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Kjus
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HotChocolate
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I can't help you...but they sure are pretty and felt great when I tried them on. If I could afford to toss money around like that I would probably buy a set.
However, you should ask W. Ski, she just received one as b-day present!
I have a friend who swears by his, has both the jacket and pants and is looking to buy another set.
However, you should ask W. Ski, she just received one as b-day present!
I have a friend who swears by his, has both the jacket and pants and is looking to buy another set.
w.ski
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Yep, I just got the Kjus Formula jacket as an early birthday present - can't wait to get skiing with it! I had another Kjus jacket for the last 4 years - loved it, my favorite jacket. Trim fitting, warm, but not bulky or overly heavy. I lost 26 lbs this summer and, alas, it no longer fit. :( But, thanks to DH, I am now set for the future!
I better not gain any of that weight back - can't afford to!
I better not gain any of that weight back - can't afford to!
I have one of their jackets and it is my favorite. Because it was so expensive, I tend to wear it with some caution , which makes me feel like a babysitter to a garment. Kind of ridiculous. However, the quality is superb, and they do live up to their standards. I have some other very nice jackets and pants as well...but they cost at least $100-200 less, and I feel they are equally as well made. But the Kjus is a fabulous technical jacket and feels absolutely wonderful. If you don't plan on changing your clothing size in the next year or so, then go for it! I'm hoping to wear mine for the rest of my skiing days.
oragejuice
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Holy :jaw: !!!! I went and looked at their line...
They make gorgeous stuff!!! And then there is the price.
They make gorgeous stuff!!! And then there is the price.
pinto
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Everyone I know who has worn Kjus just raves about it. I guess I could afford it if I stuck to one jacket, but I prefer having multiple jackets (even if I have spent as much on all of them put together) just to stave off boredom if nothing else.
But who knows, maybe when/if the Arc'Teryx ever peters out, I'll look for a deal.
But who knows, maybe when/if the Arc'Teryx ever peters out, I'll look for a deal.
HotChocolate
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I tried on a cute Orange and Cream Kjus jacket today when I went to the shop to pick up my skis. It was a medium and a slim fit with the turtleneck I had on underneath. Hmmm I wonder if I would need a large to accommodate layers...
Just dreaming! But it sure was purdy! I've been digging orange lately.
Just dreaming! But it sure was purdy! I've been digging orange lately.
HotChocolate
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Evil Laugh :D
Your wish is my command....discounted Kjus! hope you find your size and yes you are right they run small.
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bklyn
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I can not bring myself to pay the prices for this gear. I have plenty of high quality gear for much less . When I've tried it on, I have not seen a 50-80% increase in performance equal to the increase in price over other top end brands. The style is distinctive but not 50-80% cuter either.
skieuse
Certified Ski Diva
Altho a great fan of Kjus, I must say I don't like the new range with the graded colour.
But what is it with these Norwegians and fabulous ski wear? Between Kjus and Helly Hansen, they have a whole section of the skiwear market stitched up!
Are there any fab Swedish labels out there I haven't hear of?
But what is it with these Norwegians and fabulous ski wear? Between Kjus and Helly Hansen, they have a whole section of the skiwear market stitched up!
Are there any fab Swedish labels out there I haven't hear of?
pinto
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I think Peak Performance is Swedish. And Haglofs. And I like the styling of their stuff (mostly PP) better than i like Kjus. Still can't buy PP in the US, though, I don't think. But you are in UK, right? Haglofs has some cool things, but more basic backcountry type.
astridhj
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
We also have Bergans, Norrøna, Stormberg, Kari Traa, Sweet, etc. Plus it seems like all skiers have their own brand as well... Most of the brands are expensive, but they are really good clothes.
The swedes have Klättermusen. Really nice clothes, but they do not fit my shape unfortunately. I would like to have some clothes that not all Norwegians use, but not easy if you buy them here in Norway.
skibum4ever
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I love the new Kjus with the faded color, particularly the black and the turquoise. Doubt I'll ever own one, though, due to price. :(
North Face makes a jacket called "Fates", which is an attempt at fading the colors from top to bottom, but the artistry of the Kjus far exceeds anything by North Face. Is the Kjus jacket worth 3X as much? - somehow I can't justify it. I'd rather buy new skis and keep my old jacket.
North Face makes a jacket called "Fates", which is an attempt at fading the colors from top to bottom, but the artistry of the Kjus far exceeds anything by North Face. Is the Kjus jacket worth 3X as much? - somehow I can't justify it. I'd rather buy new skis and keep my old jacket.
