User Review: Marmot Sharp Point Jacket

Marmot Sharp Point Jacket
Above: The current Sharp Point Jacket, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars

I've only had my Sharp Point for a few weeks but it's quickly becoming my favorite softshell. My other 2 jackets (G50, Gamma SV) are good but the Sharp Point combines the best of both jackets into one.

The Sharp Point is made of Windstopper fabric like my SV but the availability of pit zips makes this jacket far more versatile. The outer fabric is also softer to the touch and seems just as abrasion resistant.

The G50 is also windproof, water resistant and soft to the touch but the Sharp Point is much warmer because of the fleece lining. And yet, it still maintains the same range of movement and freedom as the G50.

I just came back from a backcountry ski tour where the weather was -9F. All I wore was a T-shirt under my Sharp Point and it kept me warm while I was moving. What more can you ask for?

As far as the negatives are concerned, I found the arm length to be a little long. That's about it.

Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Sharp Point Jacket at 12 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Moosejaw
2 purchase options:
Men's Sharp Point Jacket (Fall 2008)$250.00Buy Now
Women's Sharp Point Jacket (Fall 2008)$250.00Buy Now

Campmor
3 purchase options:
Sharp Point Jacket (For Men)$199.99Buy Now
Women's Sharp Point Jacket$199.99Buy Now
Men's Sharp Point Jacket$250.00Buy Now

Backcountry.com
2 purchase options:
Sharp Point Softshell Jacket - Men's$149.97Buy Now
Sharp Point Softshell Jacket - Women's$149.97Buy Now

Backcountry Outlet
Sharp Point Softshell Jacket - Men's$149.97Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
2 purchase options:
Men's Sharp Point Jacket$249.95Buy Now
Women's Sharp Point Jacket$249.95Buy Now

CampSaver.com
2 purchase options:
Marmot Sharp Point Jacket - Mens$149.97Buy Now
Marmot Sharp Point Jacket$249.95Buy Now

REI
2 purchase options:
Sharp Point Jacket - Men's$250.00Buy Now
Sharp Point Jacket - Women's$250.00Buy Now

RockCreek
Sharp Point Jacket (Men's)$249.95Buy Now

Oregon Mountain Community
Sharp Point Jacket - Men's$148.95Buy Now

Massey's
2 purchase options:
Mens Marmot Sharp Point Jacket$249.00Buy Now
Womens Marmot Sharp Point Jacket$249.00Buy Now

Sierra Trading Post
2 purchase options:
Sharp Point Jacket - Windstopper (r) Soft Shell - For Men$162.50Buy Now
Sharp Point Jacket - Soft Shell - For Women$162.50Buy Now

US Outdoor Store
2 purchase options:
Sharp Point Jacket$250.00Buy Now
Sharp Point Jacket - Women's$250.00Buy Now

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