joe_dog

hi,
I could use some advice. I am planning a trip to Zermatt switzerland this coming march and will be there from March 30 - april 14. I am a boarder but have not yet bought a jacket. I am looking for a jacket and it will be used yearly in similar conditions as to what it will be like in zermatt at that time of year. As well,I have as a baselayer a set of patagonia capilene 3 bottom and top. My question is what type of middle layering do you recommend and outerlayering for both top and bottom. Regarding the jackets besides the general type of jacket maybe you have some actual recommendations. Im looking to spend between $100- $220 us.

thanks

Snowolf

In general, with spring riding, I would say go with layering. The outer shell should be for waterproofing and wind breaking. For middle layer, I like fleece or micro fibre. Hopefully Paolosmythe will reply; as our resident Limey, he rides all over Eruope and can give you some good info on conditions

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joe_dog

i Have been eyeing the Sessions Leatherneck Jacket... what do you think (here is the link i had seen)

Backcountryoutlet.com | Large Image View | Sessions Leatherneck Jacket - Men's - Free Shipping! from Backcountryoutlet.com

Snowolf

That`s a damn nice jacket for the price! I like the style; it is`nt "trendy" and won`t be out of style in 6 months like a lot of them. My only concern would be the 10K waterproofing, but that is beacuse of the rain I deal with out here. If rain is`nt an issue, then the 10K is just fine. For that money you can`t go wrong and Sessions is a good brand with a good rep.

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joe_dog

you just put a smile on my face...thanx

lisevolution

check out the Sessions Vortex 4in1 Jacket on that site also...

Liquidmantis

I got the Vortex 4-in-1 off SteapAndCheap, it's great. The "4-in-1" rather than just 3-in-1 is a bit gimmicky but whatever.

joe_dog

one of the reviews on the leather neck said it was baggy and recommended getting one size smaller... is that true of the Vortex 4-in-1 as well