 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi I am planning a trip next year always wanted to try skiing but never took it any further, so I am currently looking on the site for all sorts of queries I have which I have managed to find most answers to
One question I have is:-
Is it best to have a bib and brace type of salopettes rather than a normal trouser type and what does the numbers on them means, is it to do with waterproofing as I have seen 2 pairs of ski pants one with 2000 on and the other with 6000 on am I to assume that the 6000 is the better figure.
many 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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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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6000 = more waterproof. However, how wet are you likely to get while skiing? My trousers are blatantly not waterproof at all and I still never get wet.
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smmjh11, Hi, you will find mostly ski pants (normal trouser type) +/- braces in the shops. Personal choice. The ones with braces often have a small bib at the back which is useful as added protection when you end up on your back in the snow. But if you have a decent jacket that will already have a snowskirt inside the bottom which should also do this job.
This year, so far, have not got very wet at all, even when snows you don't always get 'wet' but have had times when have got soaked in wind, rain, sleet whatever so good kit is important (and that doesn't mean it has to be expensive).
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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 bigger the numbers the better. bibs or pants? personal preference.
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I've seen some salopettes that have the option to unzip the bib and braces part.
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Megamum, I've seen some salopettes that unzip the bib and braces all by themselves 
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smmjh11, Welcome to  's
Bib and Braces man myself, Pipe and slippers too given the chance
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Thanks for the response  , great website for info. Looking to go to canada next February, never skied before and hopefully also do a bobsleigh run as always wanted to have a go at it.
mark
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smmjh11, should you ever achieve my - ahem - rotundity - braces are essential  However, even I was not overweight, I preferred salopettes with braces - but as others have said, it is a personal choice. Have fun in the snow in Canada.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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I'm guessing you must be male, as the thought of having to limbo dance out of a pair of salopettes in an alpine toilet [expecially a hole in the floor] is not my idea of a fun 15 minutes
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FAQ
) i think its up to each person really.
