High Performance Ski Jacket w/slim fit?

[LAlaskan]

Greetings - I would like to get a new ski jacket that is a high performance technical jacket yet great looking, waterproof, has thin insulation for the colder days, lots of pockets, vents and has a slim cut. I don't want a coat that has a lot of bulk. I generally just wear a thermal shirt and occuasionally a fleece vest on colder days. Also shopping in Alaska is limited so I rely predominately with online buying.

I was surfing the Spyder websites and like a few of the styles and jackets - but understand that Spyder runs fairly small and its bets to try on before purchasing. I wear a size 6 - 8 and I have a slim build.
I read a thread earlier on the Kjus Viper. Does this jacket run true to size?

Would appreciate any feedback on brands and styles that really work, functional and yet nice looking...

 

[SnowHot]

Its funny you should bring this up since I just posted a pic of me in my jacket in the fur trim thread.
This is a Killtec Melena Jacket. Lots of pockets, with good placement, nice hood, thin but good insulation, waterproof, windproof..............all the features except pitzips.

Another jacket I considered is the DNA tellulah jacket.
DNA has some awesome stuff with great features!

 

[jaydog]

I'm also a fairly slim, and I'm a big fan of Cloudveil. They have a few insulated jackets that aren't bulky, and have all the bells and whistles. I have a Koven jacket (hardshell only, no insulation) that I absolutely love. They generally run true to size. The small fits me with enough room for a base and thick fleece layer without being too constricting. An XS might work for you if you want to go really slim with minimal layers. I think the past years' jackets are nicer looking than this year's, however.

 

[Quiver Queen]

I agree Cloudveil would be worth checking into. I love their RPK (GoreTex shell only, no insulation) and have been in some hellacious storms with it and stayed dry. Their Zero-G is an insulated softshell (Primaloft One) with all the features one could wish for. Cloudveil's products are true to size, but I've heard comments that the fit might be a little slim for some; by the same token I don't consider myself svelte in the least, and I'm happy with their jackets.

 

[MaineSkiLady]

Another jacket I considered is the DNA tellulah jacket.
DNA has some awesome stuff with great features!

I have 2 of these (different colors, of course!!) and hope they last forever - best jacket ever. First one was a sale find, liked it so much I hunted a second online (took months!). DNA is not an easy brand to find. It's actually the new moniker for Descente - Descente North America. Their Mandy model was very similar to Tallulah - I lucked out buying bklyn's here recently. Same good features. Overall, I've never been happier with a jacket's features or performance. Also a no-bulk fit. Didn't pay for all 3 what one Cloudveil retails for. (phew)

 

[LAlaskan]

Great ideas here. I will check these lines out. I have a Marmot shell that works but would like a warmer jacket with some insulation. Thanks and happy spring skiing. We've had some great weather this past week for spring breaks at Mt. Alyeska.

 

[Jilly]

I nevered like my Spyder suit in damp conditions. I found it wasn't all that "waterproof" at Whistler a few years ago. I felt cold all the time from the dampness on the coast. Now that was some time ago, and maybe they've changed the fabrics.

 

[veggielasagna]

I have some kind of Spyder jacket. I don't remember the model name, but it is bright green from last year. This years is the same, but different colors I believe. Anyways, on cold days I layer it with a fleece or vest, sometimes both and I am plenty warm. Pitzips, waterproof, slim fit etc. Tons of pockets inside and out; trust me, I carry ALOT of stuff. This often makes the jacket look ummm well shall we say a size too small? : ). I could have gone with either the size 6 or 8, but the sleeve length was perfect on the 6 making the decision easy. As far as sizing goes, I usually wear "small" tops, but some brands like Marmot I need a medium...I'm on the border, usually a 6, but sometimes and 8. I feel like I'm rating myself here haha.
Just checked the Spyder site..pretty sure I have the "Lightning" the one in Lime/White/Black. There is a hood stowed away in the collar that is removable as well. I'd say the sizing chart on their site is pretty accurate, go by that and you should be set!

-veggielasagna

 

[NWGirl]

I have the Spyder Monarch jacket and it fits perfect in a size 10. In general, I wear a medium (size 6-8). This jacket is not bulky and very durable. It has these panels on the size that stretch which is also cool.

 

[Melissa]

I've got the Spyder Lightning jacket, and I love it. Slim fit, thin but very warm insulation. Great pockets, waterproof, stowaway hood (that also unzips). Highly recommend it.

Edit: I went up a size in the jacket, so I don't know if they run small, or if I got bigger