Joined in 2023 
82 
63 About this deal
Material that is able to repel water, but not completely impenetrable to water. 7/8 AND 3/4 SIDE ZIPPER We want nothing more than each student to receive the highest standard of education throughout their time at the college, but sadly a single case of defiant protest against the new policy has occurred. Any student who does not comply with the uniform policy continue to receive a high standard of education in the college’s achievement support department with other students, but away from their year group. This involves individual tutoring, small group work with tutors and other students, as well as re-joining their year groups for PE.
Shell pants don’t feature insulation, and are more like waterproof hiking trousers. They tend to be the most waterproof ski pants on offer, and allow for more breathability and range of movement, so they’re well-suited to athletes and for warmer spring skiing, and they double up nicely as hiking and mountaineering trousers. You can also pop a few pairs of thermal base layers underneath uninsulated ski pants on colder days.The terms “ski pant” and “salopette” have become nigh-on interchangeable, but as a rule, salopettes are high-waisted and may feature a bib or braces to hold them in place, while ski pants are trousers, often more baggy and low-slung. (Salopettes sometimes get called pants, but trousers/pants don’t pass for salopettes.) Zippers on the outer thigh of the pant that start at the cuff and end at 7/8 or 3/4 of the way up the outer thigh to allow them to be added over top of softshell layers without the need to remove your boots. BOOTLACE HOOKS This snow bib is as sweet as candy – quite literally. Picture Organic’s winter 2021–22 snow sports collection is made using an innovative and eco-friendly material – sugar cane waste, which avoids the need to use fossil fuels to make activewear. The RECCO® reflectors require no power and no activation to function. The RECCO® detectors are used by rescue professionals worldwide. A snow bib will also double up as a pair of hiking trousers (Image credit: Jessie Leong) Fit and style
While we’ll always put performance before looks when buying ski gear, we have to compliment the U10’s smart utility styling, and we love the earthy, neutral shades it’s available in. Haglöfs don’t beat around the bush – these highly technical shell pants are “made for the dedicated off-piste skier”, and beginners enrolled in their ski school sessions need not apply. He even not allowed to go at breaktimes and lunch with the other students. He has to go eat in the canteen on his own. All because he's got the wrong trousers. Fancy standing out in the snow? OOSC’s whole collection is acid-bright, patterned and generally great fun, and their 1080 ski pant, available in a range of pastel colorways, is no exception. Arc’teryx describe the Shashka as “water-resistant”, but on test we found its Gore-Tex membrane effectively repelled water, making this design pretty snowproof. This pant is also highly windproof, so despite not boasting insulation you won’t easily feel the cold on a mountain side.
The slim-cut Mountain Warehouse Avalanche ski pants offer great flexibility and decent snow proofing at a decent price
The same rules for hiking pants apply to mountaineering pants – cotton is rotten. Just like shirts, it is important to consider the materials and fabric types when selecting mountaineering pants. Choosing a fabric that is durable, but provides some stretch is just as important as choosing a breathable, but warm fabric. The best ski bibs and pants are usually either insulated, have a “shell”, or both. The former are padded with synthetic insulation (see down vs synthetic insulation for the reason why) and are ideal for cold conditions and for resort skiers who need reliable warmth in between ski sessions. They’re usually designed to be popped over a pair of base layer leggings, and should suit most skiers heading to the mountains on holiday. The best ski pants, salopettes and bibs should, of course, be fully snowproof, so shop for a pair with a waterproof outer shell. Look for technology such as GoreTex or for a pant’s waterproofing rating – the higher the hydrostatic head (HH) rating the more waterproof they will be. Ideally you want to go for at least 10,000mm, so you can sit or fall in snow without getting damp. Taped seams make pants even more water and snowproof. For more on this subject see: waterproof versus water-resistant. Warmth On day trips in more mild conditions, a water resistant pant will be all you need, but on longer days in colder and constantly wet conditions, a water resistant pant may stay damp. In these situations, having a softshell pant that breathes better than a hardshell will work, but you will also want a thin pair of hardshell pants to throw over top to prevent getting damp and cold. Some of this is just a style or a sport statement – very skinny, slim-fitting salopettes/pants are usually worn by speedy skiers, while some snowboarders will opt for something a bit looser. The happy medium is a pair of well-fitting salopettes/pants with plenty of room to wear a base layer underneath and that feels comfy and secure when done up at the waist – high-waisted trousers/bibs help avoid any snow seeping in if you do fall.
Great Deal 
New Comment