Ski Clothing
It’s time to hit the slopes and you want to look great, but you need to be comfortable and warm as well. Here are some tips on finding the perfect ski clothing to make sure you are properly dressed and prepared.
Ski clothing consists of base layers, shirts, ski jackets, waterproof and insulated ski pants, hats, gloves, goggles, and GS suits. These are some designers who feature ski clothing, Arcyteryx, Duofold, Ex Officio, Helly Hanson, Marmot, Orage, Patagonia, Phenix, Rotor, SMS Clothing, Solstice, Spyder, Hot Chillys and The North Face.
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Many of the ski pants on the market today are more than just waterproof; they are also wind resistant. Materials used in making ski clothing include nylon for freedom of movement and tough stretch fabric to stand up to snags and tears from the environment.
Some of the base layer items for men include, boxers, briefs, long sleeve turtleneck shirts, long sleeve crew-neck shirts, roll down turtleneck shirts, solid zip t-shirts, pepperneck shirts, RHO pants, men’s stirrup bottom pants, power stretch tights, microsweat pants, thermal stretch pants, and superfly tights. Women’s base layers consists of briefs, shelf bra camisoles, zip shirts, flight pants, power stretch tights, midweight tights, stirrup pants, women’s crewneck shirts, and turtleneck sweaters and shirts.
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The price for both men and women’s base layer items are about $20.00 for briefs and camisoles. Shirts can range in price from $16.00- $50.00 while some of the heavier weight zip neck shirts can cost up to $100.00. Stretch pants can cost between $16.00 and $80.00. Some of the base pants cost between $40.00- 100.00 while ski pants can cost between $50.00-$300.00. Ski jackets can range in price from $50.00-$300.00.
When choosing ski jackets, it is important to look for jackets that are not only waterproof but breathable as well. You want to make sure that water won’t get in, but that you will stay cool and dry at the same time. Much of ski clothing is manufactured in lightweight materials and insulated to keep you warm and dry, while not weighing you down with a lot of bulk.