PS Wrote:

>
>Thanks everyone for responding to my post re: ski clothes a few weeks
ago.
>The common denominator in most of the responses seems to be GORETEX.
>
>Yesterday, I purchased a Downpour Goretex shell from Eastern Mountain
Sports
>for $117 (I found a Large that still had a sale tag of $138 (it looks
like
>they removed the sale tag on the other ones) less 20% off sale).  From
the
>responses it seems that this could be the deal of the century.  Or is
it?
>
  .  Question - will this shell be warm
>enough assuming I use an appropriate weight fleece?  I assume it is
very water
>repellent.  I normally wear a medium but purchased the large so it
won't be
>too tight with several layers.  Even this size seems a little tight.
Is this
>normal with Goretex shells?  I can return it anytime and am wondering
if it
>will do the job in late January at -20 F.  Any and all responses are
>appreciated.
>
>PS
>



        This certainly sounds good. One thing to look for though: If is
is waterproof, it should say so. After browsing extensively, I have
found that items which are waterproof or water resistant always say so
in big bold print somewhere on the tags. Also, if you can fit several
layers under it, I wouldn't worry about keeping warm. If you truly can
return it 'anytime', it is probably a good idea to test it and see. If
you get wet or cold, I say return it and shop for something better.
Otherwise, you got away with a good deal!




MD


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