I was looking for polypro (4 breathability) for under snow pants, (in ~10 degree F)4 cross-country skiing. Saw these by accident...these v. polypro?
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I can only speak of my knowledge of Merino. I have worn Merino almost daily for the past month and they are superlative in every way!
977714
I vote wool. I have tons of polypro and its all at the back of the shelf. Wool wicks amazingly well. Zero smell like polypro. I wear mine 5days back to back, hang it out at night and ready to rock next day Warmth is about the same for a mid weight. These don't fit ultra tight light polypro and are far more comfy.
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Depends upon the thickness or weight of the thermals. I've used under armor cold gear thermals, which didn't breath well due to their thickness. On the other hand my REI thermals breathed great but lacked warmth. From my experience merino wool provides a good in between.
2098995
Pretty sure they make a different version for running/ walking/climbing in snow that are more rugged,with cleats. Check out their website for more info."
1419389
I use the snowmobile ones on my Spyder. The snowmobile ones just get warmer. I use high to warm things up and then switch to low to keep them warm. I ride in temps down in the low 30's with no issues.
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These are snow pants so they may be classified as waterproof but likely at the lowest rating (given the price) which equates to a light rain. Anything more would have water slowly start to seep in.
2059389
I wouldn't think these would give much protection on hot pavement. We had a dog who's paws required protection in all extremes oh heat, cold and wet conditions. We found Allweather Muttluks essential for him, in summer and polar fleece the best for cold conditions as long as it wasn't wet out. Thee polar fleece breaths more than the waterproof ones and have more padding but may be too warm for extreme heat. Expensive but they are very well made and last much longer than any others so you end up spending the same if not less over time
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I bought them specifically as some "cheap" snow pants. We were visiting family in Chicago, and were going to go sledding. we were only out for an hour, and they didn't really keep snow out, especially the pockets, which means your top layer doesn't keep you dry and I would expect you'd eventually get cold. They worked short term, but I wouldn't use them to ski
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According to the tag, Select Sportbags Style #696; 600 Denier Polyester and Dobby Nylon backed with waterproof PVC laminates. Fully padded, inner divider and inside straps to keep skis in place. Used on trip last year - worked great.
1879987
I can't relate to skis, however I snowboard and they are very reliable pads. You should be just fine wearing them.
1606250
Never tried for skiing, but these are some of the best air soft goggles I have. Fogging is at minimum, far less than anything else I own. The dark tint should be perfect for skiing, since the snow reflects so much sun light.
222837
Best warm-weather EMS pants I've found. They're somewhere between rip-stop nylon and a normal solid work-pant. They dry quickly, wipe clean (ish), and are cooler overall than most pants of a similar style.
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That might work I can say the 5.0 are much warmer than the 2.0 ones. I wear them with a Shorty & sometimes with a long wetsuit. Other times when I wear them with a long one if I put the wetsuit over the booty it's a lot drier. There are still a few drops in there though after I do that.
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HI I used them last winter for snow blowing, during our brutal cold winter, and they worked very well. So well, I bought another pair . I think you will be glad to have them on - on the slopes.
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For riding in snow (not ice - yikes!), the skinnier tire the better. I've ridden my 28mm Conti 4-Seasons in a slushy mix before, and they handled pretty well. I think mostly because they're very narrow for 28's...
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AR_Kayaker, Not anymore. I called Polar and they no longer make the SmartFabric straps. This is the "new" softstrap, and the contacts are now a rubbery deal. Less static buildup, but the chest strap is a much cheaper, more slippery material. That, and the hook cover is pretty minimal; been rowing on a Concept2 daily since November 24, and I've worn a hole on either side of my ribcage from the tag that supposed to protect you from the metal hook end. It's nowhere near the quality of the Wearlink that was pictured here, but this is what they're making now. I'm adding some First Aid tape, and rowing on. AR_Kayaker, Not anymore. I called Polar and they no longer make the SmartFabric straps. This is the "new" softstrap, and the contacts are now a rubbery deal. Less static buildup, but the chest strap is a much cheaper, more slippery material. That, and the hook cover is pretty minimal; been rowing on a Concept2 daily since November 24, and I've worn a hole on either side of my ribcage from the tag that supposed to protect you from the metal hook end. It's nowhere near the quality of the Wearlink that was pictured here, but this is what they're making now. I'm adding some First Aid... » Read More AR_Kayaker, Not anymore. I called Polar and they no longer make the SmartFabric straps. This is the "new" softstrap, and the contacts are now a rubbery deal. Less static buildup, but the chest strap is a much cheaper, more slippery material. That, and the hook cover is pretty minimal; been rowing on a Concept2 daily since November 24, and I've worn a hole on either side of my ribcage from the tag that supposed to protect you from the metal hook end. It's nowhere near the quality of the Wearlink that was pictured here, but this is what they're making now. I'm adding some First Aid tape, and rowing on. « Show Less
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Polyester material. They work awesome for crossfit and running. I have four pair :)
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Their strongest selling point is not their warmth but their waterproofing. I work in the TV/Film business and it's true that on a below freezing day when I'm handling aluminum pipe they get cold pretty quickly, but when it's snowing/raining they can keep my hands dry for hours. So if cold is the only problem then these aren't the gloves for you but if you have to work in the wet, they are great and really do still give a decent grip even on wet slippery surfaces.
495842
They must be referring to the 2 layers of polyfill on the inside of the bag. They can not be separated or taken apart because they are sewn into the bag. We used these bags on a trip cross country. They were very good but one night in the mountains it got down into the upper 30's- low 40's F and my daughter was cold.