Despite the sun beating down on me and my body generating heat, I could feel the Superlayer dumping all of my excess heat. By the time I reached the bottom, my heart rate was up and my blood was pumping. I made my way down the mountain, making some huge GS turns and tighter slalom turns. Even though I was only wearing a short sleeve under the jacket, I was surprisingly warm and impervious to the wind. As I hopped off the summit lift, I noticed the wind had picked up substantially and the temperatures had dropped. First, the fit is true to size, the medium fit me perfectly and borders between athletic fit and standard fit which is ideal for a layering piece.Įxcellent Design and Attention to Detail!Ĭopper was running two lifts from the summit to the base. When gearing up, I made a few observations about the jacket. I was a little hesitant to go up with just a short sleeve layer and jacket, but decided to give it a shot. Since it was sunny and pretty warm, I wore a short sleeve shirt with the Superlayer jacket and opted to skip the shell.
We were blessed with a beautiful bluebird day and low winds at the base. I took the Jacket out for a spin at Copper Mountain for opening weekend. Outdoor Research Superlayer Jacket on the Snow: The Outdoor Research Superlayer Jacket uses PrimaLoft® Silver Insulation Hi-Loft between a polyester woven mesh lining and a highly breathable nylon shell fabric This offers an insulating mid-layer that retains heat when you need it and dumps it when you don’t.
Recognizing this conundrum, OR designed the Superlayer Jacket. And we all know that when your heart rate goes down, the heat and sweat generated will eventually turn to cold and shivering if not properly evacuated. The insulated mid-layer is arguably the most important layer it is the layer that keeps you warm after all! With that in mind, it can also generate heat and sweat when your heart rate climbs. The insulated mid-layer is a rapidly evolving product, and for good reason. Before I get into how wrong I was about deviating from my go-to products and color, let’s talk about the OR Superlayer jacket. To make matters worse, my first and second color choice (Pewter/Lemongrass, Glacier) were not available, so I was less than excited to get my last color choice (Bengal). When presented with the opportunity to try the Outdoor Research (OR) Superlayer Jacket, I was hesitant to deviate. SPOILER ALERT!!!! This jacket is awesome! Outdoor Research Superlayer Jacket Overview:Īdmittedly, I have become partial to Arcteryx and Patagonia when it comes to my ski gear.
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