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Hi all, probably the wrong forum (mods move if there's a better one).
I'm looking for a decent ski jacket (Goretex) but almost all the Goretex ones I've seen are these thin 'shell' type ones. I really don't like the idea of these things, although a lot of advice is to 'layer' up underneath, I don't fancy it, I like a nice thick warm waterproof jacket.
Any recommendations for a Goretex insulated warm jacket?
Cheers.
I'm looking for a decent ski jacket (Goretex) but almost all the Goretex ones I've seen are these thin 'shell' type ones. I really don't like the idea of these things, although a lot of advice is to 'layer' up underneath, I don't fancy it, I like a nice thick warm waterproof jacket.
Any recommendations for a Goretex insulated warm jacket?
Cheers.
If you can do without the ski features i.e. a snow skirt, then arc'teryx do the fission SV which is about £450. Otherwise I just found this http://www.ellis-brigham.com/products/norrona/mens... and I'm sure there are others from other brands which fulfil your criteria. The backcountry.com website is very good for searching through a wide range of brands although it is American so you can't order from there (annoying when you see the prices!)
FWIW I'd go the shell route with a decent base- and mid-layer....
FWIW I'd go the shell route with a decent base- and mid-layer....
Norrona are worth looking at.
https://www.norrona.com/en-GB/Products/5040-14/346...
I much prefer the flexible layering method though. I have a Norrona Lofoten goretex shell, a Norrona lightweight insulated mid layer and an Icebreaker Merino wool base layer. This keeps me warm most of the time. When in Zermatt over New Year it was -22 at the top and I needed an additional thin fleece with those temperatures (+ wind chill).
https://www.norrona.com/en-GB/Products/5040-14/346...
I much prefer the flexible layering method though. I have a Norrona Lofoten goretex shell, a Norrona lightweight insulated mid layer and an Icebreaker Merino wool base layer. This keeps me warm most of the time. When in Zermatt over New Year it was -22 at the top and I needed an additional thin fleece with those temperatures (+ wind chill).
That's exactly why I didn't want to go down the 'shell' route. I much prefer a nice thick soft warm jacket rather than something that feels like a plastic bag! I've bought the Norrona Lofoten one in the end from Absolute Snow at £280. Goretex with Primaloft insulation.
I'll report back when it arrives.
I'll report back when it arrives.
What are you intending on using it for? If plain skiing a £250-300 Saloman from Decathalon will be perfectly fine and last you many seasons.
My one I picked up for £375 - it was reduced from a much higher value (end of season discounts but I was happy with it). Its lasted 8 years worth of skiing and is still perfectly fine.
Take the opposite view SWMBO choose based on what it looked like (turned out a mere £100 it was useless and binned after one season then went trek similar but slightly better she managed 2 seasons out of it - that's 2 weeks skiing!
My one I picked up for £375 - it was reduced from a much higher value (end of season discounts but I was happy with it). Its lasted 8 years worth of skiing and is still perfectly fine.
Take the opposite view SWMBO choose based on what it looked like (turned out a mere £100 it was useless and binned after one season then went trek similar but slightly better she managed 2 seasons out of it - that's 2 weeks skiing!
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