Using bike gear for skiing or winter sport?

**jim.cox** · 12th May 2009, 09:25

Originally Posted by Swoop

Not as bad as an army mate who was skiing in a woollen greatcoat though! He got heaps of stares...

I love my Swanni

That and a pair of yellow pvc pants and you're set

But then I am an inaugural member of the SIS (Swandri International Skiteam)

**HenryDorsetCase** · 12th May 2009, 09:58

Originally Posted by RocKai

That's what I meant. Since biking is a pretty windy sport, and the wind chill factor is big, same as on the Snow. A good baselayer, a warm shirt and the jacket will be a good savings on biking and snow sport altogether.

Can't imagine wearing my helmet on the slope too, Bawahahaha

I bought a helmet for snowboarding (I'm a relative novice) the day after I hit my freakin' head REALLY hard one of the million times I fell over. Its amazing how comfortable and warm it is and I would far rather wear a helmet than a silly hat. Plus I look like I know what I am doing sitting on the lift. That impression is dispelled when I get off the lift however.

Cordura bike gear should be OK. If you're a beginner you might even leave the armour in!

**vifferman** · 12th May 2009, 10:19

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

I bought a helmet for snowboarding (I'm a relative novice) the day after I hit my freakin' head REALLY hard one of the million times I fell over.

After skiing for nearly 30 years, I went snowboarding with #2Son, who decided he wanted to switch. I didn't need a helmet, just pants with ArseArmour, and some gloves that were really waterproof yet breathed well. I hated spending so much time on the snow, so cheucked it in after two days. It's hard going from being competent and confident to being a noob, although doing 360's was kewl.

**awayatc** · 12th May 2009, 11:04

if you are a beginner then having waterproof warm pants is the most important bit of kit.....you will be sitting a bit on your bum.....
Any jacket will do fine, as long as it is warm and not to restrictive....
Multiple layers and a nylon windbreaker work just as well.
Get some ski gloves, don't wreck good leather bikegloves on the snow!
Or just get some cheap gloves and throw away after a few uses....
warm Beanie/balaclava /scarf/neckwarmer and good sunglasses/goggles are very very very important.....more so then a jacket.
Enjoy the thrill of speed withouit engine noise my friend.....

**Swoop** · 12th May 2009, 12:15

Originally Posted by vifferman

although doing 360's was kewl.

How? Standing, or on your bum?

I heard that there was a swing back to two planks recently. More challenging?

**steve_t** · 12th May 2009, 12:56

Originally Posted by awayatc

if you are a beginner then having waterproof warm pants is the most important bit of kit.....you will be sitting a bit on your bum.....
Any jacket will do fine, as long as it is warm and not to restrictive....
Multiple layers and a nylon windbreaker work just as well.
Get some ski gloves, don't wreck good leather bikegloves on the snow!
Or just get some cheap gloves and throw away after a few uses....
warm Beanie/balaclava /scarf/neckwarmer and good sunglasses/goggles are very very very important.....more so then a jacket.
Enjoy the thrill of speed withouit engine noise my friend.....

And sunblock!!

**vifferman** · 12th May 2009, 13:07

Originally Posted by Swoop

How? Standing, or on your bum?

Standing. 180's were kewl too.

Originally Posted by Swoop

I heard that there was a swing back to two planks recently. More challenging?

It's more natural - you can move your feet independently, walk in them, it's easier on the lifts, that sort of thing. (Although boarding boots are HEAPS easier to walk in than ski boots).
An expert snowboarder is nice to watch, but it's a pain sharing a slope with boarders as they tend to take weird lines, so unless they're an advanced boarder, you're more likely to collide with them when you're on skis. Can't stand the sound of a board hitting ice behind me either - it sounds so loud, you'd think they were hurtling out of control and about to take your legs out (which sometimes they are:#2Son had his leg broken by a snowboarder turning into him).

**Chrislost** · 12th May 2009, 13:19

Originally Posted by RocKai

Hey guys and gals,

Skiing season is coming up, my question is: Has anyone tried to go skiing on their Cordura or Leather gear, preferably with inner lining?

And since my bike jacket (Dririder Climate Cool) is waterproof, windproof and has inner lining, so is my Dririder pants, as with my gloves as well. Would it be a good idea to try them on the snow? It sounds good to me but just wondering if anyone has actually tried it out and look good (or ridiculous) in it on the Ruapehu slopes.

Happy Snowing

ooo yea snow!!!
I wore my leather gloves with some poly pro inners from an old set of boarding ones. not that you need the knuckle protection but Skiers shut up about 'kin boarders pretty quickly...
I also wore my motocross knee/elbow armour...

Originally Posted by Ragingrob

I'd say it'd be pretty uncomfortable... What you want is a nice soft warm jacket and pants, not with armour etc all over you.

Maybe worth it if you're going for the first time or something though.

...it made falling a lot softer, and lets face it, your guna bin if you enjoy pushing yourself...

**Pixie** · 12th May 2009, 16:05

Originally Posted by RocKai

Hey guys and gals,

Skiing season is coming up, my question is: Has anyone tried to go skiing on their Cordura or Leather gear, preferably with inner lining?

And since my bike jacket (Dririder Climate Cool) is waterproof, windproof and has inner lining, so is my Dririder pants, as with my gloves as well. Would it be a good idea to try them on the snow? It sounds good to me but just wondering if anyone has actually tried it out and look good (or ridiculous) in it on the Ruapehu slopes.

Happy Snowing

You'll be a 1%er....
The 1% of people who ski for other than poseur reasons

Do it in leathers.....

stupid sexy Flanders

**Swoop** · 12th May 2009, 18:22

Originally Posted by Pixie

You'll be a 1%er....
The 1% of people who ski for other than poseur reasons
Do it in leathers.....

Are you calling me a 1%er?
Bugger. I'll have to go and buy some lycra gear now...

**Solly** · 12th May 2009, 18:52

Originally Posted by RocKai

Hey guys and gals,

Skiing season is coming up, my question is: Has anyone tried to go skiing on their Cordura or Leather gear, preferably with inner lining?

Can't see why not....I use my leathers in the bedroom

.....gets bloody warm though

**varminter** · 12th May 2009, 19:06

Start a trend, take yer bike with you.

**newbould** · 12th May 2009, 20:10

wear your helmet as well - then you can go snowboarding and fit right in

**Brett** · 19th May 2009, 15:08

Yep, I often use my cordura jacket in the snow and it works awesome. It has saved me from one guaranteed injury already where I had a bail from a very high speed and somersaulted about 15 - 20 m. Without it, I reckon I would have bust a collar bone thanks to the impact I took on my shoulder.

**Kinje** · 19th May 2009, 16:39

I use my cordura jacket with the armour out, but not the pants.

The jacket is just right while sitting on the chair lift but does get quite hot on the way back down. With the armour out I don't find it too restrictive at all. I would think bike pants would be, though, as you need to move your legs more than your upper body.

I have no idea if people are looking at me for being so unfashionable...but who cares if they are...

Lets take a run down that chute and see if you can ski as well as you dress poser

Happy ski season