Product test
Dynafit Radical Down: a ski jacket that lives up to its name
by Patrick Bardelli
Reviewing ski clothing from Dynafit
10.2.2025
Translation: Patrik Stainbrook
Ski clothing is supposed to keep you warm and dry. I’d also like some freedom of movement and enough pockets for my ski pass and the like. And all this stuffed in a small, lightweight package. Some pretty steep demands, which Dynafit products fulfil very well.
Freezing while skiing is no fun. As a result, it’s important your clothing keeps you warm and dry. I’ve been a fan of Dynafit products for a long time and have been using their breathable hooded jacket with water-repellent down filling for several years.
The Radical Down is really made for ski touring, but also works excellently for piste skiing. It keeps me warm and dry. This is primarily because of the high-quality goose down with a fill power of 800 cuin.
Cuin stands for cubic inches, meaning that 28 grammes of down expand to a volume of 800 cubic inches. This is tested by filling said 28 grammes of down into a cylinder and compressing it for 24 hours. The pressure is then removed and measured to see how well the down returns to its original state. I’ve linked a detailed product test here:
Everything from a single source
I recently had to get a new pair of ski boots, my old ones had fulfilled their duty. After an Atomic model, I now use Head boots. Mainly because I’ve been skiing with the same brand since 2021. From the knees down, it’s all the same brand:
So why not choose one manufacturer for your ski clothing instead of a jacket, trousers and gloves from different brands?
Source: Patrick Bardelli
Radical Dynafit ski pants
The same applies here as with the jacket. These waterproof hardshell pants have been developed for ski tours, but are also suitable for the piste or powder snow. If you prefer suspenders on a ski tour, you can attach them to the waistband using loops. Not that I’ve tried these yet. The trousers weigh just under 500 grammes and are reinforced at the leg ends with robust edge protection. The integrated gaiter prevents snow from getting into your ski boots.
What I particularly like about the Radical is their great breathability. This is partly due to the breathable Gore-Tex Active material that Dynafit added to these trousers. Moisture escapes quite well.
Source: Patrick Bardelli
Mercury Dynafit gloves
A new favourite of mine. Until now, I’ve always had ski gloves that look and feel like Hulk hands. I always felt like a) those bulky things barely fit through the loops of my ski poles, b) they were annoying to put on and take off and c) they had to be that way. But with the Mercury model from Dynafit, I now have the best of both worlds.
The clever 2-in-1 construction keeps my hands pleasantly warm, while the gloves are also wind-repellent. Dynafit uses a special nylon and insulation made from high-quality PrimaLoft. In particularly low temperatures and/or wet conditions, the integrated mitten can be pulled over the finger glove. This provides additional protection and warmer hands. I simply adore my new gloves!
Source: Patrick Bardelli
In a nutshell
Dynafit winter sports clothing ticks all my boxes
Skiing is a high-risk sport. Being able to rely on your material feels great. Whether it’s your skis, helmet or jacket, trousers and gloves. Dynafit products have succeeded so far. They’re lightweight, can be packed into small spaces and impress with well thought-out features such as the gloves’ 2-in-1 system.
I also like the design of the equipment. And when I look around me at the ski lift or at lunch in a mountain restaurant, I’m not the only one who seems to be keeping an eye on it. Safety and functionality is one thing, feeling aesthetically comfortable in your own clothes is another.
Pro
- Functionality
- Lightweight and good pack size
- Sophisticated features
- Manufactured great
- Design
Contra
- Expensive trousers. Otherwise I can’t say anything negative about Dynafit ski clothing.
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Patrick Bardelli
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Patrick.Bardelli@digitecgalaxus.chFrom radio journalist to product tester and storyteller, jogger to gravel bike novice and fitness enthusiast with barbells and dumbbells. I'm excited to see where the journey'll take me next.
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