would this be a good base layer for skiing?
409107
Yes. It wicks away sweat and dries quickly. Keeps me toadty under s wool sweater w a down jacket or vest
409108
I don't ski but I can tell you they kept me warm on a day when we had wind chills of 10 below zero and I was working outside. Does that help?
409109
yes, wonderful, but warning!!! the black labels will run black dye over the rest of the blouse if you hand wash it in mild soap!! I now have black marks across the bottom and the front of my shrt.. wish they wud replace it for e, I love the warmth! CSL
246600
No, no no. However, I've been wearing these pants for years. I put on a BASE LAYER underneath (Icebreaker merino wool to be exact) underneath. Skied all day in this combo and was plenty warm.
543386
Yes it is! It's excelente good for travelling (air travel) with two paires of ski and some clothes.
246601
Depends on how cold you're talking about. The material is slightly thicker than most of the other hiking pants I own and does keep heat in a little better but I wouldn't wear it for sub-zero temperatures hiking either without a base layer. The legs will have room for a base layer but both pairs I had were tight around the crotch region so if you are thinking of cotton long johns or smart wool that's not cut well, it may ride up a bit. Compression shorts/leggings will probably work ok though.
170828
Yes rmovable. Great coat, little flimsy for street use, better snowboarding/skateboarding, might wear it on a motorcycle at 80-90degrees, no hotter unless your moving. Id say insulating. Built for skiing. Im a 36-38 chest, i believe a ibought a large, good fit. The picture with the zipper is the real photo. Very stylish, but the mesh makes it kinda loose fitting and pads MUST stay in place so take time each time, fitting the velcro comfortably.
2195361
hi, these goggles are fine for skiing, since they have two different fitting shapes as well as various other little plastic surfaces that can be removed etc.. You will know what lenses required after you buy them, since they come with a handbook with all sorts of options for lenses and other features.
1385074
There good too go skiing, for riding a mortar cycle they might be too big but they will work
1326655
NO! They are way too thin for that. They will help, and will keep the wind off, but anything cooler than 65 and you will be cold. You CAN use them as a layer. It takes a little work, but under my 3/2 they work fine.
2041813
Not sure about cross country skiing, but it was great for alpine. I could not stay still in the lift line after cold waxing with "hot sauce". I would imagine it would work just as well for cross country.
977715
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.
1606248
I no longer ski, but just gave them a try and have no doubt they would be great. Very comfortable too. Let me know how it goes and have fun
263543
I snow ski in my Jena Jacket and it's great for just throwing on in the Winter to run out. With lightweight down you are warm when it's really cold but not too warm when it's not freezing cold. Hope this helps. I own 2 of these jackets, 1 bright yellow and 1 in bright green ... love both of them.
1565196
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
284702
It's an awesome jacket. Minnesota gets pretty darn cold so you'd probably want a layer under the jacket. May be a fleece.
2112683
Its a good layering weight. I use mine in the Fall and early Spring when its crisp.
133557
Very lightweight and not overly snug or bulky at all. Great wind resistance. Reflective lining keeps in heat. We use it in boating conditions where dampness and wind can chill you. Not sure how this might relate to skiing, but that is what Columbia promotes it for.
83094
I live in the midwest and have worn this coat into temps down to -10, -25 with the wind chill. Without wind, keeping lightly active (walking my dogs), wearing layers beneath it, and staying out of the direct wind, I have been kept comfortably warm. If you are more active (skiing or snowshoeing) you should stay quite warm. The jacket does not block wind very well, so if you are in windy conditions I do not think it would be enough unless you wore some sort of windbreaker over it, but I'm not sure about trying to fit it under something else. I have worn a thick wool sweater under it without any problems. I live in the midwest and have worn this coat into temps down to -10, -25 with the wind chill. Without wind, keeping lightly active (walking my dogs), wearing layers beneath it, and staying out of the direct wind, I have been kept comfortably warm. If you are more active (skiing or snowshoeing) you should stay quite warm. The jacket does not block wind very well, so if you are in windy conditions I do not think it would be enough unless you wore some sort of windbreaker over it, but I'm not sure about trying to fit it under something else. I have worn a thick wool sweater under it without... » Read More I live in the midwest and have worn this coat into temps down to -10, -25 with the wind chill. Without wind, keeping lightly active (walking my dogs), wearing layers beneath it, and staying out of the direct wind, I have been kept comfortably warm. If you are more active (skiing or snowshoeing) you should stay quite warm. The jacket does not block wind very well, so if you are in windy conditions I do not think it would be enough unless you wore some sort of windbreaker over it, but I'm not sure about trying to fit it under something else. I have worn a thick wool sweater under it without any problems. « Show Less