If getting any exercise at all, I still cant imagine anything other than solely wool. For something ultralight, cheap, windproof to put on for an extended downhill, a hefty bag works.
Soft shell jackets for skiing
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Re: Soft shell jackets for skiing
I've been using a voormi hardened wool layer on top of a short sleeve wool shirt. I literally use it from 5-30 degrees. I zip on the hood when I get cold. I unzip it down to the stop when it gets warm. I throw on a goretex jacket for the downhill and if the weather turns sour.
Re: Soft shell jackets for skiing
Interesting. I hadn’t heard of hardened wool. Looks nice, but quite pricey.climbingnerd wrote: ↑Sat Jan 21, 2023 4:53 pmI've been using a voormi hardened wool layer on top of a short sleeve wool shirt. I literally use it from 5-30 degrees. I zip on the hood when I get cold. I unzip it down to the stop when it gets warm. I throw on a goretex jacket for the downhill and if the weather turns sour.
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Re: Soft shell jackets for skiing
I've been using a Patagonia Wind Shield jacket for years and it's become my go to for everything backcountry. I should have bought another one years ago because of course they discontinued it. Prime feature I like is the front and sleeves are wind stopper that sheds snow well, the back and arm pits are highly breathable thinner fleece so less back sweat while wearing a pack. Also, no hood which I prefer for layering. I like the look of the RAB Borealis you picked up but the RAB Stormveil Windstopper Jacket appears to be the Unicorn I've been trying to find.
https://rab.equipment/us/stormveil-windstopper-jacket
As far as wool goes; that's for long underwear...