blurs the lines
It looks like a hard shell with its super-taped zippers and smooth looking fabric. It blocks wind like a hard shell. The seams are taped. It happily beads light rain like a hard shell. It's light and packable since it's pretty much just a shell. It's not very stretchy. But it's not a hard shell -- and maybe that's hard to get over for some, myself included. It's super soft, unlike any other soft shell material I've touched. The pit zips are a large and a nice touch, although they do make the fit a little weird/wide in the chest/under arm area. The finish is amazing -- the Dragon Jacket exudes quality. The hood synch works wonderfully. The hood has an excellent brim and when synched down fits wonderfully helmet-less. It fits pretty true to size. Another half inch or so in the body might be nice for layering larger items underneath. That said, I am easily able to layer a base+R1+R2 (or equivalents) wearing my normal size of Medium (i'm 5'9"/150). I would say this is probably one of the best soft shells on the market right now. But remember, it's a soft shell and it's not going to hold up like your gore-tex hard shell in rain. It will bead rain effortlessly, but I wouldn't expect it to keep me dry in a monsoon (although I've yet to try this). If you are in the market for a super technical, quality, and all around excellent soft shell, then look no further.

Great Jacket
Just got jacket and wore it on a snow shoe trip that was 7-8 miles. Love the jacket. Arm pit zips are larger than most, allowing big ventilation if you want it. The jacket itself, is then made with little excess fabric which means it packs really small when you want to shed it completely All zips waterproofing looked great. Other big score was the ability to pull a cord on the back of the neck and adjust the bill on the front of the hood back and off my face to the exact degree I like it. Other hoods with bills often sag in your eye sight.

Great all weather jacket
It is the best lightweight all around jacket I have ever worn. It is wind resistant, surprisingly warm and extremely comfortable. I don't see myself wearing anything else!

Amazing, not just for ice and climbing, does it ALL!!
I purchased this after going through a dozen or so jackets. I found this one did it all. I was tired of owning 3 or 4 jackets to do something with. I use this for snowboarding, back country hiking, backpacking, travel, rain, and more. I can not tell you how awesome this thing is. I am buying another just in case.

good coat
I wish the sleeves were slippery for getting on and I don't think it needs those thumb holes and extra long sleeves. It's not as warm as I was expecting.