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So if you’ve ever skied in France when it’s tipping down with snow, you’ll have seen ESF instructors wearing something akin to a dry-robe over their regular ski gear.
I don’t think they are insulated, but they invariably have a generous hood and extend to around the top of their boots. There are slits front & back to allow for full leg movement.
What would I search for if trying to source one of these “over” coats? Are there any manufacturers that specialise in them?
Many thanks
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Look at shops that specialize in ski racing, here or here.
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"RACE RAIN COAT" - something for the climate change thread
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safe the cash for more drinks - take rain as a tip to stay home!
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@cardweg, decathlon do cheap ponchos
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Forget all of that - get a cape! Capes are cool, you can wrap yourself (or others) up in it, you instantly add gravitas to yourself, and you look impossibly amazing during descents and you'll never be mistaken for an elderly ESF instructor.
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I've considered getting one of these. We like to get out in the worst of weathers. But must admit the time I did google I couldn't find something. rjs's links are good though.

I do wonder if it's worth it in some ways. In that if it is rainy there is only so much you can take anyway.

Anybody got and use one for recreational skiing?
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@Layne, I have a Salomon one in fairly light ripstop nylon, I have worn it over a softshell on days with changeable weather for recreational skiing.

The coats trap a lot of air inside so are warm as well as waterproof.
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Surely the ESF guys are using it when standing around on the beginners slope/sorting out classes vs actually skiing at a decent pace with a higher ability group whilst still wearing one?
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Forget all of that - get a cape! Capes are cool, you can wrap yourself (or others) up in it, you instantly add gravitas to yourself, and you look impossibly amazing during descents and you'll never be mistaken for an elderly ESF instructor.


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Ive got one but never use it when teaching, handy for hanging around when I used to race coach as didnt do much demoing. Currently used for fishing Smile
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vs actually skiing at a decent pace with a higher ability group whilst still wearing one?

they can ski backwards at a decent pace with a higher ability group whilst still wearing one. wink
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I have one too.. ditto @skimottaret, great for standing around (like the bottom of the dryslope in the rain), but not super great to ski in.... too much flapping. Coaches jacket.
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When I was skiing in Austria many moons ago I saw two elderly ladies in those very elegant Loden coats and smart hats, skiing together on a Sunday. Looked like they'd been to church. They were such effortlessly beautiful, understated, skiers that I always aspired to that look.....and felt foolish in my silly suit of many colours.
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@luanb, Edna knows NOTHING!

buuut if you are going to insist on a coat ... a good trenchcoat would see you through


http://youtube.com/v/7P0YpeMPZ9g?si=yB1qzS282se32sz7
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In my favourite fashion conscious French resort, bin liners worn round the waist are brilliant for keeping thighs and bum dry especially on chairlifts. They do flap alarmingly at speed but are perfect for the skier with a bit of je ne sails quoi or snow boarders who seem to spend most of the day sitting around in groups in the middle of the piste. I’ve always thought there is a market for some sort of packable skirt/kilt in a waterproof material. Perhaps this is the business opportunity I’ve been looking for?
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In the old days you could get a "Pack-a-Mac" for about 30 bob...
Now it cost nearly €200 for more or less the same.
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Looked at these after having rain on 3 occations last season. All the ones I've seen are pretty pricy for something that'd only get (hopefully) occasionally use. Decathlon ones are pretty good value though.
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To be clear, I don’t want it for skiing, but for “waterproofing” me over a warm coat at another outdoor activity that requires me to be outside without shelter in all weathers.
The coaches coat seems to fit the bill rather than a dry robe as they are a bit too bulky on top of another jacket.
Thanks for the pointers Eh oh!
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Richard_Sideways wrote:
Forget all of that - get a cape! Capes are cool, you can wrap yourself (or others) up in it, you instantly add gravitas to yourself, and you look impossibly amazing during descents and you'll never be mistaken for an elderly ESF instructor.


I’ll have less of the “elderly” if you don’t mind - lol Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy
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cardweg wrote:
To be clear, I don’t want it for skiing, but for “waterproofing” me over a warm coat at another outdoor activity that requires me to be outside without shelter in all weathers.
The coaches coat seems to fit the bill rather than a dry robe as they are a bit too bulky on top of another jacket.
Thanks for the pointers Eh oh!


Slightly late to the party but as a horse rider I love my Equidry coat - comes down to just below my knees, set up so I can ride in it but also wear in the yard etc. Warm and toasty, nice hood too. Loads of pockets! https://equidry.co.uk
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cardweg wrote:
To be clear, I don’t want it for skiing

But you titled the post "Long coat for skiing" you little devil you Laughing Laughing

Does seem more useful as a standing around thing. Which I don't intend to do in inclement weather!
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https://www.skibartlett.com/ski-race-c6/race-clothing-c23/training-jackets-hoodies-c83

https://skiracing.co.uk/product-category/clothing-race-wear/coats-rain-coats/
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I used to have a spyder one which I sold to a guy who had a pressure washing business.
It was sized S , but would have comfortably fitted over a well padded American footballer.
I have an Eider one , which you could have for free, but it requires a zip replacing.
It's also fairly unattractive, in a red and beige colour..
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@cardweg, Impulse racing had some going spare for sale, the Head version. It was a good few months back that they emailed about it, but possibly worth contacting them if it's of interest?
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I’ll have less of the “elderly” if you don’t mind - lol Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy


Hey, you're the one going down the ESF overcoat route - you may as well start shopping for clothes at garden centres, or those Easy Living catalogues that come in the Mail on Sunday... and get some of those tartan bootie slippers to go with your coat.
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cardweg wrote:
To be clear, I don’t want it for skiing, but for “waterproofing” me over a warm coat at another outdoor activity that requires me to be outside without shelter in all weathers.
The coaches coat seems to fit the bill rather than a dry robe as they are a bit too bulky on top of another jacket.
Thanks for the pointers Eh oh!


This is the answer Smile Got one at a big discount over Covid for standing/sitting around outdoors in all weather

https://arcteryx.com/gb/en/shop/mens/therme-sv-parka?sub_categories=GORE-TEX+%28Waterproof%29
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cardweg wrote:
To be clear, I don’t want it for skiing, but for “waterproofing” me over a warm coat at another outdoor activity that requires me to be outside without shelter in all weathers.
The coaches coat seems to fit the bill rather than a dry robe as they are a bit too bulky on top of another jacket.
Thanks for the pointers Eh oh!


In that case, how about a rain poncho? I think the ones designed for outdoor activities would work.

https://www.trespass.com/qikpac-adults-black-packaway-poncho
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Layne wrote:
cardweg wrote:
To be clear, I don’t want it for skiing

But you titled the post "Long coat for skiing" you little devil you Laughing Laughing

Does seem more useful as a standing around thing. Which I don't intend to do in inclement weather!


It’s a fair cop!
In my defence, I’ve only seen the target garment on ESF types, so that is why I chose that description.
And, unfortunately, my end use is exactly for standing around in the rain. As a camera operator at sports events I can’t run and hide when the rain comes on. Our new issue gear (new sponsor so the old waterproof gear had to be returned) is warm but not waterproof. Hence my quest for an over garment to keep the wet stuff out.
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And, unfortunately, my end use is exactly for standing around in the rain. A


Which is exactly what I use mine for. Works perfectly Happy
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I bought one of these as I always seem to end up in rainy resorts. Never used it, but at that price point who cares, and handy to leave in the car. For a glorified pac-a-Mac it’s actually quite nicely spec’ed https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unisex-Champion-Waterproof-Country-Clothing/dp/B00EPFX3ZK/ref=asc_df_B00EPFX3ZK?tag=amz07b-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80882894053244&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584482457765528&psc=1
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Junior always skis in a long coat on bad weather days.
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Either ponchos or raincoats can work well if you are just standing around in wet but not windy weather.

If you need raised arms for camera operating then with any sort of coat you will need tight cuffs, or the water will just run into your sleeve and collect at the elbow!

Ponchos can give more freedom if you have to fiddly stuff 'in the dry' underneath it. But most are not full length, so if it is breezy your lower half still gets soaked! Sad
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ecureuil wrote:
Ponchos can give more freedom if you have to fiddly stuff 'in the dry' underneath it. But most are not full length, so if it is breezy your lower half still gets soaked! Sad


Get a rain kilt, they really exist.
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They are mostly for standing around at the race course. Im sure there are some non-insulated ones as you say, but back in my day they were insulated.
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ecureuil wrote:
… If you need raised arms for camera operating then with any sort of coat you will need tight cuffs, or the water will just run into your sleeve and collect at the elbow!

Ponchos can give more freedom if you have to fiddly stuff 'in the dry' underneath it. But most are not full length, so if it is breezy your lower half still gets soaked! Sad


Exactly!
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The decathlon ones I mentioned earlier don't seem to be available on their site anymore. Sad
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Pretty sure that the EVO2 instructors in Tignes used to wear these long waxed overcoats in awful weather.

Like a more utilitarian Barbour !
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