Im going on a ski trip with my school and i was wondering what the best type of jacket is and is resonably priced.
I was going to get a abercrombie/hollister jacket in a couple days anway. will that work?
2007-11-22 15:29:21 · 7 answers · asked by Shannon 3 in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Snow Skiing
Most people go with a jacket that's not too bulky (Thinsulate, etc...) and wear a shirt and fleece layer underneath. Down is nice for the coldest part of the season or extremely cold areas. Very warm and very light.
I took a look at what Abercrombie had to offer. There are things that would work. Don't really have that ski jacket look though and they seem a little pricy...
Most of the ski shops and sporting goods stores are very overpriced on skiwear.
I'd check out some jackets online at Land's End or L.L. Bean. They make some excellent ski jackets at very reasonable prices. Ski pants are a must!!! Get some with a fleece lining or wear fleece sweats under basic nylon shell ski pants. 90% of the skiers you see will be wearing them and the rest will be cold and wet.
Insulated nylon gloves perfect for skiing are fairly easy to come by these days. The ski stores will rob you blind on gloves. You may want to visit a ski or sporting goods store to find the perfect hat. You'll pay too much, but finding a ski hat that matches your jacket and that you like the look and fit of isn't easy sometimes.
2007-11-22 15:45:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you are skiing and when. Skiing in Vermont in January, I would want a very warm jacket. Keep in mind that the peak of some of the larger slopes can be 20 degrees colder than the base and if you factor in the additional wind, it can be downright miserable if you are not dressed properly.
Look at a ski shop jacket rather than an abercrombie. You can still get a cool jacket and it will keep you warm.
2007-11-22 15:36:05 · answer #2 · answered by mark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When skiing you want a jacket that has zippers on all pockets so that nothing falls out when you fall. And you will fall. Down jackets are warmest but most expensive. There are newer fabrics that are also very warm and whisk away any sweat and you will sweat also. Most important is a warm hat. Most of your heat is lost thru your head if you don't have a good hat.
2007-11-22 15:35:37 · answer #3 · answered by Sarahjet 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speedos, blimey!! i think of it may desire to be the garlic-ingesting resign-mokeys' guidelines for swimming, or you may come approximately on your shrink off city wrestle shorts that are actually not proper for swimming! observe additionally that in case you have long hair, you may could positioned on a swimming hat (obtainable on the pool for a nominal quantity). yet another ordinary ecu rule. because of fact the previous solutions have mentioned, it quite is all approximately layers. in case you're discovering, you will spend a honest quantity of time on your backside/face, (that's the regulation) and you will get heat, even regardless of if it quite is a cold day. contemporary fabric that wick the sweat far flung from the physique are large, runners tops are good as a base layer, yet do not attempt and look like Joey from associates! in case you place on too many layers, its terrible, and your room mate could desire to flow out after a pair of days!! in case you have have been given all the kit, savour your self. that's the superb college trip you will do, and you may pester your dad and mom to organise a family individuals trip once you get decrease back!!
2017-01-06 00:28:07 · answer #4 · answered by looney 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of info about jackets here http://wikiski.com/wiki/index.php/Category:Equipment#Parkas
2007-11-22 15:43:24 · answer #5 · answered by iansand 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
columbia jackets..tested tough
2007-11-22 15:31:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no idea
2007-11-22 15:31:58 · answer #7 · answered by hal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋