The junior Gravity short — the layer a young racer pulls on over their suit the moment they finish a run.
- Full front zip, trim athletic fit
- ProStretch softshell with bonded fleece lining
- Weatherproof and breathable
- Removable suspenders and adjustable waist
Why a short rather than a pant: it goes on over a race suit and boots without unbuckling anything, and it covers the thighs and seat — which is where a junior sitting on a cold chairlift in a thin suit actually loses heat. A racer who can add a layer in fifteen seconds will do it; one who has to sit down and take boots off will not.
This is also the layer that protects a race suit. A suit is expensive and thin, and wearing a short over it between runs keeps it off wet chairlifts and gravel.
Sizing: the adjustable waist gives room to grow. This is not a garment where a close fit matters, so buying with a season in hand is fine.
The junior Nitrogen pant is the warmer, full-length alternative.
See training shorts and training apparel.
