Helly Hansen Swift 3L Shell Jacket
65778
- Sku
- 65778
- Gender
- Men
| CM. | Chest | Waist | Hip | Sleeve |
| XS | 36,5 | 31,5 | 36 | 31,5 |
| S | 38 | 33 | 38 | 32-33 |
| M | 40,5 | 35,5 | 40 | 34,5 |
| L | 43 | 38 | 42,5 | 34,5 |
| XL | 46 | 41 | 45,5 | 35,5 |
| XXL | 49 | 44 | 49 | 37 |
| XXL | 50,5-53,5 | 45-48 | 50,5-53,5 | 38-38,5 |
- A | Chest: Using a tape measure, measure your chest at the point where it is widest.
- B | Waist: Using a tape measure, measure your waist at the point where it is the least wide.
- C | Hip: Using a tape measure, measure your hip circumference at the point where it is widest.
- D | Sleeve: Using a tape measure, measure your sleeve from your neck to your wrist.
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A lined jacket contains a filling of down, wool or synthetic material.
What Is an Insulated Ski Jacket and What Are the Options?
An insulated ski jacket is essential for anyone seeking warmth and comfort while skiing or snowboarding. The insulation helps maintain your body temperature, even in the harshest conditions. There are different types of insulation, each with its own advantages. In this guide, we explain the differences so you can make the perfect choice.
Down Insulation: Lightweight and Extremely Warm
A jacket insulated with down is the ideal choice for those looking for maximum warmth without sacrificing comfort. Down provides excellent insulation and is very lightweight, making it perfect for cold, dry conditions. However, keep in mind that down performs less well in wet conditions unless the jacket has been specially treated to resist moisture.
Wool Insulation: Natural and Breathable
Jackets with wool insulation offer a natural alternative. Wool is not only warm but also breathable and retains heat even when damp. This option is ideal for those who prefer natural materials and comfort in varying weather conditions.
Synthetic Insulation: Versatile and Low-Maintenance
Synthetic insulation, such as PrimaLoft or Thinsulate, offers excellent warmth and performs well in wet conditions. This option is often slightly heavier than down but dries quickly and is easier to care for. It’s ideal for active winter sports enthusiasts who value versatility and affordability.
Why Choose an Insulated Ski Jacket?
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Optimal Warmth: Protect yourself against extreme cold.
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Comfort During Activity: Maintain your freedom of movement without sacrificing insulation.
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Suitable for Various Weather Conditions: Whether you're skiing in powder snow or braving a cold wind, an insulated jacket adapts to your needs.
Which Insulation Suits You Best?
The right insulation depends on your personal preferences and the conditions in which you’ll wear the jacket. Looking for ultimate warmth and comfort? Go for down. Need a versatile, low-maintenance option? Consider synthetic materials. Or choose wool for a natural feel.
Our premium ski jackets combine functionality, style, and top quality, so you can fully enjoy your winter sports adventure. Explore our collection and find your perfect insulated ski jacket!
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- Medium fit
- Wide fit
Is your purchase not quite what you expected or is the size incorrect? No problem, you can easily return your order to us. You may try on and view an item as you would in a shop, but there are some rules.
GOOD TO KNOW
- You have 14 days from receipt of your order to register your return.
- Are you too late? Then your order will no longer be found in the portal. In that case, always contact us first so we can see what possibilities there are.
- After registering online, you then have 14 days to hand in your return at the post office. If you hand in the parcel after the 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return. The sooner you register and send in your return, the sooner it will be processed and you will receive your money back.
- Almost all outerwear and trousers are delivered with a large yellow return label. Do not remove this until you decide to keep the item! Once this vignette has been removed, there is no way we can return the item.
- Returns are at your own risk and expense.
- If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
- If you have received an incorrect or damaged item, please always contact us a.s.a.p. and include photos of the product and the labels so we can see which item/defect is concerned.
STEP BY STEP GUIDE:
1. Check your items
√ Has the return period of 14 days after receipt not expired
√ Is the yellow return label (in the case of outerwear and trousers) and all price tags still attached?
√ Is the article unworn and therefore not dirty, damaged or creased?
2. Submit your return online
Enter your own postcode and the full order number (including letters) in the portal to which you can start the return. You can choose to purchase a DPD shipping label via the portal. If you choose this option, print the shipping label. You can download this immediately and it will also be sent to you by e-mail (please check your e-mail address and any spam mail).
You can also choose another carrier outside the portal. We always advise you to send the parcel insured. The DPD label via the portal insures your parcel up to €500.
3. Pack your return
√ Fold the items neatly and close all zips and buttons. Because of the technical materials it is important not to cause serious creases and wrinkles, as these can damage the product.
Then pack the items back in their original packaging and put them in the shipping bag or box. Another bag or box is also fine, as long as it is sturdy so that it arrives undamaged
√ If you have items from several orders that you wish to return, you may simply return them in 1 parcel
√ Put the enclosed packing slip/order confirmation (or a copy) in the parcel
√ Stick the DPD shipping label on the parcel.
If you have chosen to send via another carrier, please write the return address on the parcel:
Skistore Swing
De Opslach 3
8448 GV Heerenveen
The Netherlands
4. Shipping
Hand over your return at a DPD parcel point or a carrier of your choice.
Returning (part of) your order is at your own risk. Keep the proof of delivery until we have received and processed your package.
Please note! After registering your return online, you have 14 days to return your parcel to the postal service. If you return the parcel after these 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return.
5. Refund
You will receive confirmation by e-mail when your return has been received and processed.
This is usually within a few days after your order has been delivered to us. The money will then be refunded to the account you paid with within a week after confirmation (usually longer for credit card payments). If you have chosen to pay afterwards, this will be adjusted on your Klarna invoice.
Please note! If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
Is your purchase not quite what you expected or is the size incorrect? No problem, you can easily return your order to us. You may try on and view an item as you would in a shop, but there are some rules.
GOOD TO KNOW
- You have 14 days from receipt of your order to register your return.
- Are you too late? Then your order will no longer be found in the portal. In that case, always contact us first so we can see what possibilities there are.
- After registering online, you then have 14 days to hand in your return at the post office. If you hand in the parcel after the 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return. The sooner you register and send in your return, the sooner it will be processed and you will receive your money back.
- Almost all outerwear and trousers are delivered with a large yellow return label. Do not remove this until you decide to keep the item! Once this vignette has been removed, there is no way we can return the item.
- Returns are at your own risk and expense.
- If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
- If you have received an incorrect or damaged item, please always contact us a.s.a.p. and include photos of the product and the labels so we can see which item/defect is concerned.
STEP BY STEP GUIDE:
1. Check your items
√ Has the return period of 14 days after receipt not expired
√ Is the yellow return label (in the case of outerwear and trousers) and all price tags still attached?
√ Is the article unworn and therefore not dirty, damaged or creased?
2. Submit your return online
Enter your own postcode and the full order number (including letters) in the portal to which you can start the return. You can choose to purchase a DPD shipping label via the portal. If you choose this option, print the shipping label. You can download this immediately and it will also be sent to you by e-mail (please check your e-mail address and any spam mail).
You can also choose another carrier outside the portal. We always advise you to send the parcel insured. The DPD label via the portal insures your parcel up to €500.
3. Pack your return
√ Fold the items neatly and close all zips and buttons. Because of the technical materials it is important not to cause serious creases and wrinkles, as these can damage the product.
Then pack the items back in their original packaging and put them in the shipping bag or box. Another bag or box is also fine, as long as it is sturdy so that it arrives undamaged
√ If you have items from several orders that you wish to return, you may simply return them in 1 parcel
√ Put the enclosed packing slip/order confirmation (or a copy) in the parcel
√ Stick the DPD shipping label on the parcel.
If you have chosen to send via another carrier, please write the return address on the parcel:
Skistore Swing
De Opslach 3
8448 GV Heerenveen
The Netherlands
4. Shipping
Hand over your return at a DPD parcel point or a carrier of your choice.
Returning (part of) your order is at your own risk. Keep the proof of delivery until we have received and processed your package.
Please note! After registering your return online, you have 14 days to return your parcel to the postal service. If you return the parcel after these 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return.
5. Refund
You will receive confirmation by e-mail when your return has been received and processed.
This is usually within a few days after your order has been delivered to us. The money will then be refunded to the account you paid with within a week after confirmation (usually longer for credit card payments). If you have chosen to pay afterwards, this will be adjusted on your Klarna invoice.
Please note! If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
- HELLY TECH® Professional 3-layer waterproof shell
- RECCO® Advanced Rescue system built in
- 24% elastane stretch shell with articulated sleeves
- No insulation: needs a warm midlayer on cold days
- Resort-focused features, not a dedicated touring shell
- Built for skiing, not for technical mountaineering
The Helly Hansen Swift 3L Shell Jacket is a men's 3-layer ski shell jacket made with HELLY TECH® Professional waterproof, breathable fabric and a stretch outer fabric of 76% polyamide and 24% elastane. It is built for resort skiing and off-piste days, with the RECCO® Advanced Rescue system, a detachable powder skirt and a helmet-compatible hood. As a pure shell without insulation, it is designed to be layered: over a warm midlayer in winter, on its own in spring.
Who is the Helly Hansen Swift 3L Shell Jacket for?
The Swift 3L Shell Jacket suits skiers who spend most of their time on the piste, head off-piste or into the backcountry, and want one waterproof shell that adapts to the weather through what they wear underneath. It is not the right choice if you want a single insulated ski jacket and prefer not to layer. It is also not designed for technical mountaineering or climbing.
How waterproof and breathable is the Swift 3L Shell Jacket?
The Helly Hansen Swift 3L Shell Jacket uses a 3-layer HELLY TECH® Professional construction that keeps snow, rain and wind out while letting moisture vapour from your body escape. Ventilation openings let you dump extra heat on hard runs or climbs. A PFC-free DWR finish makes water bead on the outer fabric. The jacket has no insulation, so on cold days your warmth comes entirely from your base layer and midlayer.
Which size of the Swift 3L Shell Jacket should I choose?
The Swift 3L Shell Jacket has a regular fit with articulated sleeves, and the 24% elastane in the shell adds stretch for freedom of movement. Because the jacket is meant to go over a warm midlayer on colder days, choose your size with your usual midlayer in mind and compare your measurements with the Helly Hansen men's jacket size chart on this page. Sizes run from S to XXL.
How is the Helly Hansen Swift 3L Shell Jacket constructed?
The Helly Hansen Swift 3L Shell Jacket is built in three layers around the HELLY TECH® Professional membrane. The outer layer is a soft-to-the-touch fabric of 76% polyamide and 24% elastane, treated with a PFC-free DWR finish. On the inside, the jacket combines a 100% polyester lining with a second lining of 86% polyester and 14% elastane. There is no insulation in this shell jacket: the shell handles weather protection, and the layers you wear underneath handle warmth. The zips are from YKK®.
What ski features does the Swift 3L Shell Jacket have?
The Swift 3L Shell Jacket is equipped for a full day on the mountain. A detachable, adjustable powder skirt seals the hem against snow in deep conditions and can be removed when you do not need it. The hood is helmet compatible, so it closes over your helmet in a storm. A chest pocket holds a goggle wipe, a dedicated ski pass pocket keeps your lift card in reach, and hand pockets plus an inside stash pocket give room for gloves, a phone or a snack. The jacket carries the RECCO® Advanced Rescue system, a reflector that professional rescue teams can locate with RECCO detectors.
Is the Helly Hansen Swift 3L Shell Jacket suitable for off-piste and ski touring?
Helly Hansen positions the Swift 3L Shell Jacket as a piste jacket and lists it for resort, off-piste and backcountry skiing. Off-piste, the powder skirt, helmet-compatible hood and RECCO® system are the features that matter. For occasional backcountry days, the stretch shell, articulated sleeves and ventilation openings help when you are moving uphill. Its resort features, such as the ski pass pocket and powder skirt, show where its focus lies: it is usable for touring, but it is not a dedicated ski-touring or mountaineering shell, and it is not built for ice or rock climbing.
Can you wear the Swift 3L Shell Jacket in spring and in midwinter?
The Helly Hansen Swift 3L Shell Jacket works across the season because it is a pure shell. In spring, wear it on its own over a base layer as a light, weatherproof jacket. In midwinter, wear it over a warm midlayer such as a fleece or an insulated jacket. Worn without a warm midlayer on a cold winter day, this shell jacket will not keep you warm, because it has no insulation of its own.
How do I care for the Swift 3L Shell Jacket?
Before washing the Helly Hansen Swift 3L Shell Jacket, close all zips and hook-and-loop fasteners so they do not catch on the fabric. Do not use fabric softener. Tumble dry the jacket until it is completely dry: the heat of the dryer also reactivates the water-repellent treatment on the outer fabric, so water keeps beading off instead of soaking in.
Is the Helly Hansen Swift 3L Shell Jacket made with sustainability in mind?
The Swift 3L Shell Jacket has a PFC-free DWR finish, so its water repellency is achieved without perfluorinated chemicals. The jacket also contains recycled content.
- HELLY TECH® Professional waterproof, breathable fabric
- 3-layer shell construction
- Stretch shell fabric with 24% elastane
- RECCO® Advanced Rescue system
- Detachable, adjustable powder skirt
- Ventilation openings
- Articulated sleeves
- Helmet-compatible hood
- Chest pocket with goggle wipe
- Hand pockets
- Inside stash pocket
- Ski pass pocket
- YKK® zippers
- PFC-free DWR finish
- Outer fabric: 76% polyamide, 24% elastane
- Lining: 100% polyester
- Lining 2: 86% polyester, 14% elastane
