Other technical features to look out for embrace powder skirts, adjustable hems and hoods, wrist gaiters, goggle shammies, RFID pockets, and Recco reflectors. The reigning champion for our aggressive men’s ski jacket test goes to the Outdoor Research Carbide. We love that the shell is versatile for backcountry and resort snowboarding because of its light-weight design, 20K waterproofing, and variety of technical details that all skiers will find useful.
This snowboarder-approved shell was successful after we noted that the 686 Gore-tex Core Jacket was extraordinarily comfortable to wear during a visit to the slopes. Although it seems loose-fitting like conventional …