Slimmer fit ski jackets

[shredbetty]

Wondering whether anyone can recommend a jacket or brand that is scaled to fit smaller people ? I'm not tiny, but at 5'3" and about 112 lbs, with fairly short arms, I find that most jackets are too loose or baggy fitting for me. Looking for something mid-weight as even though I live in Canada, I do most of my skiing in Utah, Colorado and New Mexico where temps are relatively mild in Feb and March. Thanks!

 

[tinymoose]

I've had good luck with Marmot. I'm 5'1, just over 100 lbs. and their XS jackets usually fit me well. I think Obermeyer also tends to run small?

 

[badger]

AS @tinymoose suggested, those two brands are reliable. Most ski-oriented jackets are cut with a trimmer shape as opposed to snowboard jackets which tend to be more loose. However, I have found that reading the description from the manufacturer when they list "fit" they state trim, regular, loose, and very loose.

I am small too, and have found trim cuts in many brands, including snowboard jackets.

For ski style you will find most will be trim: NILS KJUS SPYDER DESCENTE and even NORTH FACE ( not a ski-specific oriented company) , plus several other companies have nice fitting jackets.

On the Snowboard side DC VOLCOM CAPPEL/RIDE . I would stay away from BURTON AND ROXY as they are always too big. PICTURE ORGANIC is another company offering slim styles. As does PATAGONIA.

COLUMBIA can be be a toss.

Kind of like buying jeans...your favorite brand/model will not fit the same way even when you take three of the very same pair to try on. I did not list the many brands included in my own ski wardrobe, but I have something from every one i DID mention above. And don't forget the two @tinymoose mentioned: Marmot and Obermeyer ! I have those as well.

Yes, I have waaayy too many ski jackets and pants.

 

[santacruz skier]

Patagonia (mentioned above) has XXS sizing that fits like a dream! I’m 5’1 about 103 ish these days!

 

[Jilly]

@SkiBam has Chlorophyll jackets that she seems to like.

 

[santacruz skier]

Oh Mountain Force is European sizing and runs small. Think mine is a 32 or 34.

 

[marzNC]

My two favorite ski jackets are Marmot. One I bought almost 20 years ago. The other is my current cold weather ski jacket. I'm 5'0", 110 lbs, short arms.

Given how much I like my Nobody's Princess ski pants, when I'm ready for a new jacket I might be trying their ski jacket. The body shapes are Apple, Pear, Rectangle, Hourglass, and Rectangle. Apparently adjustments are possible at the bust area, waist, and for hip width.

 

[scandium]

My Airblaster Nicolette (XS) worked well for me at 5'2" and 110-120lb; and has been passed on to a shorter, smaller friend who is around 5'0" and at least 15lb lighter with good success fit wise.

 

[SkiBam]

@SkiBam has Chlorophyll jackets that she seems to like.

LOVE my Chlorophyll jacket. I think the one I have now is my second or third. Really good fit for a small person. Chlorophylle is a Quebec company - don't know if they have stores outside the province but they do sell online..

 

[Eera]

Nils and Kjus: both these brands I have to way size up as they are narrow fitting. Love mt Kjus though: super stretchy and very warm even though thins and non-bulky.

 

[santacruz skier]

Nils and Kjus: both these brands I have to way size up as they are narrow fitting. Love mt Kjus though: super stretchy and very warm even though thins and non-bulky.

I have both Kjus jacket and pants..... they do run small... I forgot to mention that in my earlier post.

 

[shredbetty]

Wondering whether anyone can recommend a jacket or brand that is scaled to fit smaller people ? I'm not tiny, but at 5'3" and about 112 lbs, with fairly short arms, I find that most jackets are too loose or baggy fitting for me. Looking for something mid-weight as even though I live in Canada, I do most of my skiing in Utah, Colorado and New Mexico where temps are relatively mild in Feb and March. Thanks!

Wow, lots of great suggestions, thanks! Some I hadn't heard of so will check them out. Heading to Montreal this weekend so I will try to visit a Chlorophyll store.