Men's Ski Jackets

Down or synthetic

The down jacket, like the Rab Mythic or the La Sportiva Lumina, offers the best warmth-to-weight ratio and compresses into a small volume. Its loftiness is measured in cuin. However, down loses its qualities when wet. The synthétique insulation, like that of the Patagonia Nano Puff or the Rab Cirrus Flex, keeps its warmth even when damp.

The rest of the wardrobe

Men's ski clothing also comes in:

• Ski Jackets.
• Ski Pants.
• Ski Suits.
• Fleeces.
• Baselayers.

All the clothing is gathered on the men's textile page.

On the slopes

To ski, the jacket must withstand snow and wind. Ski jackets from Peak Mountain, including the waterproof Canabel and Canory, combine insulation and water-repellent outer fabric, featuring hoods, pockets, and snow skirts. The Helly Hansen Ridable, with a hood, is designed for sliding. It should be roomy enough to wear a fleece underneath.

As a mid-layer

Lightweight jackets, like the Nano Puff or Cirrus Flex, can also be worn as a mid-layer, under a waterproof ski jacket, or during breaks while ski touring. They can be packed into their pocket for compression. Wash a down jacket with a special detergent, then tumble dry on low with tennis balls to restore its loft.

Good deals

Good deals can also be found in the good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and the items shipped in 24h are prepared and dispatched within 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a stable order: Black Friday at the end of autumn, the holiday season, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, followed by the summer sales and the back-to-school season.

Frequently asked questions

How to wash a ski jacket?

Wash it in the machine on a low temperature, on a gentle cycle, with a special down or technical fabric detergent. Tumble drying on low with tennis balls often restores its loftiness.

What does the loftiness measured in cuin mean?

Cuin measures the volume occupied by an ounce of down: the higher it is, the more air the down traps and insulates for a given weight. High-end jackets like the Rab Mythic display high loftiness.

Is a down jacket enough for skiing in extreme cold?

A waterproof ski down jacket, like those from Peak Mountain, is sufficient with a technical base layer. A lightweight down jacket can be worn under a shell jacket, which protects it from snow and wind.

How to choose the size of a men's ski jacket?

Try it on with a base layer and a fleece, arms raised, to check that the sleeves cover the wrists and that the bottom doesn’t ride up. It should allow enough room not to compress the insulation.

How to re-waterproof a ski jacket?

When water no longer beads, apply a water-repellent spray or wash product after cleaning. A tumble dry on low temperature often reactivates the original treatment.