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Ski Gear
Posted on 1/3/22 at 11:09 am
Posted on 1/3/22 at 11:09 am
Taking the family skiing and looking for recs on gear and where to get it. Recs for reasonably priced ski Gloves? Ski pants or bibs? Recs for a jacket ? Also- should I rent a helmet ? First time skiing for the entire family. Thanks
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Posted on 1/3/22 at 11:28 am to GITiger66
Amazon has some good stuff that won't break the bank. Make sure you read reviews though.
Posted on 1/3/22 at 12:54 pm to GITiger66
Get two sets of base layers for each family member
Mitt's for kids under 12 are better than gloves.
Dakine mitt's and gloves are a reasonable brand that works well. Make sure they have the little pockets to stuff the "hot hands" heating pads in. I didn't need the pads, but kids liked having them and we changed out to new activated pads every morning.
I tried a Arctix brand bib this year and liked it a lot. Again, reasonably priced and did everything I needed it to do.
Used Back Country a few times to get things.
Back Country
Mitt's for kids under 12 are better than gloves.
Dakine mitt's and gloves are a reasonable brand that works well. Make sure they have the little pockets to stuff the "hot hands" heating pads in. I didn't need the pads, but kids liked having them and we changed out to new activated pads every morning.
I tried a Arctix brand bib this year and liked it a lot. Again, reasonably priced and did everything I needed it to do.
Used Back Country a few times to get things.
Back Country
Posted on 1/3/22 at 1:32 pm to GITiger66
Helmet is absolutely necessary.
Posted on 1/3/22 at 2:13 pm to GITiger66
Rent a helmet for sure.
Posted on 1/3/22 at 8:41 pm to GITiger66
Try sierra.com. They usually have some good deals. Chilly Willys are a decent brand that don’t break the bank and can’t go wrong with anything Spyder
Posted on 1/3/22 at 8:55 pm to GITiger66
For just about the cost to rent a helmet, you can buy your own.
Outdoor Master Kelvin
For coats and pants, we got alot of gear off of eBay, Facebook Marketplace and a Ski and Snowboard Swap group. Great deals can be found if you're patient.
I got my daughter a pair of Helly Hansen pants for $22, I got a 4 in 1 North Face 550 ski jacket with zip in puffer vest and puffer coat for $135. Found pair of Shady Rays goggles with the magnetic pop on lens with 4 lenses for $60.
As others have said, everyone will need base layers. How many depends on if your accommodations has a washer and dryer.
I would definitely invest in a good par of Smartwool Ski Socks.
Outdoor Master Kelvin
For coats and pants, we got alot of gear off of eBay, Facebook Marketplace and a Ski and Snowboard Swap group. Great deals can be found if you're patient.
I got my daughter a pair of Helly Hansen pants for $22, I got a 4 in 1 North Face 550 ski jacket with zip in puffer vest and puffer coat for $135. Found pair of Shady Rays goggles with the magnetic pop on lens with 4 lenses for $60.
As others have said, everyone will need base layers. How many depends on if your accommodations has a washer and dryer.
I would definitely invest in a good par of Smartwool Ski Socks.
Posted on 1/3/22 at 9:38 pm to LSUfan4444
Thanks for the info guys! I have a plenty of smartwool socks for hunting but will need to get some for the kids. Definitely open to buying a helmet.
Posted on 1/3/22 at 10:07 pm to GITiger66
Reviews on Amazon are crucial. We got our jacket and pants from Amazon. Make sure both are waterproof along with your gloves. For gloves I went with Columbia and they’re great.
Good socks are a must for me. I dropped extra money and got Darn Tough off Amazon. For base layers we got polyester tops and bottoms from Sam’s. Amazon for beanie, neck-gater, cheap fleeces for extra top layer and Outdoor Master goggles (47% VLT).
I’ve never used a helmet and I’m currently on a ski vacation with no helmet. To each his own but I don’t like them.
We’re in Big Sky, MT and it’s COLD. The above gear have worked great and we’ve been toasty and warm all trip. Just stay away from cotton.
Good socks are a must for me. I dropped extra money and got Darn Tough off Amazon. For base layers we got polyester tops and bottoms from Sam’s. Amazon for beanie, neck-gater, cheap fleeces for extra top layer and Outdoor Master goggles (47% VLT).
I’ve never used a helmet and I’m currently on a ski vacation with no helmet. To each his own but I don’t like them.
We’re in Big Sky, MT and it’s COLD. The above gear have worked great and we’ve been toasty and warm all trip. Just stay away from cotton.
This post was edited on 1/3/22 at 10:09 pm
Posted on 1/3/22 at 10:14 pm to GITiger66
Bibs bibs bibs. Keep the snow out of your butt. Especially since you’re new.
End of season sales are coming up so you can score cheaper deals.
Get a helmet 100%. The Smith Holt is the best bang for your buck. If not, you can rent one per day with your ski rentals.
Burton/fly low/kinco gloves are best bang for your buck
Jacket if it’s your first time isn’t worth the major expense. Try to make do with what you have at your house if you have any decent winter gear. However, you can get good deals on Columbia stuff year around. I was decked out in Columbia year 1 skiing.
End of season sales are coming up so you can score cheaper deals.
Get a helmet 100%. The Smith Holt is the best bang for your buck. If not, you can rent one per day with your ski rentals.
Burton/fly low/kinco gloves are best bang for your buck
Jacket if it’s your first time isn’t worth the major expense. Try to make do with what you have at your house if you have any decent winter gear. However, you can get good deals on Columbia stuff year around. I was decked out in Columbia year 1 skiing.
This post was edited on 1/3/22 at 10:15 pm
Posted on 1/4/22 at 6:49 am to GITiger66
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I have a plenty of smartwool socks for hunting but will need to get some for the kids.
Ski socks, although made of the same material, are a bit different. They have padding on the shins to help relieve some of the pain that can start to set in after the first day. They're definitely no requirement but definitely do help make you more comfortable and there's nothing worse than being uncomfortable when a gear purchase could have solved it. If you need to buy socks for the kids, I definitely suggest getting them ski socks and they can always wear them for other uses as well.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 6:56 am to Hogwall Jackson
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The Smith Holt is the best bang for your buck.
Solid helmet for sure. We got one for my daughter and you can find good deals from time to time ( $63 shipped) but my problem was that it didnt have the Boa tightening system that you can get with the Kelvin from Outdoor Master. The side tabs under the ear flaps do give it some flexibility but I really like the Boa knob for quick adjustments if I take my hood off or something like that.
This post was edited on 1/4/22 at 6:58 am
Posted on 1/4/22 at 7:26 am to pwejr88
As others have said, we bought helmets as it was about the same $ as a weekly rental. We attach them to our carry on bags for the flight, you just have to be careful on the plane not to turn and bash someone in the face.
I was beginning to lean this direction until last week. My wife was smoked by a snowboarder (both at fault). Somewhere in the collision she was hit in the head, saw stars. Had she not had a helmet on I'm not sure what the outcome would have been, but with the helmet she was able to compose herself after ~15 minutes and finish the run.
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I’ve never used a helmet and I’m currently on a ski vacation with no helmet.
I was beginning to lean this direction until last week. My wife was smoked by a snowboarder (both at fault). Somewhere in the collision she was hit in the head, saw stars. Had she not had a helmet on I'm not sure what the outcome would have been, but with the helmet she was able to compose herself after ~15 minutes and finish the run.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 7:28 am to Dock Holiday
Agreed. I can see someone who has been skiing their whole life and never wore one but for someone starting out, there's really no reason not to.
I'm hearing impaired and at times it was a pain in the arse to hear but it's a pain in the arse for everyone to hear.
I'm hearing impaired and at times it was a pain in the arse to hear but it's a pain in the arse for everyone to hear.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 7:51 am to LSUfan4444
I’ve hit some hard packed snow after catching an edge too many times to not wear a helmet. I also like to ride the trees and I’ve hit my shoulder a time or two. Could have easily been my head.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 7:53 am to GITiger66
Bought my jacket and bibs from Academy in Lafayette a couple of years ago. Ordered the gloves and goggles off of eBay
Posted on 1/4/22 at 7:55 am to GITiger66
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First time skiing for the entire family. Thanks
One thing I should mention and a mistake I made years ago.
My jacket is navy, my helmet is black, and my pants are black. I'm told by my family I look like all the other men in the crowds and I'm hard to find.
I should have bought a jacket or helmet that has a brighter color, finding them is easy for me because they each have a distinct color helmet or jacket, and we always get somewhat separated.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 8:28 am to Dock Holiday
I've got a friend that wears a lime green headband on his helmet for this reason.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 9:41 am to iwantacooler
Thanks again guys. One more question. What footwear do you normally wear around town when not skiing? We are going snow mobile / tubing one day and am thinking that I need something kind of warm, but trying to keep packing to a minimum. Thanks
Posted on 1/4/22 at 9:57 am to craazyjose
I have a pair of snow boots that zip up. Pretty light, comfortable, very warm and waterproof
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