Isn't it time to bring back the one piece?

[jseeski]

Mine is made of dark green canvas and the label on it says "Key." It's great for chaining up the truck or crawling around underneath to hook up a tow strap. Also for installing a new exhaust system when the old one falls off in January. Essential for operating a snowblower on a cold windy day. Goes well with Sorel-type pack boots.

Some of you snobs may insist on Carhartts.

 

[Tom K.]

I've got a one piece Gore Tex suit from REI that is really old. Pretty useless, since I drive to the mtn in my ski pants, but it is an AWESOME piece of technical gear for snow blowing!

Someone made one a few years ago that basically had a jacket that zipped onto the pants, with different colors so it really looked like you were wearing a jacket and pants rather than a onesie.... I think the zipper may have even been underneath, like a powder skirt. Anyone remember who made those?

North Face did that many, many moons ago. Developed by Scot Schmidt and my good friend Dave Wachs. The name it went by should shake loose of my brain right after I post this.

 

[Ogg]

I've got a one piece Gore Tex suit from REI that is really old. Pretty useless, since I drive to the mtn in my ski pants, but it is an AWESOME piece of technical gear for snow blowing!



North Face did that many, many moons ago. Developed by Scot Schmidt and my good friend Dave Wachs. The name it went by should shake loose of my brain right after I post this.

I remember those. It was part of their "extreme" line, IIRC. I think I still have a poster somewhere of Schmidt wearing one.

 

[Tom K.]

I remember those. It was part of their "extreme" line, IIRC. I think I still have a poster somewhere of Schmidt wearing one.

YES. Part of the their extreme line, and called "Steep Tech".

 

[Ogg]

YES. Part of the their extreme line, and called "Steep Tech".

Bingo! Steep Tech. I couldn't remember either. One of my friends who worked in a local shop had a pair of the pants. They were pretty bomb proof and complete overkill for resort skiing in the NE.

 

[MT Skull]

TOBE Vivid suit https://us.tobeouterwear.com and Splav Polartech Powerstretch 2 suit http://outdoor-equip.com/collection/mens-coveralls-suits TOBE is a snowmobiling brand primarily, but pretty ideal for skiing too.

The Splav suit is geared towards caving, with pockets in the knee area for pads, but again, work great for skiing. TOBE stuff runs big, and is meant to be worn over body armor, so downsize by one or two sizes if you're just going to wear with base layers. Splav runs pretty true to size. Build quality on both suits about as good as it gets. Polartech suits for under $200 is a good value IMO. I didn't pay retail for the suit, and not sure there's an audience for $850 suits, no matter how good the build.

 

[crgildart]

I'm starting to rethink the decision to put mine down in the crawl space a month ago.

Both have big hoods.

 

[RobSN]

This is an industrial freezer suit, made for people who work in freezers all day. It is seriously warm - and likely could work on an extremely cold day on the slopes. I got it when I was doing some amateur astronomy in Australia in winter when it was below freezing at night - that hobby has one standing around rather than moving so one needs warmer clothing than one would otherwise imagine. Given skiing involves vigorous exercise, one would only use something like this below 0F or -15C I would imagine - but it's a possibility.

 

[crgildart]

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This is an industrial freezer suit, made for people who work in freezers all day. It is seriously warm - and likely could work on an extremely cold day on the slopes. I got it when I was doing some amateur astronomy in Australia in winter when it was below freezing at night - that hobby has one standing around rather than moving so one needs warmer clothing than one would otherwise imagine. Given skiing involves vigorous exercise, one would only use something like this below 0F or -15C I would imagine - but it's a possibility.

Ya, that's where the pit zips and side vents on the legs come in. My late 90s TNF has those, the early 90s Descente does not.

 

[Tricia]

I've seen a handful of one piece suits at the trade show and even a few in retail stores.
There is this hot number

The Cordova Over The Boot Ski Suit

This ski suit features Italian made four-way stretch waterproof fabric, oversized collar, a fleece lined interior, Riri® silver hardware, and a matching belt with buckle closure. 41% polyamide, 38% polyester, 15% polyurethane, 6% elastane. OEKO-TEX® certified Machine wash or dry clean. Made in...

www.olivela.com

 

[Tricia]

Then there is this Telluride one piece.

The Telluride Ski Suit

This ski suit features Italian made four-way stretch waterproof fabric, a fleece lined interior, silver Riri® hardware, D-ring adjustable belt, and double breast pockets. 41% polyamide, 38% polyester, 15% polyurethane, 6% elastane. OEKO-TEX® certified Machine wash or dry clean. Made in Portugal.

www.olivela.com

 

[RobSN]

Then there is this Telluride one piece.

Q: How do I get one fully fitted out like that complete with contents?
A: Win the Powerball

 

[crgildart]

Then there is this Telluride one piece.

The Telluride Ski Suit

This ski suit features Italian made four-way stretch waterproof fabric, a fleece lined interior, silver Riri® hardware, D-ring adjustable belt, and double breast pockets. 41% polyamide, 38% polyester, 15% polyurethane, 6% elastane. OEKO-TEX® certified Machine wash or dry clean. Made in Portugal.

www.olivela.com

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Looks really great when the lift roller grease drips on it the first ride up the mountain..

 

[James]

Dean Spirito at Abasin 2013

 

[CalG]

Carhartt overalls and a spray can of water repellent.

 

[Tom K.]

Then there is this Telluride one piece.

I like the Bombers!

 

[eyvoom]

There are some sick onesies out there! Usually though, you see someone rocking their 1980's/90's onesie. It's faded, out of style, and most definitely not waterproof anymore.

Still, I try to rock a onesie once a year... gaper day!

 

[Tricia]

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Dean Spirito at Abasin 2013

 

[Dr. Mark]

^^^
But TipsyElves always plays them for jokes. You need to get a bunch of folks wearing something more like this:

Norrøna lofoten Gore-Tex Pro One-Piece for men and women

The lofoten Gore-Tex One Piece is made with two different kinds of GORE-TEX ® Pro fabrics to ensure the best protection and movement under demanding conditions.

www.norrona.com

ULLR POWDER SUIT

A free riders dream! This award-winning relaxed-fit suit is fully waterproof, temperature regulating, and incorporates an internal beacon pocket

www.hellyhansen.com

Although HH's choice to make a freeride suit in camo is a little less likely to make it popular I think...

Right! Winter's not complete until you've seen a skiing banana!

 

[Carl Kuck]

I remember those. It was part of their "extreme" line, IIRC. I think I still have a poster somewhere of Schmidt wearing one.

I *have* one of those! Yellow with black trim, it's the Scot Schmidt Starter Kit! Makes an appearance on Throwback Thursday and also was present during my last day of last season at Squallywood !!!

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