Men's Z-2 GORE-TEX Epe 3L Shell Jacket
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In collaboration with GORE-TEX, The Mountain Studio introduce the new ePE membrane, a robust, PFC-free membrane that delivers top-tier performance with a reduced carbon footprint. Crafted from 80 denier recycled nylon with a soft, solution-dyed recycled flannel backer, the fabric offers excellent durability against abrasions and tears.
The Z-2 ePE is a three-layer GORE-TEX® shell jacket built for alpine demands, providing lasting waterproof, windproof, and highly breathable protection for skiing, snowboarding, and ski touring. Key features include Cohaesive cord stoppers, a helmet-compatible hood, ski pass pocket, snow skirt, and more.
Designed for layering, this functional shell adapts to all conditions, perfect solo or paired with a mid-layer for colder days.
Technical Features:
- The 100 % seam taped 3-layer GORE-TEX® provides ultimate waterproof, windproof and breathable protection
- Adjustable, helmet compatible hood with laminated visor for optimal visibility in bad conditions
- Two chest pockets
- Hand warmer pockets
- Inside pocket compartments
- Ventilation zippers under arm
- Ski pass pocket on sleeve
- Aqua guard technology for watertight zippers from YKK
- High reach arm construction for freedom of movement
- Cohaesive cord stoppers
- Snow skirt
- Detachable vertical brand logo
- Integrated chin guard
- Repair Kit included
- Weight: 0.68 kg
Materials:
- 3-Layer GORE-TEX 80 denier shell, 100% polyamide
- Durable Water Repellent (DWR)
- YKK Aqua guard zippers
In collaboration with GORE-TEX, The Mountain Studio introduce the new ePE membrane, a robust, PFC-free membrane that delivers top-tier performance with a reduced carbon footprint. Crafted from 80 denier recycled nylon with a soft, solution-dyed recycled flannel backer, the fabric offers excellent durability against abrasions and tears.
The Z-2 ePE is a three-layer GORE-TEX® shell jacket built for alpine demands, providing lasting waterproof, windproof, and highly breathable protection for skiing, snowboarding, and ski touring. Key features include Cohaesive cord stoppers, a helmet-compatible hood, ski pass pocket, snow skirt, and more.
Designed for layering, this functional shell adapts to all conditions, perfect solo or paired with a mid-layer for colder days.
Technical Features:
- The 100 % seam taped 3-layer GORE-TEX® provides ultimate waterproof, windproof and breathable protection
- Adjustable, helmet compatible hood with laminated visor for optimal visibility in bad conditions
- Two chest pockets
- Hand warmer pockets
- Inside pocket compartments
- Ventilation zippers under arm
- Ski pass pocket on sleeve
- Aqua guard technology for watertight zippers from YKK
- High reach arm construction for freedom of movement
- Cohaesive cord stoppers
- Snow skirt
- Detachable vertical brand logo
- Integrated chin guard
- Repair Kit included
- Weight: 0.68 kg
Materials:
- 3-Layer GORE-TEX 80 denier shell, 100% polyamide
- Durable Water Repellent (DWR)
- YKK Aqua guard zippers
The Mountain Studio
Created by industry veterans, Mountain Studio offers high-performance products for skiing and outdoor activities that are equally suited for travel and everyday wear.
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Tech Info
Materials: 3-Layer GORE-TEX 80 denier shell, 100% polyamide. Durable Water Repellent (DWR). YKK Aqua guard zippers.
Warmth Rating
Staying Warm
In general, padded jackets are warmer but less versatile than shell jackets, which have little or no insulating material.
The story goes that natural down insulation is less bulky than synthetic padding but loses its thermal properties when it's wet, whereas synthetic insulation works better when wet but tends to be more bulky and not as easy to compress into a small package. However, newer forms of synthetic padding are less bulky and more compressible, mimicking down, and may even be stretchy and breathable.
There are two types of scenarios when a skier purchases a jacket.
Skier one: Likes to ski moderately to hard and can get warm when doing this.
We recommend either a waterproof and breathable shell, paired with an insulation jacket. This allows you to stay warm when its a cold day. Or shed the insulation jacket on a warm day to utilise the light properties of a shell jacket.
Pros: You have a second functioning jacket which you can walk around town with or use a light travel jacket.
Brand suggestions:
- Peak Performance
- Black Yak
- J.lindeberg
Cons: Purchasing a shell outer jacket and and insulation jacket can put some people off.
Skier two: Can ski comfortably around doesn't like to push to hard and wants to wear the jacket to Apres ski.
We recommend a Down or Primaloft insulated jacket. These provide the highest level of warmth around your vital organs.
Pros: Warm and stylish jackets
Cons: You can get to warm depending where you ski.
Brand Suggestions:
All brands make these jackets just look for an insulated jacket.
water proofing
Let's talk waterproofing and how the scale works.
Waterproofing is measured in numbers; 20k for example. The number refers to millimeters and the amount of pressure the fabric can stand before water starts to leak through. The easiest way to paint the picture is if you imagine 20 000 millimeter hollow tube. Let's now take that tube and place it on a 20 k fabric. If we then fill it up with water, the fabric will not let any water pass through. If this would have been a 15 k fabric though, you can probably imagine what would have happened instead? This is what the number means, but that's not how a jacket is used.
So, what does different numbers means to you and how to use our 1-5 scale?
1: 3000mm ( Water Resistant )
Entry level - 3000mm is still considered waterproof but won't last for more than light rain.
2: 5000mm ( Snow Proof )
If you ride in cold and clear conditions, you can get away with this level. We don't recommend wearing this when the bad weather hits (unless you like being cold and wet).
3: 10 000mm ( Waterproof )
Wear this is you like long days on the mountain, even when there's bad weather. 10k is a good level.
4: 15 000mm ( Wateproof )
Rain and wet snow don't stand a chance with this. If you live in wetter climates (Australia we're looking at you) 15k is a good, if not great choice. It takes a lot to pass through the membrane.
5: 20 000k and up, also known as (Keep You Dry In Your Own Shower k)
If you enjoy the outdoors, skiing backcountry or need to be prepared for everything situation, you should be looking at 20k and up for waterproofness and breathability. You'll thank us later.
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Featured
Introducing the Z-2 ePE, a durable, eco-friendly three-layer GORE-TEX® shell with a PFC-free membrane for waterproof, windproof, and breathable protection. Made from 80 denier recycled nylon, it’s perfect for alpine conditions, featuring a helmet-compatible hood, ski pass pocket, and snow skirt, with versatile layering options.
Size & Fit
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SIZE GUIDE
JACKETS | TOPS
SIZE XSS M L XL XXL NUMERICAL 0 1 2 3 4 5 UK | US CHEST 34 36 38 40 42 44 FR/IT/EUROPE 46 48 50 52 54 56 AUS84 87 90 93 96 99 PANTS
S M L XL XXL 3XL French (FR) 38 40 42 44 46 48 UK/US Waist 30 32 34 36 38 40 EU 48 50 52 54 56 58
