I agree with you, color is deffently nice, bright colors are always good and our a big hit. I do agree everyone like a little baggier then usual too, or i can speak for alot. i dont really mind the hand things, if you dont like them dont use them... also the inside is key, i loveee jackets with reallly useful pockets such as ipod pockets, cell phone pockets, ipod slip for the headphones to go threw and more, also a pass pully thing is really usefull too, but i like the way it looks alot, those are jsut some of my inputs. im deffently looking forward to seeing more avaalan though, might have to pick some shit up, price is a big thing too! try to keep it on the low side, because with ski equipment, you can get killer deals on like anything