recommend long johns and gloves

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Started by Jojo in Ski Chatter 10-Feb-2008 - 7 Replies

Jojo posted Feb-2008

Hi,
Looking for recommendations for long johns and gloves that really work in temperatures from -10 and colder?
Thanks
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Bandit
reply to 'recommend long johns and gloves' posted Feb-2008

Icebreaker Thermals, expensive but darn good.

Hestra Alpine Pro Leather Heli Gloves for warmth. If you get really cold hands, Hestra also do a 3 finger glove, sort of halfway to a mitt.

Trencher
reply to 'recommend long johns and gloves' posted Feb-2008

The best long john materials I've found are wool blends and micro-fleece (a little heavier). Combine a pair of each of these with some fleece pants and you have a versatile set up.

Today I was wearing all three under uninsulated ski pants for -25C plus wind.

Trencher

because I'm so inclined .....

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Freezywater
reply to 'recommend long johns and gloves' posted Feb-2008

Peter Storm, Millets. Worked down to -23 3 years ago in Austria. My bits were kept toasty all day long :-o

I would have got away with it if it wasn't for those pesky kids!

Ellistine
reply to 'recommend long johns and gloves' posted Feb-2008

I've always used a pair of Ron Hill running/cycling bottoms that I had before I started skiing. Never had a problem with them. Even when it's warm they're useful to stop the salopetes feeling clammy on the inside.

Hirsty
reply to 'recommend long johns and gloves' posted Feb-2008

My top tip is to get three quater length ones as if they go into your boots you can get blisters on your legs.

He was a wise man who invented beer - Plato

Tony_H
reply to 'recommend long johns and gloves' posted Feb-2008

Roll them up to the top of your boots. Never put them inside.

Hirsty
reply to 'recommend long johns and gloves' posted Feb-2008

Not so easy when they're tight and you have quite big calves

He was a wise man who invented beer - Plato

Topic last updated on 12-February-2008 at 12:15