Choose the right ski jacket

Ski jacket or something “a must and important” for fans of this adrenaline sport. It’s not just about the model but about comfort and protection. In the late 1800s in Northern Europe, skiing as a sport emerged, but it was not until the 1920s that was firmly established. First, women skiers wore divided skirts or knickers under tunics, or even under a skirt and by the late 1920s, after skiing became an Olympic sport and was growing in popularity, women began wearing ski trousers similar to those being worn by men. In the mid 1930s with the introduction of lastex, knit bands containing the stretchy yarn were attached to the bottoms of trouser legs and sleeve cuffs. 

There is no official “ski uniform” as there is a difference between what recreational skiers wear and what professional skiers.

Wool ski suits from the fall/winter 1937-38 Montgomery Wards

Choose the right ski jacket

Choosing the right ski jacket depends of which kind of skiing you enjoy most. They are divided in three main categories: hardshell, softshell, and 3-in-1. The most popular is the hardshell. This kind of jackets have a solid outer layer that protects you from wind and moisture, and can be suitable for both backcountry and resort use. Made with multiple layers of fabric laminated together, they are typically waterproof, windproof, and at least modestly breathable. Some of them are a true, non-insulated “shell” while others have synthetic or down fill .

A softshell offers unparalleled breathability. They are suitable for high-exertion activities like ski touring or sidecountry hikes.

3-in-1 jackets are extremely popular for casual skiers. The main purpose of these jackets is the cost. These jackets do add bulk and weight with the extra zippers, and integrating the shell and insulating layer negatively affects range of motion. 

Suggestions

E11 Men’s Bec de Rosses Jacket
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Columbia Men’s Cushman Crest Jacket, Waterproof & Breathable
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Arc’teryx Men’s Rush Jacket
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THE NORTH FACE Chakal
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Marmot Mens Schussing Featherless Jacket
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Columbia Men’s Wild Card Interchange Jacket
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Columbia Men’s Alpine Action Jacket
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Snow Jacket Men Patagonia PowSlayer Jacket
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3 MONCLER GRENOBLE
GARDENA
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3 MONCLER GRENOBLE
HAEFELI
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Boyanakeko (Bojana Kekovic), is the founder of Vitae Moderna, author, fashion editor, and a member of the GNS Press Association. Boyanakeko è il fondatore di Vitae Moderna, autore, fashion editor e membro della GNS Press Association. boyanakeko@vitaemoderna.com