8848 Altitude Malik Ski Jacket
Ski jacket with waterproof durAtec® Extreme fabric and lightweight Primaloft® ThermoPlume® insulation for all-weather skiing.
Lowest price in the 30 days before the reduction: 442 €
- Delivery in 2–5 business days
- 30-day returns
About 8848 Altitude Malik Ski Jacket
8848 Altitude Malik Ski Jacket is an exclusive ski jacket for women. This is truly a premium-class jacket that features a stylish design, high performance, and extraordinary comfort. Made with the outer fabric durAtec® Extreme, it offers excellent weather protection and good breathability for skiing in most conditions.
The ski jacket is padded with Primaloft® ThermoPlume®, which is an airy, synthetic insulation. It provides superior comfort in relation to its very low weight. Seamless technology was used when creating the channels for the panels on the chest and sleeves. This results in a minimized risk of leakage and a stylish design aesthetic. The other sections of the ski jacket are insulated with 120-gram synthetic filling.
Another design solution for increased comfort in the 8848 Altitude Malik Ski Jacket is the integrated 3D mesh lining on the inside. This helps to wick moisture away from your back. It is made with many smart features such as a removable hood that is also easy to adjust, and a fleece-lined collar. You can also effectively block snow and wind with the stretchy snow gaiter at the waist. The jacket's YKK® AquaGuard® Vislon® zippers are waterproof.
Zippers under the arms allow for ventilation of excess heat that can occur during intense skiing. There is plenty of storage as the ski jacket is designed with two waist pockets, a chest pocket, and a pocket for your lift pass. On the inside, there are two inner pockets: one that closes with a zipper and one that is open and made of mesh.
8848 Altitude Malik Ski Jacket, Specifications
- Waterproofing: High, 10,000 mm
- Breathability: High, 8,000g/m2/24h
- Woven, seamless channels on the body and sleeves
- DWR coating, 100% free from PFAS
- Waterproof zippers from YKK®
- Fleece-lined collar
- Removable, adjustable hood with drawstrings
- 4-way stretch on non-quilted panels
- Adjustable hem with drawstring
- 3D mesh lining on the inside of the back for extra moisture transport
- 2 waist pockets, 1 chest pocket, and 1 lift pass pocket with zipper
- 2 inner pockets, 1 with zipper, 1 with mesh
- Adjustable cuffs with zipper and Lycra cuffs
- Fixed snow gaiter at the waist
- Ventilation zippers under the arms
- Contrast color stripes on the pocket
- 8 logo badge on the sleeve
- Perforated 8848 logo on the inner wind placket
- Metal '8' on the chest
- Main material: 100% Polyester
- Main material for non-quilted sections: 88% Polyamide, 12% Elastane
- Lining: 100% Polyester (e.dye® waterless colour system)
- Padding for quilted channels: Primaloft® ThermoPlume®
- Padding for non-quilted channels: 100% Polyester 120g
Size & fit
Measure your chest at its widest point and compare with the size chart in the size guide. If you are between two sizes, go for the smaller one if you want a snugger fit, or the larger one if you want room for more layers underneath. Not sure? Give us a call and we will help you.
Care
Wash at 30° with a liquid detergent for technical garments — never use fabric softener or bleach. Tumble dry on low heat or iron at a low temperature to reactivate the water-repellent treatment. Reproof when water stops beading on the surface, usually after 15–20 washes.
Shipping & returns
Delivery time 2–5 business days to Germany, shipped from our warehouse in Hestra, Sweden. Call +46 370 33 97 70 if you are unsure about the size before you order.
Accessories that go with 8848 Altitude
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Choosing a shell jacket
Waterproofing and breathability
Waterproofing is measured in millimetres (hydrostatic head) and describes how much water pressure the fabric can withstand before it leaks. 10,000 mm handles normal precipitation, while 20,000 mm handles wet snow and rain all day long — even where you sit and press against the fabric on the chairlift. Breathability is measured in grams of moisture per square metre per 24 hours and determines how much sweat is transported out. You want high numbers for both; a waterproof fabric without breathability will just make you wet from the inside instead.
The layering principle
The shell is the outer layer and is not meant to be warm in itself. The warmth comes from the mid-layer — merino wool or fleece — and closest to the skin is a thin layer that moves moisture away from your body. The advantage of a pure shell over a padded jacket is that you can regulate your warmth to suit the weather and your pace, instead of being locked into one level of insulation. That is why the shell is cut with room for a mid-layer, and why it can feel roomy when you try it on without one.
The details that make the difference
A powder skirt at the waist keeps snow out when you fall. Underarm vents are the quickest way to regulate your temperature without taking anything off. The hood should be adjustable with one hand and fit over a helmet without blocking your view. Taped seams are essential, because a waterproof fabric will leak through the seams if they are not sealed. The pockets should be placed so they work with a hip belt on and a lift pass in the sleeve.
Size and fit
The jacket is cut with room for insulation. If you are between two sizes and ski without a thick mid-layer, go for the smaller one. If you want room for a thicker sweater, or do a lot of ski touring where you need freedom of movement, go for the larger one. The sleeves should reach past your wrists when you stretch your arms forward.
How to keep your jacket waterproof
A shell rarely stops being waterproof — it stops repelling water on the surface. When the fabric turns dark and heavy with moisture, it is the outer water-repellent treatment that has worn off, not the membrane. Wash the jacket with a detergent made for shell garments, tumble dry it on low heat or iron it with a cloth in between to reactivate the treatment, and reproof when needed. A jacket that is looked after stays waterproof season after season.