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Can't find a ski jacket that fits

26 replies

LuciferRising · 07/01/2023 16:18

< 5 foot.

Tried Dare 2 b, North Face, Mountain Warehouse, Decathlon. All small sizes too big. North Face kids either too tight at hips or too big (aged 14 >).

No idea where else to try.

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FlounderingFruitcake · 07/01/2023 16:20

Roxy? From the girls range, they do an age 14 (although a 12 might fit better).

Swimswam · 07/01/2023 16:21

Sweaty Betty?

Muchtoomuchtodo · 07/01/2023 16:22

TOG24, Helly Hansen

illiterato · 07/01/2023 16:23

Trespass?

LuciferRising · 07/01/2023 16:23

I just put an order in for Helly Hansen, paid for it, then they flash up that it will take weeks because of a backlog, so to cancel if needed too. I've cancelled but they now have my cash!

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illiterato · 07/01/2023 16:24

Also try Amazon for just random brands or end of lines at good prices.

FlounderingFruitcake · 07/01/2023 16:26

Nightmare, hope you get your refund soon! FYI they have some Helly Hansen stuff on Amazon with prime delivery if that’s your preference.

boboshmobo · 07/01/2023 16:30

Have a look on the next website , I noticed they are selling ski stuff now . If you have a credit account you don't need money !

LuciferRising · 07/01/2023 16:32

Going to have to wait for the Helly Hanson refund for two jackets. Had a look on Next. The girl's ones are mainly pink and flowery.

TOG24 - adults too big and I really don't like the kids. Will have a look at Roxy and Sweaty Betty.

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Crackedmosaic · 07/01/2023 16:33

Protest or Burton

LuciferRising · 07/01/2023 17:48

I really like the Protest jackets. The girls ones are nice, but you have to pay for returns. I imagine if I order a few that will cost a bit. Wish I could just go to a shop and try some on.

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Toomuchleopard · 07/01/2023 17:59

Roxy kids is pretty small. My 12 year old daughter is very thin, size 4 ladies is too big, and I just got her a Roxy ski jacket and trousers in age 14 and it fits.

RhubarbFairy · 07/01/2023 18:12

I'm 5'0 and a size 8. I have a Roxy one.

LuciferRising · 07/01/2023 18:16

Which one do you have? I find that the adults are coming big in the shoulders and arms and the waist sits too low, but haven't tried a Roxy one.

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ItWasDobbinAtTheMareAndSpare · 07/01/2023 18:19

Try Obermeyer

MooseBeTimeForSnow · 07/01/2023 18:26

Try Reima. Their sizes in kids go to 16 I think and they now sell adult jackets.

ratatattatt · 07/01/2023 18:32

Decathlon kids.

RhubarbFairy · 07/01/2023 19:01

LuciferRising · 07/01/2023 18:16

Which one do you have? I find that the adults are coming big in the shoulders and arms and the waist sits too low, but haven't tried a Roxy one.

I have the Roxy Snowstorm in a small. It's a much slimmer fit than my Trespass one and a higher waist.

I got mine on eBay. Mine is the one in the picture, but this link takes you to a black version.

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284510688705?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=wwnt14pkska&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=d9Jwl35MQSe&var=586190747539&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Can't find a ski jacket that fits
RhubarbFairy · 07/01/2023 19:07

The model in the listed one is wearing a big size as mine is much more fitted than that.

Actually, I took this last week as I headed out in the rain (outs self to bestie I sent it to).

Can't find a ski jacket that fits
2023istheyearigetmyacttogether · 07/01/2023 19:10

Have you come across the Short Ski Shop? I saw them recommended on here last year and made a mental note of it as, when the time comes to replace my ski stuff, I'll take a look at what they have to offer.

FiddlefigOnTheRoof · 07/01/2023 19:11

I am also short and just sew the external hems up. The internal boot covers are elastic so never drop down anyway. I’ve got Marmot and like it.

FiddlefigOnTheRoof · 07/01/2023 19:12

If you have the cash, Halti do short sizes. I got some from tk maxx for £50 and didn’t have to take them up.

pollina · 07/01/2023 22:44

Kjus girls age 14/164 come up pretty small. Sweaty Betty are huge

SkiingIsHeaven · 07/01/2023 22:57

Dope do good jackets

LuciferRising · 11/01/2023 13:05

Thank you for your help. I have a Protest one which has come up smaller than Decathlon, North Face, Roxy, Mountain Warehouse etc and it's a very nice jacket!

www.surfdome.com/Protest-Artss-Womens-Snow-Jacket/sd50261281.htm?colour=Manatee

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