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Dare2B Review: Is This Ski Gear Brand Any Good?

Oli Lynch by Oli Lynch
April 3, 2024
Are dare2b a good brand for ski or snowboard equipment?

If you’re a UK based snowsports enthusiast, you might have noticed Dare2B in a few shops. Especially GoOutdoors, Millets and Sports Direct. You might also have noticed that Dare2B jackets and clothing are pretty well priced for the budget snow sports fan. And hey, in this cost of living crisis era, cheap ski gear is a win if you’ve shelled out for a trip to the mountains.

So is Dare2B any good? Should you kit out in Dare2B gear before you head off on your Alpine trip this winter? And will it stand up to your demanding activity? And more importantly, will you look cool af?

Let’s take a look….

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  • Who is Dare2B?
  • Is Dare2B a good brand?
  • Is Dare2B a good brand for serious skiers and snowboarders?
  • How much are Dare2B jackets?
  • Are Dare2B ski trousers and salopettes any good?
  • Should you buy Dare2B ski and snowboard gear?

Who is Dare2B?

Dare2B are a British snowsports clothing brand who launched in 1999 (according to their website). Their head office is registered in Manchester, and as I mentioned you’ll find their clothes in many high street stores in the UK.

Now, they might not be associated with any high profile snowsports stars, and you probably won’t see a Dare2B logo emblazoned on the gondola at whichever French ski resort you head to this year.

But their jackets and clothing do tend to fit the bill of being both stylish and functional. So far so good for Dare2B.

Is Dare2B a good brand?

Dare2B fall into the relatively budget ski wear bracket, meaning they are reliably decent quality and technically sound. Their jackets are lightweight, waterproof, breathable and they even have the essential buzzword of the era, ‘sustainable’ in their product listings.

Putting it simply, yes, Dare2B are a good ski and snowboarding clothing brand, and they’ll probably serve you well if you need to kit yourself out for a trip ASAP. While the brand name itself doesn’t sound particularly snappy, you’ll be well equipped for pretty much any ski resort weather – assuming you haven’t decided to scale Mont Blanc in a blizzard.

While you’re not getting the premium equipment of other top name ski brands, such as Burton, Arcteryx, Picture Organic et al, you are getting stylish, functional and affordable ski and snowboard wear.

And while some people might look down their noses at the less than premium snowsports clothing brands, for most people, they just need a comfortable ski jacket with enough pockets for their goggles, lift pass, a decent hood and a snow skirt. Job done.

And in this respect, yes, Dare2B is a perfectly good brand.

I think they’d be on a par with brands such as Decathlon’s Wed’ze. But they’d definitely be a better buy, both for cool styling and better quality, than Sport’s Direct’s other cheapy brands like Nevica and Campri.

Check out Dare2B online store.

Is Dare2B a good brand for serious skiers and snowboarders?

While Dare2B jackets certainly fit the bill on paper, I’m not sure how much they’d stand up to extended wear.

Having tried some Dare2B jackets, I do think they feel nice and lightweight. However, the material doesn’t feel the most durable, and I’m not sure how much of a beating they’d take off piste, in a snow park or in some seriously adverse weather.

If you’re planning on hitting a ton of air off the kickers in the snow park, or you’re expecting to spend the whole season on the mountain – you should probably spend a bit more and buy a more hard wearing and premium jacket. This one from Burton for example is a great alternative (and considerably more expensive too).

But if you jet off for a week or two of skiing or snowboarding each year, and you mostly do on-piste runs, then Dare2B are going to be more than adequate for you. Their apparel is certainly up to the job of keeping you perfectly warm and dry within most of the situations you’ll find yourself on a normal ski holiday.

In addition to this, thanks to their winter sports functionality, Dare2B are also a good brand for the off the mountain weather too. Planning on country walks in the British winter, or maybe even a city break somewhere cold? I think a Dare2B ski jacket would be a great addition to your winter wardrobe.

So even if you’re not carving up the pow, you can definitely stay warm and dry in the lashing rain wherever you may end up.

How much are Dare2B jackets?

While the list price of Dare2B ski jackets on their website is around the £130-£300 mark, they currently have some amazing deals (as of September 2023) with some of their previous season ski jackets on sale for around £50.

Now, when it comes to ski wear, so long as it is waterproof and wind proof, you’re not going to care too much about the rest of the details.

But actually, I think Dare2B jackets look kinda cool.

This one for example…

are dare2B ski and snowboard jackets any good?

It kinda helps that Jermaine Jenas is styling it in a cool way. But if you ask me, snow sports jackets are cool anyway, and if you rock any ski or snowboard brand on the high street, you’re rocking your own style. And that’s cool right.

Anyway. Looking at the stats on it:

  • Recycled waterproof & breathable fabric – Ared 10,000
  • Complete ski features (incl ski pass pocket and fixed snowskirt with gel grip)
  • Adjustable foldaway technical hood
  • 2 x lower zip pockets
  • Adjustable cuffs & hem

(yes that is cut and pasted off the product listing).

And all that, for a list price of £130, currently on sale for £52. If you need cheap ski gear it’s a no brainer to be honest.

OK, but what about the other gear such as salopettes and ski trousers?

Are Dare2B ski trousers and salopettes any good?

Like their jackets, Dare2B ski trousers and salopettes certainly have the right specs. And while they might not be made from premium materials like some other brands, again, I think these will be more than suitable for most people on their ski holiday.

Again, looking at the stats on Dare2B mens salopettes, the product details are as follows:

  • Our most breathable fabric yet! Recycled waterproof stretch fabric – Ared 20/30
  • Complete ski features (incl adjustable braces, snow gaitors and a zip gusset at hem)
  • High backed adjustable waist system
  • Abrasion resistant fabric to inner ankle & bindings for extra durability
  • Tab up hem for when boots are off
Vist Dare2B online store

Should you buy Dare2B ski and snowboard gear?

Honestly, if you’re looking for functional and stylish ski or snowboarding jackets, salopettes, thermals or even ski gloves, I think you’ll be fine with Dare2B.

In fact, we think Dare2B are a good quality budget ski wear brand, and one of the best value ski brands in the UK, and well worth checking out.

View the full range of Dare2B ski gear.

If you’re planning on more hard wearing and extreme snow sports then you might want to consider paying more for one of the premium snow sports brands such as Burton.

Also check out our guide: cheap ski goggles that don’t suck.

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Oli loves snowboarding and aims to get on the slopes as often as possible. He writes for print and digital travel publications, including Fall Line, Snow Magazine and our sister publications Gone Travelling and Global Playboy. When not falling over on a mountainside, he also works as a freelance content manager.

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