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What makes a good ski sock?

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Started by Iceman in Ski Chatter - 29 Replies

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Iceman posted Oct-2014

Back in the day people used to love the tube. Things has moved on a lot since then, so what makes a good one these days?
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OldAndy
reply to 'What makes a good ski sock?'
posted Oct-2014

Getting a pair for an Xmas pressie :)
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Far Queue
reply to 'What makes a good ski sock?'
posted Oct-2014

Best ski socks Icy, are those impregnated with an odour eating compound :)

Iceman
reply to 'What makes a good ski sock?'
posted Oct-2014

I need lead lined ones then!
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Tony_H
reply to 'What makes a good ski sock?'
posted Oct-2014

Ask Wickers. He only has 1 pair
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Felthorpe
reply to 'What makes a good ski sock?'
posted Oct-2014

Apparently copper lined socks never smell!

Me, I prefer pink ones :-)
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Far Queue
reply to 'What makes a good ski sock?'
posted Oct-2014

OK, to answer the question seriously, for me a good ski sock needs to do the following. Be comfortable, support my calf, wick away moisture, be warm, have no seems that can annoy you or cause issues, be fairly thin and finally have cushioning in just the right places, so shin area, heel and rear of ankle and the top of toes.

That is what makes a good sock for me.

Admin
reply to 'What makes a good ski sock?'
posted Oct-2014

Iceman wrote:Back in the day people used to love the tube. Things has moved on a lot since then, so what makes a good one these days?

Thin, with minimal reinforcement on the "rubby" bits (technical term), no seams and shaped like a, well you know, a foot. Apologies to anyone with tube-shaped lower legs, but tube socks were never a good idea for anyone other than cheap-skate manufacturers...

Oh, and clean. That's good. 8)
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Topic last updated on 21-November-2014 at 18:08