Ski jackets for men
A good ski jacket keeps you dry in snowfall and wind, breathes on the way up and has details that work on the mountain: a helmet-compatible hood, ventilation and pockets for your lift pass and transceiver. Houdini's ski jackets come both as shells for layering and as insulated jackets for cold days on the lift.
Complete the outfit with ski pants and a warm mid-layer.
How do I choose a ski jacket?
Start with where you ski and how warm you want to be. A shell jacket is pure weather protection, and you control the warmth with the layers underneath. It suits you if you ski off-piste, go ski touring or want to use the jacket all year round. An insulated ski jacket has the warmth built in and suits you if you mostly ski the resort and want warmth without thinking about layers.
What do waterproofness and breathability mean?
Waterproofness is measured in millimetres of water column. Houdini's ski jackets are rated to at least 20,000 mm, which is enough for wet snow and rain. Breathability, 15,000 g/m²/24 h, shows how much moisture the fabric lets out, which makes a big difference when you hike uphill or ski hard.
What should a ski jacket have?
A helmet-compatible hood, a snow skirt against powder, underarm vents and waterproof zippers. That way the jacket works both on the lift and in deep snow.
Which Houdini ski jacket is right for you?
- Rollercoaster Jacket II: for freeride and ski touring. The pattern is draped directly on the body for full freedom of movement, with a slightly longer fit, an integrated snow skirt and two venting zips.
- Ride Jacket II: for skiing and snowboarding in the resort. The snow skirt is removable, so the jacket also works as a rain jacket the rest of the year.
- Ride Insulated Jacket: when you want the warmth in the jacket. Waterproof and ventilated, with Primaloft® Silver Highloft Ultra.
All three have a waterproof shell made of 100% recycled polyester and are PFAS-free. If something breaks, the jacket can be repaired through Houdini Repair.
What should I wear under my ski jacket?
A base layer next to the skin and a mid-layer in fleece or wool. Add a thin insulated jacket on really cold days. Read more about how to build a layering system.
