Peak Performance Vislight Polartec® Alpha Insulated Jacket Men
G78913
- Sku
- G78913$
- 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.
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A padded jacket or pants contains a filling of down, wool, or synthetic material.
More informationWhat 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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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.
- 68 g/m² Polartec® Alpha™ in body and sleeves
- 280 g and packs into its own chest pocket
- Two-way YKK Vislon® zip, cuffs with thumbholes
- Water repellent only: no membrane, no taped seams
- Two chest pockets only, no hand pockets
- Fixed, tight hood does not fit over a helmet
The Peak Performance Vislight Polartec® Alpha Insulated Jacket Men is a 280-gram active-insulation jacket with 68 g/m² Polartec® Alpha™ in both the body and the sleeves, made for ski touring and other high-output days in dry cold. The insulation is air permeable, so warm, damp air escapes while you are climbing instead of building up under the fabric. It is water repellent rather than waterproof, which is why it is designed to work together with a hardshell.
Who is this jacket for?
This is a jacket for skiers and ski tourers who keep moving and overheat in conventional insulated jackets. The Peak Performance Vislight Polartec® Alpha Insulated Jacket Men works as a light outer layer in dry cold and as an insulation layer under a shell when the weather closes in. It is not the jacket for rain, sleet or wet snow, for standing at a lift in deep cold, or for a resort day where you expect a powder skirt and snow-sealed construction.
How warm is the Vislight Polartec® Alpha Insulated Jacket?
Warmth comes from 68 g/m² Polartec® Alpha™ across the body and the sleeves, with no cold zones between them. That is a deliberately moderate, air-permeable fill: it holds heat while your output is high and gives warmth back up when you stop or when the wind rises. The shell is a lightweight two-way stretch polyamide-elastane fabric with a water repellent treatment and quick-drying properties. Total weight is 280 grams, and the whole jacket packs into its own chest pocket.
Which size should you choose?
The cut is a regular fit with room for a base layer or a thin midlayer underneath, and sleeves finished with elastic cuffs and thumbholes. Order by the Peak Performance size chart on this page. Sizes run from S to 2XL, with Ombre Blue offered up to XL. If you plan to wear it under a hardshell, check the room in that shell rather than sizing this jacket up.
How is the Peak Performance Vislight Polartec® Alpha Insulated Jacket built?
The Peak Performance Vislight Polartec® Alpha Insulated Jacket Men is built around Polartec® Alpha™ insulation at 68 g/m² in the body and the sleeves, held between a lightweight stretch face fabric and a lining of 78% recycled polyester and 22% polyester. The outer fabrics combine 89% polyamide with 11% elastane and 96% polyamide with 4% elastane, giving two-way stretch and quick-dry behaviour. A full-length two-way YKK Vislon® zipper lets you open the jacket from the hem to dump heat on a climb without unzipping the collar. The fixed hood is cut close and adjusts with a hook-and-loop fixation.
Is this jacket suitable for ski touring?
Ski touring is where this jacket makes most sense. On the way up, the air-permeable Polartec® Alpha™ fill lets moisture move out continuously, which matters because there are no ventilation zips; ventilation relies on the construction and on opening the two-way front zipper. At 280 grams it also packs into its own chest pocket, so it travels in a touring pack and comes out at the top as an insulation layer under a hardshell. Where the Peak Performance Vislight Polartec® Alpha Insulated Jacket Men stops is precipitation and exposure: the fabric is treated to repel water but carries no membrane and no taped seams, and it is wind resistant rather than windproof. Carry a waterproof shell for anything beyond dry cold. Pocketing is minimal too: one zippered chest pocket and an external mesh chest pocket on the right, with no hand pockets. The hood is fixed and tight fitting, so plan on wearing it under a helmet rather than over one.
Which materials are used and how do you wash it?
The two shell fabrics are polyamide with elastane, which keeps the jacket light and stretchy but means it needs gentle handling: machine wash cold at 30 °C, do not bleach, do not use fabric softener, and wash with similar colours. Use a technical detergent so the water repellent treatment keeps working. Close the zippers before washing. Tumble dry on low or line drip dry in the shade, and skip the iron, including on the prints. Do not dry clean and do not have it professionally wet cleaned.
What about recycled content?
The lining of the Peak Performance Vislight Polartec® Alpha Insulated Jacket Men is made from 78% recycled polyester, which is the component with the largest surface area after the face fabrics.
- Polartec® Alpha™ insulation, 68 g/m² body and sleeves
- Full-length two-way YKK Vislon® front zipper
- Fixed, tight-fitting hood
- Hood adjustment with hook-and-loop fixation
- Zippered chest pocket
- External mesh storage pocket on the right chest
- Packs into the chest pocket
- Elastic cuffs with thumbholes
- Elastic waistband hem
- Hanger loop at the back
- Reflective zip pullers
- Reflective cord
- Water repellent treatment
- Weight 280 grams
- Shell 1: 89% polyamide, 11% elastane
- Shell 2: 96% polyamide, 4% elastane
- Lining: 78% recycled polyester, 22% polyester
- Insulation: Polartec® Alpha™, 68 g/m² body and sleeves
