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Thread: Ski Touring Softshell recs??1
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03-02-2021, 09:15 PM #26Registered User
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JFC. Just make sure it’s red.
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03-02-2021, 11:19 PM #27Registered User
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Wow, so much good info. I'm surprised at all the love for the r1 tech. I found the regular r1 way too hot for anything cardio and use the capilene 4 instead. Is the tech as warm as the regular r1?
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03-02-2021, 11:29 PM #28Well maybe I'm the faggot America
I'm not a part of a redneck agenda
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03-03-2021, 07:25 AM #29User
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03-03-2021, 07:57 AM #30Registered User
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https://www.salomon.com/en-ca/shop/p...ml#color=23678
I don’t sweat much, and prefer a warmer softshell, but for those that want something lighter and more breathable, you should check out XC skiing softshells. They have all sorts of innovative fabrics and perforations designed for high energy activity.Blogging at www.kootenayskier.wordpress.com
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03-03-2021, 08:58 AM #31Registered User
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The Tech is less insulated feeling than the standard R1, but has a solid amount of wind resistance.It's also just not as tight to the skin in general, and with a full zip I can open it up a bit more than my 1/4 zip R1. For me this makes it ideal for 0-20F touring in CO where it's rarely wet but often windy. I honestly don't find much use for touring with non-wind resistant mid layers like the standard R1. The R1 tech face has replaced my windshirt, it blocks the wind well enough but doesn't get as sweaty. I have most of my winter touring covered with wool base+ R1 Tech + puffy if it gets really cold.
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03-03-2021, 10:15 AM #32
Op, since you’re in the eastern Cascades, lighter drier snow, you might consider a Nano Air with a t-shirt. I find this combo ideal for touring in temps 20-25f and below over here. The Nano Air breathes so much better than even really light soft shells and provides more warmth when you stop moving.
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03-03-2021, 10:48 AM #33
Houdini Air. Breathes much better than I expected. Good wind protection. Good light rain and dry snow shedding. Perfect for the high desert. I wear it 12 months a year. Wish it had drop pockets.
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03-03-2021, 03:18 PM #34Registered User
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03-03-2021, 03:35 PM #35Registered User
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I've got a patagonia Airshed I love. Use it for pretty much every temp range, all the way up to 50s for MTB. Can layer over or underneath it. Pretty windproof but not very water/snow resistant.
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03-03-2021, 03:51 PM #36
BD Dawn Patrol is solid.
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03-03-2021, 04:08 PM #37Registered User
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03-03-2021, 06:06 PM #38
Yeah, a lightweight t-shirt works for me. Anything more would be too warm.
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03-03-2021, 07:27 PM #40
I do in the spring. Midwinter I like the Nano/T-shirt combo.
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03-03-2021, 09:13 PM #41
I do it frequently in CO. It's windy where I ski. I wear a Houdini over the base layer when it's howling. I've tried more breathable windbreakers and lightweight softshells, but they don't cut the wind enough. Breathable insulation over the Houdini if I need it. Haven't put on hard or soft shell all winter.
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03-04-2021, 12:55 AM #42Registered User
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Base layer only on top of it is reasonably nice out. Hooded merino blend lightweight long sleeves are my favorite (Mons Royale 140 wt or Voormi River Run 100 wt). Puffy for the descent.
For temps below 20F, pre-dawn outings, or wind/snow, then I add the R1 Tech Face on the way up as needed. Puffy for the descent still.
But I’m scrawny, tend to run cold, and ski in Utah. YMMV of course.
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05-06-2021, 01:15 PM #43
I've used a couple softshells (Marmot something and OR Ferrosi). Love them for touring.
But...no matter what I do...they fucking stink so bad after 5-10 days of use. Not quite early-Capilene-levels-of-horrific-death-stench, but close.
Can anyone recommend a lightweight WOOL or similar softshell??
Doesn't look like there is much out there. Ortovox sells some stuff, but it's crazy expensive. This looks good: https://www.ortovox.com/sk-en/shop/m...-windbreaker-msproing!
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05-06-2021, 01:25 PM #44
My Gamma stuff from Arc has never smelled and basically everything of mine smells.
Sent from my iPhone using TGR Forumsswing your fucking sword.
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05-06-2021, 05:33 PM #45
BD Dawn Patrol is great, and doesn't stink
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05-07-2021, 07:48 AM #46Registered User
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This could work:
https://ca.monsroyale.com/products/a...ch-mid-hoody_3Blogging at www.kootenayskier.wordpress.com
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