Skiing clothing

AllyG wrote:What are snow boots and are they good for anything other than walking in snow?

Ally remember Google is your friend :lol:

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Ally

AllyG wrote:Well I know that Ian, but I like talking to you :D :D :D

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Personally prefer something that traps the heat but also breaths.... I wear ice breaker thermals under my ski gear and find it so warm I don't need anything else.... But that said I'm used to the cold...

For the evening I only take walking boots as I think there ideal... I don't take any other pair of footwear other than my ski boots... Oh and don't forget the bobble hat ......

andyoneil wrote:I must have some sort of internal heating engine as I never ski in anything under my jacket bar a T-Shirt/Base layer (alright -20 in Vermont meant a jumper/sweatshirt/fleece on some days)

Bottom wise I have NEVER worn anything under my sallopettes and I'm often too warm in them anyway.

Crikey, thats not normal.
I do get too hot sometimes if its around 0c, but generally myself and those I ski with always wear base layer, microfleece and jacket. Thermals under top and bottom if its particularly cold.
I've tried those wool base layers and they itch like hell.

Or you could revamp old favourite's with a pair of these .Snow chains for shoes http://www.icegrips.co.uk

Tony_H wrote:

andyoneil wrote:I must have some sort of internal heating engine as I never ski in anything under my jacket bar a T-Shirt/Base layer (alright -20 in Vermont meant a jumper/sweatshirt/fleece on some days)

Bottom wise I have NEVER worn anything under my sallopettes and I'm often too warm in them anyway.

Crikey, thats not normal.
I do get too hot sometimes if its around 0c, but generally myself and those I ski with always wear base layer, microfleece and jacket. Thermals under top and bottom if its particularly cold.
I've tried those wool base layers and they itch like hell.

I very rarely wear thermals under my salopettes...Just knickers and socks! In cold weather I wear a long sleeved base layer under my jacket with a T shirt over the top. In very, very cold weather I wear a microfleece too.

I guess what you wear on the inside depends a lot on the quality of the outer wear.

:hunf: Tim has just said it also depends on how fat you are. :thumbdown: ...I sense a long list of DIY jobs developing for today!!! Bl**dy cheek!

Has anyone used compression sportswear like skins? I bought a pair of skins long pants before our last trip and I do think that they made a difference to how long it took for my legs to fatigue.