Hello!
I ski all over - Vermont, out west (Utah, Colorado, Tahoe, Canada, Washington), and out in Europe (France, Switzerland, Italy). I tend to stick to resort skiing (not back country) but I do some tree skiing.. I am on the quest for a stylish women's ski jacket that is also technical (keeps me warm AND dry) and high performance. Any suggestions? My dream coat was a red belted jacket but haven't had much luck beyond a Moncler jacket that is ~$3,000 and a Poivre Blanc jacket that the sales person said wasn't going to be the most warm option. I am not opposed to the Moncler jacket but I want to make sure it is actually technical and not just for apres ski. A few questions:
1) Has anyone used the moncler brand for a performance ski coat and does it actually keep you warm and dry?
2) Has anyone tried the brand Erin Snow? Thoughts on warmth/keeping you dry?
3) Are there any other brands (other than Kjus, goldbergh, bogner, fusalp, perfect moment) that I should consider?
I'm about to throw in a towel and get the Obermeyer Razia Down Hybrid jacket. It's not belted but it is nipped at the waist so has a more sleek look.
I haven't bought a ski jacket since 2002 so I am okay 'splurging' on this one.
I ski all over - Vermont, out west (Utah, Colorado, Tahoe, Canada, Washington), and out in Europe (France, Switzerland, Italy). I tend to stick to resort skiing (not back country) but I do some tree skiing.. I am on the quest for a stylish women's ski jacket that is also technical (keeps me warm AND dry) and high performance. Any suggestions? My dream coat was a red belted jacket but haven't had much luck beyond a Moncler jacket that is ~$3,000 and a Poivre Blanc jacket that the sales person said wasn't going to be the most warm option. I am not opposed to the Moncler jacket but I want to make sure it is actually technical and not just for apres ski. A few questions:
1) Has anyone used the moncler brand for a performance ski coat and does it actually keep you warm and dry?
2) Has anyone tried the brand Erin Snow? Thoughts on warmth/keeping you dry?
3) Are there any other brands (other than Kjus, goldbergh, bogner, fusalp, perfect moment) that I should consider?
I'm about to throw in a towel and get the Obermeyer Razia Down Hybrid jacket. It's not belted but it is nipped at the waist so has a more sleek look.
I haven't bought a ski jacket since 2002 so I am okay 'splurging' on this one.