 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi, posted this in a different thread I had started on ski pants, but it's getting a bit lost/no replies, so going to ask again, if that's ok, just incase people aren't seeing it.
First time skiing, so I've no idea of the difference in regards jackets. Most important thing for me is probably breathability. I'm quite a warm person so as long as the jacket stays dry and I don't want to be trying to get it off of me cos I'm roasting in it, I'll be fine.
What are thoughts on this jacket?
http://www.dare2b.com/well-versed-jacket-black.html
I was looking at Helly Hansen stuff closer to €300 but not sure what the difference is for the price difference. Mainly this jacket - http://shop.hellyhansen.com/ie/item/accelerate-jacket-62319/?t_type=src&COLOR=689%20EVENING%20BLUE&t_type=cat
What would the Dare2b one be like for breathability. I'll have some Lidl thermals on underneath and maybe a Craghoppers or Oakley fleece I got in TKMaxx, which looked good.
Will it do the job or should I spend a bit more to get something better?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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The Dare2B one will be fine, although I'd always go with a shell rather than an insulated jacket myself eg:
http://www.dare2b.com/activity/snow/mens/jackets/trammel-jacket-methyl-blue.html
What represents good value for a ski jacket and what features you "need" are totally subjective. I had totally cr@p kit by modern standards when I was learning and I didn't die; that said, I like to ski in all conditions now and I work my kit quite hard so I am comfortable splashing out for expensive kit every now and then
Anyway, Dare2B is totally adequate for most people
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@titan31,
Dare2B is some of the best value gear for beginners I would not spend too much on jacket/salopettes to start with. If you like skiing and go again it is good to have spare gear if you don't like it then you have not spent too much.
Layering is good advice and will help you regulate heat better. Plus the jacket is more usable year round when not skiing.
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I can't be specific re the jacket @titan31, but I have now had a pair of Dare2B salopettes for 12 weeks without any bother.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Alas, I'm a fatty. Had to get an XXL jacket  TK Maxx was useless for me
Thanks for the replies too. Will probably keep that jacket unless I find something better. Going in a week and a half so don't have much time left.
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