@BeezyManzell@glukianoff You have no idea what you're talking about. "Rock and Roll" was a phrase used in 1951 to be able to play black rhythm & blues music to a "mainstream" radio audience and avoid the "race records" label. Name one influential English band that precedes 1955's "Rock Around The Clock".
@thenorthface I notice that none of your current high-end Gore-Tex jackets use the same closure system that broke on mine. Seems like an acknowledgement that you used a defective/inferior part.
LOL at @thenorthface "lifetime" warranty.
Their email to me says, "your item was manufactured in the Fall 2010" AND also says, "We're sorry to see that your 25-year-old jacket is showing signs of aging/wear."