 Poster: A snowHead
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Hello Snowheads
I have worn out the secondhand ski gear that has got me through the last 6/7 years and need to replace my jacket and ski pants and also buy my first pair of boots. The gear I have had has done a reasonable job but was pretty badly fitting so if you can help me out with manufacturers or certain lines that cater for the tall and thin then I would be most greatful. I'm also not laden with a bag of gold so if there is a sale on somewhere that would be great too. Or for that matter if you are my size and are selling off some used gear, that's also a possibility.
Ski Jacket - sleeves 25 inches (65cm) from underarm, chest 38 inches (98cm), neck 15.5 inches (40 cm)
- if it helps, my workshirts are 15.5/37 (thin neck, long arms)
- the problem I currently have is that anything with the sleeves long enough is far to big in the body and gaping around the neck when done up as tight as it goes
Ski Pants - I've got a 30/31 inch waist (76-80 cm) and inside leg of 36 inches (90 cm)
- again the problem I have here is that anything long enough in the legs is far too big in the waist and generally far too big all over
Ski Boots - Well for the last 6/7 years I've hired all sorts and generally been in many different types of discomfort. So it's time to invest in quality.
- I'm generally size 10.5, my feet are fairly narrow and very shallow, a medium/high arch, very thin ankles and achilles, very thin and very long shins and legs.
- My general stance isn't that good but I am quite an agressive skier and I would like to lean into the shin more, so I have normally found that having taller boots with 4 buckles and extra strap have been more comfortable and supportive.
- I think I've just read that Lange might be a good option?
Any help on the above would be very well received, particularly if you are a similar shape and have found a good solution to any of these problems.
Mant thanks, Chapstarr
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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 have found in the past that eating lots of pies has helped me fill out my ski gear quite nicely.
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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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chapstarr, For clothes, you could look at stuff designed to be worn as warm up suits by racers. I'm very happy with my Beyond-X jacket and pants which were not all that expensive.
For boots, the advice is to go and talk to a bootfitter.
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chapstarr, excellent advice from Kramer, If you are not a pie man then can I suggest you search ebay for Goretex javelin protectors 
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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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chapstarr, 6'4" isn't a prob but coupled with 11st, it is. You might be looking at the wrong time of year for sales as the new stock is hitting the shops. Summer would have been a better bet and also look at the US markets..although expect to add duty to those prices and PP..!!!
Some manufacturers do long lenghts, such as Arcteryx. Have look at the US sites but the choice is limited now, I think, but then you are an unusual size so might be in with a shout
For their sizing chart check out the ofiicial website
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Consider board pants rather than ski ones - they tend to be worn concertina-style around the ankle, so might fit a man with long legs.
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Well I'm 6'6" and a couple of stone heavier. To get arm length in jackets I use an outer shell by Mountain Equipment and a tight base layer with a fleece on colder days. Because the inner layers aren't bulky the shell can droop over my feeble frame and the arm length is OK. For gaping necklines I use a loop of fleece with a drawstring which I think 80's New Romantics used to call a snood...
I use Helly Hansen trousers and my inside leg is the same as yours and I don't have a problem.
Boots were a problem because of my "beaten with mallets" super low volume feet. Lockwoods got me into some Flexon Pros which have been great for fit as well as being really good all round boots. Only a good fitter will be able to offer sensible advice here. Lange were the loweset volume other boots I tried but I still had heel lift. I think someone else now has the Flexon-style rights?
If pies don't work you could also go for the Stella Artois food supplement to bulk out a little.
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chapstarr, might be worth having a look at www.walktall.co.uk as they do ski kit as well as shoes for flipper footed folk.
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chapstarr, Sounds like you need a day out to Bicester to see CEM re your super slender feet. Our son is 6' 3" and only 9 and a bit stone so we know your problem! He was sorted on the boot front by CEM.
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Hi to all who replied
Just a quick note to say thanks for your replies. Sorry it's overdue - been eating pies non stop!
chapstarr
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| chapstarr wrote: |
| Sorry it's overdue - been eating pies non stop |
Been to see CEM then 
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