 Poster: A snowHead
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Been thinking about getting some skins, how do people who use them rate them and is there a particular make/model you reccommend?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Gsyfreerider, I've got Under Armour cold gear and Silk thermals, silks are arguably warmer++lighter.
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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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arv, Just looked up the under armour, my 'moobs' should look great in any of those tops? Seriously though is it good gear do you find you are using less layers on top?
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Gsyfreerider, I have Skins as do a few of my friends.... they are great
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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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Gsyfreerider, I run pretty hot anyway so it is difficult for me to comment. The good thing about skins is that you can get short length bottoms which Under Armour don't (or didn't do) and I had to resort to butchering mine.
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I honestly don't see the point of compression -tops- for skiers. Compression bottoms, sure.
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arv,
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short length bottoms which Under Armour don't (or didn't do) and I had to resort to butchering mine.
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Me too, I was at risk of my feet falling off!  But the good news is that the material doesn't fray.
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Compression tops are not really worth it..bottoms are better as they do give some benefit..they shoudl just be used as a base layer replacement.
Skins aren't worth the money I reckon, I have skins, linebreak and Xbionic and rate the linebreak way more, and they're a lot cheaper.
Its worth experiementing, and going a size smaller then you woudl think if you really want to get the compression benefit, can always send back if to much of a squeeze on..
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papasmurf,
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they shoudl just be used as a base layer replacement
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Actually, I was wearing silk long johns over mine last week, but admittedly I do get cold quite easily.
Where do you get them?
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Any experience of Icebreaker merino wool base layer, anyone? I had good reports from a chalet-buddy last year.
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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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andyph,
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Any experience of Icebreaker merino wool base layer
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Fantastic - comfortable and non-smelly. They're not cheap, though.
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papasmurf, thanks very much, will try them. (The reason I cut off my leggings was that they were cutting off the circulation to my feet, and also the cuff was affecting boot fit.)
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You know it makes sense.
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| andyph wrote: |
| Any experience of Icebreaker merino wool base layer, anyone? I had good reports from a chalet-buddy last year. |
yes excellent...though it does still itch..no matter what they say..just not as much...great range from 140mg to 300 plus, so something to suit everyones temp requirements..and you can get around 3-4 days sking out of a top before it might be considered not fresh enough to wear..
these guys always have a few good deals for icebrreaker http://shop.themountainfactor.com/section.php?xSec=387
Last edited by You know it makes sense. on Mon 19-01-09 18:45; edited 1 time in total
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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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| Hurtle wrote: |
| papasmurf, thanks very much, will try them. (The reason I cut off my leggings was that they were cutting off the circulation to my feet, and also the cuff was affecting boot fit.) |
Linebreak do a range of cut of leggins and 3/4 shorts so might be good to try...
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Poster: A snowHead
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Hurtle, maybe not cheap up front but if I can get 10 years use from them, in my usual miserly way I'll get good value from them. They'd REALLY better not be smelly, though 
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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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Wow, Linebreak leggings already received from Wiggle. But too big - I should have taken your advice, papasmurf, and gone a size smaller than obvious. They are beautifully made - a much, much better cut and finish than UnderArmour.
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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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Wiggle are usually pretty quick with returns..and I think you can even order the right item while you send the old one back..
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FAQ
) It was like a promo for Skins - there was at least two of them wearing their stuff. Blatant product placement......oh, hold on, it was ITV - DOH! 
