Equipment-Spyder

pavelski wrote:17. Zipper front flap well over zipper with Velcro closure

I'm not sure if Pavel means what I think (as English is about his 5th language) but for me the very first thing I look for in all/any jackets is: Is there a quality cover for the internal part of the zip on the top of the neck. How often have I tried on an $800+ jacket and when the zip is fully closed I find the skin below my lip and above my chin pressed against cold steel? I swear that some designers should be made to wear their kit at -20 and then see how kewl they look!!! (rant over)

On the other hand a favourite adage says: - There's no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing!

Stay cool (sic),

Jan

thanks everyone opinions v much appreciated

What's #25? :shock: I just got myself a new 2008 model Karbon and it's nice to walk around the good ol' apartment in, and has all 24 ( don'r know what 25 is) on/in it and it only ran me around $210. I'm pretty new to this whole style thing? Why does it matter if it looks good? if it keeps you from freezing why worry? (ducks behind a chair becuase I know I've opened a can of worms) :lol:

It is a little device sewn into your jacket which can be detected by search and rescue teams with a little gizmo that they carry.

A definite if you are going backcountry.

I have heard you can buy them seperately and keep it in your pocket. Check your local ski shop.

Found a link

http://shop.packyourbags.com/acatalog/Ski_RECCO_Avalanche_Rescue_System.html

never realised you could buy them seperately, not quite a transiever tho is it lol

Regardless what ski product you buy, layering is the way to go.

For the neophytes in skiing layering is very much like using an onion as model! Each layer of clothing has its function and can be used independantly of the other layer!

What this means is that you can have equipment that has "cross-activity" functions. Going to a rugby game in Fall? Just use polar fleece jacket!

Going hiking to Scotland? Wear light weight underwear with polar vest and waterproof shell jacket!

Going skiing to Canada with -30c weather? Where same jacket with polar fleece jacket, polar fleece vest, Turtle Fur collar, Expedition weight underwear!


If you have long term approach, you do not have to buy all options in on time! Just pick one company and slowly buy units over time!

Regardless what product you buy , you must insist to have; excellent heat zippers on side or back, snow collar at neck and waist, wrist adjustments ( usually velcro), Double flat over zippers, many pockets for glasses, diamond stone, etc....

I do not recommend buying at resort since prices are always higher! ( and you have no choice) Never buy under pressure!

Hope this helps!

Definitely not but if something happens to your batteries it is always nice to have a back up.

Mind you this would be an even better back up