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Brand profile
Strafe Ski
Aspen-born, athlete-owned ski brand making technical shells, bibs and one-piece suits for freeride and backcountry skiing.
AspenOrigin
UnisexFocus
Gorpcore / OutdoorStyle
$$$$Price
What to know about Strafe Ski
Strafe Outerwear is an Aspen, Colorado ski apparel company founded by twin brothers Pete and John Gaston, who developed their first prototypes in 2009 and released jackets, pants and one-piece suits in 2010. The athlete-owned brand builds three-layer waterproof shells, insulated jackets, bibs and one-pieces for freeride and backcountry skiing, prioritizing breathability, mobility and storage for hike-to terrain like Aspen Highlands Bowl. It has operated a showroom and office at the base of Aspen Highlands since 2011 and sells direct plus through specialty retailers.
How Strafe Ski fits
Overall fit
true to size
Most skiers report Strafe shells and bibs fit close to true to size with a mobility-focused, slightly relaxed cut and generous body and sleeve length, so mid-layers fit underneath without sizing up.
Tip: Order your normal size for layering over a midlayer; only size up if you want a very loose freeride look or run between sizes with a broad chest.
Low confidence · based on 4 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackets | true to size | relaxed athletic shell fit designed to layer over a midlayer | Take your usual size unless you plan to layer a thick puffy underneath, in which case size up one. |
| Trousers & pants | true to size | regular to relaxed bib and pant fit with articulated knees | Stick to your normal waist size and expect a long inseam; shorter skiers may need the hem taken up. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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Strafe Ski fit questions
Does Strafe Ski run big or small?
Strafe Ski fits true to size. Order your normal size for layering over a midlayer; only size up if you want a very loose freeride look or run between sizes with a broad chest. Most skiers report Strafe shells and bibs fit close to true to size with a mobility-focused, slightly relaxed cut and generous body and sleeve length, so mid-layers fit underneath without sizing up.
How does Strafe Ski fit?
Most skiers report Strafe shells and bibs fit close to true to size with a mobility-focused, slightly relaxed cut and generous body and sleeve length, so mid-layers fit underneath without sizing up. Overall shape: athletic-relaxed freeride cut with room for layers but not baggy.
How do Strafe Ski jackets fit?
Strafe Ski jackets fits true to size. Take your usual size unless you plan to layer a thick puffy underneath, in which case size up one. Shape: relaxed athletic shell fit designed to layer over a midlayer.
How do Strafe Ski trousers & pants fit?
Strafe Ski trousers & pants fits true to size. Stick to your normal waist size and expect a long inseam; shorter skiers may need the hem taken up. Shape: regular to relaxed bib and pant fit with articulated knees.
Brand facts
- Founded
- 2009
- Origin
- Aspen, United States
- Made in
- USA
- Price
- $$$$
- Focus
- Unisex
- Styles
- Gorpcore / Outdoor, Techwear, Athleisure / Sportswear