Tomorrow: Skiing in Shorts

[thetrailboss]

At Sunapee. :beer:

Just too darn early for it :x

Who else busts out the shorts for spring skiing?

 

[awf170]

At Sunapee. :beer:

Just too darn early for it :x

Who else busts out the shorts for spring skiing?

I will be skinning in shorts(but will have long underwear under so it might not count), but will probably put on some ski pants for the way down. So I guess it doesn't count because I wont be skiing in shorts.

 

[meat]

At Sunapee. :beer:

Just too darn early for it :x

Who else busts out the shorts for spring skiing?

I don't ski in shorts, I like my skin to stay on my body. I did it once about 10 years ago and took a little sliding fall and tore my leg up pretty good.

 

[NYDrew]

I have an ultra light shell for these temps, wear soft shorts under it. Long Sleeve t shirt for the top.

Slush rash can be nasty if you fall. And if I want to venture into the trees, full layer can keep branchs from scratching you up.

 

[John84]

I went skiing in shorts and a t-shirt about 3 weeks ago. Temps were around 75 all day and it was sweet. Falling in shorts can hurt, but you get over it after a few minutes.

 

[kcyanks1]

I think I've done a t-shirt before, but not shorts from what I remember. When it's really warm out I try to just wear very light clothes, like a windbreaker and light exercise pants. That way if I should happen to fall I'll be covered, but I won't overheat. And I can always push up the sleeves if I'm getting too hot.

 

[Greg]

Don't fall. Never skied in shorts, but I've never skied when it's above 60*F or so. My ski pants are reallly just a shell so those are fine, or maybe a pair of wind pants. Short sleeved shirt? Maybe, but usually a long sleeved shirt or a light fleece.

 

[riverc0il]

i have only dared ski in shorts once and that was ]hiking jay peak in 60-70 degree weather last year in may. it was just simply to damn hot to put on ski pants, especially considering the fact that i took more than one run and didn't feelt like changing everytime. i didn't enjoy skiing in shorts though, you could still feel the cold coming off the snow and when snow got kicked up onto your legs, it was a weird feeling. less cushion if you banged a leg into a boot top when making a turn. the goal was simply not to fall :lol: under similar circumstances of 60-70 with yoyo hiking, i would probably do it again, but it definitely isn't for want, but rather the need to keep cool when it is that hot out.

 

[dmc]

I don't expose arms and legs skin when I ride... Spring snow hurts...

 

[Skier75]

I've never skied in shorts, and probably won't ever, either.....that would hurt if'n you took a fall, can you say snow burn..... LOL

 

[Phildozer]

Best day skiing in my life was at Maple Valley in Vermont (RIP) in 70ish weather.

Shorts and long-sleeve t-shirt.

The cool thing about falling in shorts is yes, you do get ripped up but the cold snow dulls the sting.

 

[redalienx11]

Who else busts out the shorts for spring skiing?

Yesterday at Belleayre. Shorts, no shirt. Vid HERE

Lot's of fun- just hurts a bit more when you fall.

 

[Sky]

Yesterday at Belleayre. Shorts, no shirt. Vid HERE

WOW! In Tele yet!

 

[andyzee]

At Sunapee. :beer:

Just too darn early for it :x

Who else busts out the shorts for spring skiing?

Take pics Especially after falls.

 

[thetrailboss]

Just got back. Lots of fun and the snow was not too soft. Nice bumps and no falls! It was the way to go :beer: