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So, the good news is that I've managed to lose a lot of weight over the last year. Great for my skiing and my health, to be sure. The bad news is that I've needed to replace all my clothes. Fortunately, I found some killer deals on pants and inner layers in the spring and over the summer, but I'm still looking for a shell that meets my needs.
I made some turns last week wearing soft shell that (sorta) fits, but I need a new proper hard shell. Because I always have my helmet on and 99% of skiing is in the dry Rockies (Colorado), I really would prefer to find a shell with either a removable hood or no hood at all. The shell I've been using has a hood and I used it once in 7 years, so it's really just an unnecessary parachute for me.
So, looking for ideas after an unsuccessful search for threads or reviews. My ideal shell would feature:
I made some turns last week wearing soft shell that (sorta) fits, but I need a new proper hard shell. Because I always have my helmet on and 99% of skiing is in the dry Rockies (Colorado), I really would prefer to find a shell with either a removable hood or no hood at all. The shell I've been using has a hood and I used it once in 7 years, so it's really just an unnecessary parachute for me.
So, looking for ideas after an unsuccessful search for threads or reviews. My ideal shell would feature:
- No hood (or a removable hood)
- Pit zips (or other vents)
- Breathable (I ski hot, even on -0 days)
- Available in a size that fits a 48" chest
- Under $500