 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi all.
I normally ski with a base layer and decent goretex shel on the bottom half. However, with temps potentially a bit low on the BB I'm on the lookout for a pair of trousers that offer insulation for under the shell. Ideally 3.4 length to above the boots or perhaps the ability to fit over ski boots.
Any recommendations from the high street (inc sports outlets like ellis brigham, nevisport etc) since time is getting close to BB take off.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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two baselayers ? . Can't say I've ever come across anything like a midlayer for the legs.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Look at sailing gear, Musto do a variety of mid-layers for the legs. That's what I use over merino thermal long johns when seriously chilly, as keeps the large bloods vessels in the thighs warm.
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If you need toasty then it's hard to beat something made of Polartec Power Stretch (used to be made by Malden Mills). If you want ¾ length then scissors can be handy 
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Just get a warmer baselayer and you should be fine. If heading to the Alps, it's cold-ish but not very cold. Nowhere near like it was in February 2012 and it's getting warmer too. I bought insulated trousers back then in case this weather repeats and only used them once since then, 2 seasons ago.
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| Hells Bells wrote: |
| two baselayers ? . Can't say I've ever come across anything like a midlayer for the legs. |
Mountain force have them and was in TkMAxx two weeks ago but I didn't get them. I have a pair of insulated trousers but I prefer the flex of on off if too hot/cold.
I might resort to Scisors and
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PS I have long and 3.4 base layers already. I would just like insulated.
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what makes you think you will be cold if you dress the way you normally do? It was cold for a few days but it's over now.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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At minus thirty I'm find with standard snowboarding Gore Tex plus "skins" or equivalent compression tights. If I ever find I need more I suppose I'd add a pair of bike or running tights or similar, but I doubt it'll happen.
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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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Came up on my fb feed: norrona lyngen alpha 100. Looks like what you are looking for. Can pull them over "skins" or some merino base layers.
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Haglofs Barrier Knee Pants
http://www.haglofs.com/de/en/Pants/BARRIER-III-KNEE-PANT-MEN/p/602314.2C5
I wore mine all last week as the temps in Andermatt got down to -24 at one point before wind chill. Base layer and shell pants wouldn't have been quite enough warmth for me at those temperatures. They have a side zip like a lot of outdoor trousers so should be able to get them over ski boots.
They seem to be available from various places at the moment although most are based in Europe
Last edited by So if you're just off somewhere snowy come back and post a snow report of your own and we'll all love you very much  on Sun 22-01-17 18:29; edited 1 time in total
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You know it makes sense.
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yep, I wear polar fleece mid layer below about -10 these days and it stop toes getting cold, helps with the core temperature. Never had an issue with my legs feeling cold with base layer and goretex shell pants but toes did suffer. These make all the difference and of course breath well.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Rab do a 3/4 polartec fleece mid layer
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Poster: A snowHead
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@Sharkymark, which I think is what I found above, if they did ladies in 3/4 I'd have some myself.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Sweet Protection also do a heavyweight pant of 3/4 length that I am using under salopettes this season and they are great. NB Sports Pursuit is your friend in this. 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Sweet Protection Saviour top/bottoms. Only layer you'll need unless it's above freezing.
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3rd Sweet saviour bottom.
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I can highly recommend the Arcteryx model - they are perfect.
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I wore my Sweet Protection 3/4 ones in -30 last week under just an old shell pant and didn't get cold legs at all. They're very cosy!
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Www.shinshields.com.
The original 3/4 insulated base layer. The STP3/4 Uses primaloft one(the ligtest most technical in primalofts range). They are the lightest (medium is less than 200gms) warmest mosts technical thermals around. The loft traps air keeping you warm while promoting both blood circulation (a key reason for getting cold feet) and movement (fairly important for most mountain sports). They have been a favourite with mountain professionals for many years.
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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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| richmurray wrote: |
Www.shinshields.com.
........ses primaloft one(the ligtest most technical in primalofts range). |
FYI, it's no longer in Primaloft's range and hasn't been for a few years.....
http://primaloft.com/insulation
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You know it makes sense.
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