Technical Shell Jacket Recommendations - Snowboarding Forum

drc13 · 07-13-2012, 11:17 PM

Hi Guys

I'm getting too hot in my Sessions Krueger Insulated jacket with just a T-shirt under it so I think I'm in the market for a technical shell jacket.

Unfortunately I'm finding the majority of jackets in store here have some form of insulation. I'm completely open to suggestions on jackets I should be considering.

These are the features I would like it to have:

10k+ breath/water ratings
wrist gaiters
powder skirt
pit zips
lots of pockets
pass pocket

I look forward to your recommendations.

Cheers

genebike · 07-14-2012, 09:27 AM

Check out the Burton AK Cyclic or Stagger. They're a bit pricey, but worth it in my opinion.

fraxmental · 07-14-2012, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by genebike

Check out the Burton AK Cyclic or Stagger. They're a bit pricey, but worth it in my opinion.

take a look at quiksilver. they make nice snowboarding apparel, and think they are available in your country at fair prices. you wont go wrong with them.

drc13 · 07-14-2012, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by genebike

Check out the Burton AK Cyclic or Stagger. They're a bit pricey, but worth it in my opinion.

Thanks, I'd had a look at them in the past. Unfortunately the Cyclic doesn't have wrist gaiters and the Stagger is insulated. Have just discovered the Burton Goretex Andover which seems to tick the boxes so will do some more research on it. Also just spotted the Burton 3L Porter.

sw00shm4n · 07-15-2012, 06:08 PM

I just picked up the volcom bjorn jacket from dogfunk. Haven't gotten to try it out yet obviously, but I really like it just from trying it on so far: Solid, thick and durable feeling fabric rated at 15k, pit zips (not mesh-lined though), powder skirt, wrist gaiters. It's just a shell like you're looking for, but it is lined with fleece on the inside. Only has two pockets on the outside and then a goggle pouch thing on the inside. I know you said you wanted more pockets but at the price it's at now, it's a pretty good deal.

Volcom Bjorn 3-Layer Jacket - Men's from Dogfunk.com

DrnknZag · 07-15-2012, 07:44 PM

What's you price range? If you're searching for a TRUE technical shell, get ready to shell out big bucks.

I've owned the AK Cyclic & AK Stagger jackets. The Stagger isn't insulated, but it does have a thermally reflective liner. Good jacket, I wore one two seasons ago but got rid of it because the arm's weren't long enough for me. The Cyclic is pretty similar to the Stagger, but without any frills. Just a stripped down Gore shell. Not many pockets on the Cyclic though. Also one thing to note is none of Burton's jackets have wrist gaiters.

My favorite technical Gore shell right now is the Oakley Choice. Super lightweight, Goretex Pro Shell laminate, longer cut, but still has a technical fit, not a lot of pockets (I don't like too many pockets), and has Oakley's pants to jacket interface. I have the old non-Goretex version of the jacket and love it (Oakley Primed). I highly recommend it if you can afford it.

drc13 · 07-16-2012, 04:05 AM

Thanks for the replies guys. I looked into the volcom jacket but unfortunately there's none available in my size (small)\

DrnknZag I really just want something I don't get as hot in but with the tech features I'm after. This comment on burtons site about the stagger worries me "Newly re-mastered, the men’s Burton [ak]™ 2L Stagger Jacket’s strategically designed lining and lightweight insulation" . I was hoping burtons "powder cuff" would do a similar job to wrist gaiters?

The Burton Gore-Tex Andover seems to tick a lot of boxes except it's probably not as fitted as I would like. Does anyone have any thoughts on this jacket?

cjcameron11 · 07-16-2012, 04:35 AM

Volcom crack, has everything you listed plus its goretex, i was at mt buller today and it was shit, rained all day but i was dry as a bone.

Music Moves · 07-18-2012, 08:54 AM

I found a really good deal on a Homeschool jacket.

Homeschool

The usual retail cost is a bit pricey, but they have great tech and these garments should last a while.

DrnknZag · 07-18-2012, 08:54 AM

I'd stay away from Volcom jackets if you want a basic shell. All Volcom tech shells I've tried on have all been super heavy and very layered (not quite shell). I'm not sold on the Andover. I'm not very high on non-AK Burton outerwear for durability reasons. It looks like it's just a budget Gore jacket. It does have a lining, so it's not quite a shell either IMO. I can't find anything that says it has the pow grip (or whatever it's called), but maybe I'm wrong.

07-13-2012, 11:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
drc13 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 22	Technical Shell Jacket Recommendations Hi Guys I'm getting too hot in my Sessions Krueger Insulated jacket with just a T-shirt under it so I think I'm in the market for a technical shell jacket. Unfortunately I'm finding the majority of jackets in store here have some form of insulation. I'm completely open to suggestions on jackets I should be considering. These are the features I would like it to have: 10k+ breath/water ratings wrist gaiters powder skirt pit zips lots of pockets pass pocket I look forward to your recommendations. Cheers

07-16-2012, 04:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
cjcameron11 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 744	Volcom crack, has everything you listed plus its goretex, i was at mt buller today and it was shit, rained all day but i was dry as a bone. __________________ my names's Petey and i have gigantic balls

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07-14-2012, 09:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
genebike Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 12	Check out the Burton AK Cyclic or Stagger. They're a bit pricey, but worth it in my opinion.

07-15-2012, 06:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
sw00shm4n Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2	I just picked up the volcom bjorn jacket from dogfunk. Haven't gotten to try it out yet obviously, but I really like it just from trying it on so far: Solid, thick and durable feeling fabric rated at 15k, pit zips (not mesh-lined though), powder skirt, wrist gaiters. It's just a shell like you're looking for, but it is lined with fleece on the inside. Only has two pockets on the outside and then a goggle pouch thing on the inside. I know you said you wanted more pockets but at the price it's at now, it's a pretty good deal. Volcom Bjorn 3-Layer Jacket - Men's from Dogfunk.com

07-15-2012, 07:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
DrnknZag Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: PNW Posts: 922	What's you price range? If you're searching for a TRUE technical shell, get ready to shell out big bucks. I've owned the AK Cyclic & AK Stagger jackets. The Stagger isn't insulated, but it does have a thermally reflective liner. Good jacket, I wore one two seasons ago but got rid of it because the arm's weren't long enough for me. The Cyclic is pretty similar to the Stagger, but without any frills. Just a stripped down Gore shell. Not many pockets on the Cyclic though. Also one thing to note is none of Burton's jackets have wrist gaiters. My favorite technical Gore shell right now is the Oakley Choice. Super lightweight, Goretex Pro Shell laminate, longer cut, but still has a technical fit, not a lot of pockets (I don't like too many pockets), and has Oakley's pants to jacket interface. I have the old non-Goretex version of the jacket and love it (Oakley Primed). I highly recommend it if you can afford it.

07-16-2012, 04:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
drc13 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 22	Thanks for the replies guys. I looked into the volcom jacket but unfortunately there's none available in my size (small)\ DrnknZag I really just want something I don't get as hot in but with the tech features I'm after. This comment on burtons site about the stagger worries me "Newly re-mastered, the men’s Burton [ak]™ 2L Stagger Jacket’s strategically designed lining and lightweight insulation" . I was hoping burtons "powder cuff" would do a similar job to wrist gaiters? The Burton Gore-Tex Andover seems to tick a lot of boxes except it's probably not as fitted as I would like. Does anyone have any thoughts on this jacket?

07-18-2012, 08:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
Music Moves Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Under the influence... Posts: 1,152	I found a really good deal on a Homeschool jacket. Homeschool The usual retail cost is a bit pricey, but they have great tech and these garments should last a while.

07-18-2012, 08:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
DrnknZag Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: PNW Posts: 922	I'd stay away from Volcom jackets if you want a basic shell. All Volcom tech shells I've tried on have all been super heavy and very layered (not quite shell). I'm not sold on the Andover. I'm not very high on non-AK Burton outerwear for durability reasons. It looks like it's just a budget Gore jacket. It does have a lining, so it's not quite a shell either IMO. I can't find anything that says it has the pow grip (or whatever it's called), but maybe I'm wrong.