realskiers

I've come to rely less on the jacket and more on layers for warmth, so very midweight jackets and rely more upon base layers and I have a heated electric vest that I can adjust if I need a bit of extra heat.


I agree with Midwif about too many pockets getting confusing.
I also like a left wrist pocket as a nice place for electronic gate passes and smaller stuff (chap stick and nail clipper).  The second easiest pocket to get to on the lift.  Left breast pocket for cell phone. Vest pockets for wallet and keys.
Instead of pit vents (pretty difficult for me to open and close) I really like vents that open just in front of the pits. Vents better and easier to open and close.
Most of my jackets have zip off hoods, but I don't remember the last time I used a hood while skiing.