 Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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not sure If Id wear one of those, but I had a lovely one from killy, and due to fashion pressure I put it in the recycle bin. I was more prone to falling when I had it, but those loos where you have to balance over a hole were a nightmare with it. I still remember that struggle , so for me nope not going back to a ski suit. They were super handy though.
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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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Rode a chair with a guy wearing one last season. Long story short: he has 82 of 'em, they fill a room. Great for folks who fall a lot, don't need to go to the bathroom, and enjoy sweating.
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Still see the occasional RST on the slopes. Bring back the 80's 
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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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The modern retro reboots are perhaps a must have for student bellends and a handy identifier for the rest of us of who to avoid on the slopes.
I've got no problem with say a walnut skinned old French guy or lady slaying it in an old Degree7 or Killy or whatever ( best matched with ancient Dynastars.)
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I think they’re really fun, no judgement from me about the wearer!
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When we first visited Les Saisies, more or less by accident, we were impressed (having been in Courchevel the week before) by the number of French people with old one piece suits and old boots and skis either skiing very competently round the beautiful slopes or sitting, chatting quietly in the restaurant where we had lunch (and which turned out to be a close neighbour when we bought an apartment), enjoying a "plat du jour" for very little money indeed.
On the other hand, people who wear them just to make other people notice them and expect to be found terribly amusing, are just a pain.
And they are indeed a handful in loos, especially the "hole in the ground" variety and especially if one is having to deal with tampons.
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@Origen,
... being the new phrase to describe
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people who wear them just to make other people notice them and expect to be found terribly amusing
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We should be told!
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Honestly, the only time I have worn a one piece has been for a deep powder excursion in Canada (and it wasn't necessary), and fancy dress.
Its so warm most of the time in the Alps, these days that I ski in light trousers and a soft shell, or waterproof shell if it's actually snowing. Most of April, I'm in a T-shirt by mid morning.
One piece = sweaty and gross.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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A local charity shop has a bright red Bogner one piece, in excellent condition, but despite the price dropping from £40 to £25, it’s still there. Looks very long, I’m not sure who it would fit.
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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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I think they’re fun. So much ski wear is so bloody boring! Especially for women (black, white, pink with a fur trim hood accounts for 90% of ski jackets for women- snowboarders seem to have more choice).
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If there’s ever a one piece flannel shirt I’m in there like swimwear
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You know it makes sense.
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| hang11 wrote: |
| If there’s ever a one piece flannel shirt I’m in there like swimwear |
Not really a snowboard suit but there is some flannel.
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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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There's always lots of flannel on  s
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Poster: A snowHead
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@adithorp, 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Back in the day I used to sport a Nevica one piece complete with day-glo. I had (actually still have in the back of the garage) a monoski to go with it. I found the main problem was the sweat that built up on the inside of the thighs with them being clamped together when using the mono - looked like I had wet myself. These days advancing years mean I have enough natural problems avoiding that look, without the assistance of the suit and ski combo.
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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've got a few one piece suits from the 80's and 90's, complemented with a casquette, bumbag and wrap around shades. Always brightens up peoples day and often gets us a schnapps or two!
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| Nadenoodlee wrote: |
| I think they’re fun. So much ski wear is so bloody boring! Especially for women (black, white, pink with a fur trim hood accounts for 90% of ski jackets for women- snowboarders seem to have more choice). |
Amen to that, I do miss the colours on the ski slopes, maybe they will start to make a comeback,
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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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Snowboarder friend has a Oneskee suit and loves it
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Just bought one. I used to love my 80’s and 90’s ones. I kinda fancy a vintage one. But bought this one new from ASOS in the sale. Fingers crossed it fits
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| Ski lots wrote: |
| I found the main problem was the sweat that built up on the inside of the thighs with them being clamped together when using the mono. |
Hence, male monoskiers being referred to as members of 'The Betty Swollocks Club'.
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| Nadenoodlee wrote: |
| snowboarders seem to have more choice). |
I know it's a bit of a thread resurrection, but what's the difference (when it comes to trousers, jackets etc) between snowboard and ski gear 
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@SnoodyMcFlude, a couple of differences are that Snowboarders sit down in the snow a fair bit, and touch the snow with their hands sometimes.
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| SnoodyMcFlude wrote: |
| Nadenoodlee wrote: |
| snowboarders seem to have more choice). |
I know it's a bit of a thread resurrection, but what's the difference (when it comes to trousers, jackets etc) between snowboard and ski gear |
Snowboarding stuff is baggier and daggier?
I've never seen a Snowboarder with a "Tailored" look and wearing bright colours.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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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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| Old Fartbag wrote: |
| SnoodyMcFlude wrote: |
| Nadenoodlee wrote: |
| snowboarders seem to have more choice). |
I know it's a bit of a thread resurrection, but what's the difference (when it comes to trousers, jackets etc) between snowboard and ski gear |
Snowboarding stuff is baggier and daggier?
I've never seen a Snowboarder with a "Tailored" look and wearing bright colours. |
But that doesn't stop a skier wearing it, so skiers still have the same choice
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You know it makes sense.
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Those ski suits are seriously hideous 
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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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| SnoodyMcFlude wrote: |
But that doesn't stop a skier wearing it, so skiers still have the same choice |
I gave what I think is the difference.....but people are free to choose what they want.
Boarders can get "ski gear" but generally don't....and vica versa.
Last edited by Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name: on Tue 4-11-25 19:44; edited 1 time in total
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Poster: A snowHead
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I did see a few of these designs on the slopes last season. Generally got the impression they were being worn ironically.
We do tend to keep a rolling score on worst outfit of the week and these never got a look in. Generally needs a combination of wet-look puffa, silver/gold lame, gold buckles/chains, animal print, fur and fitted ski trousers to qualify. There's also a sub-category for those that should qualify but their skiing is just so good it makes up for it.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Actually these days at least some Burton pants have skier ankle patches: those divisions aren't what they were.
You can get specific brands still (Spyder, Descent, 686, dope), but it seems most folk have moved on.
The back country stuff is I think all non sport specific.
Novice snowboarders might sit down, its not what you'd do if you can ride (it's hard to get up).
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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| adithorp wrote: |
I did see a few of these designs on the slopes last season. Generally got the impression they were being worn ironically.
We do tend to keep a rolling score on worst outfit of the week and these never got a look in. Generally needs a combination of wet-look puffa, silver/gold lame, gold buckles/chains, animal print, fur and fitted ski trousers to qualify. There's also a sub-category for those that should qualify but their skiing is just so good it makes up for it. |
I think the highly scotchbrited reflective turkey foil jobbies ought to score high.
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@Old Fartbag, I'm guessing from your handle you have a lot of experience with these types of ski suite ?
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@Old Fartbag,
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@Old Fartbag, I'm guessing from your handle you have a lot of experience with these types of ski suite ?
You could well be correct.
After seeing Ali Ross in an Event Fartbag (made from some new wonder material known as Goretex) in "How we learned to ski"....I got me one from a company called "Du Sport" on the King's Road, no less. If it was good enough for Ali Ross, it was more than good enough for me.
I then went skiing in Verbier, where I ripped it when I fell off a path into a prickly bush.
Amazingly, I met the guy who sold it to me on the first day....and he was heading off to spend the morning with Conrad Bartelski....all of which was a bit out of my league.
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snowheads gold!
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| Crosbie wrote: |
| @SnoodyMcFlude, a couple of differences are that Snowboarders sit down in the snow a fair bit, and touch the snow with their hands sometimes. |
Main difference is ski clothes are skin tight making it impossible for skiers to bend hence why they stand in the middle of pistes oblivious to anyone using them. Hence also why they sometimes don't understand their native language, no oxygen to the brain.
Re the ski suits they're hideous but I rather like the 49ers one. Wouldn't pay £349 for it though.
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