Ski Jackets

wa-loaf · Sep 22, 2010

wa-loaf said:
Got a medium Cloudveil RPK jacket out for delivery today. Hope it fits.

Just a tiny bit snug, I'm going to keep it and use it as inspiration to lose a few more pounds. Otherwise very nice, not as many pockets as the Patagonia, but I do like that the hood zips off. It doesn't zip off my older RPK.

powbmps said:
I'm a SAC guy, but when looking for stuff in person I've been going to snowboard shops.

Burton makes some nice stuff that is priced very well.

I've found I'm not sure what fits me anymore so I'm reluctant to grab clothing items off of SAC right now. Not at all into snowboarder/newschool style clothing.

powbmps · Sep 22, 2010

I learned my lesson last year after a couple failed attempts at ordering Oakley jackets online.

wa-loaf said:
Not at all into snowboarder/newschool style clothing.

Look beyond the wacky patterns and XXL sizes Wa-loaf. Paid full price for a Burton Poacher jacket last year at the Darkside snowboard shop in Stowe. Set me back a whopping $149.

wa-loaf · Sep 22, 2010

powbmps said:
Look beyond the wacky patterns and XXL sizes Wa-loaf. Paid full price for a Burton Poacher jacket last year at the Darkside snowboard shop in Stowe. Set me back a whopping $149.

Nice price and all, but the big flap pockets don't do it for me. Maybe I'm being picky but like an the alpinist look, taped seems, sealed zippers, etc ...

This is what I wound up with:

powbmps · Sep 22, 2010

I see what your saying. That's a nice looking jacket.

wa-loaf said:
Nice price and all, but the big flap pockets don't do it for me. Maybe I'm being picky but like an the alpinist look, taped seems, sealed zippers, etc ...

This is what I wound up with:

mondeo · Sep 24, 2010

wa-loaf said:
So I'm looking for a new one. I lost weight and my old one is too big.

...

or New School baggy stuff.

But that's your answer! Just keep the old stuff, and bam, you're fashionable now!

Really makes weight fluctuations a lot less of an issue.

mondeo · Sep 24, 2010

Incidentally, my new jacket for this year (objects on teh computer are brighter than they appear):

o3jeff · Sep 24, 2010

wa-loaf said:
This is what I wound up with:

Have you worn it the past few days? How do you like it?

deadheadskier · Sep 24, 2010

mondeo said:
Incidentally, my new jacket for this year (objects on teh computer are brighter than they appear):

did you buy some tall tees and plan on wearing your pants below your ass? :razz:

SKIQUATTRO · Sep 29, 2010

I got a Marmot Aegis jacket for rain/bad weather, wondering if it'd be a good cold weather/ski jacket with a softshell jacket underneath along with proper layering...

wa-loaf · Sep 29, 2010

SKIQUATTRO said:
I got a Marmot Aegis jacket for rain/bad weather, wondering if it'd be a good cold weather/ski jacket with a softshell jacket underneath along with proper layering...

Really any waterproof/breathable jacket will work for skiing as long as you have enough room to insulate underneath. I don't know about using a softshell, a nice heavy fleece or a puffy synthetic sweater would be good to wear underneath. Powder skirts are just a nice to have, but having enough pockets is important to me.

gmcunni · Sep 29, 2010

wa-loaf said:
Really any waterproof/breathable jacket will work for skiing as long as you have enough room to insulate underneath. I don't know about using a softshell, a nice heavy fleece or a puffy synthetic sweater would be good to wear underneath. Powder skirts are just a nice to have, but having enough pockets is important to me.

this is my plan for this year on all but the coldest days. i have a northface shell that i've worn in high 20's. i plan on adding a good mid-layer fleece for colder days.

riverc0il · Sep 29, 2010

wa-loaf said:
Powder skirts are just a nice to have, but having enough pockets is important to me.

Maybe it is different out west, but I have never found a use for a powder skirt. I ski more powder than the average skier, I have a powder skirt, I never use it, and I never get powder up my jacket. If I was skiing balls deep, I could see the need. Otherwise, for resort skiing, convenient pockets is definitely more important. Wind and water proof with breathability trumps all though. I just upgraded my jacket collection with a few items from Marmot and hope to have a better layering and a more breathable system, both in bounds and out.

o3jeff · Dec 21, 2010

wa-loaf said:
This is what I wound up with:

How do you like it so far? I'm back looking since I'm not tall enough to wear the Stoic I ordered off SAC. Figured I'll check out Cloudveil again since I have two soft shells that fit well.

wa-loaf · Dec 21, 2010

o3jeff said:
How do you like it so far? I'm back looking since I'm not tall enough to wear the Stoic I ordered off SAC. Figured I'll check out Cloudveil again since I have two soft shells that fit well.

Looks like they changed the style and added a storm flap. This is the one I have:

So far so good. I got a medium and it's a little snug on me, but the length is perfect. Would probably be a good fit for you if you can find one on sale. Maybe after xmas.

o3jeff · Dec 21, 2010

Thanks, going to keep my eye on their website after xmas(i'm also on their email list) and see if they go on sale. Not many places selling Cloudveil other than direct or KL Mountain.

wa-loaf · Dec 21, 2010

Seen them on Sierra Trading Post too.

kickstand · Dec 22, 2010

wa-loaf said:
Seen them on Sierra Trading Post too.

I think they're all gone. I had been scouring everywhere for an RPK in the sierra color, or even that grey-ish color, in L or XL with no luck. I ended up with one of these bad boys instead:

I haven't worn it yet, but I love the weight of it and it has plenty of features. It doesn't have as many pockets as my old jacket, so I'll just have to carry less stuff with me. The neck opening is a bit bigger than I would've liked, but I think it will be fine once I have layers on and figure out how to tighten it up properly with the hood on.

SKIQUATTRO · Dec 23, 2010

Sweet jacket, i'm a big marmot fan

wa-loaf · Mar 24, 2011

o3jeff said:
Thanks, going to keep my eye on their website after xmas(i'm also on their email list) and see if they go on sale. Not many places selling Cloudveil other than direct or KL Mountain.

Medium RPK for $179: http://www.levelninesports.com/Cloudveil-2010-Rpk-Soft-Shell-Jacket-Mens

o3jeff · Mar 24, 2011

wa-loaf said:
Medium RPK for $179: http://www.levelninesports.com/Cloudveil-2010-Rpk-Soft-Shell-Jacket-Mens

Appears I'm too late.

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