This is the web page for your men’s Ski Jacket and Men's Snowboard Jackets by top brands such as Technine, Sessions, 686, Avalaan - plus loads more! We have the biggest UK stock and, biggest £££ savings - GUARANTEED - check our price match guarantee. Next day delivery and FREE delivery options available to select at checkout, conditions apply. There are no real technical difference's between men's snowboard jackets and men's ski jackets - the styles and colours are pretty similar these days too.
The higher the rating number, the more waterproof a fabric will be. Gore Tex do not use the same system as everyone else - they quote single, double (2L) and triple layers (3L) of waterproof membrane. To be waterproof, an item of clothing needs more than a waterproof fabric - you also need to consider the seams.
We only quote the waterproof rating of a garment when it is backed up by information displayed on either a garment tag/label or the manufacturers website/brochure. We have not, therefore, quoted ratings for all our garments. This does not, however, mean they are not waterproof but it is a fairly reliable indicator that the waterproof rating is likely to be under 5,000.
Garments with a 20,000 rating offer a very high degree of waterproof protection for the serious outdoor sports enthusiast who demands the highest performing technical garment.
At the time of writing, products using Gore Tex 3L fabrics are widely regarded as the highest performance technical outdoor garments available, with the highest waterproof and breathable ratings.
Seams
Clothing seams are almost always sewn together. Sewing leaves holes, holes leak and you could get wet! To counter this manufacturers tape the seams to keep the water out.
We quote a garment as having taped seams when this information is confirmed by information displayed on either a garment tag/label or the manufacturers website/brochure. In all other instances, we have chosen to list the product as 'not quoted'.
A garment with critically taped seams does not have all of it's seams taped - only those identified by the manufacturer as being critically important to prevent water ingression. Garments with critically taped seams are perfectly adequate for most snow sports uses.
Only a garment with fully taped seams can be considered to be waterproof. All seams are taped and glued to make them at least as waterproof as the fabric itself. We highly recommend garments with fully taped seems as being the best for snowboarding and skiing.
Insulation
You do not necessarily need insulated garments for snowboarding or skiing. It depends on whether you tend to suffer from the cold more than others - this tends to be the case for children, women and smaller men. It also depends on how much energy you exert - the more active you are , the hotter you will become. Beginners tend to exert far more energy than do experts. The final factor is the weather - which in turn is dependent on the time of year and location of your resort. People ski in temperatures ranging from -35 to +10 degrees celsius - so choosing the correct degree of insulation is very important.
Insulated outer layers are a good idea if you are snowboarding or skiing in North America - where temperatures are significantly lower than in Europe - or if you suffer from the cold or if you just prefer being nice and warm and snug. We recommend insulated jackets for children and small adults who suffer from the cold. Please look at the product descriptions on our website because some garments are more insulated than others. We have included in the 'Insulated' category all garments which have zip out or removable linings.
The ultimate in luxurious warmth. Ideal for riding in North America or on cold European days in January or February. Made from either goose or duck down, these garments are great for apres ski too - because trudging about town in the evening can be bitterly cold!
Just like a normal shell jacket but this time the outer fabric has a much softer feel (nothing like the hard nylon feel you get with anoraks!) and is flexible, making it possible to have a tighter fitting jacket without restricting movement. Most soft shells come fully lined and many are highly technical with high waterproof and breathability ratings.
Lined Shell garments are the most versatile because they can be worn on their own with very little underneath on sunny afternoons, on mild spring days and in snow domes or on dry slopes. You can also use them on bitterly cold winter days by 'layering-up'. The lining gives a higher degree of comfort and 'cosiness' versus the most technical unlined shell garments.
Exactly the same as 'Lined Shell' garments - only without any lining!
Some of the highest specification most technical and breathable snowboard and ski garments use an unlined shell construction.
Jackets that come with a removable liner system offer skiers and snowboarders the best of both worlds. The liners are usually zipped in making it quick and easy to transform your jacket from an insulated one for when it's cold to a more breathable shell for when it's hot.
Technically, there is little difference between a snowboard jacket and a ski jacket. Both would work perfectly well for either sport. Many freestyle skiers wear clothing styles more traditionally associated with snowboarding. Differences relate to the style, the colours, the cut or look or simply the brand name.
Listed here are snowboard jackets with a strong snowboard pedigree or heritage which tend not to be worn by skiers - unless you are a skier who likes the snowboard look - and many younger skiers do! The snowboard look is also popular amongst freestyle skiers.
Listed here are ski jackets with a strong ski pedigree or heritage which tend not to be worn by snowboarders - unless you are a snowboarder who likes the ski look!
The jackets listed here are from manufacturers who make excellent ski and snowboard jackets but the brands themselves are not exclusively associated with either sport. These jackets will look equally good on a skier or snowboarder.
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