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[cpj.slc]

I typically run a little cold when I ski. My go to layering set up for most days is merino base layer, insulating layer, shell. For my legs I go merino layer, then I wear a pair of basketball shorts, then my bibs.

I am wondering if there is a more ski specific replacement for my basketball shorts? They actually work fine, but they are pretty baggy so if there was something with some insulating and wicking properties that fit a little more closely that would be awesome.

[sf]

I typically run a little cold when I ski. My go to layering set up for most days is merino base layer, insulating layer, shell. For my legs I go merino layer, then I wear a pair of basketball shorts, then my bibs.

I am wondering if there is a more ski specific replacement for my basketball shorts? They actually work fine, but they are pretty baggy so if there was something with some insulating and wicking properties that fit a little more closely that would be awesome.

Kask has shorts in merino. Use them for spring touring

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[greasyslope]

I sometimes wear my Troy Lee D mountain bike shorts (Sklyline model). Not insulating, but probably better wicking, and likely fit better as well.

[smooth operator]

1. additional (3/4) merino layer under bib
2. external insulating layer like this: https://www.vaude.com/de-DE/Produkte...esvenna-Shorts

[auvgeek]

What do the basketball shorts do? What do you wish they did better?

[jckstein]

double up on the undies

[topwater]

Dynafit Radical Overshorts might work. Usually wear them over softshells on cold days but under a shell they might work or they might feel like wearing a diaper.

[cpj.slc]

What do the basketball shorts do? What do you wish they did better?

Keeps my butt warm on the chairlift. Also, from my knees to the top of my boots I don't need more insulation than just the one layer of merino, so the coverage is ideal.

What I wish they would do better: they are baggy, so if I am hiking they will sometimes kind of get wrapped around my legs and bunch up etc.

There have been good suggestions so far in this thread. Thanks!

[Skistack]

You could just cut off some fleece pants. I like Polartec power stretch.

[Dee Hubbs]

You could just cut off some fleece pants. I like Polartec power stretch.

Same here, I have some fleece pants that are cut just above the knees.

[cpj.slc]

Skistack,

That's a pretty good idea and would be cheaper than the Dynafit or Vaude shorts

[slowroastin]

Crash pad shorts help and add some impact resistance.

[Supermoon]

Maybe try some compression shorts under the merino layer? These are basically sliding shorts so have some protection from hip impacts.

https://www.nike.com/t/pro-mens-baseball-shorts-2EXZ4Y

Edit:

Or just go with shorter basketball shorts....

[XXX-er]

For lift riding polartec 200 fleece pants under gortex pants are plenty warm

I don't get the Merino thing because merino is twice as expensive, isn't really any warmer than plastic and it doesnt wear worth a shit

[PNWcement]

+3 in the 3/4 R1 type fleece pants - just get a used pair and take ‘me to a seamstress to have them hemmed and sewn unless you are handy with a needle and thread. I do this after my favorite, no longer made OR ski pants with a layer of insulation in the seat finally fell apart after 6 seasons. I too double up some days with the 3/4 merino base layers, but if it’s colder I go this route in lieu of insulated ski pants. Only issue I have is the waistband for fleece pants is somewhat bulky. Or similar to other suggestions for a light insulated 3/4 length insulating later - I saw these the other and am tempted to give them a try Haglofs Barrier Knee Pant - Men's http://www.backcountry.com/Store/cat...pp_BC_2015_PDP

[Timberridge]

Maybe try some compression shorts under the merino layer? These are basically sliding shorts so have some protection from hip impacts.

https://www.nike.com/t/pro-mens-baseball-shorts-2EXZ4Y

Impact protection for the pelvic area is trending.

If you like the masters racer look there's these.



Wear them by themselves later at the bar and people will think you're Angus Young.

[SB]

^^^ This

Modern version of lederhosen

[neufox47]

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hillbilly...&wl13=&veh=sem

The best apparel purchase I've made. Insulation on the butt only. I can sit on a cold steel plate or a wet chairlift and not get cold. They run super super big, at least when I got mine 4 years ago. Only thing I wear in a size small, typically I'm a large in everything. Still going strong, just a few small tears.

[viglio]

Cut some old flannel pajama pants into shorts, they work wonders. I have a few pairs, easy home job, can hem if you want them to last longer but they'll go a season or two easily even without it.

[OregonDead]

Or just buy fleece shorts. I used to have a pair when I was in high school and they are still easy to find using the google.

You could just cut off some fleece pants. I like Polartec power stretch.

[Timberridge]

^^^ This

Modern version of lederhosen

I like that look. Is that from the Gorsuch catalog?

[Timberridge]

For hip impact protection has anyone here tried stuffing their pockets with bubble wrap? Or does it deflate when its cold, like my car tires?

[SB]

Not sure Timberdood, just a picture from the webbernets.

[Timberridge]

I could see myself in that next time I visit the Stein Eriksen Lodge.

[SB]

If you truely need hip pro go with the mega padded downhill bike shorts. G form shorts are padded for mach looney speeds.