Burton Concert Jacket - Women's

Description

This jacket's loaded with style and attitude, but that doesn't mean it can't handle the mountain. A full zip neck and cuff expansion gussets keep the cool side cool, and the hot side hot, while the jacket to pant interface means that even if ya go down in the deep pow' you're not gettin' hosed.


Features

• Storm-Lite 1.0-E ballistic nylon fabric (5,000mm Waterproofing / 5,000gr Breathability)
• 2-Layer coated shell
• Critically taped Seams
• Thermacore insulation (40gr Throughout)
• Taffeta lining
• Fulltime contour hood
• Zippered neck and cuff expansion gussets
• Waist gaiter with jacket-to-pant interface
• Tricot-lined handwarmer pockets
• Tricot patches at chin
• Sound pocket with headphone cable port
• Goggle pocket
• ATM pocket
• Pass pocket
• Hem cinch
• Key clip
• Glove loops

Helpful Hints: The Layering System

The beauty of layering is that you can shed and add clothing as conditions or your exertion levels change. Thanks to new high-tech fabrics, personal climate control is now a reality: body-warmed air is trapped between layers of clothing while moisture vapor from perspiration is allowed to escape.

A layering system usually includes three components: an inner moisture-wicking layer; a middle insulating layer; and an outer shell layer. It’s important to keep several things in mind as you consider the numerous styles and fabrics available for each layer. Garments should be lightweight and compressible; if you need to shed a pullover, for instance, it should easily fit into a fanny pack or rucksack. Look for high-quality synthetic fabrics that are breathable--natural fibers such as cotton and wool retain moisture, leaving you damp and cold. Be sure to choose a shell that is large enough to fit comfortably over several layers and try to select garments that are versatile enough to adapt to changes in the weather and useful for a variety of activities.

Additional variables to consider include your fitness level, your body type, the activity you’ll be doing, and where you’ll be doing it. Do you chill easily? Sweat a lot? Dress accordingly. Highly aerobic activities such as cross-country skiing and running require very different clothing systems from sports such as snowboarding and downhill skiing, in which your energy output constantly fluctuates. And if you’re heading into the backcountry or will be far from a heated shelter for any extended period, your clothing will be as important as any piece of equipment you have. It can mean the difference between life and death.

The weather, of course, is one of the most significant factors in what you decide to wear. Heeding the weather forecast can help ensure an enjoyable excursion; ignoring it can make you rue the day you first strapped on skis or boards. And don’t forget: even if you’ve checked the weather report, you should always be prepared for unforeseen changes. Remember Murphy’s Law, and be prepared for anything, particularly in the backcountry.

(The Above information has been provided by Berg's Ski & Snowboard Shop and the National Ski Patrol.)