Skyline Fuse 3L Jacket Review

An Honest Objective Breakdown of the 2025-2026 Skyline Fuse 3L Jacket Review by The Good Ride

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How This Skyline Fuse Jacket Was Tested: 

Reviewing outerwear is different than hardgoods. Brands don’t usually want it back but I like this soo much I asked to keep it and want to use the Fuse Jacket/Faze Bib combo for the season.

James’ Jacket Specs
Size: Large
5’10” 185-195 lbs
Chest: 45.5”
Arm Length (pit to wrist) 19.5”
Neck: 16″
Torso Length (collarbone to pant line) 23”
Shoulder Width 19” wide
Waist Width: 32-33
Inseam 28”
Gloves: Burton AK Clutch Mit
Helmet: Smith Method Helmet
Goggles: Smith 4D Mag

Days – A Few So Far, but many more to come.

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What’s Changed in 2024-2026 Models

2024 Skyline Fuse 3L Jacket

This has 150D 3L Gore-Tex Pro ePTFE with a little tighter fit and the same design. Independent testing rates this as about 30K Waterproofing and about 20K breathability.

2025 Skyline Fuse 3L Jacket

The 2025 version changed from 150D to 70D but still had 3L Gore-Tex Pro ePTFE with the same waterproofing/breathability.

2026 Skyline Fuse 3L Jacket

Skyline works on Capsules, and this year, they introduced a new Capsule. The Fuse 3L changed to a more environmentally friendly Torray Dermizax 3L  material. It has 36K Waterproofing and 23K Breathability with the same independent test used on the 24-25 3L Gore-Tex Pro Jackets. In addition the 70D fabric is considerably more durable. It’s also a little baggier, so it accommodates layers better, but still is more on the medium side. It also has a longer pit zip.

Skyline Asks You To Buy Locally

Skyline wants to promote local shops and asks you to buy locally if you can.

https://skylineouterwear.ca/dealer-locator/

If You Do Order Online

You can’t always find a local shop, so if you order online, the delivery is more on the unique side, which comes in a Skyline Box, with custom packaging and a letter about their mission statement.

Fit

Like I just said, the Skyline Fuse 3L Jacket has a different fit vs. the 2024 and 2025, which is still more on the medium side but a little more baggy. Overall, this size L is a great fit for my varied specs. An almost XL torso with a 45.5-inch chest with short arms is best suited for a medium jacket. Overall, the fit is pretty flattering, and the more I’ve worn this cut, the more I’ve come to appreciate and prefer it. It feels different than any jacket I’ve ever tried. It’s hard to describe but it feels like it’s trying to work with my body type and becomes more of an extension of my body vs. any other jacket that I’ve tried.

Construction

The construction on the Skyline Fuse 3L jacket is pretty unique as they have eliminated seams wherever they can to increase reliability. It seems like a cost-cutting measure, but in actuality, it costs more until production scales. The eventual goal is to achieve a completely 3D Stitched/Seamless/1-Piece construction. This costs less to make a high-end jacket, but also reduces points of failure.

There were some issues in the past where the glue in the powder skirt started to come undone. This has been fixed.

In comparing the $799 (before tariffs pricing) Burton 3L Gore-Tex Pro 3L Tusk Jacket’s construction, the stitching seems pretty similar. On top of that, there are a lot fewer seams, and it feels lighter even at 70D vs. 40D.

The outer material of the Skyline Fuse 3L is pretty smooth, and it’s made to naturally shed water drops. It’s not the smoothest, but it’s much more on the smooth side than the coarse side. I would love to see it a little smoother, but it’s not a deal breaker by any means.

Waterproofing/Breathability

So Bachelor hasn’t opened yet, and it’s been a rough start to the 25/26 season. So I took this jacket with me on a family trip to the Oregon coast. On a 2-hour walk in the rain, this jacket held up like a champ. At the end of my walk, I found a hose in front of the hotel and did a little testing with my boy. There were no areas where the water took hold of the outer layer. It blocked the wet, humid, cold winds really well, too. Of course, I’ll know more as the season progresses, so check for updates on thegoodride.com and on Patreon for paid members, but I like what I’m seeing right now.

The Skyline Fuse 3L has exceptional waterproofing and breathability, and arguably the best on the market right now. Old 3L Gore-Tex Pro ePTFE was fine, even if the sky sent a cow-sized stream of piss onto you, and this new Torray Dermizax construction is marginally better. In comparison to 3L Gore-Tex Pro ePE, it’s a good bit better.

Gore-Tex Pro ePE vs. Skyline Toray Dermizax 3L

Skyline’s Toray Dermizax 3L is a custom build that will be exclusive to Skyline for 2 years. It actually tested much higher on a 3rd party test at 36k/23k vs. standard Toray Dermizax 3L, which is 20k/20k.

In the same 3^rd party test done on 3L Gore-Tex Pro ePTFE, it tested at 28k/18k. Like Gore-Tex Pro ePTFE, the new Gore-Tex Pro ePE waterproof/breathability rating is not published, and I haven’t been able to find a legit independent test, but I am seeing some claim 28k waterproofing still. I’m concerned that without the Teflon element in the membrane, it will be less durable and less waterproof.

The DWR finish on the new ePE Gore-Tex is far inferior and needs to be re-treated a lot more than the old DWR coating, where Torray Dermizax has been PFAS-free for 40 years and has a better overall waterproofing from the exterior down to the membrane. Nothing for the outer layer is as good as the old toxic DWR finishes but Toray is pretty close.

Breathability

When it comes to breathability, there is a decent but not exceptional gain vs. Gore-Tex Pro ePTFE as well.

Bottom line is it’s quite hard to do better than the Skyline Fuse 3L Jacket.

Wind Blocking

In just walking around on a slightly windy 30-degree day, I felt the new Skyline Fuse 3L blocks the wind better than my Gore-Tex Pro Tusk (ePTFE) 40D jacket but not as good as my 150D 3L ePTFE Gore-Tex Pro Jacket. But the 150D is obviously the reason it’s better.

Durability

70D fabric is pretty durable, but Toray is on a higher level.

Hood/Helmet Compatibility

Just as excellent as it was in the past. I’m wearing a medium Smith Method Pro helmet, and there is a lot of room, so even a higher volume size Large should fit inside this hood.

And hey…wear a helmet. It sucks, but take it from an older guy who’s seen many lose who they are and ever will be again from TBIs.

Cuff/Glove Compatibility

This can be a point of contention for some. When I’m using this jacket when I’m not snowboarding, I don’t like the cuffs as much. However, when I’m snowboarding, I found almost no compromise vs. an adjustable Velcro cuff. I’m very much an over-the-glove kind of guy, but this isn’t good for the few of you that like your glove over the cuff.

Usually, I don’t like wrist gaiters, but the Skyline Fuse 3L’s gaiters are exceptional. They are thin and never get in the way of putting on my gloves. Conversely, they don’t choke my wrists if I don’t use them. If I want my sleeves a little higher up on my wrist, I move the gaiters up or fold the Cuffs back. I prefer the first option as I hate folding outerwear cuffs, as I don’t want to create any unnecessary wear.

Pit Zips

The new, longer pit zips are a good improvement over the past model. I love having the ability to vent right over my armpit, where the most heat is generated, and now I can.

Pockets

Even though the Skyline Fuse 3L Jacket is designed to be more of a backcountry/guide jacket but the pockets are more than functional for resort riding. In fact, I found them better than most Jackets I’ve owned in the past.

On the outside, you have 4 large and long backpack-compatible pockets that run from your lower chest to just above the belt line. The two inner works as a place to warm or rest your hands but have lots of room for storage as well. The two outer pockets have lots of room as well and have 2 medium/small elastic mesh pouches for a little extra organization.

Inside, you have 2 large mesh pockets for skins or a goggle if you aren’t splitboarding.

Powder Skirt

I wish this weren’t fixed, but it is. At least I never feel it in my way when I leave it unzipped.

It does have snaps that attach to the Skyline Faze 3L Guide Bib Pant that work pretty well.

Packability

The Skyline Fuse 3L weighs 1lb 9.1oz vs. the old Guide at 1lb 9.6oz. My Burton 3L Gore-Tex Tusk Pro Jacket is 1lb 5.4oz, but it does not have a pow skirt. It’s very easy to pack away and takes little space in a pack or travel bag.

Conclusion

So overall, the Skyline Fuse 3L Guide Jacket is special, and there is nothing like it out there right now. There are a lot of indications pointing to Skyline as the next step in Outerwear, and other major high-end brands will be following suit in the seasons to come. You are getting better waterproofing than the older/better 3L Gore-Tex/Gore-Tex Pro jackets from Burton AK, Patagonia, Volcom Guide, and Arc’teryx, but with a little more breathability and a lot more durability.

To close this out, I can get any jacket I want from almost any major brand, and this is my first choice. It will also be the jacket I recommend to anyone who wants the best outerwear made right now.