 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi,
Edit: hello...  long time lurker, first time (apparently- thought I’ve posted oreviously) poster...
I’ve been skiing for the past 5 years now using Dare2b jacket/trousers, and whilst they’ve been really good value, I fancy a change (plus everybody seems to have a red jacket, black trousers, and black helmet with a similar backpack to mine and my wife was in my ear last trip about how I need to wait for her as she ended up following some random bloke down the mountain despite my shouting for her in hindsight I should have let him have her, save me some ear ache!!  ).
Anyway, I’ve bought a Spyder jacket, and as daft as it sounds I am seriously impressed at the difference in quality - understandable obviously. I didn’t expect the jacket to be as warm as it is, but I’m really happy with it.
Does anyone here have / tried Spyders tailored fit trousers/pants? The jacket is a lot shorter than my D2b one, which is fine as I prefer the fit of it but I’m curious to know if their tailored pants are going to be too tight? I’m medium build I guess, Male, 5’8”, 70Kg and my current D2b trousers are I guess a regular fit, slightly baggy. My concern is that I may be restricted a bit and typically can’t find any stores locally that stock them.
I’ve found a German site that’ll ship to the U.K. in the colour and size I’m after, but I don’t really want to go through the hassle of returning them if they’re a bit tight - so thought I’d ask you wise folk!
Thanks.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I have just bought a Spyder Jacket and pants from absolute snow .Also Ellis Brigham they have Spyder jackets and pants . They are close fitting but thats how they are designed .
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I am your height but a bit fatter and my Spyder trousers are comfy - in fact my 2nd pair. The 1st pair lasted about 15 years, so good value.
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Thanks folks, I'm keeping an eye out for the Herringbone Polar ones
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@marksymoo, If you go by your continental sizing - eg I am a 54 - those pants are pretty spot on. If anything mine are a tiny bit looser than I'd like.
The top end Spyder (I have Quest Enforcer) is really good in my experience but the Lifestyle Geared jackets are a bit cheap and nasty. I literally cant ski in mine as the wind whips straight through it.
Sport Pursuit have a load of Spyder on flash sale by the way: https://www.sportpursuit.com/sales/spyder-aug18
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| Pruman wrote: |
@marksymoo, If you go by your continental sizing - eg I am a 54 - those pants are pretty spot on. If anything mine are a tiny bit looser than I'd like.
The top end Spyder (I have Quest Enforcer) is really good in my experience but the Lifestyle Geared jackets are a bit cheap and nasty. I literally cant ski in mine as the wind whips straight through it.
Sport Pursuit have a load of Spyder on flash sale by the way: https://www.sportpursuit.com/sales/spyder-aug18 |
Awesome, thanks Pruman. Hadn't thought to check SP out - I'll have a look at them now.
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Pruman, when you say lifestyle -what product line of Spyder's is that?
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fizzer
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I am 5 9 70kg. I have Spyder Dare tailored fit red size small. They are a snug fit but not unrestrictive.I do not like flappy clothing same goes for the mountain biking.
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Ah, thanks fizzer. What waist size are you? Do you find the pants are ok in the wind?
I'm similar size to you - waist 32 (seems to be ever expanding now I'm getting on a bit  !)
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fizzer
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Yep 32 waist. How do you mean "in the wind? Fully windproof & don't flap ie close fitting. Gets my recommendation.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Ah, I thought they were waterproof & insulated but not windproof. Cool, I'll order a set - can always return them!
Thanks for replying
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fizzer
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No probs at -20 in BC early this year.
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@marksymoo, glad you like your Spyder jacket but, if I were you, I wouldn't get Spyder bottoms as well. You seem like a decent kind of chap but, kitted out head to toe in Spyder gear, the sad fact is that a large proportion of other skiers may well regard you as a bit of a prat. 
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You know it makes sense.
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fizzer
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Seriously? You wouldn't buy something because you are bothered about what other people who you don't know may or may not think of you? Best stick to your flappies and be cold then.
The sad fact is that a large proportion of other skiers may well not G.A.F.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Gaf?
I’ve ordered a black pair as couldn’t find the grey in stock anywhere - and the blue is too “blue” for me. Main concern is the tight fitting - but I can always send them back I suppose.
Cheers for the input - and in particular the sizing info.. usually avoidbuying clothing items online becUse I’d the returning hassle.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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| marksymoo wrote: |
Gaf? edit: heh just worked it out when I replied !
I’ve ordered a black pair as couldn’t find the grey in stock anywhere - and the blue is too “blue” for me. Main concern is the tight fitting - but I can always send them back I suppose.
Cheers for the input - and in particular the sizing info.. usually avoidbuying clothing items online becUse I’d the returning hassle. |
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Gaf? edit: heh just worked it out when I replied !
I’ve ordered a black pair as couldn’t find the grey in stock anywhere - and the blue is too “blue” for me. Main concern is the tight fitting - but I can always send them back I suppose.
Cheers for the input - and in particular the sizing info.. usually avoidbuying clothing items online becUse I’d the returning hassle.
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fizzer
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I would be surprised if they too tight to be fair you should be fine.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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So they arrived today, definitely a lot closer fitting (as expected) than my current "baggy" fit pants. They're not skin tight though, and don't seem to be restrictive which were my main concerns. Thankfully they're not as heavily insulated as my jacket is (I run hot). Looking forward to trying them out now.
Cheers for all the advice/replies
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