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can you wear a soft shell jacket as a ski jacket?
Posted on 10/26/14 at 1:00 pm
Posted on 10/26/14 at 1:00 pm
going skiing over christmas for the first time in like 10 years, need a ski jacket but i dont want to spend an insane amount of money on one since i probably wont go skiing again for another 5 or 6 years... anyways... so at costco they are selling a 3 in 1 jacket, looks like it would be perfect for skiing but its not a hard outershell, its a soft shell... so its not waterproof, but it says it is water resistant... is that usable for skiing or should i stick to a hard shell?
yes, not an OT baller, dont care
yes, not an OT baller, dont care
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Posted on 10/26/14 at 1:02 pm to Wooly
If it gets wet, you will be in for a bad time.
Posted on 10/26/14 at 1:02 pm to Wooly
I used one of those old navy waterproof pullovers one year with some thermal underwear underneath. No issues at all. Very comfortable.
Posted on 10/26/14 at 1:03 pm to Wooly
I think you could use it, but you might be a little colder and less comfortable.
Posted on 10/26/14 at 1:05 pm to Wooly
In college, had broke friends who would buy jackets and scotchgard them.....they seemed to have no problems
Posted on 10/26/14 at 1:06 pm to Wooly
do yall have any suggestions for cheap hard shells?
Posted on 10/26/14 at 1:06 pm to TheIndulger
I wear similar when I go in the spring, but in December you'll probably want something warmer. And if you're not an experienced skier you'll probably be falling and want something water proof
Posted on 10/26/14 at 1:07 pm to Wooly
Wear your jacket with rain coat over it you poor frick
Posted on 10/26/14 at 1:08 pm to Alabama Slim
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And if you're not an experienced skier you'll probably be falling and want something water proof
thats what i was worried about, thanks for the help
Posted on 10/26/14 at 1:12 pm to Wooly
He is completely on target with that. Also, don't get something big enough that you start sweating, as it will have the same action.
Posted on 10/26/14 at 1:12 pm to Wooly
Yes. As the outer layer. If win and rain proof!
This post was edited on 10/26/14 at 1:13 pm
Posted on 10/26/14 at 1:15 pm to Jcorye1
thanks guys
Posted on 10/26/14 at 1:19 pm to Wooly
can you spare $80?
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Polyester Twill Fabric: A durable, breathable and water resistant fabric designed to ensure warmth and dryness all season long. This material has a 10k waterproof rating and a 10k breath-ability rating which will definitely do the trick.
10,000 Waterproof rating: This is a very high waterproof rating, found on the best outdoor gear available. It will keep you dry even in a downpour of rain, and still has the ability to breathe so it doesn't feel like a garbage bag. There are higher rated fabrics, but for average, even above average users, the 10k is more than enough to get the job done.
10,000g Breathability: Not quite like a cotton sweatshirt, but not a rubber suit either, this fabric still does a great job of transporting moisture away from the body so its not a sauna every time it warms up a bit.
This post was edited on 10/26/14 at 1:21 pm
Posted on 10/26/14 at 1:20 pm to Wooly
You want waterproof
Posted on 10/26/14 at 1:20 pm to Wooly
I did it once. It was 12 F in the sunlight where I went, and they didn't turn the snow blowers off. Miserable time. Next time I'm bringing a big arse real jacket.
Posted on 10/26/14 at 1:25 pm to Wooly
3 in ones are usually worthless. Softshells are fine for competent skiers, preferred for backcountry skiing.
What's your budget
What's your budget
Posted on 10/26/14 at 1:27 pm to Wooly
Check steepandcheap and find a good deal one a good hard shell 3-1. I found my spyder jacket on there for $120(60% off)
Posted on 10/26/14 at 1:27 pm to Wooly
always boarded/ski'd in a t shirt..yep
but as said if it's wet better have something to keep it out.
where are you going?
but as said if it's wet better have something to keep it out.
where are you going?
Posted on 10/26/14 at 1:34 pm to cattus
snowmass
Posted on 10/26/14 at 1:36 pm to Pettifogger
i mean, i can spend up to $300... but i dont want to, if i can find something around $100 that does what i need ill get that
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