I would like to use this jacket skiing with a waterproof shell...

By nel3078407 Ranked #2200 - Women's Fleece Jackets June 17, 2010

I would like to use this jacket skiing with a waterproof shell when necessary. I currently own the Burton North Star full-zip hoodie and wear that as my 'warmth' piece with 1-2 other underlayers which are breathable (ie merino). I ski in NH, and we often get temps right around or below 32F. The problem I've found with the Burton North Star is that 1) in extreme temps it's not warm enough, and 2) it doesnt breathe very well (ie I sweat). In light of that, here are my questions regarding the Handler, the North Star, as well as the I/O Bio Merino Signature Hooded Sweater:

1) Could you rate all three of them from warmest to least warm?
2) Could you rate all three of them from most breathable to least breathable?

Here are the links for the other two jackets:

http://www.departmentofgoods.com/sales/Burton-North-Star-Full-Zip-Hooded-Fleece-Jacket-Womens/BUR2245M.html

http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/I-O-Bio-Merino-Signature-Pocket-Hooded-Sweater-Womens/IOB0042M.html

Thanks muchly!

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