Volcom Rain Gore-Tex Snowboard Jacket Write Up Review by The Good Ride

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How This Review Happened:  A big thanks to Gravity Sports at Mt Bachelor for giving us access to this.  

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How It Fits And Who It Is For

James’ Jacket Specs
Size: Large
5’10” 185 lbs
Chest: 44”
Arm Length (pit to wrist) 19.5”
Neck: 16″
Torso Length (collarbone to pant line) 23”
Shoulder Width 19” wide
Inseam 30”
Gloves: Drop Tahoma Mit
Helmet: smith maze size medium
Goggles: Smith 4D Mag

Davey’s Jacket Specs
Size: XXL
6’4” 230 Lbs
Chest: 43.5”
Arm Length (pit to wrist) 20.5”
Neck: 16″
Torso Length (collarbone to pant line) 23”
Shoulder Width 18”  wide
Inseam 33”

Grant’s Jacket Specs
Size: Medium
6’0”
165lbs
Chest: 42”
Upper Chest by lats: 42”
Arm Length (pit to wrist) 22.5”
Neck: 16″
Torso Length (collarbone to pant line) 22”
Shoulder Width 17.5” wide
Inseam 32.5”

Fit

The cut seems to be tight around the thighs but loose everywhere else which makes it hard for Davey and I with thicker thighs to step or use the front pockets. It felt baggy and great for Grant as well.

Construction/Waterproofing. 

There is excellent construction happening here with a very durable outer material. It doesn’t shed rain or wet snow as well as some but it’s not going to get through the Gore-Tex membrane very easy. It worked very well for Davey in everything down to rain for close to 100 days.

Venting

Decent inner thigh venting but not on par with Burton’s continuous inner venting system.

Pockets

Lots of good pockets throughout the bib but we weren’t into the size zip pockets.

Liner

Volcom has a mesh liner in most places that does slightly expose the Gore-Tex membrane but all you need to do is make sure you wash it a little more so your sweat n such doesn’t deteriorate the membrane.