How to choose ski trousers: insulation, water column, braces and fit
For the piste, choose ski trousers with a water column of at least 15,000 mm: insulated for frost, uninsulated for spring. The guide compares ski a...
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What to wear skiing: ski clothing in layers from head to toeWhat to wear skiing: ski clothing in layers from head to toe
For skiing, dress in three layers and add a hat, neckwarmer, gloves and socks. The guide shows what goes on which layer, what not to wear skiing an... -
How to measure jacket and ski trouser size: chest, layers, fitHow to measure jacket and ski trouser size: chest, layers, fit
How to measure your chest and sleeve length, how much room to leave under a jacket for skiing, and how Regular, Slim fit and Oversized fits differ.... -
Water column and breathability: what the numbers on a jacket meanWater column and breathability: what the numbers on a jacket mean
An explanation of water column, breathability, membrane, taped seams and other terms from a jacket label, with tables and advice on reading the fig... -
Down or synthetic jacket? Insulation comparedDown or synthetic jacket? Insulation compared
Down is warmer for its weight and packs smaller; synthetic insulates even when damp and is easier to wash. The guide explains the 90/10 and 70/30 r... -
Winter coat, parka or jacket? How to choose by lengthWinter coat, parka or jacket? How to choose by length
A short jacket suits the car and the bike; for public transport and the bus stop choose a longer jacket, a parka or a winter coat. The guide compar... -
How to choose a baselayer: winter, all-season, lightweight or merino?How to choose a baselayer: winter, all-season, lightweight or merino?
How to choose a baselayer by activity and weather, when to pick merino and when synthetic, how it should fit and what to wear over it. -
How to choose a ski jacket: water column, breathability, fitHow to choose a ski jacket: water column, breathability, fit
How much water column and breathability should a ski jacket have, which insulation and which fit? An overview of the figures in tables, plus advice... -
How to choose a winter jacket for where you’ll wear itHow to choose a winter jacket for where you’ll wear it
Choose a winter jacket by where you will wear it: an insulated jacket is enough for the city, while wet snow calls for a membrane of 10,000 mm or m...
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