Rashika
Certified Ski Diva
Interesting reading, although the review is based on Montec brand so not exactly the same but as a sister company possibly similar. I have also found a few good reviews of Dope snow (not on their website) so am reserving judgment until I have given this jacket a good go. So far I’m finding it suits me really well, but I probably have different needs to many skiers.
I did a lot of looking for a new jacket as my previous one has never fitted me well ( think long rectangle shape, too big at the top but ok at the bottom, not many special features), and that is the story of my life!
Im not the typical size for almost any clothing but I have found this especially applies to skiwear…. And motorcycling clothing as well: up till the last 5 years I’ve always worn guys stuff which doesn’t fit well either but better than something that doesn’t have the safety needs for motorcycling. That has changed over the last 5-10 years which is great, and I now have a jacket and pants that fit pretty well, after putting up with guys stuff for 30 years. Now if only they made a decent boot to fit me, cos women’s style boots with heels do not cut it on long rides.
5 ft 8, 40,38,45inches top to bottom makes it really hard to find clothes that fit me and this one actually does, and has adjustments that help with the fit, something else I have yet to find in most jackets I’ve tried on. And pants are a whole another drama.
And over this season I’ve tried a lot in shops all over nz, most will fit my top but just won’t do up at the hip…. And that is actually really depressing time after time, as I’m not huge but I am a very typical pear shape.
So the fit is a big thing.
The second huge thing is actually being able to get a jacket brought online to nz… usa companies just don’t seem to send here much anymore, I gave up after trying three companies… ‘sorry we don’t post to your country’. Yes I could send it to a friend in the states, and then send it on, but yknow, lots more hassle and frustration and then if it doesn’t fit…
Europe companies will post at about $100 euros, but still didn’t like much I could find, unless it was in black, or colours that’s were just blah or pink. Purple I like, pink not quite so much!
So yeah my reasoning for purchasing from dope; liked their style, quality looked good ( although not top of the line but I don’t expect that as the price was mid range), it fits me and they send here, even quickly.
And the proof will be in the wearing… so far after a day on the Snow and snowing all day I can say I was dry and warm by the end of it.
lol and I don’t buy for fast fashion, more for what fits me. I still call my two year old bike jacket that fits me ‘new’!
Love this website, especially all the comments from everyone, it’s good to get honest and varied reviews. And if anyone knows of companies that has good fit for larger bottomed women please let me know!
I did a lot of looking for a new jacket as my previous one has never fitted me well ( think long rectangle shape, too big at the top but ok at the bottom, not many special features), and that is the story of my life!
Im not the typical size for almost any clothing but I have found this especially applies to skiwear…. And motorcycling clothing as well: up till the last 5 years I’ve always worn guys stuff which doesn’t fit well either but better than something that doesn’t have the safety needs for motorcycling. That has changed over the last 5-10 years which is great, and I now have a jacket and pants that fit pretty well, after putting up with guys stuff for 30 years. Now if only they made a decent boot to fit me, cos women’s style boots with heels do not cut it on long rides.
5 ft 8, 40,38,45inches top to bottom makes it really hard to find clothes that fit me and this one actually does, and has adjustments that help with the fit, something else I have yet to find in most jackets I’ve tried on. And pants are a whole another drama.
And over this season I’ve tried a lot in shops all over nz, most will fit my top but just won’t do up at the hip…. And that is actually really depressing time after time, as I’m not huge but I am a very typical pear shape.
So the fit is a big thing.
The second huge thing is actually being able to get a jacket brought online to nz… usa companies just don’t seem to send here much anymore, I gave up after trying three companies… ‘sorry we don’t post to your country’. Yes I could send it to a friend in the states, and then send it on, but yknow, lots more hassle and frustration and then if it doesn’t fit…
Europe companies will post at about $100 euros, but still didn’t like much I could find, unless it was in black, or colours that’s were just blah or pink. Purple I like, pink not quite so much!
So yeah my reasoning for purchasing from dope; liked their style, quality looked good ( although not top of the line but I don’t expect that as the price was mid range), it fits me and they send here, even quickly.
And the proof will be in the wearing… so far after a day on the Snow and snowing all day I can say I was dry and warm by the end of it.
lol and I don’t buy for fast fashion, more for what fits me. I still call my two year old bike jacket that fits me ‘new’!
Love this website, especially all the comments from everyone, it’s good to get honest and varied reviews. And if anyone knows of companies that has good fit for larger bottomed women please let me know!
he's the one in orange
