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TomR 
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 Posted: Nov 29, 2009 - 10:50 PM
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I sweat like mad so I wear a HH base layer on top. Normally have a tee and my bonfire jacket over the top as a minimum but i'm normally out with a rucksack so tend to pack according to the weather.
Never bothered with anything fancy on the lower half but after being fairly impressed with the top half base layers its probably something i'll have on my next trip. |
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Posted: Nov 30, 2009 - 01:05 AM
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TomR wrote:
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I sweat like mad too, but have got some shell pants for this time round and will probably leave the vents open constantly, reckon the bottom halfs would really be that good for wicking and staying dry? Which HH stuff did you get, Lifa? |
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TomR
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Posted: Nov 30, 2009 - 09:43 AM
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| Yeah I got lifa. Not sure on the bottom halfs with boots/socks/pads etc so im tempted to try some stuff aimed at road/XC riders first. |
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Posted: Nov 30, 2009 - 02:27 PM
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you should be fine with thermals or base layers (whatever you wanna call them! But for top and bottoms) and a t.shirt over the top plus your jacket and pants. Thats normally been enough for me. Maybe you wanna bring a light fleece or hoodie, however I normally get too hot riding with them. It's trial and error really. Everyone is different aren't they! Just remember you don't wanna be TOO hot, trust me, however of course you don't wanna freeze to death either!  |
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LeonR
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Posted: Nov 30, 2009 - 02:34 PM
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I wear a t-shirt, if its damn cold, I wear a jumper/fleece over my t-shirt.
I've never been that cold wearing normal stuff under my jacket.. my face and exposed skin (maybe wrists) is where i get cold. |
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Posted: Nov 30, 2009 - 02:47 PM
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Thermals are a definite yes, always
You still got those womens jogging bottoms then?
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Posted: Nov 30, 2009 - 03:08 PM
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| My red Power Ranger outfit keeps me more than snug on the slopes |
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Posted: Nov 30, 2009 - 03:33 PM
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Sav2001
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Posted: Nov 30, 2009 - 03:34 PM
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Depends...
Bottom - always just my salopettes. Got some beautiful Special Blend jobs last season, sweet. Vents open on blue sky days!! Don't think I have ever warn thermal kex!!
Top - Option 1 - T-shirt and "normal" jacket (ie insulated). Warm and toasty down to -35 I think is the coldest. Again, vents rock.
Top - Option 2 - Thermal top (in cool black), t-shirt, shell jacket (ie no insulation). Can layer up for colder weather but more effort when hitting a bar for a mid-day beer. |
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Posted: Nov 30, 2009 - 03:54 PM
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TomR wrote:
Yeah I got lifa. Not sure on the bottom halfs with boots/socks/pads etc so im tempted to try some stuff aimed at road/XC riders first.
thats what i have always used for climbing and riding... (top and bottoms although for riding i prefer the 3/4 length bottoms)
but then i do tend to buy quite tech jackets.. pants not so much.
moisture wicking Lifa Dry series just to keep the sweat off my skin..
staying dry keeps you warm, never used a long john type thermal... |
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Posted: Nov 30, 2009 - 04:08 PM
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Sav2001 wrote:
Depends...
Bottom - always just my salopettes.
Salopettes?!
They're for little fat kids on ski's |
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Posted: Nov 30, 2009 - 05:19 PM
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jimbo_rosslato wrote:
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Thermals are a definite yes, always
You still got those womens jogging bottoms then?
But of course I carry a wide selection of supermarket bargains in all different colours, shapes and sizes
How are ya jimbo
also i can't believe some people are bitching about wearing what is effectively a tshirt and a thin under layer. Do you guys have your own 'personal' layers? I'd personally choose an HH layer or two over fat but each to their own |
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Posted: Dec 06, 2009 - 05:21 PM
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| I use Dakine base layers. Long sleeve top and the trouser type ones. for wicking. over that it's my Burton hoodie. |
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Posted: Dec 19, 2009 - 04:46 PM
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I needed thermals in Finland, at minus 20 it's rather chilly.
In Sweden earlier this year I just wore my Burton Cargo pants on the bottom and a t-shirt, Fenchurch Hoody (proper heavy duty fleece lined) and my Volcom shell jacket.
I've never been cold on a mountain. |
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Posted: Dec 21, 2009 - 05:44 PM
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First post: Nov 04, 2008
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Smelly Hansen! Beware! Go for merino everytime!
Thermal top, yes. Thermal legs - no! Mind you, with the set up of the parks in Zermatt and Saas Fee, I do a hell of a lot of walking, cos there's no lift or rope serving the park.
BUT, I tend to ride, ride, ride. If you have a more leisurely attitude and take regular rest breaks, you'll need more! |
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