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School me on snow ski gear (update page 3 post-ski trip)
Posted on 9/24/21 at 11:04 pm
Posted on 9/24/21 at 11:04 pm
Haven’t been since I was little.
What are the must-have’s?
Socks - what kind
Thermals, head or face coverings, just sunglasses, boot warmers, backpack, etc?
What are the must-have’s?
Socks - what kind
Thermals, head or face coverings, just sunglasses, boot warmers, backpack, etc?
This post was edited on 1/9/22 at 12:53 pm
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Posted on 9/25/21 at 5:12 am to pwejr88
I usually wear Darn Tough ski socks.
Definitely no sunglasses on the slopes or you’re seriously risking your vision over time in places like CO. Gotta get goggles, I have a nice pair from Smith that I like (I/O MAG).
Definitely no sunglasses on the slopes or you’re seriously risking your vision over time in places like CO. Gotta get goggles, I have a nice pair from Smith that I like (I/O MAG).
Posted on 9/25/21 at 9:38 am to pwejr88
Darn Tough socks. As long as you have those other things you are good. Googles are something worth spending a little more on.
Posted on 9/25/21 at 3:02 pm to pwejr88
10 years ago it was all about big puffy pants and jackets, these days it is about layering. Just go to any ski outfit or in your town and I can explain it to you and you can also try on a bunch of different stuff. If you’re going to splurge on anything, splurge on goggles, gloves, and socks
Posted on 9/25/21 at 3:22 pm to pwejr88
Get actual ski socks. And not too thick. Trying to save money with thick hiking socks will leave you cold and uncomfortable. Most of mine are smart wool.
Your head should have a helmet on it. Get a thin beanie to wear underneath when it’s real cold. If it’s super cold I do like a fleece neck gaiter for lift rides.
The smith I/Os mentioned are awesome, but probably more than you need to spend out the gate. Lower end offerings from any name brand should be fine.
If you want to save a little money on gloves, a pair of Kinco insulated work gloves and some poly liners have served many skiers well.
Dress in layers to be comfortably cool, not warm. Skiing is very active and if you get sweaty you will get cold.
Your head should have a helmet on it. Get a thin beanie to wear underneath when it’s real cold. If it’s super cold I do like a fleece neck gaiter for lift rides.
The smith I/Os mentioned are awesome, but probably more than you need to spend out the gate. Lower end offerings from any name brand should be fine.
If you want to save a little money on gloves, a pair of Kinco insulated work gloves and some poly liners have served many skiers well.
Dress in layers to be comfortably cool, not warm. Skiing is very active and if you get sweaty you will get cold.
Posted on 9/27/21 at 10:53 am to pwejr88
Agree with the socks. I thought I could get away with layering normal socks but your feet will sweat and then freeze and will be numb which is annoying.
Helmet is a must, I don't care how good of a skier you are, its not about you, its about other skiers who suck and pose a risk. I had some out of control idiot zoom by me and whack me on the helmet with his pole. Who knows what happens if I didn't have a helmet on.
I prefer goggles that make it easier to see in cloudy/snowy conditions than goggles that darken things in sunny conditions but that is my preference.
You don't need to splurge on an expensive jacket and pants. The $65 pants I got at Dick's are just fine and I want to say my jacket was from REI around $200. Layering is more important. No idea why someone would spend $800 on a jacket.
Helmet is a must, I don't care how good of a skier you are, its not about you, its about other skiers who suck and pose a risk. I had some out of control idiot zoom by me and whack me on the helmet with his pole. Who knows what happens if I didn't have a helmet on.
I prefer goggles that make it easier to see in cloudy/snowy conditions than goggles that darken things in sunny conditions but that is my preference.
You don't need to splurge on an expensive jacket and pants. The $65 pants I got at Dick's are just fine and I want to say my jacket was from REI around $200. Layering is more important. No idea why someone would spend $800 on a jacket.
Posted on 9/27/21 at 11:19 am to pwejr88
I'm in the market for some ski goggles that must be made in the USA. Any recommendations? I also haven't dealt with lens swaps before but may be interested if there's several sets that can be used in bluebird conditions, whiteouts, etc.
Posted on 9/27/21 at 2:44 pm to pwejr88
Kit Lender Kit Lender is my recommendation. Basically renting the gear you need for the week. They even ship to your location so you dont have to worry about packing anything
Posted on 9/29/21 at 7:39 am to pwejr88
Good wool socks, preferably “ski” socks with padded shins. No Cotton. Don’t overdress. I usually don’t wear goggles unless snowing heavily. Average knit hat. Layer because you get hot quickly. I wear 1 good breathable thermal top, light fleece and light jacket. Quarter zips I can lower to vent well. Have fun!
Posted on 9/29/21 at 8:26 am to pwejr88
Most of what you need will be on sale for Black Friday. I'd wait for that. I usually buy what I need after the season for 60-75% off what it was during the season but I've gotten good deals on Black Friday too.
For jacket and bibs, I would buy something that is just a hard shell and then layer underneath when it's really cold (I would look at Mountain Hardware as a solid intermediate brand). I also really like the Burton Long neck base layer shirts. The neck pulls up over your face and I'm sure if you had to, could pass it off as a mask.
I buy the thinnest FITS ski socks and my feet are never cold.
We ski in Colorado, and most days I'll wear just my shell jacket and the Burton thermal.
For jacket and bibs, I would buy something that is just a hard shell and then layer underneath when it's really cold (I would look at Mountain Hardware as a solid intermediate brand). I also really like the Burton Long neck base layer shirts. The neck pulls up over your face and I'm sure if you had to, could pass it off as a mask.
I buy the thinnest FITS ski socks and my feet are never cold.
We ski in Colorado, and most days I'll wear just my shell jacket and the Burton thermal.
This post was edited on 9/29/21 at 8:29 am
Posted on 9/29/21 at 12:19 pm to pwejr88
Outside of normal gear, consider if a set of GMRS FRS radios would be helpful. I find them helpful locating others in the group. Even better is a skiing helmet with handsfree Bluetooth headsets so you can talk with someone using your phone while you're skiing and/or listen to music. I know some Bluetooth bike helmets have "group" intercoms so multiple riders can talk. I assume some ski helmets have that capability as well.
This post was edited on 9/29/21 at 12:48 pm
Posted on 11/11/21 at 6:48 am to pwejr88
Lol. Can’t believe all the helmets recommended. Same people probably put helmets on their kid on a bike.Wear a helmet if you are some extreme down hill type skier. If your asking about what to wear you are not one. Man the world these days.
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