Jones Mountain Surf Anorak Written Review Review by The Good Ride

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How It Rides And Who It Is For

James’ Jacket Specs
Size: Large
5’10” 190 lbs
Chest: 43.5”
Arm Length (pit to wrist) 19.5”
Neck: 16″
Torso Length (collarbone to pant line) 23”
Shoulder Width 19” wide
Inseam 30”
Gloves: Burton AK Guide Glove
Helmet: smith maze
Goggles: Smith 4D Mag

Days- 70+ over 2 years in all conditions. Even Rain.

How This Review Happened

I love this Anorak so ask Jones every year for one.

Fit

The Jones Mountain Surf Anorak has a relaxed fit. A little baggier then the rest of the jackets in the Jones outerwear line. It’s a very flattering fit for most builds.

Construction

The Jones Mountain Surf Anorak has a durable two layer construction in the high exposure areas of the hood and arms. Then a softer, smoother, more breathable fabric in the lower wear areas. I love the feel of this construction. It is the type of material that sheds snow efficiently. The seams are welded strongly.

Waterproofing/Breathability

The jacket is rated at 20k waterproof/ 20k breathability. I think this is a fair rating. It’s not the best rain rider like the Gore-Tex Pro 3L Shralpinist Jacket but it can hang for a

Hood/Helmet compatibility

We love the contoured hood with the Jones Mountain Surf Anorak. It is an excellent fit with the large jacket over the medium helmet. Expecting a medium jacket hood to fit a medium-sized helmet, no problem.

Cuff/Glove Compatibility

It easily fits over a normal glove, as well as underneath a glove with a large wrist cuff.

Backpack Compatibility

The Jones Mountain Surf Anorak is not the most backpack friendly design in the Jones outerwear line. This jacket has a slightly baggier fit that can bunch up a little bit when wearing a backpack with straps. Upper zipper kangaroo pocket sits nicely above the waist belt on a backpack.

Venting/Pit zips

There are two large armpit zippered vents with the Jones Mountain Surf Anorak. Not mesh lined for optimal heat displacement.

Pockets

The large kangaroo pocket has a seam in the middle of it, that separates the two sides. This could either be a plus or a minus depending on your pocket use habits. The zippered upper kangaroo pocket comes with a carabiner loop. Pass pocket on the sleeve. There is also a large internal zippered chest pocket.

Powder Skirt

The Jones Mountain Surf Anorak has a permanently attached powder skirt.

Final Thoughts

I really like the Jones Mountain Surf Anorak and I think it has everything you need for a daily driver. The fit borders on the tight side but it is flattering.  The construction is very high quality. It has great pocket and ventilation options. I especially love the frost blue color way shown in the video.