Latest posts for the topic "All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?"

All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:55:34 GMT

Can hubby wear a ski suit or would he be laughed off the slopes? We are going to Austria at Christmas and are trying to save money where possible.
The suit is mainly black, in ace condition and really suits him, it actually looks almost new.
Opinions, please.

Re:All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:11:13 GMT

Nothing wrong with a nice draught proof all in one. I still see quite a few being worn in various resorts, so go for it :wink:

Re:All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:18:30 GMT

:thumbup:
Personally have always preferred a one piece.
Ignore those fashionistas who say they are romper suits etc.
Except neon yellow/pink/purple etc of course, these need avoiding - threw my neon yellow/pink/purple Degree 7 away a few years ago. :mrgreen:
Friend of my OH's saw it on the washing line and laughed - result.
Was bought a gorgeous red and grey Descente which has years of life left in it.
:lol:

Re:All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:33:41 GMT

It all depends on the resort you are visiting I reckon. They are now called "Onesie's" and are worn by teenage ski gods with rubber knees and a snowboard attached to each foot.

Example here:

http://www.backcountry.com/norrna-lofoten-gore-tex-pro-shell-one-piece-suit-mens-nra0005

Can he cut it with the kids, or will a one piece make him look like HRH in his grey boiler suit (remember the photos?)

Alternative is to get down to HH/Mountain Warehouse/Regatta/D2B Outlet store and kit out in last years colours for very little cash :D

Re:All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:39:36 GMT

I think we need a picture :wink:

Re:All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:42:01 GMT

bandit wrote:It all depends on the resort you are visiting I reckon. They are now called "Onesie's" and are worn by teenage ski gods with rubber knees and a snowboard attached to each foot.

Example here:

http://www.backcountry.com/norrna-lofoten-gore-tex-pro-shell-one-piece-suit-mens-nra0005

Can he cut it with the kids, or will a one piece make him look like HRH in his grey boiler suit (remember the photos?)

Alternative is to get down to HH/Mountain Warehouse/Regatta/D2B Outlet store and kit out in last years colours for very little cash :D

cool

Re:All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:18:49 GMT

Re:All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:20:10 GMT

Christ, this is the 1st time I have posted a photo, it may be a bit big!

Re:All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:27:47 GMT

s-a-h- wrote:Christ, this is the 1st time I have posted a photo, it may be a bit big!

Ski suit is perfectly acceptable - not sure of the occupant though!
:shock:

Re:All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:44:56 GMT

bandit wrote:It all depends on the resort you are visiting I reckon. They are now called "Onesie's" and are worn by teenage ski gods with rubber knees and a snowboard attached to each foot.

Not sure about the rubber knees. He ruptured his knee ligament the day after this was taken and had an ACL reconstruction, 1st holiday since then!
Also, not sure he comes under the ski god label either!

Re:All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:45:50 GMT

Nice picture, and not too big at all. Suit looks fine.

Where was this taken? It looks nice and scenic.

Re:All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:10:16 GMT

i really like the all in one ski suits...
my partner wears one.....infact, its a little old, and he needs a new one.....
As for kids they look great in them .

Re:All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:21:18 GMT

tropicana wrote:i really like the all in one ski suits...
my partner wears one.....infact, its a little old, and he needs a new one.....
As for kids they look great in them .

:thumbup:
How about one of these from http://www.willyfinder.com/products_mens.php?cat=1&subcat=1
Just love the name!!

Re:All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:24:50 GMT

I like that - it's like a Gloucester cherry-and-white hooped rugby shirt!

Nothing wrong with the black suit, although I managed to flog my grey, Prince Charles-style Trepass one-piece at a car boot sale for a GBP1 last year!

Re:All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:01:37 GMT

I have to be honest ditch it for a two piece, it is not the worst one I have seen but they are a pain in the bottom if you get caught short on the slopes.

PS Xmas is comming

Re:All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:55:09 GMT

May I comment on the one piece suit ?

Yours ( in picture) is great! There was a period some time ago when "fluo" was the in suit color to wear. Those are "verboten" anywhere in the world !

In serious powder skiing the one piece suits are much much better since there is no way for snow to "'migrate" to back or to chest area!

What is more important than wearing a one piece, two piece or three piece suits is how you ski in this suit ! What will impress everyone watching is HOW YOU SKI ! You can wear old 1950's wool sweater, knickers, long long scarf and if you ski effectively all will smile !

Fashion is not the key word,,function is !

Enjoy your suit. You look great in it. Now if you show us how you ski,,,,,,,,

Respectfully,
Pavel

Re:All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:42:49 GMT

Hubby hasn't skied since the ACL, so will make allowances, especially as the suit is a snugger fit now!!
The photo is from Megeve, last week in March 2010. As it will be Xmas, and we are quite cautious this time, we may just sit around soaking up the ambience, then again, maybe not, the 12 and 10 year old can tackle reds, and I am checking snowfall constantly. I am already enjoying the cold air blowing today and wishing it were December.

Re:All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 13:43:02 GMT

Hello,

i think the all in one ski suit looks great and real practical! im trying to get hold of one but cant find any half decent plain ones online, any help with where to look?

Re:All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:42:35 GMT

No...just no...unless it's for a bet :)

Re:All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 15:42:03 GMT

http://www.overstock.com/Sports-Toys/Mossi-Mens-Sledmate-1-piece-Snowsuit/2737823/product.html?cid=211017&kid=9553000370208&track=pspla&kw={keyword}&adtype=pla

Re:All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 17:34:43 GMT

freezywater wrote:No...just no...unless it's for a bet :)

I'm going no too

yes a fall in deep powder would have less chance of getting you snowed in in places that remain unmentionable on a family forum

BUT

all benefits are outweighed by tha fact its a romper and would be shouted as so by me and my group wherever we spotted you (have screamed ROMPER) from many a chairlift at unsuspecting European passing by on piste below

Re:All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 17:48:59 GMT

Well.......
I really like my red and grey Descente one piece and will be very sad when it gives up on me.
:roll:

Re:All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 17:50:11 GMT

but you have the style and panache that only comes with experience which allows you to carry it off with aplomb

or something

Re:All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 18:12:02 GMT

Re:All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 18:31:44 GMT

No.....you will be the butt of the "touch a onesie game" whereby young skiers have to touch a onesies when they pass by. Although I personally think it looks fine.

Re:All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 19:17:34 GMT

If it's comfy and does the job then it doesn't matter. Go and have a great time.

Re:All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 21:36:35 GMT

All in one looks ok to me, but go to tkmaxx, matalan, or sports direct and you should pick a 2 piece for around GBP100. There are other places on the high st, mountain warehouse being 1

Re:All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 22:32:14 GMT

I am looking forward to wearing my new onesie in Italy in Feb. I don't care what other people think, it's comfy.

Re:All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 23:09:41 GMT

I still think of them as called Fart Bags - which they were before Onesie's were everywhere..........

Re:All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Tue, 26 Nov 2013 08:07:36 GMT

I shall be wearing my 1970's ski suit it has a few years left in it -)

Re:All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Tue, 26 Nov 2013 08:18:32 GMT

michelle63 wrote:No.....you will be the butt of the "touch a onesie game" whereby young skiers have to touch a onesies when they pass by. Although I personally think it looks fine.

No one has ever tried that with me...
:cry: :cry:

But does a fellow J2Skier crashing into me count?????

Re:All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Tue, 26 Nov 2013 08:56:46 GMT

I bought a onesie couple years ago for a "One-piece descent" - an event organised in resort every season, when you go all the way up and then ski down stopping at bars for a shot wearing a one piece suit. Also bobble hats, silly sunglasses, wigs, some people take out their mono-ski or old skinny skis... Very retro and great fun! Sometimes I see groups of people doing the same, clearly for a stag do or some other event. I wouldn't wear a onesie any other time. There are better, more comfortable ski clothes these days.

Re:All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Thu, 28 Nov 2013 18:34:53 GMT

Great to see my old topic back in discussion, we actually sold it on Ebay in the end and Hubby went for a white ski jacket with a bit of red and black.
Will never know how many touches he would have had! He should be so lucky!
The chap that bought it was over the moon, paid about GBP16 I recall.

Re:All in one ski suit, is it acceptable?

Mon, 2 Dec 2013 11:06:28 GMT

Ignore the fashion police, anyway everyone will think he's French. Not a bad thing ;)