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Mountain Hardwear Kramer Softshell Jacket - Men's

Item #MHW1329 | 162 in Stock

What exactly is a powder skirt? How does it keep snow out?

By Ranked #166 - Men's Softshell Jackets October 17, 2009

What exactly is a powder skirt? How does it keep snow out?

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By Backcountry.com Vendor Rep Ranked #1 - Men's Softshell Jackets October 19, 2009

Scott. A powder skirt in jackets refers to a flap or skirt of fabric that sits on the inside of many ski jackets at waist level which is designed to keep powder snow out when skiing... or more precisely when crashing while skiing. There is usually an elastic element incorporated into the design to keep them snug around the waist while skiing as well. Some people like them... some folks don't. All of the powder skirts in Mountain Hardwear ski jackets are removable via a zipper interface for this reason. Hope this helps!

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Tech Specs:

Material:
Stretch Twill AXF (100% nylon), Synchro SBT AXF (50% polyester, 50% nylon) 
Fit:
Slim, loose, etc 
Center Back Length:
29in (74cm) 
Core Venting:
Underarm zips 
Pockets:
2 Hand, 1 chest, 1 sleeve, 1 MP3, 1 internal mesh, 1 internal zip 
Seam Taped:
Exterior, water-resistant tape 
Powder Skirt:
Yes, removable 
Hood:
Yes, removable 
Weight:
1lb 15oz (874g) 
Recommended Use:
Skiing, snowboarding, ice climbing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 
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