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Rab Flashpoint 2 Jacket

m0arpheus

433

Jun 21, 2017

I haven't seen this jacket back up here in over a year, this time around I think I'll pull the trigger. My one big reservation now, howeeve, is that I read on Trailspace Reviews, a site I trust a lot, that the fabric being so lightweight and thin the jacket itself is fragile. If I were to only use this shell in the rain hiking I'm sure that would be fine, but with skiing (love that helmet compatible hood) I'm worried I'd rip the fabrics quickly

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GoGoGreenGiant

Jun 21, 2017

m0arpheusI think it's meant more for Ultralight Hiking and not really for skiing, but I may be wrong. And if you find yourself skiing in it, just dont fall.

m0arpheus

433

Jun 21, 2017

GoGoGreenGiantWhat would be a better alternative for something equally lightweight, or close, equally good at shedding water/snow but also that's appropriate for intense skiing?

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Telios

123

Jun 23, 2017

m0arpheusIt's suitable for skiing, but it's still ultralight. So any serious tumbles or stacks around rocks will kill it.
Again, if you want something that's gonna last don't go ultralight.
I had this jacket for around 2+ years and it's been relegated to my everyday beater now that the sleeves have lots of wear and scratches and the shoulder seam isn't perfect anymore.
Used primarily for hiking/biking/climbing.
I wish they made it pack into its own pocket though...

m0arpheus

433

Jun 23, 2017

TeliosAny recommendations on lightweight, as breathabp as possible ski jackets that are helmet compatible?

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gnarlygaucho

Jun 26, 2017

m0arpheusYou might want to consider the Outdoor Research Realm jacket. It's almost a perfect shell for touring and has a helmet-compatible hood.

m0arpheus

433

Jun 30, 2017

gnarlygauchoThanks for the recommendation. Why do you say it's nearly perf for touring?

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gnarlygaucho

Jul 3, 2017

m0arpheusThe Realm is a fully waterproof shell that is almost a combination of a hardshell and softshell. It breathes extremely well (doesn't even include pit zips). It borders on ultralight (less than 11 oz), but is built to be more durable and abrasion resistant than say the OR Helium. It compresses small enough so that one could easily throw it in the bottom of a pack. It only has chest pockets, so no hand pockets to get in the way of a waistbelt. For skiing, the Realm would be great for touring. For the resort, i.e. when weight is less of a concern than durability, a true hardshell would probably be a better choice.

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