I was hoping to get the Swix warm-up in Skinnyski Blue to match the team ski suits for this year but the Grey, black and white is also nice.

Two things I have always wanted in a training suit are pockets and ventilation, and this suit has plenty of both.

The jacket has a front pocket on the chest and two ventilation ports in the back that can be opened or closed with zippers. Most of the jacket is lined with a ventilation fabric and the collar is thick, tall and comfy. The bottom of the jacket can be cinched with a draw cord. There is no need to wear a reflective vest on training runs anymore because reflective tape has been stylishly sewn into the suit's design.

The pants have a wind repellent front material and a breathable back. There are two pockets on the front just below the waist line. I won't have an excuse for not having my Minnesota State Trail Pass on me this winter. The other nice feature of the pants is the full-length zipper running down the outside of each leg, this will reduce the time and frustration it takes to remove them before a race over my ski boots.

This suit has a lot of very nice features, but the thing I notice most about the suit is the overall quality. Quality is in every detail of the suit: the fabrics, zippers, snaps, collar and cuffs.

When I called Swix about sizing they told me the jacket is basically standard, but the pants run a bit on the small size.

My hope is that the suit will keep me warm on those pre race warm ups, and that it can regulate heat and body moisture on my long slow training days. I might not win any races but at least I'll be warm and not look like a tourist during the race warm ups anymore.