 Poster: A snowHead
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Does anyone have experience of wearing Skins>Snow for skiing? They are fabulously comfortable and I can't wait to try them out properly, but wondered if anyone has worn them with ski boots? My husband and I both suffer a little with shin problems (particularly my husband whose skin wore away on both shins after two days and two years later the scars are still there!). I'm just concerned that the seams may aggravate inside a ski boot, although with their design I guess they'd have thought of that?!! Would still be useful to hear what anyone may think having worn them skiing though?? 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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Bloomers.
I use HH Base Layer Tops and UA ColdGear Half Shorts as the SKINS long leggings in my size just crumple inside the boot.
You have to be very careful when buying them. Use their sizing chart on their web site for accurate details.
If you are built like a 'racing snake' then you should have no problems. SKINS are designed for Athletes and are meant to be worn really skin tight.
My advise would be to use a really good pair of socks and half shorts. (3 X Pairs UA ColdGear half shorts £60).
This will also be cheaper than shelling out nearly £60 on 1 pair of SKINS.
Hope this helps a bit.
Kev.
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good advice from Kev Also remember and i dont know why they dont do 3/4 lenghts that you should only
have the socks in the boots I always pull the leggings just above the boots and because you have a bit
of a problem with the shin the top buckle of the boot should be a little loose so that you are able to lean
forward easily
hope this is of use
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I'm a big fan of skins gear. I use one of their long sleeve tops regularly playing rugby and compared to a few other kinds of compression shirts it is significantly better both in helping with impact, reducing fatigue and in durability (I lost a couple of nike pro tops to scrag tackles so the skins top has paid for itself in that regard as it is still going strong!).
I know the above isn't hugely relevant to skiing but I think it outlines the quality. I've used their tights for four weeks of skiing and, whilst it might be a little psychosomatic, they make a difference to fatigue come the end of a hard days skiing and particularly towards the end of a solid week. I've played about rolling them above the boots and had a few lazy days where they've stayed in. It'll depend on how good a fit they are for you because they should be really bloody tight and that should mean they won't bunch and, well, be like a second skin really. I'd be pretty wary given the problems you've mentioned in the past though that sounds like a pretty poorly fitting boot in my particularly non expert opinion.
Still, I can't recommend them enough and despite the blasphemy of having something other than a sock in your boots (plus feet and legs perhaps) if they fit correctly it shouldn't be a problem and may even give an anti chafing effect like twin skins running socks... perhaps.
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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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Bought a pair for use this year.
On advice of salesman I did'nt use them to ski in but for recovery after. I put them on immediately I got back to the apartment until it was time to get ready to go out and they worked a treat.
I am told by same salesman that Skins are going to make a 3/4 length snow version for next season.
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That's good to hear though it's a pity about loosing the compression on the calves which is a bonus. Maybe I should try the powersocks rather than ski ones!
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I wore them every day on a two-week trip earlier this year. Apart from the second day when I didn't ski in order to rest up a swollen knee, I skied every day, averaging about five hours of skiing per day. I only wore the Skins while skiing, not afterwards; also found them too tight to sleep in.
I experienced some muscle tiredness towards the final hour of each day's skiing, mainly in the glutes and calves - but not enough to prevent me from skiing safely and with some measure of control. After a hot shower each afternoon, I felt little muscle soreness and absolutely none the next morning.
The Snow version have flat seems, and apart from leaving a seam indentation in my skin, they didn't chaff my shins (I wore my ski socks over the Skins because the Skins are too tight to pull over socks) and they didn't bunch up. As malk mentioned, they are meant to be a super-tight fit.
Personally, I think they did a lot to help endurance. I imagine that if I hadn't worn them, my muslces would have been tired around lunch time. Unfortunately, I can't corroborate that wild claim because I've never skied without them 
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Aldi have cheap compression clothes in this week:
http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/2867_9220.htm
picked up some pants and a top yesterday. the pants are ridiculously long, I know I have short legs but they almost reach my toes! The top, although short-sleeved, is very comfortalble, used it on a bike ride yesterday. THere was some women's snwo compressionstuff in stock as well, I'm popping back at lunch to see if I can pick ups some tops for Mrs NBT
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Hi Bloomers, from what you've written and knowing the cost of skins I'd be inclined to save your money and go visit a decent bootfitter. It does sound like both your boots don't fit properly. I had similiar problems with sore shins and was told that it was due to the boots flexing at the wrong point compared to my ankle joint, and also the boots being too big.
IMHO decently fitted boots will make a bigger difference than skins (of which I do wear)
regards,
greg
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I often use Falke's version when the weather is warmer and I do think they make a difference. I've worn them overnight or during the day and I think you get less lactic acid effect....
I have to temper what temps I wear them in as they aren't a warmth layer as such..and you can do muscle damage through having cold legs, as well...
The best result I had was on a really hard day and wore them overnight and I felt surprisingly good in the morining...
I always pack them now...along with regular LJ's... not a cotton mix tho....
Agree that this doesn't seem the answer to the OP's question tho... sort the boots out........
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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 have found the quality of Skins to be less than expected for the price. i think Falke equivalents win hands down for performance, comfort and price. I have both and they each do the job.
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Who sell's Falkes, not heard of them before???
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You know it makes sense.
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Wearing skins eh?
That should solve any unwanted hair problems!
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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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kitenski, Got mine in Tignes when I forgot to pack LJ's... and went for the thinnest. The didn't work out as a good warmthi layer as such for that week................but I use them as a cool down layer and at night if I am a bit tired and they work well for that.
So a nice pleasant mistake kind of purchase.
I have seen them in the alpes quite a lot now...
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Poster: A snowHead
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I use Fusalp technical underwerar..as they are called ..for the same thing.
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