Multi-usage Montane hardshell jacket ?

Howard,

Last year I worked as a cross country ski guide and wore a Montane Atomic DT jacket as my 'storm' shell. It's made of Entrant DT which is a similar fabric weight to eVent but less breathable. I had no problems with durability despite a few tumbles, skiing through trees and the general wear and tear of looking after a group of clients.

the only issue i've had with using a light weight alpine hardshell for skiing is in deep powder where the lack of a powder skirt has been a problem. i've addressed this by wearing bibs or a high-waisted pair of pants in those conditions. you might also be able to find a shell that hits you in the right place that you could sinch the waist in to address the issue, but that has not worked for me. as with a lot of things you need to give up some creature comforts if you want to go light weight.

Thanks for your fast responses!
Your responses suggest that I could give a try at the Evolution jacket without fearing too much for durability. Sounds perfect…

Hi,

I have the Superfly XT and it is greta jacket for winter, drop me a PM if you any questions.

Cheers,

Stephen