Ski Jackets

[gmcunni]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Seen them on Sierra Trading Post too.

[kickstand]

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]

Sweet jacket, i'm a big marmot fan

[wa-loaf]

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/Cloud...ll-Jacket-Mens

[o3jeff]

Medium RPK for $179: http://www.levelninesports.com/Cloud...ll-Jacket-Mens

Appears I'm too late.