be in synch with your gear as you hit the slopes with the stretchy Synchro Ski Jacket from Mountain Hardwear; with more pockets and accessories than runs on the backside this feature-rich jacket is an all-weather barrier. Conduit Soft Shell protects against anything the mountain throws your while staying breathable enough to keep you dry - made for working up a sweat, this jacket is the ultimate mountain layer. Specifications based on size Medium.

Features:

  • Air out on the chair lift with superlight pit zips that are both welded and water-resistant
  • Block out unwanted powder and wind gusts with easy 1-hand-use hem drawcord and molded Velcro cuff tabs
  • Count on protection from the weather with exterior, water-resistant taped seams
  • For even more comfort in less than favorable conditions, zip up and enjoy the micro-chamois lined collar and chin guard
  • Ski- and snowboard-friendly features include interior mesh glove and goggle pockets, drop down season pass holder on hem and interior MP3 pocket with earpiece cord exit
  • Stay dry all day in Conduit laminate - a polyurethane coating that sheds precipitation while allowing interior moisture to evaporate quickly, leaving you dry inside and out
  • When the skies open up, pull up the attached hood with a laminated brim to keep you protected
  • Your cell phone and trail maps are safe in welded hand, arm and chest pockets with water-resistant zips; interior zip pocket

Altrec

High-impact days off-piste demand The Mountain Hardwear Synchro Ski Jacket for Women. Conduit Soft Shell fabric breathes easily during grueling ascents, and holds wind and water on the outside and warmth on the inside.

Features:

  • AXF Super DWR finish repels water 5 times longer than standard DWRs
  • Body Fabric: Synchro SBT AXF™ (50% nylon, 50% polyester)
  • Center Back Length: 25.5 " / 65 cm
  • Conduit Softshell laminate
  • Enhanced DWR finish repels water, and is five times more durable than conventional DWR treatments
  • Exterior-taped, water-resistant seams seal out the elements
  • Ideal Usage: Snowsports
  • Interior mesh glove and goggle pocket
  • Interior water bottle pocket
  • Interior zip pocket stores ID, keys, other small essentials
  • Molded Velcro cuff tabs seal in warmth
  • One-handed hem drawcord for quick fit adjustments
  • Ski pass key reel
  • Weight: 1 lb. 6 oz. / 610 g.
  • Welded hand and chest pockets with water-resistant zippers
  • Welded, superlight pit zips offer ventilation

USOutdoor.com

High-impact days off-piste demand the Synchro Ski Jacket. Conduit™ Soft Shell fabric breathes easily during grueling ascents, and holds wind and water on the outside and warmth on the inside.

Features:

  • AXF Super DWR finish repels water 5 times longer than standard DWRs
  • Body Synchro SBT AXFTM
  • Enhanced DWR finish repels water, and is five times more durable than conventional DWR treatments
  • Exterior-taped, water-resistant seams seal out the elements
  • Interior mesh glove and goggle pocket
  • Interior water bottle pocket
  • Interior zip pocket stores ID, keys, other small essentials
  • Laminate ConduitTM
  • Molded Velcro® cuff tabs seal in warmth
  • One-handed hem drawcord for quick fit adjustments
  • Ski pass key reel
  • Usage Snowsports
  • Weight 1 lbs, 6 oz / 610.00 g
  • Welded hand and chest pockets with water-resistant zippers
  • Welded, superlight pit zips offer ventilation

This description was also provided by: O2GearShop.com (Fall 2009)


SummitHut.com (2008)

The Synchro Ski Jacket from Mountain Hardwear is superior weather resistance in a sleek, technical package. Conduit softshell laminate holds wind and water on the outside warmth on the inside. Weather protective exterior taping and a fleece inner deliver performance and style.

Features:

  • Attached hood
  • Drop down season pass holder on hem
  • Exterior taped, water resistant seams
  • Extra beefy, laminated brim
  • Interior MP3 pocket with earpiece cord exit
  • Interior mesh glove and goggle pocket
  • Interior zip pocket
  • Micro-chamois lined collar and chin guard
  • Molded Velcro® cuff tabs
  • One handed hem drawcord
  • Superlight Pit Zips are welded and water resistant
  • Welded arm pocket with water resistant zip
  • Welded chest pocket with water resistant zip
  • Welded hand pockets with water resistant zips

This description was also provided by: SummitHut.com


Backcountry.com

The Mountain Hardwear Women's Synchro Hooded Jacket offers stretchy softshell comfort, sleek style, and on- or off-piste functionality. Underarm zips provide excellent ventilation when you’re working hard for every foot of elevation gain. A beefy, laminated brim on the hood and taped seams on this Mountain Hardwear softshell deflect flakes when it’s dumping in the resort, and multiple interior pockets hold your music player and glove liners.

This description was also provided by: Backcountry.com Outlet


Moosejaw

No description provided.

Breathable Rating:Not specified
Core Venting:Underarm zips
Country Of Origin:China
Hood:Yes
Manufacturer Warranty:Lifetime
Material:[Shell] 100% 40D nylon, 3-layer Conduit; [Lining] brushed tricot
Pockets:2 Front, 1 chest, 1 arm, 1 MP3, 1 interior mesh goggle, 1 drop-down pass holder
Powder Skirt:No
Recommended Use:Skiing, snowsports, touring
Seam Taped:Yes
Shell fabric:50% nylon / 50% polyester
Waterproof Rating:Not specified
Waterproofing:polyurethane coating
Weight:1lb 5oz (610g)
Zip-in Compatibility:No

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Option Availability:

Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.

ColorSize
Extra SmallSmallMediumLargeExtra Large
Espresso
Espresso
 275.00 275.00275.00 
Icefall
Icefall
279.95279.00279.95280.00279.00279.95280.00279.00279.95280.00279.00279.95
Blue River
Blue River
109.98109.98  275.00109.98109.98
Nebiola
Nebiola
 223.99279.002 More...223.99279.002 More...223.99279.002 More...223.99
Black
Black
279.95223.99279.00279.95223.99279.00279.95223.99279.00279.95223.99275.002 More...
Winter White
Winter White
109.98109.98189.99279.002 More...189.99279.00280.00109.98109.984 More...109.98109.98

Legend

  •     - Mountain Gear
  •     - O2GearShop.com (Fall 2009)
  •     - USOutdoor.com
  •     - Altrec
  •     - Moosejaw
  •     - SummitHut.com (2008)
  •     - SummitHut.com
  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - Backcountry.com Outlet

Mountain Hardwear Synchro Ski Jacket Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

Happy I bought it -- looking forward to many good ski seasons of use.

Rating:****

Waterproof softshell. Enough said. That was why I bought it and it performs splendidly in that regard. Hence, two thumbs up. Now down to the nitty-gritty.

Cons:
• The user must be careful with the primary zipper – if you do not fully lock it into the base, it will unzip from the bottom.
• There’s a fantastic place for a season lift ticket. Not so much for a day-pass. It can’t go at the bottom of the primary zipper. And to make it go on any of the other zippers, you have to remove the pull extension. I resigned myself to attaching my lift tickets to the synches at the hem of the jacket. Functional, of course, but it’s a small thing that’s so obvious and so easily fixed.
• The hood does not detach. I’m putting the hood in “pros” as well but I know some people won’t like that it doesn’t detach. Personally, I’m fine with it. But I don’t recommend trying to use the hood if you’re not wearing a helmet. That said, why aren’t you wearing a helmet??
• Gussets do not have a mesh barrier. (Personal peeve. Others prefer this, I know.)

Pros:
• It’s a waterproof softshell. It’s awesome. It has flattering feminine lines. It moves easily and can stand up with the best of shells.
• The hood is perfect to fit over a helmet and the extra support in the brim of the hood is a nice bonus.
• The music player exterior/interior pocket configuration. I was skiing alone and had no clue how much I love riding the ski lift while listening to Chopin and cutting up the snow while listening to the Chili Peppers.
• It’s not bulky. While a gazillion pockets are nice, they do make for a bulky jacket. This jacket does not have that problem. And, truth be told, what more do you really need than your mp3 player, some cash, your locker key, and a trail map?

The bottom line: This jacket does the Mountain Hardwear name proud. It’s a few-frills jacket that performs wonderfully. If you want more than the technical advantages and the organizational basics, then check it out.

Also, did I mention that Backcountry.com rocks? If not, just so you know, Backcountry.com rocks. (Ask me sometime about the single best customer service experience that I’ve ever had.)

jeanette at Backcountry.com on 04/01/2009

Happy I bought it -- looking forward to many good ski seasons of use.

Rating:****
Waterproof softshell. Enough said. That was why I bought it and it performs splendidly in that regard. Hence, two thumbs up. Now down to the nitty-gritty. Cons: • The user must be careful with the primary zipper – if you do not fully lock it into the base, it will unzip from the bottom. • There’s a fantastic place for a season lift ticket. Not so much for a day-pass. It can’t go at the bottom of the primary zipper. And to make it go on any of the other zippers, you have to remove the pull extension. I resigned myself to attaching my lift tickets to the synches at the hem of the jacket. Functional, of course, but it’s a small thing that’s so obvious and so easily fixed. • The hood does not detach. I’m putting the hood in “prosâ€\x9D as well but I know some people won’t like that it doesn’t detach. Personally, I’m fine with it. But I don’t recommend trying to use the hood if you’re not wearing a helmet. That said, why aren’t you wearing a helmet?? • Gussets do not have a mesh barrier. (Personal peeve. Others prefer this, I know.) Pros: • It’s a waterproof softshell. It’s awesome. It has flattering feminine lines. It moves easily and can stand up with the best of shells. • The hood is perfect to fit over a helmet and the extra support in the brim of the hood is a nice bonus. • The music player exterior/interior pocket configuration. I was skiing alone and had no clue how much I love riding the ski lift while listening to Chopin and cutting up the snow while listening to the Chili Peppers. • It’s not bulky. While a gazillion pockets are nice, they do make for a bulky jacket. This jacket does not have that problem. And, truth be told, what more do you really need than your mp3 player, some cash, your locker key, and a trail map? The bottom line: This jacket does the Mountain Hardwear name proud. It’s a few-frills jacket that performs wonderfully. If you want more than the technical advantages and the organizational basics, then check it out. Also, did I mention that Backcountry.com rocks? If not, just so you know, Backcountry.com rocks. (Ask me sometime about the single best customer service experience that I’ve ever had.)
jeanette at Backcountry.com Outlet on 03/30/2009

Neutral Reviews:

too snug

Rating:***

The Large is not roomy enough for a 6 foot female. Its too short and not big enough for necessary layering. I would go with the arcteryx if you're looking for some butt coverage.

liz2627680 at Backcountry.com on 01/02/2009