Stretch Pants

[martyg]

There is a definate trend towards retro with colors ways and some silhouettes. Has anyone seen a brand offering stretch pants?

 

[Philpug]

We have seen it starting to come in with premium brands like Rossignol and Schoeller. I would have expected to see more of it this year in Denver.

 

[dovski]

Fitting into my old stretch pants would be like a seen from one of those Lifetime movies where people try to fit into their jeans from high school

 

[martyg]

We have seen it starting to come in with premium brands like Rossignol and Schoeller. I would have expected to see more of it this year in Denver.

Schoeller has moved beyond being a supplier? Good for them.

 

[martyg]

Fitting into my old stretch pants would be like a seen from one of those Lifetime movies where people try to fit into their jeans from high school

60 years old and still rocking the same proportions as in my late 20's, post anorexic, competitive cycling career. I need a compliment to my Dale of Norway sweaters, and Wanye Wong sunglasses.

Stretch pants seemed to be one of those elements that made skiing cool back in The Day.

 

[crgildart]

Bring back padded sweaters too please. I had one with neoprene back brace support built in that was amazing. Had to exhale to zip it but really made a difference on a long ski day.

 

[SBrown]

2020 Parker Pant

With a slim, 4-way stretch fit, and flared-out bottom, the Parker Pant will rock the mountain from the summit to the shotski.

flylowgear.com

I noticed these just yesterday.

 

[Bad Bob]

@SBrown soft shell pants like those are so much nicer to wear than the old skin tights in the day. Knew guys that would wear pantyhose to get a tighter fit than thermals, this child was not one of them.

Inside the boot pants should be outlawed! They were just a very bad idea.

 

[Wasatchman]

There is a definate trend towards retro with colors ways and some silhouettes. Has anyone seen a brand offering stretch pants?

Lululemon. I see they are worn for yoga, skiing, shopping, yard work, and increasingly work attire.

 

[Slim]

Plenty of stretch pants out there. The question is what kind of fabric are you looking for?
Waterproof breathable shell? Stretch woven softshell? Fleecy membrane softshell? Men’s? Womens?

Edit, I read your second post, that you were looking for retro style. I was thinking solely on fabric performance. I not qualified to answer style questions.

 

[Noodler]

60 years old and still rocking the same proportions as in my late 20's, post anorexic, competitive cycling career. I need a compliment to my Dale of Norway sweaters, and Wanye Wong sunglasses.

Stretch pants seemed to be one of those elements that made skiing cool back in The Day.

If you weren't rockin' the stretch pants in the '80s, you weren't a "real" skier. I still have a pair of my old CB stretch pants. Tried to get in them for a retro day a number of years back and busted the zipper. Aging sucks. I applaud your ability to maintain the same proportions for this long!

 

[KingGrump]

If you weren't rockin' the stretch pants in the '80s, you weren't a "real" skier. I still have a pair of my old CB stretch pants. Tried to get in them for a retro day a number of years back and busted the zipper. Aging sucks. I applaud your ability to maintain the same proportions for this long!

Often it's best to let sleeping dogs lie.

 

[Pat AKA mustski]

I still have a pair of my old Schoeller stretch pants. I much prefer the stretch soft-shell pants of today! They are more comfortable and designed to go over your boots!

 

[neonorchid]

Often it's best to let sleeping dogs lie.

My knees thank you Mr Grump

I have a lot of various weight running tights, my #1 priority is how stretchy comfortable they'll fit around my knees. Tight not stretchy tugging the knees when bent is an immediate no go.
I'm not ready to endure that frustrating search with Stretch Ski Pants.
Plus we'd have to get stretch jackets or else the stretch pants would look ridiculous with our big boxy shells. I don't need to go back in time to the boy racer look and freezing my butt off on the chairlift.

 

[SpikeDog]

I dumped my last pair of stretch pants in '88. Slid sideways on a wooden bench at Schweitzer to let somebody sit down during après, and picked up beaucoup splinters in my butt. No way to gracefully recover from that scene.

 

[Noodler]

My knees thank you Mr Grump

I have a lot of various weight running tights, my #1 priority is how stretchy comfortable they'll fit around my knees. Tight not stretchy tugging the knees when bent is an immediate no go.
I'm not ready to endure that frustrating search with Stretch Ski Pants.
Plus we'd have to get stretch jackets or else the stretch pants would look ridiculous with our big boxy shells. I don't need to go back in time to the boy racer look and freezing my butt off on the chairlift.

I don't recall wearing many jackets at all in the '80s. It was totally the fashion over function scene. I just wore multiple layers of sweaters and pull-overs; most with some kind of padding on the shoulders and/or elbows to make sure everyone knew I was a cool skier.

 

[martyg]

It was totally the fashion over function scene.

Yeah. But I felt so much more pimp back then. Maybe I'm just a jaded old 'effer. Damn Kids! Stay off my lawn!

 

[Tom K.]

I've posted in other threads over the years, that I -- and my knees -- would kill to have a pair of my old Colmar (and another brand that eludes me at the moment) stretch pants!

 

[LiquidFeet]

I've posted in other threads over the years, that I -- and my knees -- would kill to have a pair of my old Colmar (and another brand that eludes me at the moment) stretch pants!

Will Roffe do? They are cheap on ebay.

Vintage Roffe Men's Black Stretch Ski Pants w/ Stirrups Size 38 Regular | eBay

The item in the photos is the item you will receive.

www.ebay.com

Men's Vtg ROFFE Black Stretch Knit Stirrup Wool Blend Ski Pants Sz 36 Long USA | eBay

Made in USA. Made of 61% nylon, 20% rayon, 15% wool and 4% lycra. In very good pre-owned condition.

www.ebay.com

VTG 90s Men’s Roffe Ski Pants Sz 34 Black Skiwear Stretch Wool Blend | eBay

Condition is Pre-owned. Great condition, Tons of life left.

www.ebay.com

 

[KingGrump]

I always thought with age comes wisdom. Guess not always.