 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi
I’m about to buy a ski jacket so I’ve been doing some research in to in materials ski jackets are made from but I’m not really understanding what’s better than what.
I’ve got to choose from two Trespass jackets.
• waterproof breathable snow jacket.
• Reflective branding.
• 100% polyamide/TPU membrane shell. 100% polyester lining.
• Removable hood.
• The Radium Membrane reduces condensation inside while preventing rain and snow penetrating
• Taped seams.
• Wrist Gaiter
• waist skirt thing
Or this
• snow and ski lightly padded with tricot lining jacket.
• Reflective branding to front with branded zips.
• 94% polyester 6% elastane shell with a PU coating. 100% polyester lining.
• Waterproof, windproof and breathable.
• Adjustable zip off hood.
• Hem drawcord with side adjustment.
• It’s also got a rubber bulgy bit on the sleeve(recco advanved rescue technology ) don’t know if it does anything.
• Wrist Gaiter
• waist skirt thing
I‘m a total noob so I intend on spending a lot of time lying in the snow and I would like to stay dry and warm.
Any idea which one of the two coats would be the best or should I just pick the pretty one????
Thanks paul
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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 pretty 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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spec, I've got a Trespass jacket and I think it conforms to the first spec you list. It's also purple and pretty. In fairness I don't ever lie in the snow, but I have worn it in the rain, and in temperatures ranging from -26º to +12º without any weather-related discomfort. There's a lot of snobbery towards these more budget brands but I certainly don't have any complaints.
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spec, the recco is a device that can be tracked if the resort you are skiing in has the appropriate equipment to pick up the signal. There is one fitted inside my o'neill jacket. I agree with queen bodecia, both my Trespass jackets are fine, although one is prettier than other 
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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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The Recco device makes it easier for the piste device to find you body if you are caught in an avalanche, where as a transceiver makes it easier for the people you are skiing with, the piste patrol or anyone nearby with a transceiver to dig you out of an avalanche alive.
In short go for the best looking one and ignore the recco.
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Recco is good for finding dead bodies.
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| Recco is good for finding dead bodies. |
Or people benighted on the mountain or stuck down tree holes.
Not a replacement for a transceiver of course but they are cheap so why not carry one.
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Do they both have a waterproof rating, ie
Waterproof 2000mm
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Basically there are 4 areas to look for:
Insulated/padded or shell only
Waterproofness in 1000mm
Breathability in g/ m sq
Soft shell/stretch or hard shell.
The higher the numbers on the waterproofness and breathability the better (& more costly the jacket) though confusingly not all brands are directly comparable Also the finish quality improves with price.
Just my opinion but generally shells are better designed than padded jackets at comparable price points.
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