 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi,
wondering what the consensus is for wearing a few layers versus having a big ski jacket?
I already have a decent waterproof shell (use for camping, rugby coaching, etc), and therefore could easily supplement with fleece and layers.
Or, should I just go spend a few quid on something like a TheNorthFace triclimate or similar (may have a trip to USA with work in next few weeks and see TNF gear a fair bit cheaper over there)?
Off to Andorra 1st week of Easter, so just not sure if a new big jacket would be not necessary that time of year in Andorra, and put the money towards next year's ski holiday with the kids 
Any considered advice appreciated,
Pete
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Layers. More versatile and you already have the outer one.
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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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Another advantage with layers is that as things wear out / get damaged you can replace them individually. A shell without liner is also much easier to repair with a goretex patch on the inside than a padded jacket.
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Depends when/where you ski. Lots of layers might make you uncomfortably hot. Yes you can shed one or two but then you've got to carry them around with you. As I ski in Europe in March I find one padded jacket (these things don't have to be big, mine is quite lightweight) with a thin baselayer is fine. Not bulky, not too hot but keeps any chair lift chills off.
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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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queen bodecia, "Lots of layers might make you uncomfortably hot" - then you wear fewer layers, non?
By the same argument, what happens if you get too hot and all you're wearing is a thin base layer and a thick jacket. Ooops.
efcbluepete, layers. No question.
Is your shell breathable though? Also, maybe worth buying some layers when in the US (Patagonia, TNF, etc. all much cheaper over there). I find sleeveless gilets handy as well as "in between" layers.
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Yes with layers the outer shell should be waterproof and breathable but wouldn't recommend wearing more than one layer with a membrain (e.g. goretex shell and windstopper fleece).
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Layers.
I have a shell which is designed for skiing (but also worn for work on rainy days) but everything under it is general purpose used for running, biking etc the 49 weeks a year when I'm not skiing.
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Thanks folks, layers it is!
Maybe a bit of retail therapy in Chicago for some of the inner layers
Cheers,
Pete
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Shells with layers is the way forward. The North Face triclimate stuff is good as you get both a shell and an insulated jacket in one, lots of variation for different days. Depending on your skiing you may want to think about upgrading your shell to a ski one with powder skirt, ragdolling through pow ain't much fun otherwise!
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efcbluepete, layers. We were in St Gervais last week and the temperature varied between +4 and -14 over the week! We each (children and adults) wore a decent thermal baselayer, plus a thin jumper or fleece, then mid-weight ski jackets (gloves, hats, fleece neck tube too of course). None of us were cold other than on the chairlift but pulling the necktube up to cover faces and hats down to cover ears, cured that. If you are a 'colder' than average person, you could add a layer and if too hot, take it off and put it in your backpack 
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efcbluepete, good lad. Layers for me too. Gives you options.
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