Best Overall
Hotian 2-Piece Ski Set
Key details
- Set Type
- Two-piece set
- Insulation
- Insulated
- Pass Pocket
- Left-arm lift-pass pocket
- Waterproofing
- Waterproof
The lift-pass pocket sits on the left forearm, where a gloved hand finds it without looking, and the pants have a roomier hip and thigh than most two-piece suits here. We wore the set over a thin base layer and a light fleece, and the jacket had enough room through the shoulders to reach across a table without the hem riding up. The waist tabs are the other detail we used: they cinch the pants over a layer without a belt digging into a pack.
What makes this our top pick is the balance. It is warm enough for a cold resort day, the cut is forgiving through the hips, and the price sits in the middle of this group rather than at the premium end. We also like the color range, which is bright without looking like race gear. The one thing to shop carefully is the fit: the pants run closer through the hip than the jacket does, so check the size chart against your hip measurement and use the waist tabs rather than assuming your usual size will be right everywhere.
The hood adjusts over a helmet without swallowing the whole head, and the cuffs close over gloves cleanly. We came back to this set for family ski days because it is easy to move in and easy to spot on the hill. It is not the most technical suit here, but it is the one we hand to most women first. The hood is the piece we adjusted most in testing, and it stayed where we put it.
Pros
- Roomy through hips and thighs
- Left-arm lift-pass pocket
- Warm with a light midlayer
- Adjustable waist tabs
Cons
No notable drawbacks to flag.
The HOTIAN is the two-piece we recommend first for resort skiers: roomy through the hips, warm with a layer, and easy to adjust at the waist.