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Coldest upperbody part while skiing?

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S^0WB0ARDER
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Trying to make the most comfortable jacket possible, input would be great!
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John
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Jan 21 2016 11:59PM
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McNoche
Posts: 1731 - Karma: 3,661
Well, this will suck cock and never see production.
Jan 22 2016 12:03AM
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S^0WB0ARDER
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Word, mad support. Thanks if you voted though
Jan 22 2016 12:05AM
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Lbird
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Its's hands... everything else stays warm but hands and sometimes feet.
Jan 22 2016 12:12AM
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itzki
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LbirdIts's hands... everything else stays warm but hands and sometimes feet.


Yeah u definitely need to find some way to make the feet warmer with this jacket
Jan 22 2016 12:15AM
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freewillie
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LbirdIts's hands... everything else stays warm but hands and sometimes feet.


only if uv licked herpy puss
Jan 22 2016 12:22AM
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Casey
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The thing I hate most about my jacket is that there are a million different sized pockets everywhere and I have a dry place to put all my shit. I think my next jacket will be something more like that. Good call.
Jan 22 2016 12:31AM
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Lbird
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itzkiYeah u definitely need to find some way to make the feet warmer with this jacket


Really my point is jacket technology is already there.
Jan 22 2016 12:35AM
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ghosthop
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why all the hate?

I am a big fan of hybrid softshell/hardshell or materials that blend the two. I think something that blocks the wind on the back/outside of the arm all the way to the mid forearm makes a big difference. If you have wind blocking material on the front of the torso, make sure to put some on the back too, even if it does make you a bit sweaty when you ride with a pack. Lined pockets, or at least mesh instead of just a hardhsell material in pockets makes a huge difference imo. Velcro instead of elastic at the cuffs if hardshell sleeves. And if you do pit zips, make sure it goes from the arm to the torso and not perpendicular to the arm, I have a helly jacket like that and they are the least functional pit zips evar.
Jan 22 2016 12:46AM
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Pole-Less
Posts: 197 - Karma: 543
I'd like to see sleeves that are a bit wider than usual so its easier to put mittens under it, but there must be a way to tighten a strap to keep it from being baggy around the wrist. Try and stay away from Velcro? Unless its very strong and won't be bad quality. Hope this may help with design.
Jan 22 2016 12:56AM
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TACO-DOG.exe
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if you somehow integrated some base layer-esque gloves into the wrists that would be a game changer.
Jan 22 2016 12:58AM
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Deezy
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Hey OP, Staying warm isn't the issue, it's staying dry.
Jan 22 2016 1:06AM
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PeppermillReno
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Face. Everything else is easy to keep warm.


I like my neckwarmer because it has a spandex thing that goes over your head and you can get it in the right position easily I am meaning to buy another one that I can specifically cut a big ass hole out for breathing out of on cold ass days so I can block all the air from hitting my face but breathe without it fogging my goggles.
Jan 22 2016 2:19AM
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dyer
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NECK
Jan 22 2016 2:21AM
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JichelMusten
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I layer underneath my jacket so I really never get that cold
Jan 22 2016 9:03AM
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MNSkiers
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for sure nose. even if you have a face mask on there is always that gap between your face mask and goggles. Unless you put your face mask under your goggles but if you do that you gogs get foggy real fast
Jan 22 2016 9:23AM
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MassHorrid
Posts: 15 - Karma: 85
I know it wasn't a choice listed, but for some reason, regardless of how much money I throw at gloves, my fucking thumbs always feel like they're going to fall off.

Skip the jacket, make dope gloves plz.
Jan 22 2016 9:29AM
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Lonely
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My chin balls
Jan 22 2016 9:52AM
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zachshuster
Posts: 109 - Karma: 495
my lower arms and wrists get the coldest after falling into the snow
Jan 22 2016 9:55AM
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elliot.scribner
Posts: 36 - Karma: 92
DeezyHey OP, Staying warm isn't the issue, it's staying dry.


Yeah I'd have to agree-- if you're going for a super technical jacket system, I'd roll with Gore-Tex, but that shits hella expensive.
Jan 22 2016 10:10AM
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The.Fish
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Hands and feet but hiking helps generate some heat.
Jan 22 2016 10:10AM
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The_Mitch
Posts: 68 - Karma: 151
My wallet's pretty cold because it's empty from buying outerwear. Make it the driest jacket ever with vents for $25 and I'll buy the shit out of them. Utilize sweatshops to lower production costs.
Jan 22 2016 10:13AM
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jsch6
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Make the pockets big
Jan 22 2016 11:05AM
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Rennis_Deynolds
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sponsor me, check out my banger edit
Jan 22 2016 11:10AM
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KravtZ
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Dude love the name spacefruits for real.

I tend to get cold for some reason on real cold days around my neck (obvious reasons since I hate neckwarmers) and my stomach.

But if your designing a jacket. I think the main thing to think about besides waterproofness/tech things, is pocket design.

I love my current jacket has an awesome color scheme but I hate the pocket layout and causes me to put all my things on my left side which really annoys me sometimes if I carry a lot of stuff.

Also a hood that can fit over a helmet comfortably is pretty clutch for super cold days / big snow storms.
Jan 22 2016 11:11AM
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BenWhit
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neck & chest. If these are cold, i'm pissed.
Jan 22 2016 12:07PM
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freestyler540
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I have a big issue with airflow through a coat and overheating. I rarely feel cold when I ride.
Jan 22 2016 12:11PM
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linus_deboss
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well looking at it biologically - if your internals have warm, and only then, the rest of your limbs will start heating up aswell, so make shure stomach&lungs stay warm AS FUCK, and your fingers and feet wont be cold anymore either

(when you have cold, your body first makes shure your organs important to live have warm, and only after that if there's energy left your rest starts heating up. many people complain about having cold fingers or feet regardless how much they layer at those areas, but only wear a tshirt under their jacket because they THINK they're not cold there - obviously, because your body is all busy to not let your organs freeze off)

hope this helps.
Jan 22 2016 3:46PM
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OhiosGreat
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Put some elastic or something on the wrists to make it easy to put them over gloves and keep it over gloves
Jan 22 2016 4:26PM
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Deforestation
Posts: 1606 - Karma: 3,194
How to deal with wrists:

Have no taper on the sleeves as they go towards the hands. Have cinch cord in place of velcro. Rubber grip on inside of coat under cinch cord to keep sleeves in place.

Easy as fuck to get over gloves, easy to tighten, stays.
Jan 22 2016 4:35PM
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.Hugo.
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September 29 is my birthday. Do i get a free jacket?
Jan 22 2016 5:04PM
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Big_Mtn
Posts: 551 - Karma: 1,647
make it a giant cocoon. like a sleeping bag that zips all the way closed.
Jan 22 2016 5:35PM
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Phil-X-
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No sleeves because I've that found cold air gets in through the wristz holes, also keeping your arms close to your body keeps them warm.

According to the army field manual, approximately 45% of your body heat is lost through your head, so I think its unwise to leave an open hole where your head should be, it should be well insulated there to keep all HH (Industry Ab. [abbreviation] for Head heat) within the torso area. This also allows for mounted googles.

Ive worked in the industry for many years now with many of the best outerwear producers in the world. We should definitely work together, I'd love to give you more tips and pointers. I attached a copy of some of the fixes I've mentioned. Let me know when youre free to Skype to discuss fingerless park gloves and low-top ski boots, partner!



(I threw our logo on the breathing patch to further promote brand recognition)
Jan 22 2016 5:51PM
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Dromas
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My palatine uvula aka punching bag in back of throat
Jan 22 2016 7:05PM
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SkinnyPenis
Posts: 240 - Karma: 361
My nose always get super cold cuz even when I wear a mask I have my nose out
Jan 23 2016 12:19AM
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