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CaptainObvious.
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Hey everyone,

Instead of hearing what you all wear to look your best on the mountain, I want to hear what you opt for as a base layer. Particularly for your bottoms. I used to use warm-ups (like for running) and they're full of holes and shit, so they need to go. I know there are under armour options, hot chillys, etc. I was hoping some of you might shed light on what works best for you.

Thanks for the input.
Jul 31 2013 12:04PM
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profa_212
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I only wear a base layer under my pant if its super cold. I usually just wear basketball shorts or just boxers. But when it is cold I will wear under armour tight things that are super warm.
Jul 31 2013 12:20PM
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VD.
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Helly Hansen long underwear, but I want to get some smart wool stuff.
Jul 31 2013 12:20PM
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Huck_Norris
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I always wear compression short-style heat gear as a base because I have no idea how people can do athletic shit with their junk flying all over the place and I gotta lock 'em down or I just don't feel right. Beyond that I usually wear something close/tight-fitting that is made for heat, even if it's winter. My base layer is strictly to keep sweat off my back and to wick it away as fast as possible IMO and cold gear makes me sweat.

As for brand usually underarmour or whatever equivalent looks good at Marshall's, they all seem to perform about the same.


Jul 31 2013 12:36PM
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CaptainObvious.
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Thanks for the replies guys. I'm with you, huck; I sweat like a fiend. Therefore, I've avoided the long-underwear style solutions because unless it's in the negatives, I usually don't need much under my thick ass ski pants.
Jul 31 2013 12:41PM
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Blake.P
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I normally just wear whatever shorts I wake up in. I get hot easy so it works enough for me.

For the top though, phar north thermals. So comfy and fit perfectly
Jul 31 2013 1:20PM
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Fun_dip
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For when a shirt and shorts won't cut it I use soccer warmup pants(same stuff as running warmups, I just find soccer ones to usually be a little slimmer in the leg). For the upper half I'll use anything from fleece lined under armour to regular crew neck. All the down/heavy fleece layers are too much heat for me.
Jul 31 2013 1:32PM
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lamppost
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i have a par of spandex-like pants that are lined with like a thin fleece that i use for rowing and that works well for cold days. normall i just wear shorts and socks. Airblaster makes this thing called a ninja suit and its pretty much thin feety pajamas
Jul 31 2013 1:48PM
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easy.steezy
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I have under armour cold gear from a few years back, now they've changed all of their gear. I used to wear the bottoms whenever I skied, but I stopped because I hate having spandex go all the way to my ankles when I'm wearing ski boots.

Does anyone use or know of a pair of spandex that stops just after the knee?
Jul 31 2013 2:56PM
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Huck_Norris
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CWX makes a 3/4 length pair of tights and although that sounds kind of gay I assure you the knee bands really do feel good. Just plan on jacking them to your belly button or folding the waist over a belt and sewing it in, otherwise they will just fall down.
Jul 31 2013 3:00PM
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No.Quarter
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Airblaster ninja suit. So awesome and great quality. Quite warm though so in the springtime all I wear is that, a hoodie, and ski pants. There are probably higher quality one piece base layers out there, but they probably cost quite a bit more.
Jul 31 2013 3:10PM
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Bozite
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Arcterex long bottoms are so warm. And for top phar north for sure.
Jul 31 2013 5:08PM
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Fun_dip
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I am the exact opposite. I've played sports my whole life and tried to convert from boxer shorts to some sort of compression short and it just doesn't work. I'd do some movement and then my stuff gets in a bad position and then gets stuck there, where as with boxers I can reset without having to stop and use my hands.
Jul 31 2013 5:20PM
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Nacho+
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On the bottom I usually just wear khaki pants because that is what I have on. If it is colder, I will put on some patigonia light weights, but that is rare.
Aug 1 2013 9:17PM
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SSchepkowski
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Icebreaker always, they got different weights too so you can get different temperatured ones, expensive but the best in my opinion, Its new zealands finest merino wool and all the specs to it are fucked! when it gets wet the fabric warms up (this is good for the bala clavas cause they dont freeze and it feels good on your face when the snow gets deep), fire retardant, doesnt absorb smell but you can get shit on it that will absorb it like skin oil n stuff, and it wicks really well! best stuff for sutre!
Aug 1 2013 9:30PM
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TACO-DOG.exe
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pajamas and a soft shirt
Aug 1 2013 9:45PM
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.Rybak.
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If its really cold out i will wear some sort of heat gear under armour type thing but if its in 15-30 i will just wear a tshirt and basketball shorts with compression shorts.
Aug 1 2013 10:40PM
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NinetyFour
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I wear boxers, then some wicking fleece sweatpants, an Underarmour base layer up top usually with a hoodie or flannel over that, then my jacket and pants. I might switch to a onesie base layer though, I still get cold pretty often... That's just Manitoba for you though.
Aug 2 2013 12:53AM
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3rik
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you can never go wrong goin' commando.
Aug 2 2013 1:17AM
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SamtheEagle
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patagonia capeline 2 base layers.. shits amazing
Aug 2 2013 2:11AM
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DeRizzo
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I usually wear really light sweatpants and I have a couple columbia thermals. The Spyder sweaters work really well too.
Aug 2 2013 10:07AM
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a_burger
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I almost always wear Basketball shorts. Never had an issue with temperature and there very comfortable.

For the top I'll usually a T-shirt, Vest, then either a hoodie for outerwear or a windbreaker and then the hoodie for outerwear.
Aug 2 2013 10:32AM
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egg.
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Basketball shorts always. Never done anything else even if its really cold
Aug 2 2013 10:48AM
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SEEL
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I stunt boxers under athletic shorts and socks with girls in bakinins all over it.
Aug 2 2013 11:21AM
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Huck_Norris
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See I used to feel that way but now I'm totally converted. Especially skiing I have to keep my shit under control or I'm not gonna have a good time. Every time I've work boxers skiing my shit as been out the leg and they're all bunched up. It drives me nuts (heh).

Not all boxer breifs are created equal, and some actually give you a good, uh... Cock pouch I guess? Pretty much just some space for your junk to be rather than just smashed. I have found some good brands that work for me and I stick with them. Full compression shorts are overkill IMO but I like that kind of material and a more supportive fit for getting after it and they also wick which is nice to minimize teh swampazz.
Aug 2 2013 12:24PM
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Filmore
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I bought mens lulu lemon underwear, and they are the most comfortable underwear i have ever owned. Keep the junk from flopping around but enough room for comfort.
Aug 2 2013 3:27PM
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CaptainObvious.
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I wasn't aware they made this...
Aug 2 2013 4:07PM
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LC.
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Merino Helly 3/4 tights I got for free a few years ago under shell pants. Just boxers under anything with a lining.
Aug 2 2013 4:30PM
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Broook
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This is crazy. I've never worn or owned anything thermal... Even on cold night park laps i might just wear some board shorts under ski pants. too cheap to spend the money... Not convinced it makes much of a difference & i've never been that cold.
Aug 2 2013 4:59PM
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DaffyDaDak
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I just wear boxers under my snowpants.. so comfortable
Aug 2 2013 9:43PM
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PoopDollar
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4/3 wet suit. Basically like seal blubber.
Aug 3 2013 12:23AM
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SamMcChesney
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well, actually I just use boxers....my legs don't really ever get cold i guess..
Aug 3 2013 1:23AM
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DHogg
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Nothing beats merino.
Aug 3 2013 5:47AM
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jon@wh2o
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One piece is where it's at. I've been rocking the airblaster ninja suit every day i'm on the snow for the last 3 years and it's still kicking strong. Nothing beats the one piece. Ever.

Aug 3 2013 1:38PM
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