By: Angela Fulo
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Made for your technical escapades on the slopes, the 3-layer Norrona Tamok is made from GORE-TEX Pro to keep you dry. This ski jacket keeps away the cold with drawstrings and Velcro in every possible entry point: hem, hood, and sleeves. And if you need a bit more breathability, there’s a unique chest vent and there are underarm vents
The Narrona Tamok is complete with all the pockets you could need: sleeve, front, chest, and inner chest. You can keep your essentials within reach. There’s even a detachable leash with a goggle wipe in one of them.
Its long drop tail offers more back coverage, and the wrist gaiters keep the sleeves from riding high. This snow jacket also has a removable powder skirt with snaps compatible with Norrona snow pants.
There are a few aspects of the coat worth considering. As a shell it is quite heavy and the fit is on the large size. When all the way zipped up the area around the chin might be too high for some. Its helmet-friendly hood also only has a rear drawcord which requires both hands to adjust. But the overall functionality and high-quality construction of the Norrona Tamok ski jacket is an enticing combo for technical skiers. Plus, there’s a 5-year warranty coverage if you damage yours.
Our Overall Review
We have thoroughly tested - and read reviews from other experts and users. In summary, this is what we think:
Things we like:
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There's a goggle wipe on a detachable leash in the right chest pocket -
Articulated elbows allow mobility
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Extended drop tail for additional coverage
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Underarm and chest vents
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There are lots of pockets for organization
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You can remove the powder skirt
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Totally weatherproof and breathable
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Helmet-friendly
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Wrist gaiters and Velcro cuffs keep the sleeves in place
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Robust construction sure to last a long time
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It comes with a 5-year warranty
Things we don't like:
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Rear hood drawcord only -
Chin might be too high for some
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Heavy for a shell
Specs & Features
- Materials: GORE-TEX Pro, 160D Recycled nylon, 200D Recycled Nylon, DWR
- Waterproofness: 28,000mm
- Breathability: 25,000 g/m2/24hrs.
- Ventilation: Pit Zips, Mesh-Lined Chest Vent
- Weight: 1 lb. 8 oz.
- Recommended Use: Freeride, Powder Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Skiing/Snowboarding
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Our Overall Review
We have thoroughly tested - and read reviews from other experts and users. In summary, this is what we think:
Things we like:
-
There's a goggle wipe on a detachable leash in the right chest pocket
-
Articulated elbows allow mobility
-
Extended drop tail for additional coverage
-
Underarm and chest vents
-
There are lots of pockets for organization
-
You can remove the powder skirt
-
Totally weatherproof and breathable
-
Helmet-friendly
-
Wrist gaiters and Velcro cuffs keep the sleeves in place
-
Robust construction sure to last a long time
-
It comes with a 5-year warranty
Things we don't like:
-
Rear hood drawcord only
-
Chin might be too high for some
-
Heavy for a shell
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