 Poster: A snowHead
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Pondering a purchase and deciding between 3/4 and full length. I've always had full length in the past and never had an issue, but I'm attracted to 3/4s to prevent an unecessary extra layer in the boot. Are there any disadvantages to a 3/4?
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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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I have been investigating this thouroughly and now have a selection which I'll be using in a couple of weeks, I'm going to do a review on my blog. I've tried them for general comfort at the fridge but that's not a real test of warmth.
In a nutshell..
hagloffs 3/4 are very much a base-layer rather than insulation
Ortovox 3/4 (see snowshepherd) Warm merino wool, snug fitting
RAB 3/4 : in between a fleecey mid layer and a base layer. Close fitting.
Sweet Protection 3/4 : almost a mid-layer fleece.
I'll probably be wearing the Sweet protection as a mid with one of the others underneath depending on conditions. I'm wearing them with Helly Hansen Odin shell salopettes.
I much prefer 3/4 over full length, as I always rucked them up around my calf, I find anything other than socks in my boots is a recipe for pain.
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Just cut yer Ron Hills off below the knees. Custom fit is the way to go.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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I prefer 3/4 lengths, I use Skins which for me do seem to work well. My view is let the socks do their job properly for proper boot fitting & don't get any extra clothing in the way, so yes, socks and legs in ski boots only!
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I prefer the full length fit. I have no issue with the overlap with the sock as i feel that i get more out of having the compression on my calf too.
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justatheory, 3/4 Icebreaker 200's for me, sit just above boot cuff, perfect.
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Mosha Marc, And use the offcuts as a makeshift headband and neck buff eh? 
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Just as an aside. I've a pair of 3/4 length Icebreaker GT 260 bottoms (courtesy of Sportspursuit) which I'll be wearing under a pair of Marmot Goretex Pro Shell trousers. I've worn similar before but only at Easter. I do feel the cold and am bit concerned whether I'll be warm enough at the PSB and in February.
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Markymark29 - I've just ordered a pair from Edge & Wax, £32 in the sale 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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justatheory, Good man, great deal that btw
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Markymark29, nah, sell 'em on ebay as "Salomon Ski Cuffs, essential transit protectors" £45 a pair.
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You know it makes sense.
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I have 3/4 2XU leggings and 3/4 length cycling bib knicks. Both designed to keep my knees warm in cooler weather. Great for running and cycling in.
Paired with a top that is moisture wicking and drapes low enough to cover the front and rear, it’s perfect for those days where it's too warm for full-length leggings and too cold for shorts alone.
Worn in a dignified way, anyone can wear 3/4 leggings.
It’s got nothing to do sexuality either despite ignorant belief.
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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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Poster: A snowHead
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@Tom Doc, might be a BOT. 1st post on 7 year old thread and writing about cycling and running. Ermmm
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Cycling, runny and sex....
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Runny sex?
I'm in.
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