Beginner's guide to clothing for skiing/boarding
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Started by Dobby in Beginning Skiing 23-Nov-2016 - 23 Replies
Dobby
reply to 'Beginner's guide to clothing for skiing/boarding' posted Dec-2016
Like Far Queue said, always take a couple of pairs with you on hols - just in case you lose one. I bought a pair of Snowshepherd retro gloves last year. Nicely waterproof once treated and nice and warm, especially with a pair of liners. May be a bit retro for teenage boys though - my teenage daughters just laugh at them
Emmwall
reply to 'Beginner's guide to clothing for skiing/boarding' posted Dec-2016
Thanks Dobby and FarQueue - great suggestions. I can see some good deals for zanier and also liking the look of the snow shepherd. My sons are 19 and nearly 18 - one of them likes the retro look so that may be a good option for him..
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Not didier
reply to 'Beginner's guide to clothing for skiing/boarding' posted Dec-2016
First time we went skiing we hired jackets etc from a local sports shop that had a good stock for those not sure if they would like the sport.
After that we bought at the end of the season or a month before the new season from the likes of Tog24 / Mountain Warehouse etc who all have shops in outlet shopping centres in our area.
Not necessarily this year's latest fashion or colours in the outlet stores (though sometimes they are) but we are not fashion victims.
The comments by others about seamless ski socks and extra gloves are great advice.
After that we bought at the end of the season or a month before the new season from the likes of Tog24 / Mountain Warehouse etc who all have shops in outlet shopping centres in our area.
Not necessarily this year's latest fashion or colours in the outlet stores (though sometimes they are) but we are not fashion victims.
The comments by others about seamless ski socks and extra gloves are great advice.
Far Queue
reply to 'Beginner's guide to clothing for skiing/boarding' posted Dec-2016
Another thing I would consider getting is something to keep your neck and chin warm. A micro-fleece type neck tube is great when the weather gets really cold or windy.
And make sure your goggles are a good fit and of reasonable quality. Nothing worse than goggles which constantly mist up.
And make sure your goggles are a good fit and of reasonable quality. Nothing worse than goggles which constantly mist up.
Dobby
reply to 'Beginner's guide to clothing for skiing/boarding' posted Dec-2016
Good call from Far Queue. Buffs/neck warmers/balaclavas very handy when the wind is howling and the crappy chairlift you are on has stopped because some numpty tried to "nip on" when he or she shouldn't have or some lifty decided to throw you off the lift (as happened to me once at LDA)
Verbier_ski_bum
reply to 'Beginner's guide to clothing for skiing/boarding' posted Dec-2016
Learn the joys of layering - it helps regulate your body temperature and makes for a better times on slopes. Gloves and ski socks are very important - cold feet and hands can ruin an otherwise good ski day. And goggles - you will only ever have one pair of eyes, so make sure you protect them well. How much you will spend on it is up to you. As with everything you mostly get for you paid for, but if you are skiing once maybe twice a year it will take long time before expensive kit will justify its value. So probably makes sense to see if you get properly hooked before spending big.
Dobby
reply to 'Beginner's guide to clothing for skiing/boarding' posted Dec-2016
And kids grow out of things really quickly, so it may not be worth spending a lot on jackets/ski trousers until they've stopped growing. TKMaxx can be your friend here - got some great salopettes for my daughter when she was 6. Cost £25. List price £150. She was gutted when she grew out of them.
Ranchero_1979
reply to 'Beginner's guide to clothing for skiing/boarding' posted Dec-2016
I would try and get to Quechua, excellent value and decent quality. Avoid an insulated ski jacket which you can only wear really wear skiing, better to get a waterproof and fleece which are far more versatile throughout the year. As VBS states spend your money on socks, gloves and goggles.
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