| Your ski jacket is one of the most important | | | | keep you dry but you can control how many layers |
| purchases you can make apart from your actual ski | | | | you wear underneath. If you do this, make sure to |
| gear. A functional jacket can make the difference | | | | buy one large enough to accommodate several |
| between having a fabulous ski trip and a miserable | | | | layers underneath for those freezing days. |
| one. This article will provide you with hints to ensure | | | | Is it seam sealed? Regardless of the quality of the |
| that you make a great purchasing decision. | | | | fabric used you will still get wet sometimes if your ski |
| You want your ski jacket to be stylish but, as with all | | | | jacket is not seam sealed. Does it have adequate |
| of your ski gear, it must also serve its main purpose. | | | | pockets and accessories? Think about all of the |
| In this case to keep you comfortable and dry on the | | | | things that you need and whether it can |
| slopes. It also needs to be made of breathable fabric. | | | | accommodate them. Remember things such as keys, |
| You exert a fair bit of energy skiing and you need | | | | money and cards, spare glasses, phone, neck |
| fabric that breathes well to allow perspiration to | | | | warmer, tissues, lift pass etc. |
| escape. Here are a few questions to consider when | | | | What is your budget? Your jacket is often one of |
| purchasing your jacket. | | | | the more expensive items of ski gear but if you |
| Do you normally run hot or cold? Everyone's body | | | | choose wisely yours will last for years. Most top of |
| temperature is different and being too hot can be | | | | the range ski jackets will cost you $400 or more |
| just as uncomfortable as being too cold. Many ski | | | | though you can find some basic ones for around |
| jackets these days come with a fleece liner that can | | | | $200. It is not, however, an area to scrimp on. As |
| be easily removed. Do you like to wear several | | | | with most ski gear, if you are on a budget it is |
| layers? If so, a ski shell may be better for you than | | | | smarter to shop around for a good quality ski jacket |
| a padded ski jacket. It will keep out the wind and | | | | on sale rather than purchasing cheap quality. |