Mountain Ski Touring Jacket, Women’s

The waterproof qualities of the jacket were tested under rainfall for 3 hours. This test reproduces the conditions of a heavy mountain storm.

The resistance of a fabric is measured by the height of a water column in mm that can be supported by the fabric (test based on the ISO 811 standard). The higher the pressure, the more waterproof the fabric. Components with a 2,000 mm rating can withstand the pressure of a 2,000 mm column of water (which is equivalent to a rain shower lasting 2 hours). With a waterproof level of 15,000 mm, the jacket has a high level of waterproofing.

To find out whether a fabric is breathable, we test its evaporative resistance or RET (based on the ISO 11092 standard). The lower the fabric's resistance, the more water vapor generated by physical activity can escape, and the higher the fabric's breathability. As a rule of thumb: - RET < 9 = very breathable fabric - 9 < RET < 12 = breathable fabric - RET > 12 = little or no breathability The fabric of this jacket has an RET of 10

The large hood is designed to be worn over your alpine touring helmet. Designing products adapted to practicing our sport is our main objective. Height and depth settings let you adjust the volume according your needs (with or without a helmet) A semi-rigid visor improves forehead and eye protection. The collar pulls up enough to give good face protection.

Outer jacket: 2 large pockets with waterproof zippers. These pockets are big enough to store your skins. You also have a small secure pocket under the arm for a bank card or ski pass. Inner jacket: 1 zipped pocket to store your phone. Pockets are located on the chest to allow for easy access when wearing a harness out on the glacier.

During your alpine touring ski runs, you will often be extremely hot on the climb. If you want to keep your jacket on throughout then you can use the vents we have located under the arms. On the climb, open them as this is the best way to avoid perspiring too much. On the descent, don't forget to close them to stop the wind coming in and you getting cold.

If you are lucky and want to make the most of a good amount of fresh snowfall during your alpine touring ski run, then the snow skirt will be your ally. It will stop snow from getting under the jacket and you from getting wet. On the other hand, if there has been no snow for a few days, then you won't need this snow skirt, so you can easily remove it using the zipper. You can do this as much as you like.

Wash at 86°F. Use a liquid detergent and no fabric softener. Close the zippers and wrist openings before machine washing the jacket. Restore the fabric's water-repellent properties using a suitable treatment with each wash. A complete range of products specifically designed for the maintenance of waterproof and breathable fabrics is available in all our Decathlon stores. This will maximize your garment’s performance for as long as you use it.

The jacket's lines were selected to give you the greatest comfort on your ski outings. The jacket will be slightly loose so you can easily wear a light down jacket underneath as this model is a waterproof jacket without warm layer. Preformed elbows to stop any discomfort when you move your arms. The hood follows your head movements perfectly and doesn't interfere with your field of vision.

If you use your jacket in a resort The Recco® search and rescue system features a technology in two parts which is used by the rescue services of most ski resorts. - The Recco® detector used by the rescue teams emits a directional signal. - The Recco® reflector built into the jacket returns the signal. This generates an audible sound that guides rescue personnel directly to the person needing assistance. Before setting off, make sure you get the information you need from the professionals

Imported

This jacket was tested by the entire design team in winter 2019-2020.