In our first two episodes, we looked at the best skis and the ski boots. In later episodes, we’ll look at the best helmets, goggles, gloves and socks, plus there will be a special episode focusing on ski touring equipment.
This Special Episode of The Ski Podcast has been made possible by Ellis Brigham.
Ellis Brigham are the winter sports specialists, with 16 shops around the UK where you can find all the kit you need for this winter. Alternatively, simply go to their website at ellis-brigham.com and you can buy online now.
SHOW NOTES
Waterproofing (3:00)
Taping (7:30)
Breathability (8:30)
MVTR (9:30)
Gore-Tex (10:15)
3-layer (shell) v. 2-layer jackets (11:00)
Membranes and Insulation eg PrimaLoft, Thinsulate (13:00)
What is a ‘powder skirt’? (15:15)
What is ‘Recco’? (16:45)
What is DWR? (19:40)
Gore-tex EPe (20:00)
Mono-material garments (20:30)
Find out more about the danger of PFCs (21:00)
Iain visited the Arc’teryx repair shop in Covent Garden (22:00)
Listen to Iain’s interview with Arc’teryx in Episode 218
Al recommends NikWax for cleaning your technical clothing
Find out more about Patagonia’s donations to fight climate change (35:30)
Listen to Iain’s interview with Picture Organic Clothing (37:45)
THE BEST SKI JACKETS OF 2025 (25:00)
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Descente Women’s Welded Down Jacket, £789 (25:45)
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The North Face Men’s Summit Verbier GORE-TEX Jacket, £630 (28:00)
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Henri Duvillard Women’s Alicia Ski Jacket, £539 (30:15)
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Patagonia Storm Shift Jacket, £449 (32:45, available for men & women)
- Picture Women’s Haakon Jacket, £350 (36:30)
Harry Cavill is Ellis Brigham’s skiwear buyer. Her choice for the Best Ski Jacket of the year is the Goldberg Women’s Porter Jacket, £530
Ellis Brigham are the winter sports specialists, with 16 shops around the UK where you can find all the kit you need for this winter at ellis-brigham.com where you can buy online now.
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