Peak Performance Rider Essentials Midlayer Zip Jacket Women
G80572
- Sku
- G80572$
- 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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Een gevoerde jas bevat een vulling van dons, wol of synthetisch materiaal.
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.
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 fleece, warm without bulk
- 14% elastane: stretches under a ski shell
- 86% recycled polyester, no added PFAS
- No membrane: needs a shell in rain or wet snow
- Stand-up collar only, no hood
- Two hand pockets only, blocked by a hipbelt
The Peak Performance Rider Essentials Midlayer Zip Jacket Women is a 271 gsm stretch fleece midlayer, built to be worn over a base layer and under a shell or insulated jacket on alpine and freeride days. The brushed back of the fleece traps warm air, while 14% elastane in the face fabric lets the jacket follow your movement instead of bunching under a shell. It is a layering piece, not a weather layer: there is no membrane and no hood.
Who is the Rider Essentials Midlayer Zip Jacket Women for?
It suits a skier who wants one fleece that covers two jobs: midlayer under a ski shell in winter, and a stand-alone layer on hikes in mild, dry weather. It is not the jacket for standing still in deep cold, for exposed and windy ridgelines without a shell over it, or for anyone who needs a hood and a storm-ready outer. If your shell is cut close with no room for a midlayer, the regular fit of this fleece will feel tight underneath.
How warm is this 271 gsm fleece?
The fabric is a midweight 271 gsm flat fleece with a soft brushed back, with no insulation fill behind it. That places it between a thin grid fleece and an insulated jacket: enough warmth for active skiing and hiking around freezing with a shell on top, and breathable and quick-drying enough to keep moving moisture while you work. For high-output ski touring in mild weather, a lighter grid fleece ventilates better.
Which size should you choose?
The Peak Performance Rider Essentials Midlayer Zip Jacket Women has a regular fit: close enough to layer under a shell, loose enough to wear a base layer underneath without compression. It runs XS to XL, though not every colour covers the full range. Check your chest and waist measurements against the Peak Performance size chart on this page, and take the larger size if you sit between two.
How is the Rider Essentials Midlayer Zip Jacket Women constructed?
The jacket is built from a single midweight fleece: 271 gsm flat fleece on the face, brushed on the inside. The flat outer face is what makes it work under a shell, since it slides rather than catches, and the brushed back creates the air pocket that holds warmth. With 14% elastane blended into the 86% recycled polyester, the fabric stretches in every direction, which matters when you reach for a pole plant or pull a shell on over it. The full-length front runs on a YKK coil zipper, closed off at the top by a double-layer stand-up collar with a fleece-lined chin guard so the zip pull never sits against your skin. Two zippered hand pockets keep contents in place on a chairlift. There is no hood, no hem adjustment and no underarm ventilation.
Is the Peak Performance Rider Essentials suitable for skiing and hiking?
As a ski midlayer this is its home discipline: it belongs to the Rider line, Peak Performance's freeride family, and it is cut and sized to live under a shell or an insulated jacket all day. On the hill it adds warmth and moves sweat away from the base layer; the weather protection comes from the layer above it. Off the snow, the same jacket works as a stand-alone layer on hikes and everyday wear when the weather is mild and dry. Where it stops is clear: rain, wet snow and persistent wind call for a shell over the top, because the Rider Essentials Midlayer Zip Jacket Women has no membrane and no stated water-repellent finish. Its two zippered hand pockets also sit under a hipbelt or a harness, so a pack or an avalanche harness will block access.
What is the fabric made of and how do you wash it?
The shell fabric is 86% recycled polyester with 14% elastane; the pocket bags are 100% polyester. Polyester fleece holds its loft and dries quickly, and the elastane content is what keeps the cuffs and body from stretching out over a season, provided you keep heat and softener away from it. Machine wash at 40 degrees Celsius, inside out, with the zippers closed and with similar colours. Skip the fabric softener, which coats the fibres and kills the moisture transport you bought the fleece for. Tumble dry low or line dry in the shade, and do not iron, bleach or dry clean.
What makes this a more responsible choice?
Two concrete points: the shell fabric is 86% recycled polyester, and the Peak Performance Rider Essentials Midlayer Zip Jacket Women is made without intentionally added PFAS.
- Full-length front zip with YKK coil zipper
- Double-layer stand-up collar
- Fleece-lined chin guard at the top of the zip
- Two zippered hand pockets
- 271 gsm flat fleece with brushed back
- 86% recycled polyester with 14% elastane
- Four-way stretch fabric
- Moisture-wicking, quick-drying fleece
- Made without intentionally added PFAS
- Sizes XS to XL
- Shell: 86% recycled polyester, 14% elastane
- Pockets: 100% polyester
