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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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What do you mean with non-baggy? Try soft shell pants which usually are a lot tighter and closer cut than the hard shell and well stuffed consumer models.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I bought some North Face ones last year, which weren't excessively roomy. Admittedly they are bird pants, but the blokes versions were of a similar cut.
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I have an old pair of strechy Berghaus ones that I no longer use.....when Berghaus made good stuff
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Ronald, soft shell means it stretches if you put a fist or knee into it- no membrane.
Schneider USA is no longer the same as it was for good reason but I have a set of these (in red, DM would be proud  )
Last edited by You'll need to Register first of course. on Wed 18-10-06 18:59; edited 1 time in total
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Ronald, are you looking for a pair of tights? 
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Lizzard, maybe his friends don't know how to check for soft shell wear. 
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Ronald, I ski in soft shell gear by Haglofs. It's quite closely cut and I find it very likeable. It's not thick, but it's not just a hard shell material either. Check their website and try to find pictures of people actually wearing that stuff, as it usually is more neatly around the body than ordinary ski trousers.
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Lizzard, I have plenty of tights I use for rowing, running, cycling, but they are not warm enough at subzero temperatures at speed, as they're not at all windproof, nor do they keep the snow out of your boots
demos, your description Might just be close to what I look for, will take a look at the site and see:)
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How about these?
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Wow. Where did you find those. My days of youth have suddenly come to mind. Everyone wore that stuff then!
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These are the ones I wear - close cut enough? Not quite like the adidas 80s, but considerably neater lines than usual shells... And they are totally wind and snow-proof, as any good soft shell would be these days.
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You know it makes sense.
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Don't see the problem -if you want closer fitting pants then there are plenty of options like Patagucci, Arc'teryx , other softshell mountaineering pants, Goretex XCR etc.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Ronald, you won't really want anything like what Lizzard, is pimping. No thermal insulation to talk of, no water resistance. About as much practical mountain use as your running tights. Why do you think no-one wears them anymore?
Anyway, just to contradict the "big" ski shop you spoke to, shows just how little they know. If you really, really want a pair try any decent ski racing supplier (e.g. Bartlett's). They'll have of of pairs in as lairy a set of colours as you might want.
They're designed for racing and precious little else, unless you are in fact a Ronaldette and have a particularly firm bum.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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parlor, I have ACG pants and one thing they ain't is skin tight 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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David Murdoch, if people wear it in -10C it should be reasonable 
The Haglofs demos is showing looks pretty good to be honest, and since its all modern stuff it should be okay right?
and 'big shop' meaning they are much more dedicated then the remainder of the bunch around here, who are basically outdoor sports, camping etcetera and stock a few skis for winter :/
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You can wear the comp gear in -10 for the time you ski down the hill - otherwise you cover yourself, totally, to keep warm... Lizzard is just pulling your leg - those were the days, really. I wore them, they worked in Finland, if the weather was cool and not too cold, or not too wet (like half of the time).
Otherwise, the soft shell products are very good these days. Haglofs is not the only one - but I have a fetish for them. Scandinavian, technical and still not very much worn outside the Nordics.
You should better check mountaineering shops which cater for ski and trekking.
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There is a shop who have Haglofs nearby (one of the few of not only) Got some liner gloves from Haglofs from them, so going there and ask them about this...
demos, you don't by chance have the name Haglofs call your pants right (only very small pics on Haglofs.se)
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Ronald, "big shop" meaning UK ski supermarket targetting the 1 week a year average Brit skier. Limited stock, limited knowledge, limited experience - IMHO.
But, I should have asked - what do you wnt them for? If you are competitively ski touring then you probably want something akin to your cycling pants.
Haglofs stuff looks excellent - a chum has a full set and is well delighted. I believe it's quite good value for money.
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demos, e-Bay, where else? They were being sold as 'retro'and 'rare'. 'Rubbish' would be nearer the mark.
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Lizzard, That's fantastic stuff. I should check out if any of our skipants would still hang around at my dads... I hope you didn't pay too much. Though I would like to charge a lot of course for getting my things out.
David Murdoch, Haglofs is indeed good. But it's on the expensive side unfortunately. And hard to come by outside Nordics in my opinion.
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| Lizzard wrote: |
| I bought some North Face ones last year, which weren't excessively roomy. Admittedly they are bird pants, but the blokes versions were of a similar cut. |
...... the mens version have a "dancing cut".
Plenty of Ballroom 
(I can't believe how much mileage I've gotten out of this joke)
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halfhand, oh come on, they look great on a slightly overweight middle-aged man - look at those sexy Italians you see in Montgenevre on the weekends!
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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You know it makes sense.
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Erm...I have a pair very similar to Lizzard's (OK...all black and Rodeo rather than Adidas), and still wear them every week for race training. Oh....and I did the Haute Route in them too (although they were a bit too warm for that).
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| on a slightly overweight middle-aged man |
...fits the bill I suppose 
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Why on this earth would you want to look either like:
1. A child sex pervert
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2. Some kind of 80's ski throwback - aka the Gapers!
Tight pants indeed, big is the way to go, plent of room to breathe and more insulating!
Layer, air, layer air etc....
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Poster: A snowHead
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adam_button, I'm sure demos will like your comment a lot, assuming you actually read the thread like a wise man would before posting.
Add something constructive, or don't comment please, the haglofs demos showed does't make you look like a 300 pound gorilla, which i'm far from, nor are they non-insulating tights.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Ronald, Ah, I don't have to comment much. As long as my wife likes the looks and considers what I wear stylish (and me myself consider technical enough), I really don't care more. It's true though that a minimalistic pant/jacket combo could, with some standards, seem a bit homo-esthetic. Well, there you go. Will there be another comment on that issue now?
I can put two layers inside the pants, and actually one good layer underneath is plenty. Too much air between layers is counterproductive anyway, unless you really have the balls to protect...
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Sorry to dig up this old thread, but those pants demos shows ... They're Haglöfs, but what is the the product name? I checked out the website and there are so many different pant and those in the picture here look so good to me! 
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As it turns out I've got a haglofs catalog in front of me. Looks like the OMNI II pant. Haglofs do about 6 different soft shell pants.
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Thanks a lot, kiwi1, I 'll look into that!!
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Strid, Yes, they are OMNI pants - two years now. So probably OMNI II is now the answer.
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FAQ
). Maybe I'll post a pic - should keep the trolls of the forum. 