Why are new modern ski jackets so thin and have no padding in them?

Question

I have been shoping for a new ski jacket all of them have no padding in what so ever. How do these coats keep you warm?

Answer 1

Modern ski jackets in recent years have become thinner by them being made with new materials.

You actually do get the same warmth and waterproofness as the old more padded ones but maybe not the protection.

Answer 2

They are called shells.  I ski in one.  Just wear another layer underneath.

Te advantage is that they are still comfortable for spring skiing, and they are also more useful as a waterproof jacket away from the snow.

Answer 3

i bought one in America last year and it is full of padding and very warm...........   i never get cold

Answer 4

a lot of ski jackets are thin and puffy so you can wear a  lot of layers under them

or they could be racing jackets (those are really skinny so you can race in them, they are aerodynamic and thin so you can go much faster

good luck

Answer 5

I think that those coats are fine for keeping you warm...until you fall in the snow and get wet.

For a coat to be both warm AND waterproof, they need an outer shell and a warm fleece or padded inside.

I don't know where you have been shopping, but I still stand by my opinion that Spyder jackets are the absolute best ski jackets for the money. If you are shopping for a good jacket (which your question somewhat implied) I would highly recommend those jackets.

Answer 6

milder/hardly any snow