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ski jackets

  1. Ron

    Stio Environ Jacket Review

    I picked up the Stio Environ last season while looking for the “perfect” Colorado ski jacket. I have 30+ days in it while skiing a different brand for comparison. Based in Jackson, WY, Stio has clearly designed a jacket for skiers, by skiers. The shell is made from Dermizax, a durable...
  2. M

    pit zips when are they effective?

    sorry for the potentially stupid question but here it goes: when and under what circumstances are pit zips effective... I am in the process of looking for a shell but will just be on the greens and blues with my kids, I don't see myself getting too aggressive because frankly I don't have the...
  3. Tricia

    Importance of Breathability in Jackets

    This is an interesting little video explaining breathability in jackets
  4. MidASkier

    Shell Jacket

    Time for a new jacket. Looking for suggestions on a nice shell. My Helly Hansen has been good to me over the past 7 years, but is no longer waterproof.
  5. Ron

    Strafe Exhibition Jacket- First look

    So you all know I am a gear junkie and love to support a local small biz so I when was at the Christy Sports Powder Daze Sale this morning and saw the words "Polartec NeoShell and Alpha" together in one jacket, I had to partake... So now I have another Colorado brand, Strafe Outerwear, that I...
  6. Myles

    Kiltech

    Has anyone ever heard of Kiltech? From what I can find out, it is a German sports apparel company. I need to replace an old shell that is falling apart and came across what may be a good deal on a Kiltech Level 5 jacket. I say it may be a good deal because I am not sure how the jacket might...
  7. Ron

    Individual Review Freeride Systems Antero Jacket

    Review: Freeride Systems Freeride Systems (FRS), based in Leadville, CO, joined the indie crew in 2011, making gear designed by skiers to meet the needs of those who ski, hike, and work in a variety of conditions. Whether you are cruising mellow groomers, choking on powder during a storm...
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