(Part 2) Best snow skiing equipment according to redditors

It's a perfectly accurate take. Lets pretend you live in an area with every possible environment for any sport a mere walking distance away (so no holiday/flight/accommodation costs to skew things.) We've got Winter sports and Summer sports.

Bobsledding is easily the most expensive, a solid 50K for the sled alone, plus you're going to have to invest either money or a lot of time in designing that slope. Even if you have icy peaks everywhere you can't just jump in a sled and rocket off a mountain top. Gotta make sure the curves are smooth and don't shatter or empty into a ravine.

Everything else involves ski's at several hundred a pop or snowboards for much the same price. Sure you can get cheaper but that's like not paying to check out the bobsled slope, you're really going to skimp out on bits of plastic protecting your feet from 80mph rocks? Alongside that you'll need cases for the kit, gloves, goggles, thermal gear too, and if you're wanting to do more than just racing like ski jumping or freestyle, you're going to have to invest in setting up and maintaining ramps too. The cheapest would be skating, since ice skates are a) basically just modified shoes (so cheap production) and b) functional to a pretty big sport, but even then you're going to have to pay fairly heavily to maintain and use safe skating rinks. Sure there are plenty of frozen lakes around but how regularly are you going to risk using them? At what point is that pockmarked and cut up surface going to collapse and bury you in icy water?

Now Summer sports? Obviously equestrian is the most expensive, some horses go for literally millions and rowing sculls cost thousands, but absolutely no one doesn't see those as the trust-fund sports. Others cost a bit too, fencing kits can run in the hundreds to own your own (source; I used to fence and stopped because cost) and archery....oh no wait, turns out an olympic archery bow costs under a hundred. Beyond that? If you want to do a martial art you can pay to join a class, or just watch youtube videos and practice in your bedroom. Running? Just start walking faster, you don't even need shoes really. Boxing? Go find a tree and punch it. Weightlifting? Pick up the tree. Swimming? Go jump in a lake. Diving? Find a deep lake.

Obviously I'm being a tiny bit facetious here, you'd need to pay for good training maintenance to get good at boxing or martial arts and coaches always help you run better and faster, and a pool is always better than a lake to practice swimming in. But the point still stands, there isn't a single winter olympics sport you can do without investing considerable cost into solely the sport itself, but the vast majority of summer olympics you could do just by going outside as Sparta intended.

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Also even your own point doesn't invalidate OP. 'Less people living in the area with snow' doesn't stop it being a trust-fund activity, it just proves it is because you're pointing out the only people who can be athletes in it are the ones who can afford to regularly fly out and practice.

I heavily invested in merino wool products, tops, thermals, pants are usually a blend. Easily found on amazon. But my fav has been this Spyder Women's Rhapsody Gore-tex Ski Jacket, Black/Black/Black, Size 4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077ZGY7F8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_l7yMDbRK314BN
For reference I’ve been traveling though Norway, Iceland, Sweden, Denmark and now Germany.

The only outerwear trend I really like is the Mackage-style costs with an inner bomber and outer zip. I’ve been debating picking one up but I’m petite and I’m afraid the ruff will look comical on me. Mackage made a royal blue this year and if Noize (vegan brand) makes a blue or teal I will succumb.

I’m in the northeast where a full jacket variety is critical since our weather changes every five seconds and it can get quite cold.

I’m also trying to get away from down entirely. I have two down vests from three years ago that I use as liners and a down parka from Aritzia two years ago, but I’ve committed to buying no animal based coats in 2020 and beyond; I won’t replace these with animal based coats when they wear out.

So my wardrobe is as follows:

Save The Duck Giga in dark forest green

JCrew cocoon in Academic green

TNA Haven in Ranger Green

(Are we seeing a trend yet?)

Off-brand vegan amazon parka in navy

LLBean Sherpa fleece in carbon gray

Barbour Violet in Merlot

A ski jacket for snowboarding - like 14 years old, from Burton AK

It doesn’t look super similar, but this is the coat I ended up going with. It doesn’t have that cute quilt pattern but it is a pretty pink color and it has kept me warm these past few days of freezing temps.

My below zero setup is this.

Top:

Ski goggles

Neoprene mask

Jeep cap

Ice fishing jacket

Base layer long underwear

Regular t-shirt

Wool gloves

Ski gloves to put over your wool gloves

Bottom

Base layer pants

Regular pants

Snowpants

Cotton socks

Wool socks over the cotton socks

I tend to wear high top gym shoes that are about a size too big, enough room so I could fit my socks and feet into the shoes, and plus, it helps keep the snow out of your feet. Also good for driving, since it's impossible to drive while you're wearing boots.

Just realised they have to be from amazon, apologies mate. I ended up going with these though, good reviews and they seem like they’d be warm, what do ya reckon? https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0761V4859/ref=oh_aui_i_sh_pre_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

artic bibs

Was on sale when I bought it. Reviews say the stitching is bad near the crotch. As snowboarders we don’t do the splits when we fall so that helps. My cold tolerance is high and for me it’s warmer than I expected.

I just ordered two pairs of these for winter time.

https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Fleece-Windproof-Hiking-Waterproof/dp/B07JYYPFNY?ref_=Oct_CABSellerC_11443935011_1&pf_rd_p=602b3ca6-8f75-5da6-9a46-e08420fafa34&pf_rd_s=mobile-hybrid-6&pf_rd_t=30901&pf_rd_i=11443935011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=G0240XQH79A7X135CYK9&th=1&psc=1

My wife likes her Hestra Seth Morrison 3-finger mittens.

Can someone point me in the right direction on these bindings? I can't find anything about the "race pro" version anywhere. Either on Tyrolia or Fischer's websites. Just trying to get an idea how/if they differ from the regular Attack 13's.

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https://www.amazon.com/Fischer-Attack-Bindings-Brake-Black/dp/B07GSC581C/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=ski%2Bbinding&qid=1572960943&sr=8-8&th=1&psc=1#customerReviews

Sorry this took so long, but here you goz I added hats, gloves, and scarves as a sort of apology for being so late:

Good outer coats: https://www.amazon.com/ELORA-Womens-Winter-Jacket-Fleece-Trim/dp/B07BS4GTJC/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1540096730&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=winter+coat+for+women&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/CHERRY-CHICK-Womens-Thick-Green/dp/B071FH17GZ/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1540097111&sr=1-2-spons&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=long+winter+coat&psc=1

Find something long and thick with a cozy hood. Make sure it is water resistent as well.

Good undercoats:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074WZL5CL/ref=sspa_dk_detail_5?psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/CAMEL-CROWN-Waterproof-Windbreaker-Outdoor/dp/B07FTB6Z34/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1540096730&sr=8-17&keywords=winter+coat+for+women

https://www.amazon.com/Wantdo-Womens-Mountain-Waterproof-Windproof/dp/B01CVG8VCY/ref=pd_sbs_193_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01CVG8VCY&pd_rd_r=ea1b4a58-d4eb-11e8-8519-db044f09735a&pd_rd_w=VAj4x&pd_rd_wg=6BXiE&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=763ccc93-bfa2-47be-85ae-0cdd7e00b3da&pf_rd_r=KT5AYQEB1ANASNS1VTCM&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&refRID=KT5AYQEB1ANASNS1VTCM

Find something warm but light and with or without a hood- it doesn't matter too much unless you plan on using it in spring, in which case get one with a hood or a removable hood.

Good hats:

https://www.amazon.com/Yesurprise-Trapper-Russian-Trooper-Windproof/dp/B075L5G81C/ref=sr_1_9?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1540097173&sr=1-9&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=warm+winter+hat+with+earflap

https://www.amazon.com/Connectyle-Oudoor-Trapper-Windproof-Russian/dp/B01LXCYGWT/ref=pd_sbs_200_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01LXCYGWT&pd_rd_r=41de2d19-d4ec-11e8-9755-ef1de137644a&pd_rd_w=2Sdhb&pd_rd_wg=uJewy&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=763ccc93-bfa2-47be-85ae-0cdd7e00b3da&pf_rd_r=2J9MKDBAHS2JX11S0WNR&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&refRID=2J9MKDBAHS2JX11S0WNR

Get something with clippable ear flaps. Trust me, they'll be lifesavers. Water resistance is important as well.

Good gloves:

https://www.amazon.com/OZERO-Deerskin-Leather-Motorcycle-Cycling/dp/B07DZYG7CB/ref=sr_1_11?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1540097380&sr=1-11&nodeID=7147440011&psd=1&keywords=warm+waterproof+winter+gloves

https://www.amazon.com/Manzella-Womens-Fahrenheit-Touch-Gloves/dp/B00KZCY3Z6/ref=sr_1_36?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1540097437&sr=1-36&nodeID=7147440011&psd=1&keywords=warm+waterproof+winter+gloves

Get something water proof and with fingers. Mittens are the worst when you have to do something outside. Wrist straps are great for keeping the snow out.

Face coverings:

https://www.amazon.com/Seirus-Innovation-Neofleece-Combo-Scarf/dp/B0018BGFF4/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1540097490&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=warm+waterproof+winter+face+covering

https://www.amazon.com/Seirus-Innovation-8039-Weather-Balaclava/dp/B0018BL1XA/ref=pd_sbs_468_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0018BL1XA&pd_rd_r=fd976d18-d4ec-11e8-b597-b92393ce99ab&pd_rd_w=70Glv&pd_rd_wg=vyx40&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=763ccc93-bfa2-47be-85ae-0cdd7e00b3da&pf_rd_r=AJXAJ94F3SA3JYJDF047&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&refRID=AJXAJ94F3SA3JYJDF047

Make sure it covers your face, nose, cheeks, and neck (front and back). If it goes over your entire head like a hat that's even better, it's perfect for wearing under a hat. You'll want it to be waterproof. I find face coverings work better than scarves.

This is more than I'd spend but if it were red it'd be very similar to Kathryn's!
Bogner Mila-D Ski Suit Womens Black/White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FJHM799/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_o16oDbH7NX5KS

Help me find:

A much cleaner looking, curve hugging, soft-lined, somewhat wind resistant jacket with an interior pocket.

Previous incarnations:

I had a pleather jacket similar to this

pro: vaguely biker chick aesthetic, interior pocket, soft cuffs made the whole thing feel a bit like a sweatshirt

con: pleather didn't last long, not super fitted around the waist, I don't love the aesthetic of the waist band

I currently wear a rain jacket sort of like this

pro: appropriately warm, wind resistant, lined, interior pocket!

con: ugly, boxy, velcro pockets, not a big fan of hoods, did I mention ugly?

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I plan to wear this as casual daily wear. I have a pretty dramatic bust to waist ratio and would like something that is as fitted as possible and will last me a long time.

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This is good to hear. I was going to get cheap waterproof pants to wear over jeans, but I will be hiking. Is something like the following a better option?

https://smile.amazon.com/TSLA-Rip-Stop-Windproof-Insulated-Water-Repel/dp/B07Q5VTW32/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1

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You can get some new old stock sg/dh skis.

hard to beat for $100. https://www.amazon.com/Plate-Downhill-Alpine-Skiing-211cm/dp/B076G3MCPM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521037597&sr=8-1&keywords=elan+dh+skis

those are super stiff but I would still free ski them

Most people in the holiday inn we're housekeepers and lift ops. Everyone liked their job only heard bad things from one girl but she was a bit crazy. What size are you? I have 4 jackets in total but I don't use the Colombia jacket too often. I can let you borrow till you get one. It's pretty dam good on keeping me warm. Theirs a Goodwill that is walking distance and has tons of jackets and clothing for riding. If you do buy online I recommend Amazon. Here's my personal jacket and it's literally the best one I've ever owned hands down.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W4418L5/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_hkF1Db50MM5HE

THEY EXIST https://www.amazon.com/Rotibox-Bluetooth-Wireless-Headphone-Compatible/dp/B075R7B6RQ