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Régler sa tenue de ski homme du télésiège au hors-piste
First lift at 8:30, a powder bowl to reach after a twenty-minute hike, then back down the red run at the end of the day: a men’s ski outfit gets adjusted several times before noon. Ours consists of a 3-layer jacket and pants made from recycled polyester and assembled in Poland, plus men’s midlayers designed to be swapped according to the cold rather than piling on more under the jacket.
L’s essentials
- Men’s EVE jacket and SUPA pants: 20,000 mm water column, RET below 8, Active Fit cut.
- Adjustments you can use with gloves on: vents, wrist Velcro tabs, waist drawcords.
- Grid fleece, brushed fleece, or shearling-look fleece: three warmth levels for three paces.
- Insulated jacket under the shell in very cold weather, hybrid for backcountry skiing with a pack.
- 5-year commercial warranty, in addition to the 2-year statutory warranty of conformity, and repair service.
A men’s ski outfit you can adjust without stopping
The real challenge on the slopes isn’t getting hot or cold, it’s switching between the two ten times a day. Instead of taking off a layer every time you get on a lift, the outer layers of our men’s ski outfit can be adjusted while walking or sitting on the chairlift.
The men’s EVE jacket: open, cinch, ventilate
The men’s EVE weighs 600 g and features a Sympatex membrane rated at 20,000 mm water column, with all seams waterproofed using heat-sealed tape. Its two side vents open while wearing a pack, the wrist Velcro tabs and waist drawcords cinch the jacket when the wind picks up, and the 5 mm YKK Aquaguard center zip with a double slider lets you open it from the bottom. Both Napoleon pockets remain accessible under the suspenders. Its Active Fit cut is semi-fitted: roomy enough at the shoulders to fit a fleece or lightweight insulated jacket underneath. The fabric is woven in Ardèche, and the jacket assembled in Poland.
SUPA men’s pants: wear a base layer underneath in very cold weather
Its men’s Active Fit cut leaves room for a technical base layer on cold days, without excess fabric around the lower leg. External belt loops accommodate a belt or harness, and the gusseted cargo pocket holds skins or a phone, secured by its mesh sleeve and safety loop. With a RET below 8 and two zippered side vents, it also handles a hike back up to a bowl. Our take: if you want very loose snowboard pants that hang over your boots, these aren’t for you.
Which fleece to wear under your jacket: three warmth levels for men
Fleece is the piece that adapts a men's ski outfit from spring conditions to deep cold. Choose it based on how long you'll be standing still, not the temperature at the resort.
Grid fleece for movement: SISKIN and PHANTOM HOODIE
The SISKIN is made from 185 g/m² grid-knit fabric in recycled polyester, with water-repellent reinforcements weighing 145 g/m² on the shoulders and waistband and 175 g/m² on the sides to make powder snow bead off. Its fitted hood fits under a helmet, its thumb loops keep the sleeves in place, and it's assembled in Hungary. The PHANTOM HOODIE weighs 365 g in size M and uses 260 g/m² fabric; it's knitted and dyed in Spain, then assembled in Hungary: a little warmer, for cold days that involve walking.
Brushed fleece or a sheepskin look for stops: JULEECE and RYPA
The men's JULEECE, made from 240 g/m² brushed fleece knitted in Spain and assembled in Hungary, has a Regular Fit that works under a jacket on piste days. The RYPA goes further: 300 g/m² recycled polyester fleece with a sheepskin-like feel, weighing 490 g, with Sympatex shoulder panels. It's the fleece for the lift queue and après-ski, less so for demanding descents: it warms up quickly when you're moving. More styles are available in our men's mountain fleeces.
Down jacket or fleece in a men's ski outfit: the chairlift question
At -15 °C on an exposed chairlift, even a good fleece is no longer enough under a shell. That's when you need a down jacket. The HEYDO2 HOODIE, rated for comfort down to -20 °C, has a Regular Fit designed to fit under a waterproof jacket like EVE. Its elasticated hood doesn't layer well with the jacket's helmet-compatible hood, so you'll have to choose which one to use. The men's mountain down jackets range also includes the CORUJA, a 450 g hybrid rated for comfort at around 0 °C, with stretch side panels that release heat when hiking back up towards off-piste terrain.
The compromise is clear: a men's ski outfit with a down jacket keeps you warm on the chairlift but means you have to open the vents as soon as you start a long descent. An outfit with a grid fleece breathes better but requires you to keep moving between lifts.
Men's ski clothing that's made to be repaired
Our clothing contains no PFAS, and hasn't since the brand was founded in 2018: the water-repellent finish on the jacket and pants makes water bead on the surface and reactivates after washing, as explained in our article on caring for a waterproof jacket. The assembly location is listed on each product page: Poland for EVE and SUPA, Hungary for SISKIN, JULEECE and RYPA, and Portugal for the DOHLE microfleece.
All our pieces come with a 5-year commercial warranty, in addition to the 2-year statutory warranty of conformity. An edge that cuts into the bottom of your pants or a torn-off zipper slider can be fixed through our repair and alteration service.
Frequently asked questions about men's ski clothing
What is a complete ski outfit for a man?
A breathable base layer, such as the upcycled wool TYTO, made from 145 g/m² fabric and featuring thumb loops, a fleece, waterproof jacket and pants. Add a beanie or headband under your helmet, a neck warmer, gloves, and goggles or sunglasses. For the full range, including women's pieces, see our ski and snowboard clothing.
What should I wear for snowboarding?
The same basics, with particular attention to the pants: when snowboarding, you often sit in the snow. A membrane and taped seams keep your bottom and knees dry. If you're carrying your board to reach off-piste terrain, choose a grid fleece instead of a down jacket under your shell: you'll sweat less on the way up.
How many layers should I wear under a ski jacket in very cold weather?
Two are generally enough: a wool base layer against the skin, then a warm fleece or down jacket. Adding a third thick layer compresses everything and eventually makes you colder. If you're still cold, swap the mid layer for a warmer one rather than adding another layer on top.
Is men's ski clothing suitable for ski touring?
The jacket and pants, yes: their breathability and vents are designed for the climb. The down jacket and thick fleece, much less so. Pieces designed for skinning uphill are in our men's touring ski selection.
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