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'Ride' brand clothing - any good?
 Poster: A snowHead
Poster: A snowHead

So I've spotted some, what look like, nice ski pants, but I've never heard of this brand before. Does anyone know what they are like? The photography on the website isn't great and doesn't show the back, but the front looks nice Laughing
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

Ride - owned by K2 when I last looked. Technically then a snowboard brand, but owned by a ski company, if anyone cares.

I happen to have some, as per this shot. I think this is the second season I've used these, so they wear pretty well (I ride quite a lot).

That specific pair are in fact snowboard pants, so there's no ski protection around the ankles. They work fine. They're not quite as tough as the Burton AK stuff, and they're not GoreText, but they're not bad and they work fine. Arguably a bit more trendy than AK, not that I'd know. These specific pants need braces to hold them up, which they don't come with.[/url]
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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?

Thanks @philwig for the reply.

The only thing is that they look a bit, lank - is that the word? Not on your photo, but on their sales photos. I don't mind baggy - I prefer baggy - but these look like they just hang there. But if they're more like in your picture then they'll be fine.

I didn't realise there was a difference with ankle protection? What exactly is that all about?
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@JanieS, Some ski pants have a mesh guard on the inside of the ankle to prevent the ski edges from slicing through the fabric. Like these: http://www.sweetprotection.com/ski-snowboard/technical-clothing/womens/?p=diamond-pants-wmn%C2%B4s&pid=755#4928

I wouldn't worry too much - it tends to put the price up and any cheap trousers you buy as a beginner will probably get replaced after a few trips anyway, as they will likely suffer some abuse. I don't recommend light colours as they will get filthy.
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@scarlet thanks for that. I didn't know the difference so it's useful to know.
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Yup, what (s)he said.

You'll see plenty of skiers wearing snowboard company gear including many guides. There's not really any difference I can think of other than the issue noted. I'm way to old to know, but I believe snowboard stuff is now getting skinny wink You can even get one piece snowboard suits.
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