Stoic crafted the Welder Hi Softshell Jacket for alpine addicts in the hunt for a mountain-worthy softshell with a little bit more insulation and a whole lot of luxury. Whereas hardshell jackets can leave you stifled in sweat, and wimpy baselayers can abandon you to the chills, the Welder's winter-weight softshell fabric delivers the ideal balance of breathability and comfort. Throw lap after lap at this jacket, and the fully-welded construction will simply brush it off and demand that you serve up seconds.
Highly water-resistant and highly-breathable Monolith softshell material fends off soggy snow while allowing sweaty vapors to escape from within
Monolith softshell uses a nylon face fabric with a water-resistant laminate and on the inside a polyester bonded fleece for warmth
High-loft fleece insulation means supreme warmth without bulk
Fully-welded construction eliminates areas of chafing at seams, locks out the elements and gives this shell superior durability
Four-way stretch mobility and the close-fitting, 3-D ergonomic cut dial the fit so you can crush the skin track or tackle an alpine wall with equal resolve
3-D ergonomic fit allows this shell to move with you with maximum mobility
Fully-adjustable hood easily fits over a ski or climbing helmet so you can protect your head and face when a storm rolls in mid-session
Backcountry.com is the exclusive US distributor for Stoic products
Bottom Line: Versatile, welded, and warm for deep-winter quests.
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I wanted a winter-weight softshell for rural living and snowboarding. This one gets the prize. The fabric is soft and moves really smoothly, with no pull at all at the armpits or elbows. Even lifting my arms up and waving them about, there's no lift at the waist. I'm 5'7, 140, the M fits me perfectly. The high loft fleece is super-soft, I can barely tell I'm wearing it. Sleeves are a little long, but the velcro at the wrists solves that problem for me (EMS Fader felt almost as nice, AND no wrist velcro).
Haven't tried it in water yet, but outside in this and shorts, with low exertion in 30 degrees, I was comfortable. Not too hot, not even cool. Perfect.
So am I to understand this is not a wind proof jacket? Also, how would this compare to TNF apex summit jacket? I've tried the Apex Summit in person and it seemed to be a pretty solid jacket, but this has a bit more style, and a hood.
it is not 100% windproof, as it has some air permeability features. about 95% windproof, with the remaining allowing some air exchange about 6-10 cfm. this allows the jacket to breathe when exerting in the mountains - hiking for side country gates, touring up alpine, or climbing. the TNF apex summit uses WINDBLOC - windproof, but poor breathability - means you can get wet with exertion
I've got last year's model. As with all Stoic outerwear, it's made for tall, slim guys like me. Close, athletic fit with very long sleeves & enough length to go a bit lower than my waist. I'm a lanky 6'5", 215 lbs & the XL fits like it was custom made for me. I can fit a lightweight fleece shirt underneath for really cold temps, but I haven't had to deal with that yet - the jacket is very warm for it's weight. Breathability is good. Depending upon your activity level & wind conditions, it's comfortable from about 50 degrees to around 15 degrees. It's got pit zips with mesh backing to keep snow out of your pits if you take a digger while surfing pow. (IMO, the jacket is a bit too short to use for skiing - it doesn't have a powder skirt like the Bombshell). It's windproof & water resistant (good for dry Rockies snow, but I wouldn't wear it out in more than a light drizzle) and the soft fleece lining is warm & buttery! It's got pockets for all your gear & an excellent hood that cinches down very effectively to keep your dome warm in cold, blustery conditions - much warmer than a just beanie. This has become my go-to piece of winter outerwear - I'm selling my Patagonia R4 jacket because this fits me better and is much more versatile.
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