For nearly 30 years, Spyder has produced superior skiwear. Spyder is known for using high-tech fabrics, fashion and functionality. Spyder wants you to remain dry, comfortable, and warm while you are enjoying the slopes and other winter sports. David Jacobs is Spyder's founder and CEO. He was born in Montreal, Canada, and began skiing at age 13. During the years that follow, he won several titles in skiing. He understands better than anyone about the need for quality equipment that will give you the ultimate performance. In 1978, while David's sons were in the ski race circuit, he noted that there was only one brand of race sweaters available. He knew he could make a better product and sell it to the close-knit race community. This business, named David L Jacobs, Incorporated, began as a small mail order business in his kitchen "for racing, by racers." Because the sweaters were such a success, David added ski pants to the catalog offering. His son Billy mentioned that skiers were calling them "spider" pants, due to their spider leg-like appearance. David recognized this as an opportunity to have a powerful, lasting name and logo associated with his products, and renamed the company to Spyder. Clothing is available for men, women and children. Look for The Spyder® Prey Jacket has underarm venting. The Spyder® Kyd's Recluse Systems Jacket has a zip-in fleece component. Look for the Spyder® Women's Lethal Systems Jacket. This is a durable, anti-pill fleece component which provides warmth for the waterproof outer shell. Don't forget your hands! Buy the Spyder® Gore® Mitten.