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Equipment question for ATOT skiiers and snowboarders

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I need to get a new jacket and goggles for skiing this winter. My old jacket is an annoyingly low-end one that always rides up my back, and also isn't breathable so it always leaves me sweating like a pig. Anyone have any recommendations for a reasonably priced replacement? There's at least one specialty sports store around here that has good quality gear and great service so I know I could get something solid there, unfortunately their prices are very high as well so I'm hoping to find a better deal online.

For goggles I have no idea what to get. For the past decade or so I've used an el-cheapo pair that cost about $30 back when I first got them, but they've finally hit the point of unusability. Goggle pricing seems to be all over the place, and while I'm willing to pay for quality I don't want to shell out a lot more money than I need to just for something that looks flashy.
 
for jacket go for a fleece + shell (waterproof and preferably with venting) system. i find these are the most versatile. if it gets hot you can open the vents. if it gets cold or windy just close everything up. i have a Burton jacket but i find my regular Columbia jacket is just as good as was much cheaper.

for goggles i always went with cheaper pairs in the same range you stated. as long as they don't fog up then you're fine. i would however buy two pairs, one for bright light conditions (mirrored or dark lens) and one for flat or overcast light (yellow or bright lens).
 
I just get a shell for snowboarding...and then throw a sweatshirt on, if it's too warm (which is usually is), I take it off later.
 
Thanks for the advice. There seem to be plenty of reasonably priced fleece/shell combos, although the ones with zippable vents are a little harder to find.
 
You can also just get a decent fleece with Polartec and a breathable rain jacket for the shell.
Marmot has some decent rain jackets on the low end of the price spectrum.
The precip has zippered vents. It's a thin jacket, so good fleece is necessary.
 
First is that if you wear any cotton fabrics on a cold day, as you sweat, the cotton loses its insulating ability. Cotton will stick to your skin (and probably ride your back) and not wick away sweat to evaporate it away from you.

The best way to do it is to layer with appropriate fabrics. Not only will it keep you warm, but will also allow u to shed and add layers as u heat up or cool down. The basic layering system is a 3 layer system. First layer is a base layer which is usually a thin wool or synthetic material which is meant to be up close to your skin. Next is yoru insulating layer, usually some sort of polartec or similar material. On the outside is your shell which guards against water and wind exposure. The best shells IMO are made from goretex which is breathable and lets sweat and vapor pass through while still remaining water and windproof.
 
Yeah, I've learned my lesson about cotton. I'm going to invest in a few under-armor shirts before skiing season starts this year.
 
This reminds me, I need to buy a new jacket. Mine finally bit the dust 2 seasons ago, but I didn't ride last season so I didn't bother.

As for goggles, I'd recommend Oakley A-frames. Love mine and you can find them for pretty cheap if you know where to look.
 
NetWareHead said:
The best shells IMO are made from goretex which is breathable and lets sweat and vapor pass through while still remaining water and windproof.
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The patents on Gore-Tex has expired. At this point there are plenty of nearly identical products with different names.
 
roguerower said:
As for goggles, I'd recommend Oakley A-frames. Love mine and you can find them for pretty cheap if you know where to look.
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Any recommendations? I plan on keeping an eye on dealnews for a while, but other than that I'm not sure.

Paid a visit to Burlington Coat Factory yesterday and they had some very cheap shell + fleece jackets. I came close to buying one, but they were all some brand I'd never heard of and the stitching looked like it was of pretty questionable quality. I decided to pay more and get a reputable brand from Campmor or REI.
 
I purchased the Smith I/O goggles last year and have been very happy. They don't fog up and conform to my face nicely. The strap is also long enough to go around most helmet, and if not, Smith also sells a strap extender. Big field of vision and they come with a variety of replacement lenses that you can swap in and out for differing lighting conditions or night skiing.

http://www.rei.com/product/824996/smith-io-snow-goggles-mens
 
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