What can people recommend as a good synthetic belay jacket? looking at a price range of 70-100 pounds (or cheaper if possible). Something thats obviusly warm but also very durable for winter climbing and ski touring ect?
thanks
I'm looking for a Montane Flux to replace my Paramo Torres. The Flux seems to have it all for climbing (high pockets, double ended zip for belay loop access, big hood).
In reply to sethmford: I have the flux and found it to be a great jacket, I used it in Scotland last winter and was plenty warm enough, I don't think the prism is enough for a belay jacket, if you shop around you could probably get the flux for around the top end of your budget,
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> Prism is definately not a belay jacket!!
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> Stuart
It's is a damned good one over 3 seasons, but the usual suspects: Flux, Alpine Generator, Fitzroy, are more suited to winter. I find the Flux oddly sized. Too tight unless you size it up. And then too much bag in odd places. I bought a TNF Makalu because it doubles well for snowboarding or in town and is definitely warmer and drier having a wind and waterproof membrane.
In reply to top cat: what colour do you want. Ultralight outdoor gear have red and blue in large but £25 over budget.
Check Montane.com online dealer page for other suppliers
I have the older Prism (25gram fill), not warm enough IMO. It's a great midlayer under a shell, thin, slick, not as a stand alone piece to stay warm in.
Usually if somethings warm enough to belay, it's a pain to hang off your harness and I don't like climbing hard routes with a sack, which is the kinda routes you really NEED one for!!!!
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