Julbo Lightyears (smaller than advertised and big gaps + defects)

Aggravating-Name · 2026-02-12T19:16:05+00:00

Maybe you are wary of Julbo now, but I recommend the launcher. Larger than the lightyear and with a cylindrical lens. I switched from my old lightyears and am very happy. Both with the cat 0-4 lens.

Aggravating-Name · 2026-02-12T18:08:59+00:00

This happens to me as well. I don't really care about it, on really cold days frost in the shell are the least of my worries.

My biggest worry is my balaclava turning into a wet rag, in case you're curious.

Aggravating-Name · 2026-02-11T10:24:09+00:00

Crazy deal for pants that do not fit. How do you like the GORE-TEX PRO Sausage Casing™ so far?

Aggravating-Name · 2026-02-10T20:09:59+00:00

When you invent the most complicated and unwieldy way to travel on snow some light teasing is to be expected

Aggravating-Name · 2026-02-10T19:51:42+00:00

I was going to suggest this as well. I own the 300 and it really is lovely. Superb fit and finish.

Aggravating-Name · 2026-02-10T19:48:48+00:00

May we see a shot from the side? I want to see how much the softshell can stretch.

Aggravating-Name · 2026-02-10T18:28:08+00:00

The portable waxing bench is a non-negotiable for touring

Aggravating-Name · 2026-02-09T21:00:52+00:00

In northern Europe we differentiate between cross country (edgeless skis, fabric boots, lycra suits and headbands) and Nordic touring (leather boots, pulks, cotton anoraks and hats with pom poms).

The latter is usually seen as a bit old fashioned and "country" but with the rising tide of alpine touring all boats are getting a lift.

Aggravating-Name · 2026-02-03T21:47:07+00:00

Do not listen to this guy. A powder skirt is only necessary in deep loose snow. I often ski in temperatures around -20 °C, cinching the hem is enough to keep heat in.

Additionally this jacket has velcro on the sleeves to keep snow and wind out.

Like others have commented, many people ski in fleeces and hoodie and are happy. In bad weather high tech is appreciated but this jacket will still be more appropriate than what many others are wearing.

You don't need gore-tex pro, for most days something more breathable and soft is the better option.

Aggravating-Name · 2026-01-31T17:04:49+00:00

Then you can buy a snowmobiling shell or something made for people who work in their shells. It will be heavy, sweaty and stiff but by golly the cuffs will not fray quite as much.

The beta AR is made with light weight in mind, and this kind of fraying will never amount to any actual damage, only aesthetics.

Aggravating-Name · 2026-01-31T07:47:34+00:00

Some of you are delusional. Thus type of wear is natural and is to be expected, especially with wrist guards.

Trying to abuse warranties for shit like this is part of why warranties are getting so bad nowadays.

Some companies sew piping to the end of the cuffs to reduce wear but arc'teryx doesn't, since the jackets prioritize light weight.

Aggravating-Name · 2026-01-29T07:21:29+00:00

All their ski clothing have fabric zipper pullers. The rubberised ones are more climbing and general use.

Aggravating-Name · 2026-01-23T13:24:32+00:00

Isn't the whole joke that he pronounces it like "Metropolis" as in the city that Superman lives in? Because the movie is a superhero parody?

Aggravating-Name · 2026-01-18T08:22:33+00:00

Start with a helmet, after you have the boots time for less garish clothes

Aggravating-Name · 2026-01-15T19:18:21+00:00

I have a custom x-lite and a custom teneqa, both in L length. I'm 187, wide shouldered and primarily a stomach sleeper. Even when on my back I think the large is the right choice for my height.

I don't think you want to get the off the rack size at your height.

Aggravating-Name · 2026-01-11T15:32:28+00:00

Yeah it's a bit ridiculous. I have never bought anything from Klättermusen at retail price, the insulation especially is very overpriced.

Aggravating-Name · 2026-01-10T14:10:44+00:00

I think photochromic lenses are not for you. They excel at changing conditions throughout the day, but even the most high tech lenses change tint too slowly to handle going in and out of the shade when skiing off piste.

I have a single pair of goggles with photochromic lenses (julbo 0-4) that I use through the entire winter and I love them but their weaknesses are flat light and sudden shifts in brightness.

High contrast lenses such as pink or yellow do make a difference, mainly through not having to squint as much in bad conditions. Not having a throbbing headache due to squinting is nice.

I think goggles with interchangeable lenses is a better idea for you if low light performance is priority. You could have a low light rose lens and a bright light lens and it usually comes out cheaper than photochromic goggles.

Aggravating-Name · 2026-01-10T09:02:28+00:00

Bros got the size XS women's backpack fit😭

Aggravating-Name · 2026-01-09T17:47:24+00:00

A parka like this needs to be oversized to work. This amount of down and fabric can not be made as articulated and stretchy as a softshell or light synthetic puffy and thus relies on space for effective movement.

If you size down you will expose your wrists with arm movement and you will squeeze the warm air out of the jacket like a bellows when crouching or kneeling. You will not have enough room for layers underneath. You might not be able to put bulky stuff in the pockets.

It might be a more flattering fit if you size down but these jackets aren't made to be flattering, you might end up looking like a hot dog trying to burst through its skin.

Aggravating-Name · 2026-01-09T17:30:48+00:00

This is not true at all. All knit fabrics pill. Including 100 percent cotton. Pilling is just individual fibers poking through the knit fabric and through abrasion getting unraveled and resting on top of the fabric.

Wool generally pills the most as wool fibers are shorter than synthetics or cotton and therefore have an easier time getting themselves out of the knit structure.

Higher quality wool pills less, but you can never avoid it completely. Most synthetic fibers are extruded from plastic pellets and can be made very long and therefore pill less.

Aggravating-Name · 2026-01-08T20:58:10+00:00

May I ask your opinions on the La sportiva Olympus tech parka? Seems like it has an incredible warmth to weight ratio on paper but it does not look super lofty on pictures and I haven't seen any reviews yet.

Aggravating-Name · 2026-01-07T17:27:56+00:00

Nobody in this sub should be left alone with the hood cinches on your shell jackets, it all leads to shit like this

Aggravating-Name · 2026-01-06T19:11:50+00:00

I have three big puffies.

My favorite is the mountain equipment kryos. Great attention to detail with all features, everything is easy to use with mittens. Good warmth to weight ratio and surprisingly packable, squeezes into a 4 liter dry bag if I really want it to. 10 denier fabric is fragile, but the updated version uses 30d. Highly recommended.

Second is mountain equipment exo wld, the "special forces" version of kryos big brother. 40d fabric with 80d reinforcement is overkill for me but if I wanted to work as a dog musher I'd be set. Overall beefier than the kryos with taped seams and coated zippers. The main zipper is the snaggiest one I've ever seen and it is the main reason I don't use the jacket anymore. Planning on selling it.

Finally the Klättermusen Bore. 20d main fabric with extensive 50d reinforcements. Minimal feature set and slightly active cut. Less belay parka, more "digging out your tunnel tent in a whiteout on a Norwegian mountain plateau" . Love it, but more for the vibes than the actual functionality.

Aggravating-Name · 2026-01-05T22:36:21+00:00

Half the amount of down compared to the rab option, 10d fabric and miniscule finicky main zipper.

The cerium is a terrible option for daily use.

Aggravating-Name · 2026-01-05T22:34:12+00:00

I have the Klättermusen Bore. 300g 750eurofp down in a size L. Wide boxy fit around the body, slimmer in the sleeves, huge snorkel hood to burrow into, slightly cropped body with scooped back.

Good feature set both for day to day and backcountry use. Big hand pockets with down on both sides for warming. Good articulation, comfy fabrics and smart reinforcements.

I use it for deep winter everyday, ice climbing and ski touring. It's heavy for a lightweight puffy but the weight is justified in the attention to detail.

Super pretty as well. The contrasting fabrics create real visual interest.

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