Which is warmer, the Strawpile or the Kvitfjell Race Puffy?

The Strawpile publishes 100g body and 80g sleeve insulation, so it is the safer bet for cold days. Helly Hansen does not list a fill weight for the Kvitfjell, so its warmth is harder to compare on paper.

Which jacket is better for racing?

The Kvitfjell Race Puffy. It is built for race and alpine use and has a helmet-compatible hood, which matters when you keep your helmet on between runs.

Does either jacket have pit zips?

The Rossignol Strawpile has under-arm zips. No ventilation zips are listed for the Kvitfjell.

Which has better water repellency?

The Kvitfjell lists a PFC-free DWR treatment. The Strawpile lists an Oxford 2L polyester shell but no DWR claim, so treat the Kvitfjell as the stronger wet-snow option.

Which is better for tall skiers?

The Strawpile lists extra-long sleeves, which helps if you have long arms. The Kvitfjell is a regular fit with no sleeve length listed.

Is one worth paying more for?

No prices were given for either jacket, so check current store prices on Deal.ai. Pay more for the Kvitfjell only if you race or need the helmet hood; otherwise the Strawpile's extra insulation and vents cover most resort days.

Rossignol Strawpile Ski Jacket vs Helly Hansen Kvitfjell Race Puffy Jacket

Buy the Rossignol Strawpile for general resort skiing and cold days; it has more insulation (100g/80g), under-arm vents and a lower-key look. Buy the Helly Hansen Kvitfjell Race Puffy if you race or ski hard and want a helmet-compatible hood and PFC-free DWR. Both are rated close (4.8 vs 4.7), and no prices were given for either, so compare live store prices on Deal.ai before deciding.

Today the Rossignol Strawpile Ski Jacket costs $69.00 less at its best price.

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