I was looking for polypro (4 breathability) for under snow pants, (in ~10 degree F)4 cross-country skiing. Saw these by accident...these v. polypro?
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I can only speak of my knowledge of Merino. I have worn Merino almost daily for the past month and they are superlative in every way!
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I vote wool. I have tons of polypro and its all at the back of the shelf. Wool wicks amazingly well. Zero smell like polypro. I wear mine 5days back to back, hang it out at night and ready to rock next day Warmth is about the same for a mid weight. These don't fit ultra tight light polypro and are far more comfy.
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Depends upon the thickness or weight of the thermals. I've used under armor cold gear thermals, which didn't breath well due to their thickness. On the other hand my REI thermals breathed great but lacked warmth. From my experience merino wool provides a good in between.
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Hi Emily, I bought these a year ago. They are good for the snow. More water resistant than water proof. They are made of a thick felt like material but the bottoms have a pleather pad. I also have a mini dachshund about 12 lbs and the small was too big. He has really short legs in the front though. I should have gone with an extra small. Hope this helps. :)
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It was a gift to my grandson and he said they were great and he does alot of skiing. I hope this helps.
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I'm not sure why you'd want to mold these to shape with heat, I certainly wouldn't try. You see all those lines in the picture? Those are grooves in the knee pad that allow it to flex pretty readily. They're a type of foam rubber, so I wouldn't expose them to heat, so I have no idea how much heat they'd tolerate. And, finally, no; they're not FR. I'm not an expert in FR clothing, but isn't the FR-ness of protective clothing based on the external layer? Correct me if I'm wrong, but couldn't you basically wear napalm skivvies and not affect the Kcal rating of your FR clothing?
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Best to check the Wigwam site, but I don't think polypropylene is used. I've used these socks for 20 years of running and triathlon races of all distances including ultramarathon and Ironman distance. They are simply the best. No stink and no blisters.
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You could use them over a pair of thermals; they do seem to offer a bit of wind resistance/repellency. If you're going to do this maybe get one waist size up; they do not run small and there is room in the legs but the waist only stretches so much and thermals often go higher up the abdomen. Oh, and there is enough room around the cuff for a good-sized boot. Cheers!
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We used two on the weekend just past skiing in mixed rain/snow. I got so wet my expensive ski jacket was soaked through and the ADAPT's are still working fine.
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Sorry I cannot help you. These were a gift for my grandson and he lives in another state. If I talk to him I will ask him. I haven't done any skiing for quite a few years.
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They breath a little to well for weather below 60. Below 40 and you wear them under your uniform pants ;-). But Yes you could wear them outside inthe winter. They do not repel water and It would be a poor choice, but you migth be one of those people who run hot.
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I personally never wear jeans with ski/snowboard pants because jeans don't breathe well. However, if the jeans were thin, then I think you could. I tend to wear thermals/long underwear under my ski pants.
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In the gym, I just wear the hotpants or capris but I have worn them under sweatpants when I have been out shovelling snow (lots of snow!!) and I've been fine then. When I workout in the gym, my body doesn't feel any hotter - just the Zaggoras are soaking wet on the inside when I'm done. I don't know if this is any help to you, but I would give it a try - I really like mine.
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I found mine to be a good fit/comfortable everywhere but the crotch (and no, not making a sexual joke). The pants were kind of baggy/a little large for size, and I've read that for others as well for various sizes- that they tend to run a little large. I thought they were comfortable except for this one aspect, when I sat down being the most uncomfortable down there. FYI: these snow pants are rather cheap- zipper isn't great and the straps/elastic sides stretch easily so these are not something I'd recommend for constant use but maybe a one time/couple time casual outing.
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I ordered mine from ammocanman and they arrived not as I expected-Sent a picture of what I received, and they said "sorry for the mistake" and sent me a new pair WITH liners.Nice, reasonable and responsive-I would recommend them as a supplier for anyone.The best thing about these things is that they're tall boots for wading thru snow, and inexpensive-Civilian versions (prettier) are 5 to 7 times the price for something that fits the bill for cold and snow depth.J in Chicago.
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I use them for pre- and post-season driving in my convertible. I've had no trouble with cold seeping in - including highway speeds in low 40 temps. Unsure if using them in true frigid weather would keep you warm enough - but then again, layering is always best.
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For that temp range mid-weight would be way too much for me. I would go for several light layers. Your insulation needs will vary widely during hiking, resting etc. so it will be the old story of layer up and layer down.
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I suppose that would depend on what kind of conditions you're skiing in. I've only skied here in Michigan, and I would be sweating in these. I would put these on the low end of "low to medium activity." Great for outdoor work like cutting wood where you're not really moving around a lot.
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Thanks for the inquiry! Those are flat mounting bindings that will fit a flat mounting ski with a waist width of 98mm or narrower. Hope this helps!