Poster: A snowHead
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I have a very nice pair of North Face Ravine trousers that are unused and unworn due to being replaced by North Face and the last two years, I've been skiing in Arcteryx shell trousers with a compression legging underneath. I've been skiing March and Easter and no issues at all with the cold though I haven't had a cold day to worry about. For the first time in a long time (18 years) I'm skiing mid January and wondering whether I'd get away with chucking a pair of merino leggings over the compression tights and selling the North Face trousers or whether I hang on to the Ravine trousers. I'm not someone who is oblivious to the cold and dont go out in a t-shirt and shell jacket whatever the weather.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I find one pair of leggings (I usually wear 3/4 S and R synthetics or a 3/4 icebreaker) and Arcteryx shell trousers to be good down to about minus 20. Below minus 20 starts getting a little chilly. In that context keeping the core warm and keeping extremities warm is more important from a comfort perspective than keeping the legs warm. I'd say I am average in terms of feeling the cold.
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I wouldn't have thought that compression leggings would trap much air, try just wearing merino ones.
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@dan100, Arc’teryx used to do an excellent Phase SV 3/4 mid layer that worked perfectly with a compression layer and ski boots under a shell. But like most manufacturers, whenever they have a successful item they drop it from the range.
It depends where you are going in January, as it could be -1C or it could be -20C.
Btw: I’ve never understood the position “I might not use something useful immediately, therefore I’ll sell it”, but maybe I’m boarderline hoarder
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I skied in shell trouser plus marino ice breaker base in -15 plus wind chill in Nov. Was fine for me but then it’s my core that makes the difference for me really.
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gorilla wrote: |
In that context keeping the core warm and keeping extremities warm is more important from a comfort perspective than keeping the legs warm. I'd say I am average in terms of feeling the cold. |
Keeping your legs warm helps keep you warm in general, you lose a lot of heat from your legs, so will help keep your extremities warmer!
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@dan100, Just replace the compression leggings (which are quite cold) with a pair of decent thermal leggings and you'll be fine.
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PowderAdict wrote: |
@dan100, Arc’teryx used to do an excellent Phase SV 3/4 mid layer that worked perfectly with a compression layer and ski boots under a shell. But like most manufacturers, whenever they have a successful item they drop it from the range.
It depends where you are going in January, as it could be -1C or it could be -20C.
Btw: I’ve never understood the position “I might not use something useful immediately, therefore I’ll sell it”, but maybe I’m boarderline hoarder |
Trying to justify the Arcteryx shell jacket I bought myself and say it was subsidised
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and cut the bottom of your leggings or get 3/4 length ones so your socks and boots will fit! I have some merino 3/4;s from Sport PUrsuit, they are fine under my Arcteryx bottoms on colder days. On warmer days ( -5 and above) I don't bother.
There's the Arcteryx Axino if you want to splash out
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Keeping your legs warm helps keep you warm in general, you lose a lot of heat from your legs, so will help keep your extremities warmer!
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Interesting. I tend to find that if I can keep my core warm then I am pretty much fine with much less on my legs. I have a pair of synthetic quilted trousers for very cold days, which I have used about twice.
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@dan100, chucking merino leggings over the compression ones is a good plan, has worked for me several times. Don't ditch the compression layer though as merino leggings have very little compression IME.
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@galpinos, I find the same as you've said, if I want to ensure I don't drop too much core temp when out in really cold I use extra leg insulation.
I think my legs drive my core temp up when using them well. I've sat on a lift before with too little and may legs steaming the falling snow as it landed on my legs. It was that which made me twig I was loosing too much there.
Also find compression doesn't seem to allow good flow if legs are static, for example on a long slow chair or even trying to get warmer inside. I can see the science attributed to using them but feel it's only relevant if you are using the muscles they are covering.
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I like lycra shorts (thigh length) as a first layer, then Polartec Powerstretch tights as a 2nd layer. My inner boots have laces so I pull the full length Powerstretch tights down over my inner boots, then put them inside my boot shells.
Goretex shells then go on over everything as a final layer.
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You know it makes sense.
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i wear Haglofs shells over merino leggings and if it's really cold I have Arcteryx knickerbockers, which are very comfortable.
I find compression tights and shirts very cold.
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@gorilla, I donàt run particularly hot but quilted trousers would have me way too warm!
Most of the time I have "200" weight fleece leggings and my shell. They are probably down to 150 weight now hahah. I have some very thin leggings I add if it's really cold e.g. sub -10C ambient.
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Poster: A snowHead
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@under a new name, it needs to be at least minus 20 or I need to be standing around a lot.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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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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mostly I just wear merino 3/4 tights under shells. If it's really cold (handful of days a season) I wear fleece tights instead or as well. I just use some roubaix unpadded cycling tights cut off at mid calf. Toasty.
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