Beta AR Jacke Herren

I bought this jacket at my local REI on sale for half price. This was my first time buying both an ARC'TERYX and Gore-Tex product. So far I'm happy with its performance. For reference, I'm 5 foot 11 inches, weigh 152 pounds, and bought a large. What I like: (1) Actually waterproof. I was skeptical at first if any product could be 100% waterproof. This one seems to be. I have worn it in very stormy winter conditions with no complaints. Also put one of the sleeves under running water at home to see how it would hold up. Was still dry after a few minutes, I got bored before it wetted out. Impressed so far. (2) Well built. This is my first ARC'TERYX product and I was worried it would not be worth the money (even half off). Can confidently say it is built to last. (3) Is very windproof. (4) Is quite versatile for different sports/activities. (5) Good fit and a nice color, layers well. What I would like to see improved: (1) Please add more storage inside (at least one drop pocket) and enlarge the already existing zippered chest pocket. (2) This is more personal preference than anything, but I would prefer the logo on the left to drop the text bellow it. I think it would look cleaner overall that way. Things to note if you're thinking about buying: (1) Very expensive. While this jacket is very nice, I wouldn't recommend buying one unless you can find it on sale. (2) I'd size up if you plan to use it for snow sports as it doesn't have a powder skirt. I've also found that the jacket still fits slim(ish) even in a larger size than I normally where. It won't feel tight by any means, but it doesn't feel like I'm wearing a tent if I only have a light base-layer on. If you only plan to use it hiking I'd get your normal size (which would be a medium for me). If you plan to use it skiing or with more layers I'd size up. (3) While I personally have had no quality issues (as of now) I have read reviews that did not experience the same results. I'd make sure to read up on the proper care for a jacket like this and buy it in store where you can personally check for any defects. Might sound a bit over kill, but its good to check everything when buying a product like this. Over all, I'm happy with my purchase and would recommend this jacket for skiing, casual, and hiking.