Our technical specialist Sam Wheeler reviewed 3 gents and 3 ladies ski jackets for this winter:
Our Favourite 6 Ski Jackets this Season
At Snowfinders, we love everything about skiing from the adrenaline buzz of soaring down the slopes, the party atmosphere of après-ski, spending time with our family and friends who are also fans of the sport, as well as learning new tricks, chilling with a bottle of wine in the evening and, of course, wrapping up warm while we have so much fun!
This week, Snowfinders have picked out 3 favourite jackets for both men and women this season.
Our Favourite 3 Men’s Ski Jackets
1. Men’s Norrøna Lofoten Gore-Tex Pro Jacket (£499.00)
The Lofoten Gore-Tex Jacket is lightweight, breathable and protective against harsh weather elements. Definitely one of Norrøna´s most popular products, you’ll see new and improved cuffs, as well as glued zippers and a single back adjustment. What’s more, the jacket has a designated pocket to keep your mobile phone safe and dry. Waterproof and well-ventilated, the Lofoten Gore-Tex Pro is the perfect jacket for alpine skiing.
2. Men’s Haglöfs Couloir V Jacket (£500 from Cotswold Outdoor)
The Men’s Haglöfs Couloir V Jacket features a 3-layer GORE-TEX® soft shell that has extra stretch over the shoulder and back to follow your body movements.
With a two-way front zip and water repellent zippers, you’ll be sure to stay dry in the snow all day. The Men’s Haglöfs Couloir V Jacket allows you to enjoy comfort and warmth, enhancing your day on and off the piste.
3. Men’s Salomon SLAB X ALP PRO Jacket (£430.00)
Perfect for alpine skiing, this jacket allows you to move fast in alpine environments. Gore Pro fabric offers maximum protection yet offers ease of movement. As a result, the Salomon SLAB X ALP PRO is also a great jacket for more technical terrain.
And the women’s jackets? They’re equally high-performing and fabulous…
Here are our favourite 3 Women’s Ski Jackets
1. Women’s Eider Target Stretch Jacket 2.0w (£146.00)
This jacket is versatile and can be used for a range of outdoor snow sports. The Target Stretch Jacket is minimalist and technical in design and features GORE-TEX Active Knit. The jacket has 3-layer protection, however is also lightweight and breathable for ultimate comfort whilst skiing.
2. Women’s Faction Earhart Jacket (£254.99)
The complete icon of women’s ski jackets, you’ll want to show this coat off on the slopes. Its longer length is perfect to keep you cosy and adds a little extra style to your ski wardrobe. With luxury 550-fill duck-down and 10,000mm/10,000br 2L Toray Delfy fabric, you won’t want to leave the Earhart Jacket behind in a hurry.
3. Women’s PeakPerformance Heli Gravity Jacket (£460.00)
Stylish and functional, the Women’s PeakPerformance Heli Gravity Jacket is bright, eye-catching and playful. It comes in 3 layer Gore Tex® and has protective technical features, such as a phone pocket and a fixed hood that can fit a helmet. Breathable, weather-resistant and simply fantastic, the Women’s PeakPerformance Heli Gravity Jacket is a must-have for female skiers with ultimate style this season.
Have you got a ski jacket that has treated you well this ski season? Let us know at Snowfinders!