Poster: A snowHead
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Hello,
I have bought a ski suit with stirrup salopettes. Now I am worried how these will work with ski boots. I have only ever hired ski wear previously. But now I have committed to skiing and bought, but I’m worried i’ve fallen at the first hurdle. Can anyone offer any advice or reassurance? Thanks
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Que?
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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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Presumably they have to go inside ski boots? Not a great idea. If they are big enough to go OVER the boots, just chop off the stirrups.
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Definitely not baggy enough to go over the boots!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Kecks go outside your boots always
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Now I know why the suit was such a bargain
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I would have a look on TK Maxx and get some "ordinary" Salopettes, as nothing should be inside your Ski Boots but a thin pair of well fitting Ski Socks. Stirrups went out in the 60s - so I don't know why they have made a return.
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I may as well admit the second stupid thing about the ski suit now. The jacket zips to the salopettes at the waist!
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I think I may be able to get away with bib style salopettes underneath the jacket. I’ll order some and see. Thanks for the link!
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Otherwise scissors! Or wear them and risk painful legs?
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@REM1, Sounds like you have bought a snow suit. If you bought online then you are covered by the distance selling rules and you can simply send it back.
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I’m stuck with the ski suit as I’ve had it longer than 28 days. I was hoping someone would say, “i’ve got stirrup salopettes, they’re great! Don’t worry…”
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You know it makes sense.
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@REM1, its obviously a proper vintage number. Try selling it on eBay?
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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I had a pair of Ski trousers with 'stirrups' many many years ago ; they were OK, but I was in hired boots massively too big for me!!
I wouldn't entertain them now tho'
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Poster: A snowHead
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No it’s new! It’s by Mackage. I got it for a bargain - £200 from £1200. It had sold out in other colours and sizes too. Good idea to sell it though and start again. Especially if the consensus is stirrups are stupid.
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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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Yep that stuff. Feeling pretty stupid about it. I have had a google and there are lots of stirrup salopettes for sale. Maybe no one actual skis in them. Just flounces about!
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TBF the ski suits on the current website look like the kecks are designed to go on the outside of the boots
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Thanks albob - I’m hiring boots!
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@REM1, while I’m glad you didn’t spent £1400 on a ski suit, you could get some really decent gear for that kind of money, but not from there. Stirrups or not (I’m sure you’ll make your money back on eBay), this is fashion wear, not ski wear, and doesn’t meet the basic requirements (dry, functional…).
If you need help with clothing, just ask. Between us, we can do a LOT better.
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Thanks Scarlet
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I'm excited for my first sighting of Aeryn down metallic sweatpants in the wild.
Some of the other stuff seems like it would not be out of place among the Bognerites of Aspen, VDI or Lech though so it might be ok for some types of skiing.
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Stirrups?
They might keep you warm, but I would question if they are any good for wet snowy weather.
Waterproof rating is certainly something I would be looking at if it has something that gets in the way of a ski boot.
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It has all the pockets, zips, hoods, lining, bells and whistles just with bloody stirrups! Mine is not thankfully NOT metallic!
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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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Good point Gored - was worried snow may get down into the boot!
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I thought stirrups were something that goes on a horse?!
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You know it makes sense.
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clarky999 wrote: |
I thought stirrups were something that goes on a horse?! |
Nah think tracki bottoms from the Kes era
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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This thread is useless without pictures. More pictures, please @REM1.
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Poster: A snowHead
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REM1 wrote: |
Good point Gored - was worried snow may get down into the boot! |
nothing to do with snow getting down the boot. It's about keeping dry!
They could just be fashion clothing & absolutely useless for using on piste - more for apres!
You need to check the weatherproofing. 5000 rating is going to get soaking if caught in heavy snow!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I thought stirrups went on sofas
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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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Anything inside your boot other than your foot and a sock is a terrible idea!
I don't think whoever designed your kit has ever clipped into a pair of skis.
They may have had a coffee in a restaurant in Vail or Courcheval but I reckon that's as close as they've got!
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