Women's

Brand

• 68616
• Avalaan2
• Burton14
  Burton is one of the most successful snowboarding companies in the world for two reasons - they were one of the very first and you do not get to be number one without being good. Burton gear has a great reputation and their after sales service is great too. The Burton product range is now colossal - covering almost everything you need to go snowboarding. Many a skier can be seen wearing Burton outerwear too!
• Burton AK2
• DC11
  DC. Pure skate heritage. One of the original skate shoe companies. Skate style clothing and accessories. DC are also big time into snowboards, snowboard boots and snowboard outerwear and also cover BMX, Surf and MTX. The brand is big, loose and loud!
• Grenade6
• Protest Boardwear4
• Rucanor1
• Sessions10
• SOS2
• Spyder4
• The North Face4
• Trespass10
• Volcom1
• Westbeach2
  Westbeach. Candian design. The original canadian snowboarding company. Loud style. Simple graphics. Maximum performance in extreme conditions. Thoroughly refined and tested. This brand goes right to the heart of core snowboarding.
• Wild Roses8

Brand Heritage  

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.

• Snowboard2
  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.
• Ski-
  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!

Size  

This is the size quoted by the manufacturer. Please bear in mind that sizes may vary so it is always advisable to refer to the brand-specific size chart which can be found on every product description page.

• XS1
• Small-
• Medium1
• Large-
• XL-
• XXL-

Colour

• Black1
• White-
• Grey-
• Red-
• Pink-
• Purple-
• Blue-
• Turquoise-
• Green1
• Yellow-
• Brown-
• Beige-
• Gold-
• Loud-
• Graphic1
• Multi-Coloured1

Style  

Style refers to type of jacket you want. Down Jackets are the warmest, Down vests are great for spring and the others types refer to the different insulating properties of standard jackets

• Vests & Gillets-
  Sleeveless jackets, Bodywarmers and gillets, such as the North Face Nuptse vest are great for the spring time or when ultimate articulation in the arms is required
• Down-
  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!
• Insulated-
  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.
• Shell2
  Shell Jackets are extremely versatile as they are designed to be 'layered up' underneath in order to control your body temperature. Shell jackets tend to be the most technical ski and snowboard jackets available on the market

Waterproof Rating  

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.

• Up to 5,000-
  Perfectly adequate for most snow sport uses.
• Up to 10,000-
  A good level of waterproof rating, capable of withstanding long periods of heavy rain.
• Up to 20,000-
  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.
• Gore Tex 2L1
  A double layer of waterproof Gore Tex membrane, making the garment doubly waterproof.
• Gore Tex 3L1
  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.
• Not Quoted-
  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.

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.

• Fully Taped2
  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.
• Critically Taped-
  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.
• Not Quoted-
  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'.

Special Features

• Powder Skirt2
  Also know as a snow skirt, snow gaiter or waist gaiter, this handy feature is an elasticated belt of material which sits inside the jacket above the waist-band and which, when fastened around the waist, helps prevent snow getting up and inside your jacket. It also helps to keep body heat in.
• Media Pocket-
  Special inner pocket designed to hold your phone and/or iPod nice and secure, media pockets often have a special port for your headphones so you don't need to leave the pocket partially open and risk losing your valuables.
• Wrist Gaiters-
  Often made of Lycra, wrist gaiters sit inside the cuffs and are worn over the hands to create a seal and prevent snow getting up inside your jacket sleeves. They also help to stop sleeves riding up and keep body heat in.
• Vents2
  Zip-up openings, usually located under the arms, which can be opened to let in ventilation when you get too hot. Jacket venting often has a mesh covering to stop snow getting inside.

Price Range