can it be used as a skiing jacket?
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Very lightweight and not overly snug or bulky at all. Great wind resistance. Reflective lining keeps in heat. We use it in boating conditions where dampness and wind can chill you. Not sure how this might relate to skiing, but that is what Columbia promotes it for.
133558
As the others said. It is a good wind blocker, but not fantastically warm when below 30ish. I where a hoodie under it, because it runs large and there is plenty of room.
405595
The jacket is pretty thin so it doesn't provide very much additional warmth. It is water tight and pretty wind resistant so it does cut down a bit on wind chill, but the jacket is no substitute for layering or a heavier coat if you plan on using it in cold temperatures.
476
I am not too sure, it looks like it would be as it is a repellent type material. I wear it in the winter with a sweater underneath. I love this jacket, super flattering.
15411
By itself, no. It's just a thin layer of waterproof material (which keeps me 100% dry) but it's not really designed for being a warm jacket...now if you put it over something else you should be good
1386231
My husband used it for a deadpool costume with no problem. The dead pool costumes (or at least his) was form fitting so u won't probably be able to wear anything under it but your skiivies or underarmor.
277797
Probably but i wouldnt. For skiing you want something that doesn't have slack. I think it all depends on the type of rider you are the more advance the better toor you'll need the rope is for towing a tube
543388
I think it would be fine for that. We use it for travel for 2 pairs of skis with poles and also put a helmet with goggles in it.
1691739
I don't think it would work out very well (unless your pants are loose fitting the whole way down). You'd be better off wrapping it over top the pants - otherwise I've found it gets to be very cold on the skin.
1295798
I found it to be a tight fit, so I wouldn't be able to put extra clothes underneath. It was a good wind breaker, so it would depend on your jacket.
164926
I believe it could but i wouldn't recommend it unless you are traveling while it is cold outside.. i wore it for only a short time indoors as part of a costume and was drenched in sweat in a short time
2254145
Have not used it for that, but i don't see why not. It is very sturdy, seems waterproof, and would retain the heat (it retains the cold). It is made of a strong paper, with glazed finish. Probably biodegradable.
1165210
This would work for snowmobiling, but it might not be heavy enough for way lower temperatures. I live in a fairly mild climate (35-40f lows to 75-80f highs). I use the jacket solely for motorcycle riding, and just because it has armored shoulders, elbows, and back. If it's 35f at night, even with the liner, it's a little cold. For snowmobiling, I'd say get a size or two larger than you wear and wear layers underneath. Watch out, though, this jacket runs a bit on the small side (if you wear a large, get an XL or XXL).
971556
I don't know, I returned the jacket right away because the connections were too loose and jacket would not stay warm, if you move at all!
83093
I live in the midwest and have worn this coat into temps down to -10, -25 with the wind chill. Without wind, keeping lightly active (walking my dogs), wearing layers beneath it, and staying out of the direct wind, I have been kept comfortably warm. If you are more active (skiing or snowshoeing) you should stay quite warm. The jacket does not block wind very well, so if you are in windy conditions I do not think it would be enough unless you wore some sort of windbreaker over it, but I'm not sure about trying to fit it under something else. I have worn a thick wool sweater under it without any problems.
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I live in the midwest and have worn this coat into temps down to -10, -25 with the wind chill. Without wind, keeping lightly active (walking my dogs), wearing layers beneath it, and staying out of the direct wind, I have been kept comfortably warm. If you are more active (skiing or snowshoeing) you should stay quite warm. The jacket does not block wind very well, so if you are in windy conditions I do not think it would be enough unless you wore some sort of windbreaker over it, but I'm not sure about trying to fit it under something else. I have worn a thick wool sweater under it without any problems. I live in the midwest and have worn this coat into temps down to -10, -25 with the wind chill. Without wind, keeping lightly active (walking my dogs), wearing layers beneath it, and staying out of the direct wind, I have been kept comfortably warm. If you are more active (skiing or snowshoeing) you should stay quite warm. The jacket does not block wind very well, so if you are in windy conditions I do not think it would be enough unless you wore some sort of windbreaker over it, but I'm not sure about trying to fit it under something else. I have worn a thick wool sweater under it without... » Read More I live in the midwest and have worn this coat into temps down to -10, -25 with the wind chill. Without wind, keeping lightly active (walking my dogs), wearing layers beneath it, and staying out of the direct wind, I have been kept comfortably warm. If you are more active (skiing or snowshoeing) you should stay quite warm. The jacket does not block wind very well, so if you are in windy conditions I do not think it would be enough unless you wore some sort of windbreaker over it, but I'm not sure about trying to fit it under something else. I have worn a thick wool sweater under it without any problems. « Show Less
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I dont see why not. First time i used it was for sledding. I cant wait to use it this summer for diving.
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Personally, I wouldn't use this helmet for skiing. I bought this for my daughter for ice skating, but when she skis, we use a ski helmet. If you are renting equipment, a ski helmet is usually included. You can google ski helmet vs skate helmet and decide for yourself. Here's one from REI http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/snow-helmet.html