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Salapets

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:02:03 GMT

Has anyone got any recommendations for where to get/order a pair of skiing trousers? I'm heading off skiing this Easter for the first time in a few years and can't remember where I got them from before - so any suggestions would be welcome!! Also, any tips on which type are the best etc would also be really good :-)

Re:Salapets

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:06:26 GMT

Outdoor stores - those retail outlet places are full of them.
You should get some in the sales soon.
Or google salopettes - you'll find tons of sites
Or try TK Maxx

Re:Salapets

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:47:15 GMT

TK Maxx has some good ones in. Mountain Warehouse also

You after trousers or all in one bib ones :roll:

Re:Salapets

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:02:53 GMT

Skiwear4less has some good deals :thumbup:

Re:Salapets

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 11:10:35 GMT

If you don't want to pay top dollar i think dare2be make some of the best stuff of all the budget gear

looks pretty smart too

Re:Salapets

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 11:21:50 GMT

I can only pass on my experience of Dare2be sallo's lasted about four ski days :thumbdown:

Re:Salapets

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 11:28:33 GMT

Really? I have friends who liked them but they were only beginners and on the nursery slopes, not shredding gnarly powder lines like you Ian!

I suppose proper advice would be get what you can pay for, i have a pair of north face and a pair of salamon both of which are great

Re:Salapets

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 11:53:39 GMT

rossyhead wrote:Really? I have friends who liked them but they were only beginners and on the nursery slopes, not shredding gnarly powder lines like you Ian!

I suppose proper advice would be get what you can pay for, i have a pair of north face and a pair of salamon both of which are great

If only .... I never pay more than GBP30 for sallo's as the more expensive ones are too hot, so I splashed out a couple of years ago on some GBP19.99 Dare2be sallos as people on here said they were good quality ... they are now in the bin. :D

Re:Salapets

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:28:25 GMT

Oddly enough my most expensive ones are the least warm! The north face ones-which were 45quid in the sales (from 175) are just a shell and really breathable

Re:Salapets

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:36:49 GMT

My dad has had his dare2be coat for over 10 years :shock:

Dare2be is a great way of spotting brits on the slopes :thumbup:

Re:Salapets

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:46:35 GMT

Iceman wrote:My dad has had his dare2be coat for over 10 years :shock:

Dare2be is a great way of spotting brits on the slopes :thumbup:

But he only wore for 4 years )

Re:Salapets

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 13:49:52 GMT

I had some Marmot sallos that were three years old, but had only been used about twenty times. The goretex totally delaminated from the butt area. Could have been sliding on my butt after falls on hard snow that caused it, but you would think that's usual wear and tear.

Re:Salapets

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 14:17:02 GMT

You lot must be really harsh on your clothes! I have a Dare2be ski jacket that I love, bought 5 years ago in Austria on our first trip. It's got just as many features as the more expensive brands, and I love it. Still looks good, despite being worn throughout the winter in the UK and one ski trip per year for the last 5 years. Me and Mr Allie bought salopettes in a sale in Mountain Warehouse - think they're both Trespass brand, didn't cost more than 50 quid and are still going strong, also after 5 years.

Re:Salapets

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 14:50:22 GMT

I got some North Face sallos online for GBP75 (half price) and they are the perfect fit and very hard wearing. Not massively insulated but I wear thermals under them if need be.

I got some Colombia ones in TK Maxx a few years ago for GBP30 and they were excellent but TK dont stock Colombia any more, just Trespass and D2B mainly, neither of which I rate particularly.

The major retailers like EB and SnR are probably the best bet for better choice.

Re:Salapets

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:14:50 GMT

Surfanic often have discounts online, Mountain warehouse were good too. If not try hiring if it is first time and see how you get on.

Re:Salapets

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:07:03 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote: I never pay more than GBP30 for sallo's as the more expensive ones are too hot, so I splashed out a couple of years ago on some GBP19.99 Dare2be sallos as people on here said they were good quality ... they are now in the bin. :D

Buy cheap, Buy twice.

Re:Salapets

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:49:22 GMT

Snapzzz wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote: I never pay more than GBP30 for sallo's as the more expensive ones are too hot, so I splashed out a couple of years ago on some GBP19.99 Dare2be sallos as people on here said they were good quality ... they are now in the bin. :D

Buy cheap, Buy twice.

Your certainly right with the Dare2be's but I have never paid over GBP30 for Sallos and always found them to be good quality, the lastest success is a pair of Five seasons sallo's, excellent budget buy and good quality ..... you don't have to spend big bucks for quality.

I brought a surfanic ski jacket recently for GBP47 excellent quality and a bargain :thumbup:

Re:Salapets

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:32:29 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:

Your certainly right with the Dare2be's but I have never paid over GBP30 for Sallos and always found them to be good quality, the lastest success is a pair of Five seasons sallo's, excellent budget buy and good quality ..... you don't have to spend big bucks for quality.

I brought a surfanic ski jacket recently for GBP47 excellent quality and a bargain :thumbup:

I am currently sitting paitently for all the prices to fall so i can stock up for next year. There are some great jackets out there but at stupid prices, i don't mind paying a bit extra for something i really like but i don't want to be fleeced.

Re:Salapets

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:49:46 GMT

Snapzzz wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote: I never pay more than GBP30 for sallo's as the more expensive ones are too hot, so I splashed out a couple of years ago on some GBP19.99 Dare2be sallos as people on here said they were good quality ... they are now in the bin. :D

Buy cheap, Buy twice.

Good point, or three or four times! Count that money up and you could of purchased good quality kit from the get go. Buy quality at discount and you won't regret it. :wink:

Re:Salapets

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:54:06 GMT

I bought a brand new Helly Hansen ski jacket for GBP8 a few weeks ago in a charity shop. That's my best bargain so far :D

Re:Salapets

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:59:58 GMT

AllyG wrote:I bought a brand new Helly Hansen ski jacket for GBP8 a few weeks ago in a charity shop. That's my best bargain so far :D

The bargains are out there Ally, now how much did the previous owner pay for it?

Re:Salapets

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:00:04 GMT

AlistairS wrote:

Snapzzz wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote: I never pay more than GBP30 for sallo's as the more expensive ones are too hot, so I splashed out a couple of years ago on some GBP19.99 Dare2be sallos as people on here said they were good quality ... they are now in the bin. :D

Buy cheap, Buy twice.

Good point, or three or four times! Count that money up and you could of purchased good quality kit from the get go. Buy quality at discount and you won't regret it. :wink:

All my ski gear lasts for years and I don't pay mega bucks for it .... I tend to find I get bored with the colour before it wears out .... I dread to think how many ski jackets I have in good nick in my ski locker .

Re:Salapets

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:06:20 GMT

I was the same Ian however, i purchased a number of jackets and salos but human nature being what it is i was never satisfied until i got some good quality kit. I have had it for the last three seasons and will be happy with it for another three seasons or more. :wink:

Re:Salapets

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:10:04 GMT

Ian,
Put the ski gear you don't want in a charity shop and then some very poor person (like me) can buy it cheap :lol:

Alistair - I don't know how much the last person paid for the Helly Hanson ski jacket, but I should think it must have been at least GBP150.

Ally

Re:Salapets

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:18:42 GMT

When I read the title of this thread, I keep on visualising small dogs dressed in bib and brace ski trousers :shock:

I am not a bad person :D

When choosing ski clobber look for a waterproofness rating. Some fabrics have a membrane, some don't, but can equally as good or better at keeping you dry.

Re:Salapets

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:46:34 GMT

AllyG wrote:Ian,
Put the ski gear you don't want in a charity shop and then some very poor person (like me) can buy it cheap :lol:

Alistair - I don't know how much the last person paid for the Helly Hanson ski jacket, but I should think it must have been at least GBP150.

Ally

I might sell it to a charity shop :twisted:

Re:Salapets

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:46:08 GMT

Ian,
If you're prepared to sell your surplus ski gear and you have some salopettes, maybe you should send the OP a pm asking them their size, and if you have anything suitable you could maybe negotiate a mutually agreable price for it?

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Re:Salapets

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:41:58 GMT

AllyG wrote:Ian,
If you're prepared to sell your surplus ski gear and you have some salopettes, maybe you should send the OP a pm asking them their size, and if you have anything suitable you could maybe negotiate a mutually agreable price for it?

:lol: :lol: :lol:

No, I'd rather sell it to a charity shop :D

Re:Salapets

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 11:21:21 GMT

Best pair of ski trousers I ever had were made by SOS - mid-price range but lasted for years. Now have some Rossingnol (lighter weight) for warm days and Colombia for colder days.

Does anyone else think North Face has become the modern equivalent of Rodeo and Nevica?!!!!

And what is a salapet? A domesticated lizard, perhaps!!!

Re:Salapets

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 11:39:12 GMT

LOTA wrote:Best pair of ski trousers I ever had were made by SOS - mid-price range but lasted for years. Now have some Rossingnol (lighter weight) for warm days and Colombia for colder days.

Does anyone else think North Face has become the modern equivalent of Rodeo and Nevica?!!!!

And what is a salapet? A domesticated lizard, perhaps!!!

Nothing wrong with Nevica !!!!!!

Re:Salapets

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:29:22 GMT

In 1993, perhaps!

Re:Salapets

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:53:53 GMT

LOTA wrote:In 1993, perhaps!

Have a look at Ski Sunday ...... they on there way back not sure if both presenters are waring Nevica but Bell certainly is :thumbup:

Re:Salapets

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:01:33 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:

LOTA wrote:In 1993, perhaps!

Have a look at Ski Sunday ...... they on there way back not sure if both presenters are waring Nevica but Bell certainly is :thumbup:

Hang on !!
Not sure Belly is such a great brand ambassador for anything to do with fashion.

Re:Salapets

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:08:52 GMT

OldAndy wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:

LOTA wrote:In 1993, perhaps!

Have a look at Ski Sunday ...... they on there way back not sure if both presenters are waring Nevica but Bell certainly is :thumbup:

Hang on !!
Not sure Belly is such a great brand ambassador for anything to do with fashion.

Fashion ..... gosh, Fashion is an odd change change of colour ............ not being a sucker for all the PR rubbish..... its comming back, now I got to get on goggle :wink:

Re:Salapets

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:11:47 GMT

ive been away from j2ski for a while and this is exactly what i miss most, really constructive ideas and advice )

Re:Salapets

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:00:29 GMT

davewilli wrote:ive been away from j2ski for a while and this is exactly what i miss most, really constructive ideas and advice )

Did you post in the wrong thread.?
:mrgreen:

Re:Salapets

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:44:50 GMT

LOTA wrote:

Does anyone else think North Face has become the modern equivalent of Rodeo and Nevica?!!!!

I don't know much about Nevica apart from the fact that that blue/green combo he has been wearing is going cheap in sportsdirec shops, which isn't usually a good sign.

Rodeo was C&A's own brand, and IMO complete garbage, but served a purpose back in the day.

So I'm not quite sure what you mean about North Face stuff. I've had quite a bit of it over the years now, and currently ski in a North Face outer shell, or a different softshell, and have a pair of North Face sallos as well. I think its well made, good quality, long lasting and fashion conscious. They do, of course, also do a lot of mid range stuff which you see people using as all weather jackets back here in the UK - lots of black waterproofs etc, but again decent quality.

Its also not cheap to buy, whereas the 2 other brands you mentioned are.

Personally, I think North Face in the main is a good buy. Not the cheapest, but look at stuff like Dare2B, Trespass or 5 Seasons if you want cheap and not so good quality. I'd buy North Face gear again and again personally.

Have you had particular bad experience with some of their stuff?

Re:Salapets

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:53:43 GMT

Snapzzz wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:

...i don't want to be fleeced.

OK,that play on words, considering we're talking about ski clothing, was deliberate, right ?

Re:Salapets

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:03:21 GMT

+1 for North Face sallos - I've skied in a pair of Bonfire snowboard trousers for the last 7 years which still have plenty of life in them but are now miles too big. So this year I went mad and bought myself a pair of North Face sallos - GBP110 in the sale!! But worth it - at -15 I could squeeze a pair of longjohns underneath too so I was warm.

Really pleased with them and as I am no dedicated follower of fashion I intend to get my money's worth over the next 10 years....assuming they still fit!

Now I just need a jacket...I started wearing Husband's spare jacket 8 years ago as a stop gap and I'm still wearing it - I've never actually got round to buying myself one.

Re:Salapets

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:14:05 GMT

AllyG wrote:Ian,
If you're prepared to sell your surplus ski gear and you have some salopettes, maybe you should send the OP a pm asking them their size, and if you have anything suitable you could maybe negotiate a mutually agreable price for it?

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Ally, you will be pleased to know that I have given yes Given two pairs of Sallos to a charity shop today ..... save the something or other :roll:

Re:Salapets

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:24:55 GMT

After recently spending well into three figures on my first pair of owned ski boots (complete with liners, orthotics etc) I was contacted by a friend who told me she had just found a pair of perfect ski boots, worn once, in a charity shop for GBP45 ! Resemblances between myself and an unwell colourful ornithological specimen were noticed.

Re:Salapets

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:40:00 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:

Ally, you will be pleased to know that I have given yes Given two pairs of Sallos to a charity shop today ..... save the something or other :roll:

Excellent. Well done Ian :D

I think charity shops do a great job of recycling, plus the profit goes to some worthy cause or other. The GBP8 I paid for my Helly Hanson ski jacket went to a local hospice in Golders Green.

Billip1 - I reckon your friend was incredibly lucky to get ski boots that fitted in a charity shop! But over the years I have bought (and given) loads of stuff from/to charity shops :D

Ally

Re:Salapets

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:06:42 GMT

I'm sure you're right Ally; I guess she must have some fairly standard shaped feet ... unlike me !

Re:Salapets

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:16:01 GMT

Tony_H wrote:

LOTA wrote:

Does anyone else think North Face has become the modern equivalent of Rodeo and Nevica?!!!!

I don't know much about Nevica apart from the fact that that blue/green combo he has been wearing is going cheap in sportsdirec shops, which isn't usually a good sign.

Rodeo was C&A's own brand, and IMO complete garbage, but served a purpose back in the day.

So I'm not quite sure what you mean about North Face stuff. I've had quite a bit of it over the years now, and currently ski in a North Face outer shell, or a different softshell, and have a pair of North Face sallos as well. I think its well made, good quality, long lasting and fashion conscious. They do, of course, also do a lot of mid range stuff which you see people using as all weather jackets back here in the UK - lots of black waterproofs etc, but again decent quality.

Its also not cheap to buy, whereas the 2 other brands you mentioned are.

Personally, I think North Face in the main is a good buy. Not the cheapest, but look at stuff like Dare2B, Trespass or 5 Seasons if you want cheap and not so good quality. I'd buy North Face gear again and again personally.

Have you had particular bad experience with some of their stuff?

No bad experience, indeed I have a perfectly functional North Face shell jacket, which I sometimes ski in on warmer days.

I just meant, that like Rodeo and Nevica, NF was so common nowadays! :)

Re:Salapets

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:18:59 GMT

LOTA wrote:

Tony_H wrote:

LOTA wrote:

Does anyone else think North Face has become the modern equivalent of Rodeo and Nevica?!!!!

I don't know much about Nevica apart from the fact that that blue/green combo he has been wearing is going cheap in sportsdirec shops, which isn't usually a good sign.

Rodeo was C&A's own brand, and IMO complete garbage, but served a purpose back in the day.

So I'm not quite sure what you mean about North Face stuff. I've had quite a bit of it over the years now, and currently ski in a North Face outer shell, or a different softshell, and have a pair of North Face sallos as well. I think its well made, good quality, long lasting and fashion conscious. They do, of course, also do a lot of mid range stuff which you see people using as all weather jackets back here in the UK - lots of black waterproofs etc, but again decent quality.

Its also not cheap to buy, whereas the 2 other brands you mentioned are.

Personally, I think North Face in the main is a good buy. Not the cheapest, but look at stuff like Dare2B, Trespass or 5 Seasons if you want cheap and not so good quality. I'd buy North Face gear again and again personally.

Have you had particular bad experience with some of their stuff?

No bad experience, indeed I have a perfectly functional North Face shell jacket, which I sometimes ski in on warmer days.

I just meant, that like Rodeo and Nevica, NF was so common nowadays! :)

Maybe on the streets around the City of London it is.
I have to say that wherever I've been skiing, you see a bit of it about, obviously because its good gear. But if you want cheap nasty common stuff (especially in France) you can't beat a bit of Quecha or Wed'Ze :shock:

I noticed a lot more people this year wearing Arc'Teryx, Norronja, Rab, Haglofs and other more technical outer wear. I have to say I think it looks really smart and works for me as I really don't like wearing a padded jacket.

Re:Salapets

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:57:56 GMT

Salopettes take more of a bashing than a jacket - get nicked by your edges, the boot zips get bashed and take a bit of a pounding when you wipe out at speed. Wouldn't advocate paying big bucks for them for this reason.
Jackets take less trauma so by all means buy one you like assuming it's breathable, waterproof and warm enough.

look a the stuff is it made from goretex or other heavy duty waterpfoof beathable material. Are the seams taped. If it says snow proof - interpret that as meaning it won't let frozen water through but when it melts you're going to get wet! Are the zips robust?

Beyond a certain price you are paying for a brand label rather than better function. I know some of you will have convinced yourselves that your overpriced Spider gear has to be better (presumably because it has a thousand and one seams to let the rain in) because it cost more or that your hyperpriced Kjuss gear is wonderful because it looks like a 1970's East German track suite.

Incidentally I heard that the relaunched Nevica brand is owned by the same manufacuter as Keilly.

Re:Salapets

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:59:35 GMT

andymol2 wrote: I know some of you will have convinced yourselves that your overpriced Spider gear has to be better (presumably because it has a thousand and one seams to let the rain in) because it cost more or that your hyperpriced Kjuss gear is wonderful because it looks like a 1970's East German track suite.

Funny, I always disliked Spyder gear because it thought THAT looked like the DDR tracksuit....

Both brands I have to say are stupidly priced. As much as I like TNF and some other brands, I never ever pay full price for them. Its all about finding the bargains, innit

Re:Salapets

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:20:38 GMT

andymol2 wrote:Salopettes take more of a bashing than a jacket - get nicked by your edges

Mine get trashed by my edges, i have had them stitched several times, fortunately they are mad of a 'rip stop' type of fabric.
My next pair will have extra reinforcement around the ankle area as it really p***ses me off when you find cuts in them.

Re:Salapets

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:51:38 GMT

I just get my mum to sew them :thumbup:

Know what you mean though, my new ones I am going to buy next season will have reinforced bottoms for this very reason :)

Re:Salapets

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:40:53 GMT

Thanks for all the tips guys :-) off shopping later this week!

Re:Salapets

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:46:31 GMT

Snapzzz wrote:

andymol2 wrote:Salopettes take more of a bashing than a jacket - get nicked by your edges

Mine get trashed by my edges, i have had them stitched several times, fortunately they are mad of a 'rip stop' type of fabric.
My next pair will have extra reinforcement around the ankle area as it really p***ses me off when you find cuts in them.

High fives on that one dude

Re:Salapets

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:35:16 GMT

I have to confess that having had a good look around, I eventually bought quite expensive gear but in saying that, it has lasted really well.

I went for an E+O jacket several years ago because I liked the colour.... I know, I know, that's not a good reason to buy a ski jacket (it's also a British make). However it has come up trumps because it still looks like new and keeps me warm and dry in all weathers. You also can't miss me because it is the sort of lime green that really sticks out against the snow. I have seen other makes that have tried to recreate this colour but the E+O version is just awesome. My OH says he can spot me coming down the slopes miles away in it. Last year in Belle Plagne a nice lady asked me if it was this seasons, as she really liked it. Don't know what I am going to do when I eventually wear it out?

Having bought the jacket I had to have the salopettes too. Again, not cheap but fit like a glove and so warm. You will be pleased to note that I chose black this time (otherwise I would look like a skiing lime).

Have I done enough girlie wibbling yet?

Re:Salapets

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:11:55 GMT

felthorpe wrote:

I went for an E+O jacket several years ago because I liked the colour.... I know, I know, that's not a good reason to buy a ski jacket (it's also a British make).

Wrong. Its the ONLY reason to buy a ski jacket.

Re:Salapets

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:15:48 GMT

complete load of drivvle so removed!
not even wibble - sorry

Re:Salapets

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:49:17 GMT

OldAndy wrote:complete load of drivvle so removed!
not even wibble - sorry

Hat stand

Re:Salapets

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:51:19 GMT

OldAndy wrote:complete load of drivvle so removed!
not even wibble - sorry

Please try harder :evil:

Re:Salapets

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:44:01 GMT

Did I tell you about my new Hestra gloves?
They are white leather :mrgreen:
With black bits too.

But if it's too warm next week they won't be comfy
:cry:

But I can swap in some old liners that are quite thin
:thumbup:

Re:Salapets

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:51:47 GMT

Wear washing up gloves, they will stop your hands gettin snowy and if you put holes in with a pin, they will be breathable!!

Re:Salapets

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:44:59 GMT

OldAndy wrote:Did I tell you about my new Hestra gloves?
They are white leather :mrgreen:
With black bits too.

:thumbup:

The old army ones? Everywhere seems to be selling those at the minute.

I got my new gloves delivered today. I had been looking at white leather ones, but played safe and went for black leather in the end. Excellent quality, and 66% off at GBP35 plus delivery.
Surprised myself by buying Surfanic.