Originally Posted by rumrunn6

I do use full sleeved jackets in wet weather, but it can be tough to balance the weather protection w/ ventilation. but yes wind & spray need to be protected against
this Columbia shell has been working out the past few years & it has pit-zips for ventilation

it's not cycling specific but seems to fit OK on the bike. came across it by accident. forgot my wind layer one day & was far from home when I realized it, so had to find an outdoor store & was lucky to find something comfortable

I often use this thick North Face jacket that my late Dad bought for me, one birthday. it's got enormous pit-zips & even tho it's not a "shell" provides good protection from light rain, with the added bonus of thermal protection. a nice all-arounder

I wouldn't normally spend $150 on anything but sometimes someone or I do, & I make sure to get our money's worth out of it