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re: School me on snow ski gear (update page 3 post-ski trip)
Posted on 9/25/21 at 3:22 pm to pwejr88
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.
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Posted on 9/25/21 at 8:00 pm to ccard257
Definitely Smith I/Os are too expensive. I would go with a cheap Smith or Spy.
Don’t get cheapo Amazon goggles, I used some several days last season and I don’t think my eyes liked it very much. Definitely caused some painful days in my eyed afterwards.
Don’t get cheapo Amazon goggles, I used some several days last season and I don’t think my eyes liked it very much. Definitely caused some painful days in my eyed afterwards.
This post was edited on 9/25/21 at 8:01 pm
Posted on 9/25/21 at 8:44 pm to ccard257
Yeah get a decent helmet, I agree you can skimp on the goggles if you don't ski that much. As for clothing, where and when is going to impact that. If you are going to Big Sky in January, yeah you might want to get some warm stuff. If you are going to Colorado in March layers are the way to go.
Posted on 9/26/21 at 12:32 am to ccard257
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Skiing is very active and if you get sweaty you will get cold.
Wool base layer is my go to for a lot of activities. Wool or silk will not make you feel cold when wet.
OP....cotton is a no no. It dehydrates you and makes you cold when wet. It doesn't wick.
Don't go cheap on waterproof gloves.
Posted on 9/26/21 at 4:59 pm to ccard257
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Your head should have a helmet on it
Posted on 9/29/21 at 1:18 pm to ccard257
Good post, thanks.
Remember if you heavily sweat in warm weather, you'll do the same on the slopes so choosing the right level and material of undergarments, gloves, socks, and headwear is important.
Good luck.
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Skiing is very active and if you get sweaty you will get cold.
Remember if you heavily sweat in warm weather, you'll do the same on the slopes so choosing the right level and material of undergarments, gloves, socks, and headwear is important.
Good luck.
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