ski pants

SKIQUATTRO · Jan 9, 2006, 10:59 AM

Well, it finally happened, in over 20 years of skiing I have never left anything in a lodge, until yesterday. Went up to ThunderRidge (NY) to get my 3.5 yr old turning before we take a 5 day trip to Smuggs in 2 weeks. Had the wife and 7mo old in tow as well, the wife and I taking turns on the hill with the 3.5 yr old. So time to pack up, I get take off my ski pants, throw on my jeans and I guess forgot to put my ski pants in my bag. I called and they are searching the lodge now....so, might need a new pair of ski pants....any suggestions? Where to buy? Online sites?

skibum1321 · Jan 9, 2006, 11:49 AM

I just bought the Marmot Flash pants. They were about $200. I haven't actually used them yet but they are supposed to be good and they fit well.

**Greg** · Jan 9, 2006, 11:58 AM

I have a pair of The North Face Freedom Pants. I like them. Lightweight, decent ventilation, and the Hyvent membrane works very well. I've never been wet in them. They're not very insulated (they offer an insulated version) but I usually wear a pair of thick fleece pants under them and polypro long underwear if really really cold. With any TNF product though, they're a bit expensive. Shop around.

NYDrew · Jan 9, 2006, 12:23 PM

When I tore my pants I decided to get a shell instead of actual pants. Best decision I ever made. With the wacky temps the recent winters are throwing at us (I was wearing a t-shirt yesturday?) Life is much easyer when you can provide your own insulation. I just carry an assortment of other pants such as jeans, flannals, thermals, shorts and sweats. Never been cold...or wet.

Obermeyer Shell on clearence - $120

SKIQUATTRO · Jan 9, 2006, 12:50 PM

yeeeeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, just talked to Lost and Found,,,,they have em!!!!

NYDrew · Jan 9, 2006, 1:03 PM

If I was in your position I would be frowning because I lost my excuse to go to the ski shop.

congrats.

SKIQUATTRO · Jan 9, 2006, 1:12 PM

true, but I need new boots and the wifey wants new skis....

bigbog · Jan 9, 2006, 1:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYDrew

If I was in your position I would be frowning because I lost my excuse to go to the ski shop....congrats.

C'mon now NYDrew, since when do we Need an excuse to go to a skishop!

snowmonster · Jan 15, 2006, 10:50 PM

FYI. Just got a pair of insulated ski bibs at City Sports in Boston for $25. Good pair. Does a great job.

Jan 9, 2006, 10:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
SKIQUATTRO Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: LI, NY Posts: 1,462	ski pants Well, it finally happened, in over 20 years of skiing I have never left anything in a lodge, until yesterday. Went up to ThunderRidge (NY) to get my 3.5 yr old turning before we take a 5 day trip to Smuggs in 2 weeks. Had the wife and 7mo old in tow as well, the wife and I taking turns on the hill with the 3.5 yr old. So time to pack up, I get take off my ski pants, throw on my jeans and I guess forgot to put my ski pants in my bag. I called and they are searching the lodge now....so, might need a new pair of ski pants....any suggestions? Where to buy? Online sites? __________________ updownupdownupdownupdown

Jan 9, 2006, 11:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
skibum1321 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Malden, MA Posts: 1,349	I just bought the Marmot Flash pants. They were about $200. I haven't actually used them yet but they are supposed to be good and they fit well. __________________ Fear should be treated like fire - it's a good thing that can keep you warm but it can also burn down the house

Jan 9, 2006, 11:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
Greg Nassahegan, CT: 9/20 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Thomaston, CT Posts: 21,160	I have a pair of The North Face Freedom Pants. I like them. Lightweight, decent ventilation, and the Hyvent membrane works very well. I've never been wet in them. They're not very insulated (they offer an insulated version) but I usually wear a pair of thick fleece pants under them and polypro long underwear if really really cold. With any TNF product though, they're a bit expensive. Shop around. __________________ Greg 2007-08, 2006-07, 2005-06, 2004-05 Life's too short for warm up runs.

Jan 9, 2006, 12:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
NYDrew Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Temporary Exile On Long Island :( Posts: 733	When I tore my pants I decided to get a shell instead of actual pants. Best decision I ever made. With the wacky temps the recent winters are throwing at us (I was wearing a t-shirt yesturday?) Life is much easyer when you can provide your own insulation. I just carry an assortment of other pants such as jeans, flannals, thermals, shorts and sweats. Never been cold...or wet. Obermeyer Shell on clearence - $120 __________________ RIP Dynastar 63\'s. 11/O5-2/14/06

Jan 9, 2006, 12:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
SKIQUATTRO Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: LI, NY Posts: 1,462	yeeeeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, just talked to Lost and Found,,,,they have em!!!! __________________ updownupdownupdownupdown

Jan 9, 2006, 1:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
NYDrew Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Temporary Exile On Long Island :( Posts: 733	If I was in your position I would be frowning because I lost my excuse to go to the ski shop. congrats. __________________ RIP Dynastar 63\'s. 11/O5-2/14/06

Jan 9, 2006, 1:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
SKIQUATTRO Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: LI, NY Posts: 1,462	true, but I need new boots and the wifey wants new skis.... __________________ updownupdownupdownupdown

Jan 15, 2006, 10:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
snowmonster Stowe - December 31, 2007 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my mind, northern New England Posts: 767	FYI. Just got a pair of insulated ski bibs at City Sports in Boston for $25. Good pair. Does a great job. __________________ To you from failing hands we throw the torch. Be yours to hold it high.

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