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Ski jackets partially insulated shell
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Looking for a new ski jacket and recently tried on a 686 GLCR hydra which was a kind of lined shell with a bit of insulation over the chest and back. I really liked the lightness and idea of a shell with a bit of insulation but it had a stupid off centre zip that made the collar come up too high and was just annoying so does anyone know of any other jackets with this kind of style of a light shell with a bit of insulation?

Thanks
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

Why?

Idea of layering is separating insulation from protection.

Much better idea.
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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?

So for 90% of the time I don't have to deal with a mid layer

if its a cold day i add a warm layer
if its a normal day i can ski with just the jacket and base layer
if its a hot day i open all the vents

maybe I've yet to really see the benefits of a shell but at the moment i'm just not that convinced especially as a lot that i've seen seem to be lacking in the pocket deptartment... maybe i'll look into pure shells again
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I just received the Sweet Protection Duke jacket. Goretex and primaloft. Very nice jacket
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ozbozz123 wrote:
So for 90% of the time I don't have to deal with a mid layer

if its a cold day i add a warm layer
if its a normal day i can ski with just the jacket and base layer
if its a hot day i open all the vents

maybe I've yet to really see the benefits of a shell but at the moment i'm just not that convinced especially as a lot that i've seen seem to be lacking in the pocket deptartment... maybe i'll look into pure shells again


That all sounds right for a normal shell, too, just more versatile at the normal/warmer end of the spectrum. Getting one with insulation largely defeats one of the key reasons to get a shell; you jsut restrict your versatility...
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@ozbozz123, and, "ski" jackets are often a bit lairy to wear down the pub whereas shells are often much more polyvalent.
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