8848 Altitude Pow 4.0 W Shell Jacket
A lightweight 3-layer shell jacket in durAtec® Supreme, built for everything from piste to freeride and ski touring.
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About 8848 Altitude Pow 4.0 W Shell Jacket – Women's Ski Jackets
Experience the mountains your way with the 8848 Altitude Pow 4.0 W Shell Jacket – the perfect shell jacket for adventurers who love everything from piste skiing to freeride and ski touring. This jacket gives you the freedom to enjoy your favorite sports, from the start of the season to longer spring ski tours. With a new and modern design, this jacket stands out from the crowd.
Every detail of this ski jacket is carefully designed to maximize your skiing experience. The low weight and balanced fit, which allows for layering, are the result of meticulous development work to create a shell jacket that is both functional and comfortable.
The jacket is made from 8848 Altitude's most advanced material, durAtec® Supreme, in a 3-layer shell construction with taped seams. This provides exceptional protection against wind and weather, keeping you dry in all conditions. The material's light stretch also provides a smooth and flexible feel.
To keep the elements out, the 8848 Altitude Pow 4.0 Shell Jacket features a high collar and an adjustable storm hood with drawstrings. The sleeve ends can be adjusted with Velcro to prevent snow and cold from entering. The bottom hem is adjustable, and the snow skirt at the waist prevents snow from getting in, even in the most challenging conditions.
To release excess heat, the jacket has ventilation zippers under the arms. The waterproof YKK® zippers with an elegant metallic finish and the easy-to-grip pullers on the chest pockets make it easy to access your belongings. The ski pass pocket on the sleeve is discreetly integrated for a sleek look, while an inner pocket in stretch mesh with a zipper keeps your accessories secure and accessible.
The jacket is stylishly branded with a 3D-embossed logo on the hood's brim. With the Pow 4.0 Jacket, you're ready to tackle the mountains with maximum confidence and style.
8848 Altitude Pow 4.0 W Shell Jacket, Specifications
- Waterproofness: Excellent, 20,000 mm
- Breathability: Excellent, 15,000g/m2/24h
- 100% PFAS-free finish
- Taped seams
- Fixed and adjustable hood
- Adjustable sleeve cuffs
- Adjustable hem
- Waterproof YKK® zippers
- Two-way front zipper
- Ventilation system with tone-on-tone zippers under the arms
- Fixed snow skirt
- Inner mesh pocket
- Ski pass pocket with hidden zipper
- Embossed logo on hood brim
- Printed logo on sleeve adjustment strap
- Metal "8" on front
- Main material: 88% Polyamide and 12% Elastane
- 3-layer fabric
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.