Peak Performance Ascent Softshell Jacket Men
G80497
- Sku
- G80497$
- Gender
- Men
| CM | Chest | Waist | Hip | Arm |
| S | 94 | 81 | 95 | 63 |
| M | 100 | 87 | 101 | 64.5 |
| L | 106 | 93 | 107 | 66 |
| XL | 112 | 99 | 113 | 67.5 |
| XXL | 118 | 105 | 120 | 69 |
- A | Chest: Using a tape measure, measure your chest at the point where it is widest.
- B | Waist: Using a tape measure, measure your waistline at the point where it is the least wide.
- C | Hip: Using a tape measure, measure your hip circumference at the point where it is widest.
- D | Arm: Using a tape measure, measure your relaxed arm from your shoulder to your wrist.
Available directly from stock
A lined jacket contains a filling of down, wool or synthetic material.
What Is an Insulated Ski Jacket and What Are the Options?
An insulated ski jacket is essential for anyone seeking warmth and comfort while skiing or snowboarding. The insulation helps maintain your body temperature, even in the harshest conditions. There are different types of insulation, each with its own advantages. In this guide, we explain the differences so you can make the perfect choice.
Down Insulation: Lightweight and Extremely Warm
A jacket insulated with down is the ideal choice for those looking for maximum warmth without sacrificing comfort. Down provides excellent insulation and is very lightweight, making it perfect for cold, dry conditions. However, keep in mind that down performs less well in wet conditions unless the jacket has been specially treated to resist moisture.
Wool Insulation: Natural and Breathable
Jackets with wool insulation offer a natural alternative. Wool is not only warm but also breathable and retains heat even when damp. This option is ideal for those who prefer natural materials and comfort in varying weather conditions.
Synthetic Insulation: Versatile and Low-Maintenance
Synthetic insulation, such as PrimaLoft or Thinsulate, offers excellent warmth and performs well in wet conditions. This option is often slightly heavier than down but dries quickly and is easier to care for. It’s ideal for active winter sports enthusiasts who value versatility and affordability.
Why Choose an Insulated Ski Jacket?
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Optimal Warmth: Protect yourself against extreme cold.
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Comfort During Activity: Maintain your freedom of movement without sacrificing insulation.
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Suitable for Various Weather Conditions: Whether you're skiing in powder snow or braving a cold wind, an insulated jacket adapts to your needs.
Which Insulation Suits You Best?
The right insulation depends on your personal preferences and the conditions in which you’ll wear the jacket. Looking for ultimate warmth and comfort? Go for down. Need a versatile, low-maintenance option? Consider synthetic materials. Or choose wool for a natural feel.
Our premium ski jackets combine functionality, style, and top quality, so you can fully enjoy your winter sports adventure. Explore our collection and find your perfect insulated ski jacket!
- Slim fit
- Medium fit
- Wide fit
Is your purchase not quite what you expected or is the size incorrect? No problem, you can easily return your order to us. You may try on and view an item as you would in a shop, but there are some rules.
GOOD TO KNOW
- You have 14 days from receipt of your order to register your return.
- Are you too late? Then your order will no longer be found in the portal. In that case, always contact us first so we can see what possibilities there are.
- After registering online, you then have 14 days to hand in your return at the post office. If you hand in the parcel after the 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return. The sooner you register and send in your return, the sooner it will be processed and you will receive your money back.
- Almost all outerwear and trousers are delivered with a large yellow return label. Do not remove this until you decide to keep the item! Once this vignette has been removed, there is no way we can return the item.
- Returns are at your own risk and expense.
- If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
- If you have received an incorrect or damaged item, please always contact us a.s.a.p. and include photos of the product and the labels so we can see which item/defect is concerned.
STEP BY STEP GUIDE:
1. Check your items
√ Has the return period of 14 days after receipt not expired
√ Is the yellow return label (in the case of outerwear and trousers) and all price tags still attached?
√ Is the article unworn and therefore not dirty, damaged or creased?
2. Submit your return online
Enter your own postcode and the full order number (including letters) in the portal to which you can start the return. You can choose to purchase a DPD shipping label via the portal. If you choose this option, print the shipping label. You can download this immediately and it will also be sent to you by e-mail (please check your e-mail address and any spam mail).
You can also choose another carrier outside the portal. We always advise you to send the parcel insured. The DPD label via the portal insures your parcel up to €500.
3. Pack your return
√ Fold the items neatly and close all zips and buttons. Because of the technical materials it is important not to cause serious creases and wrinkles, as these can damage the product.
Then pack the items back in their original packaging and put them in the shipping bag or box. Another bag or box is also fine, as long as it is sturdy so that it arrives undamaged
√ If you have items from several orders that you wish to return, you may simply return them in 1 parcel
√ Put the enclosed packing slip/order confirmation (or a copy) in the parcel
√ Stick the DPD shipping label on the parcel.
If you have chosen to send via another carrier, please write the return address on the parcel:
Skistore Swing
De Opslach 3
8448 GV Heerenveen
The Netherlands
4. Shipping
Hand over your return at a DPD parcel point or a carrier of your choice.
Returning (part of) your order is at your own risk. Keep the proof of delivery until we have received and processed your package.
Please note! After registering your return online, you have 14 days to return your parcel to the postal service. If you return the parcel after these 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return.
5. Refund
You will receive confirmation by e-mail when your return has been received and processed.
This is usually within a few days after your order has been delivered to us. The money will then be refunded to the account you paid with within a week after confirmation (usually longer for credit card payments). If you have chosen to pay afterwards, this will be adjusted on your Klarna invoice.
Please note! If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
- Three-layer fabric with stretch nylon panels
- RECCO® reflector and helmet-compatible hood
- Made without intentionally added PFAS
- Only the critical seams are sealed
- No insulation: warmth comes from your layers
- Chest pockets only, no hand pockets
The Peak Performance Ascent Softshell Jacket is a men's softshell ski touring jacket built as an outer layer for uphill days, combining a three-layer laminate with stretch nylon panels across the areas that need to move. Critical seams are sealed, selected panels are waterproof and windproof, and a RECCO® Rescue System reflector is built in. It is a stretch-first touring shell rather than a fully waterproof hardshell.
Who is the Ascent Softshell Jacket for?
This jacket suits a ski tourer who climbs under their own power and wants an outer layer that stretches, breathes and carries a helmet-compatible hood. It also works for winter hiking, mountaineering approaches and alpine skiing in dry or lightly snowy conditions. It is not the jacket for sustained heavy rain or wet snowfall, and it is not built for cold, static days on the lift: there is no insulation, so your warmth comes entirely from the layers underneath.
How weatherproof is the Peak Performance Ascent Softshell Jacket?
Protection is deliberately zoned. The three-layer fabric with its 100% polyurethane membrane handles wind and light precipitation, the stretch nylon panels give freedom of movement, and only the critical seams are sealed. In practice that means confident cover for dry cold, wind and passing snow showers on a climb, and a limit once snow turns wet and keeps falling. The fixed hood fits over a ski helmet, has a laminated brim and a drawcord adjuster, and the chin guard is lined with soft fleece.
Which size should you choose in the Ascent Softshell Jacket?
The Ascent Softshell Jacket has a regular fit and runs in S to 2XL. It is designed as an outer layer over a base layer and a midlayer, so there is room for a fleece without the sleeves pulling at the cuffs. Check your chest and sleeve length against the size chart on this page before ordering, and take the next size up if you plan to wear a thick midlayer underneath.
How is the Peak Performance Ascent Softshell Jacket constructed?
The Peak Performance Ascent Softshell Jacket uses a hybrid build. The main body is a three-layer laminate: a face of 93% recycled polyester with 7% elastane, a 100% polyurethane membrane and a 100% recycled polyester backer, bonded into one fabric that moves as a single piece. Stretch nylon panels of 52% recycled polyamide, 36% polyamide and 12% elastane sit where the arms and shoulders work hardest. Critical seams are sealed, and selected panels are specified as waterproof and windproof, so weather protection is zoned rather than uniform across the garment.
Is the Ascent Softshell Jacket suitable for ski touring?
Ski touring is what this jacket was built for. The stretch construction lets you pole and kick-turn without the shoulders binding, the full-length two-way YKK reversed coil front zipper lets you dump heat from the bottom up while skinning, and the RECCO® reflector stays with you on every lap. Two chest pockets keep contents clear of a hip belt: one zippered, one quick-access mesh. A goggle wiper is fitted for the descent. The limits are worth knowing in advance. No underarm ventilation is fitted, so the front zipper does the venting. There is no powder skirt, which makes it a weaker choice for deep-snow lift laps, and no hand pockets are part of the design. Adjust the hem drawcord and the velcro sleeve straps to seal out spindrift.
What are the materials and how do you care for the Ascent Softshell Jacket?
Recycled fibres run through the whole shell of the Peak Performance Ascent Softshell Jacket: the laminate face is 93% recycled polyester, the backer is 100% recycled polyester and the stretch panels are 52% recycled polyamide. The pocket bags are 96% polyamide with 4% elastane. Machine wash at 40 °C on a delicate cycle, inside out, with zippers closed and with similar colours. Use a technical detergent to maintain the water-repellent treatment, skip fabric softener and do not bleach. Tumble dry low or line dry in the shade, remove the jacket promptly after washing, and iron cool only. Do not have it professionally wet cleaned.
What does Peak Performance do for sustainability here?
The Ascent Softshell Jacket is made without intentionally added PFAS, and recycled content carries the main fabrics rather than appearing only in a trim detail. Both are stated for this style, which matters for a garment meant to be washed regularly with technical detergent over many seasons.
- Hybrid build: three-layer fabric with stretch nylon panels
- Critical seams sealed
- Waterproof panels
- Windproof panels
- Fixed hood, compatible with a ski helmet
- Laminated hood brim
- Hood drawcord adjuster
- Full-length two-way YKK reversed coil front zipper
- Fleece-lined chin guard
- Zippered chest pocket
- Quick-access mesh chest pocket
- Hem drawcord adjuster
- Sleeve hems with velcro straps
- Hanger loop at the outside of the neck
- Goggle wiper
- RECCO® Rescue System reflector
- Shell 1 (three-layer laminate), face: 93% recycled polyester, 7% elastane
- Shell 1, membrane: 100% polyurethane
- Shell 1, backer: 100% recycled polyester
- Shell 2 (stretch panels): 52% recycled polyamide, 36% polyamide, 12% elastane
- Pockets: 96% polyamide, 4% elastane
