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Posted on 9/27/21 at 1:19 pm to Yeti_Chaser
I would look into season rentals if you haven’t already. You can easily get a full set of demo gear for a season for $200 in Denver. Vs at least $1000 for buying a solid set of gear.
Posted on 9/27/21 at 1:47 pm to pwejr88
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Yeah Big Sky in January.
Get a good pair of gloves, Big Sky can get chilly and a bit windy.
Posted on 9/27/21 at 2:21 pm to fargobison
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Get a good pair of gloves
What would you consider a good pair of gloves? some of the ones I've been looking at are $150-$200/pair.
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 9/27/21 at 3:33 pm to Dock Holiday
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What would you consider a good pair of gloves? some of the ones I've been looking at are $150-$200/pair.
You can get a decent pair for $50-70 from North Face, Burton, Dakine...etc Just look at some of the reviews online .
I have a pair North Face Montana gloves I spent $70 on, they get the job done.
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 10:26 am to CuseTiger
Smith - Ketchum, Idaho 
Posted on 9/29/21 at 10:38 am to Tigers13
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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.
Is there a specific website or company you hit up for the black friday sales. I have to get ski gear for 3 kids, myself, and the wife. I like the idea of waiting for Black Friday.
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 9/29/21 at 12:31 pm to martiallaw
I would check Marmot and NorthFace websites. They’ll have ~30% off sales.
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.
Posted on 11/8/21 at 10:04 am to soccerfüt
What about polyester thermals? No go?
Should I do wool thermals for base layers along with wool socks?
Should I do wool thermals for base layers along with wool socks?
Posted on 11/8/21 at 11:02 am to pwejr88
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Should I do wool thermals for base layers along with wool socks?
Yes. Wool won't make you cold when it gets wet from sweat.
Posted on 11/8/21 at 11:31 am to LSUintheNW
What about polyester? I have some thermals made from that. I’m for sure going wool socks
Posted on 11/8/21 at 1:15 pm to pwejr88
You want merino wool socks, smartwool or darntough are some of the brands to look at.
This post was edited on 11/8/21 at 1:16 pm
Posted on 11/8/21 at 2:47 pm to fargobison
Thanks!
Got the socks covered. Wondering about wool thermals vs. polyester thermals that I already have
Got the socks covered. Wondering about wool thermals vs. polyester thermals that I already have
Posted on 11/8/21 at 3:56 pm to pwejr88
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What about polyester? I have some thermals made from that. I’m for sure going wool socks
Synthetic base layers are fine. I don't like wool baselayers myself.
Posted on 11/9/21 at 8:23 am to pwejr88
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What about polyester thermals? No go?
Should I do wool thermals for base layers along with wool socks?
It's mostly personal preference. I have both. I tend to grab a wool top and poly bottoms but couldn't tell you why.
This post was edited on 11/9/21 at 8:24 am
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