Cold Knees

ditto 2 pairs for the week, i went without for one day last holiday and legs seem to get cold quick, so either need better salopettes, or just keep wearing the thermals

I am with Pablo on the silk thermals, I was in -20 and no probs. Took 3 pairs for the week although could have got by with one pair, cabin had washing machine and a brilliant drying room.

I wear knee supports on both knees for not only the support aspect but also keeps them old knees as warm as toast :shock:

I use three different types of layers on my lower half.

1. silk or wool mix thermals
2. fitted micro-fleece pants
3. looser fitting fleece or micro fleece pants

I combine the layers as needed. On the colder days -20C or lower, it'll be all three.

I have several pairs of uninsulated ski pants. The construction of uninsulated pants varies. Some have micro-fleece in the butt and knee areas, which makes them warmer. Even the fit can can make a difference to warmth, tighter pants tending to be cooler.

The foam idea Caron mentioned came from a pair of Marmot pants which have internal pockets for an area of 10mm soft foam over the knees. These keep your knees warm on the lift even on the coldest days.

Trencher

I generally buy snowboard sallo's as opposed to ski sallo's, even though I do both. Boarding pants seem to have more padding especially around the behind area. Which is where I get really cold. In fact last year my cheeks stayed cold for ages after I had got the rest of myself warm back in the cabin. I think I will invest in some mens boxers for next years hols, just to get that extra warmth.

Thermal long johns for me. I've never had cold anything apart from fingers occasionally.

Only girls wear thermals :mrgreen:

Always always always wear thermals under your sallos. I take 3 pairs for a weeks skiing.
£2.50 in Primark and they are brilliant.