 Poster: A snowHead
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I arrived for a meeting in Brixton 15 minutes early this morning so wandered into a sports shop near the Tube station. I figured that as I am away to Courchevel yes Courchevel on Sunday (3 sleeps) I would purchase some sports pants to ensure full athletic support whilst skiing next week.
I looked about and couldn't see anything until the shop assistant (about 18yo girl) called out "Can I help?" The following conversation followed.
PL " Do you have sports pants here?"
Femme "Sports pants?"
PL "Yes sports pants"
Femme "We did have shin pads. But we've sold out".
PL walks away shaking head giggling. Femme continues to stare ahead.
Do any snowheads have experience of wearing shin pads as pants? Should I purchase some and fashion them into my ski trousers?
Should I be flattered?
Or is it just expected in Brixton that your male support extends passed one's knee?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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What are sports pants? I have skiing knickers ( nice enough incase i have an injury and the trousers need cut off and I have to flash my kecks at everyone)
But proper sports pants you say? what will they think of next! 
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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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Sports shops used to sell cricket pad whitener, billiard chalk, linseed oil, darts flights etc.
Now they just sell nylon and trainers.
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Peter Leuzzi,  she must think you're a big boy!
I got mine online from wiggle
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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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if it isn't a silly question, why do you need "full athletic support" for ski outings, when you will presumably be wearing Harvest Festival trousers (all being safely gathered in). Or are you a biathlon skier, in two-toned lycra jobs? If so, strongly recommend a thong. A VPL looks awful under those.
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pam, breathable scuds have two advantages. They wick the sweat away, so no more damp boxers to chill the Trossacks and 'cos they don't hold sweat, they don't smell and so are good for multiple days use.
There's no point in having decent kit, only to wear cotton base layers. They also come in for walking, climbing etc.
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| T-Dub wrote: |
Sports shops used to sell cricket pad whitener, billiard chalk, linseed oil, darts flights etc.
Now they just sell nylon and trainers. |
They are the official clothing purveyors to chavs........
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They don't sell frilly knickers now either (for use with white tennis/badminton skirts before you ask...) 
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Go commando. 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Frankly I just wanted a pair of pants that held things together rather let them sway and drag.
Agreed that sports shops aren't what they used to be. They used to be run by people that played sport as well......
pam w, how can I convert a shin pad into a thong? Wear it sideways, perhaps?
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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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maggi, the picture of the tennis girl wearing no knickers scratching her bum was a big influence on me in my formative years. Fancy a game sometime? 
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Apparantly you cant beat a nice fleecy thong.
'Next' used to do wicking sports pants that offer good 'support'.
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You know it makes sense.
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| 'Next' used to do wicking sports pants that offer good 'support'. |
And M&S too, apparently.
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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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Please don't string this out too much!
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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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Ken Lingwood, given that logic I am going to jam Y-fronts down my boots all next week. Perhaps the band sticking out the top and flowing in the breeze. The 1850 crowd will be so jealous.
Bernard Condon, wasn't sure if you were serious and then I thought "G...maybe not"
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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 been using Next breathable ones, I think they still sell them.
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Peter Leuzzi, best get a boxer them.
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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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I am very surprised how long this thread has gone.
Just one addiotional comment was surprising. Had no idea it would be the thin edge of the wedge(y).
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Not all posts are shorts.
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Any chance of getting to the crotch of the matter?
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I fear the jock is wearing thin now....
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I'll be brief...
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When it's icy you really need good skiddies.
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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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But Y?
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I gusset's because of its horrific connotations.
Last edited by So if you're just off somewhere snowy come back and post a snow report of your own and we'll all love you very much  on Mon 4-04-05 10:20; edited 1 time in total
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You know it makes sense.
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You lot have got some cheek! Suspend this now as it's a real sloggi to have to fit it in.
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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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Most running or winter sports shops should stock them.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Well. I think we have thrashed that one to death.
I'm off to the airport now. May even have a beer or two to get me well (s)oiled for the trip.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Button it up for now then, as you are going to FLY away - Have a great trip!
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