$349 The Burton Twin Peaks Grill Jacket is an affordable insulated Gore-Tex Jacket for those that don't like too much layering and want their jacket to take care of some of the warmth. The Grill isn't insulated like a puffy but it has isulation throughout the entire jacket. Everyone has a different warmth need. Some ride puffy's even on a sunny day and some ride shells on super cold pow days with only a layer or 2 beneath. So for some this can be a 1 layer underneath for most days and for others you might need a layer or 2. The construction is good and there are plenty of pockets for just about anything you need. The Twin Peaks doesn't have the ultra waterproof zippers that the AK line has but they do conceal most of the pockets with waterproof material. The blow hole collar is this relatively new Burton tech that is supposed to help channel air out through the collar without letting cold air in so you don't send fog up towards the goggles. It's an interesting idea but we can't say for sure if it's doing anything. Aside from this little issue the Grill Jacket is one of the best choices you can make for a low cost insulated 2 Layer Gore-Tex Jacket.
Burton is huge. They have developed or acquired most of the technology that we use today. Burton is one of the only companies that can provide you with everything you need to snowboard from boards to beanies. Burton even owns arguably the best surfboard company Channel Islands because Jake likes to surf. They are like the Yankees of snowboarding because they can always outspend their competition to win.
The positives- Burton provides more products for each gear/clothing/accessory category than any other company. Burton has possibly the best customer service in the snowboarding industry. Burton continuously spends more money than almost any company to develop new tech or just make what they have better. Burton sponsors more pro’s and get’s more high level user feed back than any other company. They have some of the best boots, bindings and boards in the industry. They also have great clothing. The Negatives- Because Burton spends so much money on sponsorship and tech they have to pass this cost along to the products they sell. They relentlessly continue to jack up the prices every year. You are almost always going to get a good product from Burton’s higher end line but some mid to low level products don’t stack up to the competition in the same price range. Just remember it’s not always good because it hast the Burton label on it.
Serving up peak performance on a pizza delivery paycheck, the Burton 2L GORE-TEX® Grill Jacket targets the riders who line up early for first chair and hike until closing. Fully taped GORE-TEX® 2L Performance Shell fabric is Guaranteed To Keep You Dry®, while the NEW Trail Mapped lining and insulation system simultaneously warms up whiteout lift rides while promoting breathability and mobility in key zones. In the arm pits and center back, X-STATIC® antimicrobial insulation provides stink protection. The Blowhole collar exhaust fights goggle fog when battening down against ridge top winds, while the NEW Sound/Goggle pocket is designed to keep your precious items safe and easy to reach, even when wearing a backpack. Fully backed by Burton’s LIFETIME WARRANTY.
