Question by g4skers: I'm trying to deceide between Spyder, North Face, and Columbia for a ski jacket. Any thoughts or opinions?
I'm a once or twice a year skiier. Will be wearing the coat/jacket outside of the slopes as well. Any input would be appreciated.
Best answer:
Answer by Jim W All three are good quality jackets, price, fit, appearance are your choice.
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www.simplypiste.com A great 3 in 1 jacket from the North Face, the Miramar Jacket can be worn on its own as a protective shell, or zip in the fleece inner on colder days for a warmer option, also the hood is detachable if you choose not to wear it. With plenty of ventilation and pockets as well as its waterproof and breathable fabric, it is a popular choice for skiers and snowboarders. Video Rating: 0 / 5
www.simplypiste.com The perfect multi weather jacket from The North Face, the Mainline jacket has a removable hood as well as a detachable fleece inner for colder days. Fully waterproof and breathable, the jacket offers great protection against the elements with plenty of pockets and ventilation for extra versatility.
Brigitte Liedke from Skis.com reviews the 2010 Bogner Tiuu T Womens Ski Jacket. Video Rating: 0 / 5
Question by R: is the north face ominous jacket a rain or a ski jacket?
I'm shopping for a new light rain jacket for spring, and I like the Ominous color. But it says that it's a "three layer hard shell" and I'm not sure if that makes it like a ski jacket or too heavy.
Thanks!
This is The North Face Men's Homeslice Triclimate for Fall 2011.
North Face is known as one of the best in down outerwear products. This jacket is no exception. It has down filling with a soft, but water repellent outer layer. The North Face down jacket has a deep inner pocket as well as two lined outer pockets. The jacket's fit can be adjusted by inner bands in the pockets and on the edge of the jacket front.
North Face claims that the Nuptse is Tibetan for âWest Peakâ. Forever skeptics, we arenât so sure. Of course none of us speak Tibetan, but our nerdy intuition thinks Nuptse instead probably means âsuper fluffy happy warm timeâ. This name would make much more sense given the super-fluffy 700 goose down fill and all the warm/happy times you will likely have. This insulated jacket is tough, light, packable and cozy, perfect for super cold days. In fact, it seems as if it wa
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The North Face: Women's Furallure Jacket - Make the most of your favorite resort season pass in this exceptionally warm 600-fill down Women's Furallure Jacket from The North Face. The faux trim is removable along the hood and you'll find that you can adjust the hood to fit over your hats and some ski and snowboard helmets. Inside you'll find a zippered security pocket for your wallet and various international currencies (especially those colorful oversized bills). There's also a left sleeve pocket for quick access to your credit card or compact cellular phone. The cut is tapered slightly down the torso for a flattering profile, but the Furallure comfortably wraps around an assortment of layered fleece and other winter clothing.
Soft and highly water resistant satin faille HyVent dual-ply shell fabric
Quality 600-fill down insulation
Soft embossed taffeta lining material
Faux fur lining around detachable hood can be removed
Detachable hood features adjustments to cinch down close in cold weather
Two zippered hand pockets in front
Zippered internal security pocket
Accessory pocket on left sleeve
Rib knit cuffs and hem help seal in warmth
TNF logo on left chest
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The North Face: Men's Free Thinker Jacket - Add style to your ski wardrobe this winter with this tapered waterproof and breathable Free Thinker Jacket from The North Face. Made from triple layers of Gore-Tex® XCR® Enduro fabric, the Free Thinker masters the elements with a slight taper along the torso that hints at all the right elements of style. If the breathable fabric isn't enough for you, unzip the rotated core vents and chill. The North Face designed the Free Thinker Jacket with an infused polymer design and waterproof polyurethane zippers for optimal weather protection, making this shell a great choice for skiing in coastal mountain ranges where the snow is always a little less dry than the inland fluffy Continental Divide stuff. The Free Thinker has plenty of pockets for your gear and an integrated Recco® avalanche rescue reflector for those times that you meander through the danger zones. Add a tapered fleece middle layer and you're set to go in style.
* Rugged, waterproof and breathable triple-ply Gore-Tex® XCR&Reg; Enduro fabric
* Fully seam-sealed construction with an infused polymer design and waterproof polyurethane zipper technology
* Integrated Recco® avalanche rescue reflector
* Rotated core vents for cooling
* Zippered internal security pocket for your wallet and small valuables
* Zippered Napoleon pocket on left chest
* Goggle wipe cloth pocket
* Full-length front zipper with offset design to minimize chafing
* Fully adjustable drop hood
* Adjustable powder skirt with gripper elastic and Pant-A-locks attachments for connecting to pants
* Weight: 36.6 oz. (1,037 g.)
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The North Face: Women's Venus Jacket - Don't get blown off the mountain this fall. The North Face Women's Venus Jacket neutralizes breezy conditions with a windproof (absolute 0 CFM) Apex Weatherblock shell fabric that's treated with a DWR finish to repel light rain. The Venus Jacket also has a Recco® avalanche rescue reflector that makes this midweight jacket ideal for skiing and snowboarding (layer it with a waterproof shell if you like, but unlike some jackets from The North Face, this one is not Zip-In compatible). Inside the zippered pockets you'll find a mesh lining that doubles as venting--just in case you need to let a little breeze in so you stay cool while winding up the switchbacks. If you're looking for a similar fabric with a little stretch for bending your knees through the fall line, check out the Women's S.T.H Pants from The North Face.
Rugged, waterproof and breathable dual-ply HyVent™ durafaille fabric
Breathable slick mesh lining throughout the main torso area
Soft embossed taffeta fabric lining throughout the sleeve area
Warm, removable Triclimate™ liner jacket insert made with 100-gm. Heatseeker insulation
Fully seam-sealed construction for optimal weatherproof performance
Core vents with mesh gussets for cooling when you need it
Zippered internal security pocket
Napoleon chest pocket and soft-lined goggle pouch
Left wrist accessory pocket
Pant-a-locks system attaches Banshee shell to ski or snowboarding pants
Cinchcord on shell powder skirt
Zippered hand pocket and internal pocket in Triclimate™ jacket insert
Cinchcord hem on Triclimate™ jacket insert to minimize drafts
TNF logos on upper left chest of shell and Triclimate™ jacket
Weight: 37 oz. (1,050 gm.)
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The Men's Hetch Stretchy Jacket is the ultimate insulated ski or snowboard jacket.
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