Tips on Buying Ski Jackets

A big part of a fun day on the ski slopes is being comfortable. If your ski jacket isn't keeping you dry or warm, you won't have as much fun skiing. A good ski jacket should be versatile so you can adjust to the ever-changing conditions on the mountain.

Buying Ski Jackets:

1. Buy a ski jacket that can adapt to conditions. It can be tough to know what the weather will be like at the resort, and in the mountains, the weather can change quickly. Having a ski jacket that can change with the weather conditions will keep you in the right temperature range. Pit zips allow quick and easy ventilation to keep you from overheating, and by being located in the arm pits, they won't significantly expose you to falling snow. A zip-out insulating liner will make your ski jacket a lot more versatile for vacations where you might not know what the weather will be like. And you'll be able to use the same jacket for winter and spring skiing.
   
2. Get a jacket that looks good. The way your ski jacket looks shouldn't be the most important factor in buying a ski jacket, but you should like the way your jacket looks. You can find a simple solid-color ski jacket or one in a bold pattern and everything in between to match your style.
   
3. Look for some extra features. A powder skirt is a nice addition, even in men's ski jackets. The powder skirt is an interior feature that holds snug to your waist, keeping snow from coming up inside your jacket in a fall. A pass holder shows off your ski pass without having the lift ticket flapping around in the wind. Interior pockets are nice for keeping your camera or a snack warm, and large exterior pockets are nice for storing warmer ski gloves or a balaclava should the weather be colder than you expected.
   
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