The North Face Womens Descendit Jacket - Women's backcountry ski jacket
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The North Face Womens Descendit Jacket
Highly functional women's jacket for winter sports with waterproof DryVent™ material and insulation.
The Womens Descendit Jacket from The North Face is perfect for adventurous women who demand the best from their outdoorclothing when skiing, snowboarding or freeskiing. This jacket combines innovative technology to offer maximum protection and comfort. The two-layer DryVent™ material is waterproof, breathable and seam-sealed to keep you dry even in the most adverse weather conditions. The weather protection is complemented by a PFC-free DWR coating, which provides additional protection against moisture.
Another highlight of the Descendit Jacket is the Heatseeker™ syntheticinsulation. This consists of hollow fibers that provide excellent warmth even when damp. As a result, the jacket is not only durable, but also performs well in extreme conditions. The adjustable hood provides additional flexibility and protection, while the fullzipzipper makes it easy to put onand take off.
In addition to its functionality, the jacket is made from recycled materials.
Another highlight of the Descendit Jacket is the Heatseeker™ syntheticinsulation. This consists of hollow fibers that provide excellent warmth even when damp. As a result, the jacket is not only durable, but also performs well in extreme conditions. The adjustable hood provides additional flexibility and protection, while the fullzipzipper makes it easy to put onand take off.
In addition to its functionality, the jacket is made from recycled materials.
Product details
- Made for:
- Ladies
- Optimal for:
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- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Freeski
- Closure:
- Zipper
- Hood:
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- adjustable and suitable for helmets
- Materials:
- Two-layer DryVent™ material with PFC-free DWR waterproofing and Heatseeker™ synthetic insulation made from recycled materials
Summary
| Gender: | Women |
| Activity: | Alpine Ski Touring & Backcountry, Skiing, Snowboarding |
| Features (Jackets): | Adjustable Hood, Helmet compatible hood, Hood, Snow guard, Taped seams, Ventilation zipper |
| Fabrics: | 2 Layers, DWR impregnated |
| Characteristics: | breathable, isolating, stretchable, waterproof, water repellent, windproof |
| Zip Length (Outerwear): | Full Zip |
| Features (Tops): | Chest pocket |
Our tip
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SportFits advice
The North Face Descendit Jacket
For the piste
light Heatseeker™ synthetic insulation | 2-layer | DryVent™
The essentials
- ✓A good fit if you want a waterproof jacket with light insulation for the piste
- ✓A good fit if you want a pass pocket on the wrist and underarm ventilation
- –Less so if you want a heavily insulated jacket for very cold days, as the insulation is light.
What is it for?
Warmth
Lightly insulated
Our take
The two-layer DryVent™ fabric is waterproof, breathable and seam-taped. According to the manufacturer, the Heatseeker™ synthetic insulation consists of hollow fibres and is lightweight. There is also an adjustable, helmet-compatible hood, underarm ventilation and a pass pocket on the wrist.
How do we know?
From the details in the shop and from the manufacturer. The rating compares the Ski jackets in our Ski jacket buying advice.
Or a different one?
PopularSki Jacket WP1000010,000 mm hydrostatic head, taped seams, ski pass pocket174.05€
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Compared
| Descendit Jacket | Ski Jacket WP10000 | Farina3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warmth | Lightly insulated | Lightly insulated | Warmly insulated |
| Insulation | light Heatseeker™ synthetic insulation | light padding | THEREMORE® Tech insulation |
| Price | 209.85€ | 174.05€ | 452.35€ |
| Good for | Piste, All-mountain | Piste, All-mountain | Piste |
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How to choose the right size
Sizes are given in INT sizes on the article's page
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INT
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XS
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S
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M
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L
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XL
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2XL
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3XL
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Chest(cm)
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78 - 81
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82 - 89
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90 - 96
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97 - 104
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105 - 111
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112 - 121
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122 - 132
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Waist(cm)
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60 - 63
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64 - 71
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72 - 79
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80 - 87
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88 - 96
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97 - 106
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107 - 116
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Hips(cm)
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85 - 89
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90 - 94
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95 - 101
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102 - 109
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110 - 119
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120 - 129
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130 - 139
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Sleeve length(cm)
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79 - 80
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79 - 80
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80 - 81
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80 - 81
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80 - 81
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81 - 83
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81 - 83
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Sizes are given in INT sizes on the article's page
|
INT
|
XS
|
S
|
M
|
L
|
XL
|
2XL
|
3XL
|
|
Chest(cm)
|
78 - 81
|
82 - 89
|
90 - 96
|
97 - 104
|
105 - 111
|
112 - 121
|
122 - 132
|
|
Waist(cm)
|
60 - 63
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64 - 71
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72 - 79
|
80 - 87
|
88 - 96
|
97 - 106
|
107 - 116
|
|
Hips(cm)
|
85 - 89
|
90 - 94
|
95 - 101
|
102 - 109
|
110 - 119
|
120 - 129
|
130 - 139
|
|
Sleeve length(cm)
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79 - 80
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79 - 80
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80 - 81
|
80 - 81
|
80 - 81
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81 - 83
|
81 - 83
|
How to measure
- 1. Chest:Measure the circumference at the widest part of the chest (under the armpits)
- 2. Waist:Measured the waist circumference below the navel. The measuring tape should not constrict the belly keeping the tape horizontal around the body.
- 3. Hips:Measure the hips circumference at the fullest part of the seat keeping the tape horizontal around the body.
- 4. Sleeve length:The distance from top of shoulder joint to arm wrist. Angle the arm slightly and pass the tape through the elbow as well.