Peak Performance Rider Essentials Midlayer Zip Hood Women
G80574
- Sku
- G80574$
- Gender
- Women
| CM | Chest | Waist | Hip | Arm length |
| XS | 80 | 64 | 89 | 58 |
| S | 86 | 69 | 94 | 59.5 |
| M | 92 | 74 | 99 | 61 |
| L | 98 | 80 | 105 | 62.5 |
| XL | 104 | 86 | 111 | 64 |
- 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.
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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!
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- 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.
- 271 gsm brushed-back fleece, 86% recycled
- 14% elastane stretches with every turn
- YKK coil front zip with fleece-lined chin guard
- No membrane: needs a shell in rain or wet snow
- 271 gsm can be too warm for high-output touring
- Single layer hood, no adjustment at the face
The Peak Performance Rider Essentials Midlayer Zip Hood is a women's full-zip hooded fleece midlayer in 271 gsm flat fleece with a brushed back, built to sit over a base layer and under a shell on ski days. With 14% elastane in the face fabric it stretches with the body instead of binding across the shoulders, which is what separates it from a stiff, straight-knit fleece. It wicks moisture and dries quickly, and it has no membrane of its own.
Who is the Rider Essentials Midlayer Zip Hood for?
It suits a woman who skis in the resort or off-piste and wants one stretchy fleece layer that also works on a hike or on a cold weekday. It is not an outer layer: with no membrane and no wind protection, it needs a shell over it in rain, wet snow or on an exposed ridge. If you are looking for a standalone jacket for standing around in deep cold, choose an insulated jacket instead.
How warm is this fleece midlayer?
The warmth comes from the fabric itself: 271 gsm midweight flat fleece with a brushed inner face that holds warm air against the body. That is a true midweight, warmer and less air-permeable than an open grid fleece, so on high-output ski touring it can be more than you want. Under a shell on lift-served days and on cold-weather walks, it is the right amount.
Which size should you choose?
The Rider Essentials Midlayer Zip Hood has a regular cut, so it layers over a base layer without compressing it and still fits under a shell. Use the size chart on this page to match your chest and body length before ordering. Sizes run from XS to XL, though the range varies by colour: White, Red Pompeian, Green Valley and Wild Rouge come in S, M and L only.
How is the Rider Essentials Midlayer Zip Hood built?
Peak Performance builds this women's midlayer from a single midweight fabric rather than a laminate: 271 gsm flat fleece, smooth on the outside so a shell slides over it, brushed on the inside so it traps warm air against a base layer. The 14% elastane content runs through the whole fabric, so the stretch is in the knit and not in added panels. A full-length YKK coil zip runs the length of the front, with a fleece-lined chin guard at the top so the slider sits away from the skin. Two zippered hand pockets and a single layer hood complete it; the hood has no drawcord adjustment.
Is this midlayer suitable for freeride and resort skiing?
Yes, as the middle layer. Worn under a hardshell or an insulated jacket, the Peak Performance Rider Essentials Midlayer Zip Hood handles lift laps, boot-packs and traverses, and the quick-drying fabric means sweat from a climb does not stay in the layer. It stops where weather starts: there is no membrane, no water column and no wind-resistant face, so it should not be the outside layer when snow turns wet or the wind picks up. For long, high-output touring days a lighter, more air-permeable fleece will vent better than 271 gsm. Off the mountain it works on its own for hiking and everyday cold weather.
What is the fabric and how do you wash it?
The shell fabric is 86% recycled polyester with 14% elastane; the pocket bags are 100% polyester. Polyester-elastane fleece is hard-wearing and shrugs off repeated washing, but elastane dislikes heat and fabric softener, which coats the fibres and kills the fabric's moisture transport. Machine wash at 40 degrees Celsius, inside out, with the zips closed and with similar colours, and skip the softener and the bleach. Tumble dry on low or line dry in the shade. Do not iron, do not dry clean and do not have it professionally wet cleaned.
What makes this a more responsible choice?
Two things are concrete here. The face fabric is 86% recycled polyester, and the garment is made without intentionally added PFAS - a fleece midlayer needs no durable water repellent finish to do its job, so none is used. Washing it cool, drying it gently and keeping it out of the softener drawer is the rest of the story: a fleece that keeps its loft and its stretch stays in use for more seasons.
- Full-length front zip with YKK coil zipper
- Fleece-lined chin guard at the top of the zip
- Single layer hood
- Two zippered hand pockets
- 271 gsm flat fleece with brushed back
- 14% elastane stretch fabric
- Moisture-wicking, quick-drying fabric
- Regular fit
- Sizes XS to XL
- 86% recycled polyester in the shell fabric
- Made without intentionally added PFAS
- Shell: 86% recycled polyester, 14% elastane
- Pockets: 100% polyester
