Have any of you heard of Wildhorn Outfitters? Yeah, I never had, either. They're based in Utah and only sell online. And they have a variety of gear for skiing and riding at extremely affordable prices.
Not long ago they sent me a jacket and a helmet to review, and I was very impressed by all that you get for a very affordable price.
Here's the jacket:
It's the Frontera, and it has a lot of good features: pit zips, critically taped seams, powder skirt, interior goggle pocket, helmet compatible hood, sleeve pass pocket, thumbhole cuffs, tricot lined collar. Granted, it's not highly technical like Patagonia or Arc'tyrex (it only has a 12K waterproof/breathability rating). But if you don't want to spend a lot of money, or if you know someone who's just getting started in skiing or boarding and doesn't want to invest a fortune, truly, not a bad way to go. It was attractive, the fit was good and comfortable, and it seemed nicely made.
Wildhorn also sent me their Drift helmet with audio chips. Not a bad helmet -- again, I'd term it an entry-level or economy helmet. But it was comfortable, easy to adjust, and lightweight. I own both Smith and Pret helmets, which honestly feel higher end. But again, for anyone who needs a helmet and doesn't want to pay Smith or Pret prices, a good way to go (it's only $80). I checked out reviews on Amazon, and they're overwhelmingly positive. So clearly, it meets a need. The audio chips work well, too (I love skiing to music!). They're wireless and hook up to your phone via Bluetooth.
Here I am in the jacket and helmet:
Not long ago they sent me a jacket and a helmet to review, and I was very impressed by all that you get for a very affordable price.
Here's the jacket:
It's the Frontera, and it has a lot of good features: pit zips, critically taped seams, powder skirt, interior goggle pocket, helmet compatible hood, sleeve pass pocket, thumbhole cuffs, tricot lined collar. Granted, it's not highly technical like Patagonia or Arc'tyrex (it only has a 12K waterproof/breathability rating). But if you don't want to spend a lot of money, or if you know someone who's just getting started in skiing or boarding and doesn't want to invest a fortune, truly, not a bad way to go. It was attractive, the fit was good and comfortable, and it seemed nicely made.
Wildhorn also sent me their Drift helmet with audio chips. Not a bad helmet -- again, I'd term it an entry-level or economy helmet. But it was comfortable, easy to adjust, and lightweight. I own both Smith and Pret helmets, which honestly feel higher end. But again, for anyone who needs a helmet and doesn't want to pay Smith or Pret prices, a good way to go (it's only $80). I checked out reviews on Amazon, and they're overwhelmingly positive. So clearly, it meets a need. The audio chips work well, too (I love skiing to music!). They're wireless and hook up to your phone via Bluetooth.
Here I am in the jacket and helmet:
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