Houdini
More about the brand ↓Houdini of Stockholm has made mountain and everyday clothing since 1993: ski touring hardshells, Power Houdi fleece, merino base layers.
Good to know about Houdini
Houdini in numbers
- founded in Stockholm, Sweden
- 1993
- Power Houdi in the range since
- 2003
- merino fibre diameter in Desoli (100% merino)
- 17.5 µm
Guarantee and repairs
If a part fails prematurely, such as a zip or a seam, Houdini's own guarantee says it will repair it free of charge or send spare parts. Normal wear and tear is not covered. Other damage Houdini repairs for a reasonable price.
Care: air it, wash it cold
Houdini recommends airing garments more often than washing them. When you do wash, use cold water and no fabric softener: according to Houdini, softener reduces moisture transport and breathability. Then hang to dry. No tumble dryer.
Finding the right size
Houdini uses international sizes (INT). According to the size chart, chest circumference counts for jackets and tops, lower hip for trousers. How a garment fits is stated on the product: the Power Houdi has a slim cut, the One Parka II a wide one.
The Power Houdi on film
A short film by Houdini about the Power Houdi, the fleece jacket made from Polartec Power Stretch Pro, and about what a garment worn for many years has to tell.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Rollercoaster and Ride?
Both are made from Dawnbreak 3L Hardshell, which Houdini describes as waterproof, breathable and stretchy. Rollercoaster is equipped for ski touring and deep snow: the bib trousers have harness-compatible side zips and reinforced inner legs to guard against steel edges. Ride is simpler.
Do the hoods fit over a ski helmet?
On the Rollercoaster Jacket II and Ride Jacket II, yes. According to Houdini, you can adjust the Rollercoaster hood with one hand, even wearing gloves.
Power Houdi or Power Up Houdi?
The Power Houdi has a slim fit. The Power Up Houdi and Power Up Jacket, made from the same fabric, are cut looser, leaving room for another layer underneath. Instead of a hood, the Power Up Jacket has a high collar.
Does the Aero Houdi keep out rain?
No. Power Air Active is not water-repellent. In wet weather, wear a shell over it.
Why merino as a base layer?
According to Houdini, pure merino wool helps regulate body temperature, stays fresh for longer and keeps you warm even when damp. Desoli is unblended, with no synthetic fibres at all.
Houdini in the SportFits magazine
Series
Rollercoaster
Jacket and bib trousers for ski touring and freeride. Houdini cuts them in one piece, shaped around a body in motion; the jacket is longer and has a built-in snow skirt.
Ride
Jacket and trousers for alpine skiing and snowboarding. Remove the jacket's snow skirt and, according to Houdini, you can also wear it for hiking or as a rain jacket.
Desoli
Base layers made from pure merino wool. According to Houdini, Desoli Light at 150 g/m² is for wearing all year round; Desoli Thermal has a denser knit and is made for cold ski days.
Power Series
The Power Houdi has been around since 2003, barely changed. Polartec Power Stretch Pro is smooth and hard-wearing outside, soft inside; add thumb loops, a high collar and a close-fitting hood.
Aero
The Aero Houdi and Aero Jacket are made from Polartec Power Air Active: smooth outside, with small pockets inside that hold the air. The Houdi has a close-fitting hood, the Jacket a collar.
One Parka
Long, unlined parka made from three-layer shell fabric with a 20,000 mm hydrostatic head. In winter, wear a warm layer underneath.
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