 Poster: A snowHead
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Have you checked out SOS ski jackets?
I have one with flowers on and its just lovely, not sure what their range is like this season?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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cathy,
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I should just say here that my level of skiing does not at all warrant a high-end technical jacket.
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That's the sort of comment best not to make too much noise about BMF_Skier might see it, then where would I be? 
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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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Well I say treat yourself! If you have one that you really like, buy it or you'll just regret it. I blew about £300 on a Tsunami jacket last season and it's just lovely - and it'll have to last me a few years!
I agree that ski jacket sizing's weird, it's a 12 and fits me perfectly with enough room for some layers, but others are tight across the shoulders.
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If you have one that you really like, buy it
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I agree - given that you don't really need a new one at all, what's the point of buying one that will just "do". 
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I just couldn't believe the lack of choice around
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Just so. Not been seriously tempted for a while, though I did see a very nice black Degré 7 one in France. Beautifully soft and a nice shape. But far too expensive. Amazing how many expensive and technically perfectly OK offerings have all the diamante, belts, fur etc. And a jacket where the collar is wrong is definitely not a good idea; seriously irritating.
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cathy, give yourself a slap girl. You look lush in that red jacket
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| I agree that ski jacket sizing's weird, it's a 12 and fits me perfectly with enough room for some layers, but others are tight across the shoulders. |
Completely agree. I don't NEED a new jacket, but for reasons best known to a phsychiatrist, have spent hours trying on every jacket in TK Maxx, which is the only local source of any size, trying to find one which fits, is flattering (very important), isn't red, doesn't have a floppy collar, furriness, sparkly bits, or a stupid pointless belt. I even, in a deranged moment of low self-esteem, looked in the men's department for an extra small (I'm 5 ft) - needless to say, nothing that didn't make me look like a small deranged cross-dresser with low self-esteem. Why is it so difficult?
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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You know it makes sense.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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cathy, Green - looks nicer than the red or the blue.
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Poster: A snowHead
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I claim my £50 - stoatsbrother, is a girl 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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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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stoatsbrother, bear in mind I won't actually look her flying down the slopes! But I think that's the one vote then for the green, above the blue. Still has a nasty front bit of the collar though
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Yoda, good choice. I just got a nice GREEN (dark) one for men, but at a massive discount cos it was last year's.
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cathy, I've said it before and I'll say it again - you do look so lithe in those fitted jackets - wish I could do them justice and get them done up round my hips 
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Yoda, no, don't like the design of that one (at least from the picture!) - and its in the 4s not the 2s - big psychological difference!
Megamum - aw thanks, but you must be looking pretty goddamn good now heh? The last picture I saw of you you looked great! I'm not feeling very 'lithe' at the moment - people at work are asking if I'm OK cos I'm hobbling round after a harsh gym session on Monday! 
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I prefer the North Face little number.... a little more individual and less common colour
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cathy, what's design got to do with it? It's an Arc'teryx - worth several gnarls in the dude stakes before you even step into your bindings
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I did look at those links, but it didn't give me enough details.
basically don't buy any jacket, even if its $5 if it doesn't have a good waterproof and breathe ability rating. Both those jackets claimed it, but didn't put up numbers.
at those prices, check out anything made with the gore-tex PRO fabric, fantastic !!!
I have an Arcteryx Stinger jacket and love it, North Face make a great one, called Free Thinker.
You said you only do 3 weeks a year, so its up to you, but warmth, dryness and comfort will make or break your holiday (those jackets have no insulation, so layer up)
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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cathy, buy a helmet cover and pocket the rest 
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You know it makes sense.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Poster: A snowHead
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Lynseyf the Norrøna Lofoten jackets are really nice jackets. Does anybody have any experience of them? Arcetryx V Norrøna Lofoten?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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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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lynseyf, cathy, With current exchange rates that might not be so pricey now.
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Don't like the existing red one at all, would go with the green. However, I wear a black jacket with gaff tape over some holes in it so what would I know?
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Right, that's it. Lizzard doesn't like it so I'm ditching the red!
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cathy, ah yes, I am known as a fashion guru, me.
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brian
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brian, What a huge range of jackets from one manufacturer!!
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I hate it when brian posts a link to lots of quality gear at good prices 
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FAQ
, I'm persuaded! And the green one had a very large collar that if you didn't zip right up (which is very constrictive) just flapped open practically to the shoulders.
last December and my pressie was Schoffel jacket & trousers. I am very pleased with them, yes they were much more than my old HH ones, but very comfortable etc etc in all conditions.