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Old October 28th 06, 02:34 AM posted to rec.skiing.backcountry
Tim
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Hi-

My wife needs to get the warmest coat possible before she'll even
THINK of skiing with me.

Any suggestions? Are there any kinds of fiber of down that are the
warmest?

Thanks-----

Tim
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Old October 28th 06, 03:38 AM posted to rec.skiing.backcountry
lal_truckee
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Tim wrote:
Hi-

My wife needs to get the warmest coat possible before she'll even
THINK of skiing with me.


First you've got to convince her that what she wants is to be warm, not
just having the "warmest coat."

To be warm she needs to layer, starting at the skin with good poly
undies and ending with a wind and water proof shell layer. The "warmest
coat" idea will leave you with a puffy woman who can't move - not good
for skiing.
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Old October 30th 06, 08:52 AM posted to rec.skiing.backcountry
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Default Warmest women's coat suggestions?

lal_truckee wrote:
Tim wrote:


My wife needs to get the warmest coat possible before she'll even
THINK of skiing with me.


First you've got to convince her that what she wants is to be warm, not
just having the "warmest coat."

To be warm she needs to layer, starting at the skin with good poly
undies and ending with a wind and water proof shell layer.


Merino wool undies are a good alternative, and don't get so smelly in
use. Windporoof top is essential for maximum warmth when skiing, but
waterproof isn't needed if it won't be damp, and would inhibit
breathbility which is an own-goal.

The "warmest
coat" idea will leave you with a puffy woman who can't move - not good
for skiing.


Agreed. The warmest coats available are designed for standing around
doing nothing much active in temperatures below -40. They are wholly
unsuitable for the majority of skiing opportunities and stands little
chance of /ever/ being useful outside of the polar regions.
You can be incredibly toasty in a good set of layers topped off by a
/light/ down or Primaloft jacket. A warm hat makes a huge difference
(get a windproof one, think of using it on top of a light balaclava, and
goggles are a lot warmer than glasses. Don't forget to protect the
legs, total warmth needs everything looking after, not just the bits a
coat covers.

Pete.
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Old October 30th 06, 10:02 AM posted to rec.skiing.backcountry
Florian Anwander
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Hi

as others said: Multi layer Clothing is essential and keeping the legs
warm too.

To my experience the best (ever!) underwear pant for sport at very cold
temperatures are the Lowe Alpine Power Stretch tights.
http://www.lowealpine.com/Products/D...ficActivityID=
Better than all merino and what else stuff.

Another urgent thing: ~ 10% of bodies warmth are lost via the head. A
really good(!) windproof cap is essential.

Florian



Tim wrote:

Hi-

My wife needs to get the warmest coat possible before she'll even
THINK of skiing with me.

Any suggestions? Are there any kinds of fiber of down that are the
warmest?

Thanks-----

Tim

 




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