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Waterproofs "Bibs n Brace " Type / Snow

Waterproofs "Bibs n Brace " Type / Snow


Postby Collaciotach » Thu Jan 12, 2012 9:06 pm

Getting to that age where by the time i come off a hill my W/P's are down about my arse :) So looking for good (reasonable price) bib n brace type waterproofs Winter but light any suggestions . I was looking at the snow gear which i presume is kinda waterproof ..whats folk using then ?
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Re: Waterproofs "Bibs n Brace " Type / Snow

Postby starrynights » Fri Jan 13, 2012 10:57 pm

Not a good look for the hill!! :shock:
Salopettes are definitely waterproof, and windproof and very comfortable. Only ever used them for skiing so depends how hot you get when hill walking, even in cold weather - as I do. Having said that skiing in sunny conditions can cause you to heat up, and I've never felt sweaty wearing skiing gear - obviously bought stuff that's very breathable. Trekwear have a good reasonable priced range and Winwood Outdoor have a huge range. Including some with removable braces. The cheaper option would be to buy cross over braces for your usual w/p's.
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Re: Waterproofs "Bibs n Brace " Type / Snow

Postby Gwalke » Sat Jan 14, 2012 6:00 pm

Keela Alpine Advance trousers with braces do it for me. They're warm enough without thermals and are excellent in the wet and snow. Got built in gaitors too.
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Re: Waterproofs "Bibs n Brace " Type / Snow

Postby Cameron94 » Sat Jan 14, 2012 7:33 pm

Rab latok salopetes are very good! Full length side zips, braces, crampon patches &gaiters.

Craigdon mountain sports have them for £120 instead of the normal £220+

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Re: Waterproofs "Bibs n Brace " Type / Snow

Postby PhilTurner » Sat Jan 14, 2012 8:49 pm

It's not something I normally wear, but the Keela Munro Salopettes have a good pedigree and they're available from Amazon for under £90 if you're a size XS or S.
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Re: Waterproofs "Bibs n Brace " Type / Snow

Postby Collaciotach » Sun Jan 15, 2012 9:31 pm

starrynights wrote:Not a good look for the hill!! :shock:
Salopettes are definitely waterproof, and windproof and very comfortable. Only ever used them for skiing so depends how hot you get when hill walking, even in cold weather - as I do. Having said that skiing in sunny conditions can cause you to heat up, and I've never felt sweaty wearing skiing gear - obviously bought stuff that's very breathable. Trekwear have a good reasonable priced range and Winwood Outdoor have a huge range. Including some with removable braces. The cheaper option would be to buy cross over braces for your usual w/p's.



Here you ve no seen the look ... you might like it :lol: :lol:

Thanks Starry im gonna go look on Monday :) :)
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Re: Waterproofs "Bibs n Brace " Type / Snow

Postby starrynights » Mon Jan 16, 2012 7:28 pm

Collaciotach wrote:Here you ve no seen the look ... you might like it :lol: :lol:

Thanks Starry im gonna go look on Monday :) :)


I'll take your word on that one Coll :oops: Hope you managed to find something - Trekwear had some good sales offers online. :)
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Re: Waterproofs "Bibs n Brace " Type / Snow

Postby magicdin » Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:42 pm

I hate wearing waterproof trousers - only put them on in the worst of weather
I'm also a bit of a cheapskate - I have standard overtrousers with waist drawcord
But have attached clip on braces which does stop that drooping problem
OK not the height of hill fashion 8) - but who's judging
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Re: Waterproofs "Bibs n Brace " Type / Snow

Postby Cameron94 » Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:02 pm

I don't like wearing overtrousers but I find my salopetes really comfy, never any problems with sweat/over heating plus they're really stretchy so I hardly notice them when I'm moving.
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Re: Waterproofs "Bibs n Brace " Type / Snow

Postby Vick1 » Thu Jan 19, 2012 6:46 pm

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Re: Waterproofs "Bibs n Brace " Type / Snow

Postby gaffr » Thu Jan 19, 2012 10:23 pm

Probably no-one around here uses 'buffalo DP system' salopettes nowadays :D But for warmth even when completely soaked along with buffalo top maybe second to none. :) Been glad of these on miserable days out on the hills. They are tucked away in the cupboard and haven't seen much of the daylight in recent times. :D
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Re: Waterproofs "Bibs n Brace " Type / Snow

Postby nathan79 » Fri Jan 20, 2012 12:24 am

gaffr wrote:Probably no-one around here uses 'buffalo DP system' salopettes nowadays :D But for warmth even when completely soaked along with buffalo top maybe second to none. :) Been glad of these on miserable days out on the hills. They are tucked away in the cupboard and haven't seen much of the daylight in recent times. :D



Having now enjoyed the cosiness of Buffalo mitts, i cannot imagin how awesome a full outfit of the stuff would be!
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Re: Waterproofs "Bibs n Brace " Type / Snow

Postby gaffr » Fri Jan 20, 2012 12:11 pm

Here's me thinking that you were wearing the kit in your mugshot image :lol: ...It's the iconic blue colour that led me to think this. Yes very cosy items these....not fashionable nowadays....too baggy perhaps for most modern hill folks?
I recall the benefits of the top during a cold/windy traverse of the Monte Rosa group using 'buffalo'. :)
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Re: Waterproofs "Bibs n Brace " Type / Snow

Postby MarilynMunro » Sat Jan 21, 2012 10:23 pm

Dunno If you found what you were after, but someone on here mentioned Sportspursuit.co.uk, and they have a Haglofs sale on just now, 70% OFF , much cheapness my friend :lol:
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