Customer Reviews Columbia Flash Forward™ Windbreaker

I was looking for a light shell to put underneath big coats to keep me warm during the winter, this windbreaker is excellent and you get the plus feature of it being waterproof.

I typically wear a medium but this jacket runs a tad small, so I decided to buy a large. At the same time, I don't want a form fitting windbreaker when I go jogging! Great fit for what I was looking for. I purchased the blue one and love the color combination. The tie at the bottom is interesting but works to give the jacket more shape. Can't wait to break it out more often once the weather warms up a bit!

Love the fit and look

If you are looking for a very light windbreaker this is it! I purchased a medium and it is a little big but i think that is because it is not fitted and I usually look for fitted jackets Bright blue color is beautiful and easy to spot in a crowd

Light weight and stylish. I usually wear a large in jackets but the medium is just right.

This windbreaker is great. It's light weight and fits perfectly. Love it

The fit is great. I usually wear an XS in Columbia products and bought this in S so I could wear a warm fleece underneath. Worked out great! Jacket does a great job blocking most wind, though if you've got the pockets open (even with your hands in them, you'll get a draft as they are mesh inside. The jacket is so thin and lightweight that I folded it up into a sandwich bag. You can definitely take this thing anywhere. On the color, the "laser red" is most definitely a neon pink. On the bright side, you'll be very visible in parking lots!

Love that this windbreaker is made of super thin material, but completely waterproof. Great for rainy summer days were you don't need warm layers but protection from the rain. I like to wear it on hikes & runs around town. The color is not quite what you see on the website - the 'laser red' is more a neon pink.

Found the jacket to be snug over the bust when zipped shut over a cotton "T" shirt. I am large busted and have a small build so I ordered a medium. A size large would be too big overall as well as arm length being too long. Love the jacket's bright blue colors and the waterproof factor. This will make the third jacket from Columbia I have purchased for the 4 seasons in Michigan.

Purchased this jacket for my daughter and she absolutely loves it.

Love the colors. The fit is good. I'm 5'4" 160lbs and ordered large and it fit perfect! The 3 star rating is because it is paper thin. I wasn't expecting anything for warmth just wanted something lightweight for rainy days but I'm worried this won't keep me dry. Haven't been able to test it out yet so I'll update when that happens but the material is super thin so we'll see.

The sleeves were too long…not petite size. Have to roll one roll to be at top of hand.

Like the color combo, but the white trims in the hood make the jacket look cheap. The tied draw-string at the hem seems like an afterthought in the design. Would have loved this jacket with a hidden drawstring.

It's a nice jacket - but not for me. XL fit chest tight and length was too long. Sorry I had to return it.

This jacket is very thin and does not have reflective trim and zipper, only the logo is reflective. The product description is misleading.

Love the colors and fix but the red color bled all over my white top

This jacket you also need a size up as well if you don't like it to fit

I bought it for my mom,she said the size a bit too small. But overall is good.

This windbreaker has a Columbia quality, which is good, but it is more like a "fancy" raincoat than a real windbreaker. It doesn't have any sort of cotton/comfort fabric inside, just the outside fabric that it's like plastic.

I didn't expect a very thin material. It tends to stick to my skin when I sweat a little and it feels uncomfortable. On the up side, the color looks great.

I like this jacket but be warned that it is pretty thin. You'd definate have to wear a hoodie underneath. But the design is very cute.

I have a color no longer avalible and have had the jacket for a couple years and can say it is not truly waterproof. The jacket has never 'repeIed' water as advertised, would not recommend as a true waterproof shell for the trail or backpacking. Due to how light weight the fabric is the water absorbs pretty immediatly into the fabric. When paired with longer underlayers moister gets trapped inside making you sticky and damp for long after the jacket dries and when worn by itself the jacket will stick to your skin till it has had time to dry. I am around 5 ft (ordered a small) and the jacket runs long on me- ending a good bit past my hips, so it just about always needs tied. The waist ties go to my knees untied (or just about to the ground when jacket is tied around the waist!) so wether they are tied or untied I always have to be aware of them from taking the jacket on and off to using a variety of public restrooms. Cannot remember if extra small was an option at purchase but would probably go down a size if it was just purchased for casual wear (which I might do with the new colors!) but true size is good for thicker layers. Overall it is a good quick windbreaker or outer layer. Has come in handy many times for easy layering and does pack down very well due to the fabric weight. Only reason I do not recommend is because it is not 'waterproof' or 'protective' as advertised.

The fabric feels nice, and fits nicely. The problem I have with this jacket is the liner is only on the front, and not in the back. I had another Columbia that had liner all around it, which got stolen from my car. I'd sure like to have a replacement that has the liner the same way as the lost one. What good is a wind breaker that isn't complete?

The white zipper is actually light blue. I have asked over a week ago that this be fixed and it has yet to be corrected so other people don't end up with something they don't want. Other than the color not being what is pictured I love the jacket. I got the green one as well. I like that it is light and thin but keeps rain out.

I really like the look and colors in the jacket but the material is extremely thin. I am a bit concerned that it may not last long and tear within the first few uses. It also fits a little smaller than most medium jackets do on me. So if you plan on wearing anything thick below the jacket, it may not work.