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Bibs or pants
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WaterGirl
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Don't use bibs, don't ski bottomless powder in subzero temps, so pants are just fine. Don't have any problem using the facilitrees, I think bibs would actually be more burdensome. I have toured in mixed company and didn't seem to be an issue then either. But I think I'm an outlier as there are a lot of bib lovers here.......
I really don't think there's a right or wrong. I've recently decided I like bibs (after years of avoiding them) because I don't worry about them falling down--I always need a belt with pants. I recently got a Burton Kimmy 2L bib on sale that's pretty light weight. I definitely wouldn't wear the big puffy kind I had in the '90s.
HuntersEmma57
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Unhelpful response ahead: Big breasts instantly disqualify bibs as an option for me. None have ever fit and they look ghastly on me. I also get quite warm and the thought of yet another layer doesn't really appeal. Less is more from me.
I've been perplexed for years by onesies and bibs. I honestly can't see how bibs could ever be less cumbersome than pants and a quick release belt. Bottom line, in all my years of skiing wearing layers, I've never gotten snow against bare skin so I don't understand the point.
I've been perplexed for years by onesies and bibs. I honestly can't see how bibs could ever be less cumbersome than pants and a quick release belt. Bottom line, in all my years of skiing wearing layers, I've never gotten snow against bare skin so I don't understand the point.
torimaffeo
Diva in Training
I currently use pants and then my jacket has a powder skirt for days I need it. No complaints from me! I've used bibs before and don't mind them either, although I definitely found it more difficult to go to the bathroom with a bib on.
elemmac
Angel Diva
I love bibs, almost exclusively wear them instead of pants… all my bibs are shells, so while they might be a bit warmer than pants, it’s pretty negligible for most of the season (really hiking on warm spring days are the exception). I find pants/bibs equally easy for restroom/backcountry-tree pit stops. I like the fact that I don’t have to tuck in baselayer shirts with bibs when pulling them back up…everything just kind of falls into place. I don’t like to deal with belts for waist bands that don’t fit right, and I love the freedom of movement in bibs. I like extra pockets too 
santacruz skier
Angel Diva
Couldn't agree more. I have 3 pairs of bibs and haven't worn ski pants in a couple of years. I have another pair in my shopping cart at Sierra (Flylow Foxy fits me the best).....
I started with the Kimmy 2L for the same reasons. Though I haven't had issues with the 2L in the wet snow we get in PNW, I recently found a good deal on the 3L version and picked it up. Nice to have a spare set of bibs for back to back days on the slopes.
SnowHot
Angel Diva
I love my bibs but occasionally wear pants. Why not have a pair of each? I do!
Here is my tutorial on how to pee in Bibs without pulling them down.
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Here is my tutorial on how to pee in Bibs without pulling them down.
Tricia Pugliese on Instagram: "At the urging of some important women in my life, I am posting this tutorial of how to take a nature break while wearing bibs or suspenders #hellyhansen #hellyhansenski #hhviking #skitalk #becausewehavetopee @hellyhanse
15 likes, 1 comments - triciapugliese on January 24, 2021: "At the urging of some important women in my life, I am posting this tutorial of how to take a nature break while wearing bibs or suspenders #hellyhansen #hellyhansenski #hhviking #skitalk #becausewehavetopee @hellyhansenski...
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santacruz skier
Angel Diva
Exactly like Flylow'sI love my bibs but occasionally wear pants. Why not have a pair of each? I do!
Here is my tutorial on how to pee in Bibs without pulling them down.
Tricia Pugliese on Instagram: "At the urging of some important women in my life, I am posting this tutorial of how to take a nature break while wearing bibs or suspenders #hellyhansen #hellyhansenski #hhviking #skitalk #becausewehavetopee @hellyhanse
15 likes, 1 comments - triciapugliese on January 24, 2021: "At the urging of some important women in my life, I am posting this tutorial of how to take a nature break while wearing bibs or suspenders #hellyhansen #hellyhansenski #hhviking #skitalk #becausewehavetopee @hellyhansenski...
DebbieSue
Angel Diva
I’m a convert to bibs, totally. I’m long-waisted and tops always get untucked in the back. I’m someone who runs cold ( I never open pit zips, for example) I’ve been using shell bibs in the Northeast, with usually 1 base layer and no problem down to 20F. They are warm. I add a second base or insulated capris if lower temp. No more chill at lower back riding the lifts. No more snow intrusion when I tumble, despite powder skirts. I wear insulated jacket and often wool sweater over base layer as I hate cold arms! I have Flylow bibs with the excellent trap door for the potty. Don’t even have to undo jacket, which you might have to do to get at belt/snap/hooks/zip/fly on pants. Just hike it up on one side to get at the trap door. Quick and easy. And… bibs cover the chest, so less self-consciousness about that!
Beckster
Certified Ski Diva
I‘ve never wanted bibs as I too, like others said, tend to run warm and am constantly opening all vents on my legs, pits and even my Norona shell has a big front vent so I couldn’t imagine yet another layer of fabric on my chest. However, 95% of my days are backcountry skiing and I love my Ortovox 3L Deep Shell Pants for the last 3 seasons. I just bought a pair of their wool infused soft shell pants this season and love them too. The waist is really high (above my pack’s waist strap) with wide Velcro strap adjustment capability. The legs are super roomy with long deep thigh pockets big enough to hold my transceiver or XL phone along with being able to stash a headband and hat or a pair of gloves so I don’t have to stop and open my pack.
As for having to pop a squat, I think it’s common curtesy for everyone to turn their backside. Here is Switzerland, we‘re almost always above tree line so I‘m rather accustomed to the exposure. Just a quick swoop of the shell and base layer seems easy enough for me to control, especially if it’s windy or wearing a climbing harness Over the glaciers like in the picture.
Ortovox is rather a pricey investment but I‘m finding their products to be really durable and well thought out in practicality.
That’s my 2 cents.
As for having to pop a squat, I think it’s common curtesy for everyone to turn their backside. Here is Switzerland, we‘re almost always above tree line so I‘m rather accustomed to the exposure. Just a quick swoop of the shell and base layer seems easy enough for me to control, especially if it’s windy or wearing a climbing harness Over the glaciers like in the picture.
Ortovox is rather a pricey investment but I‘m finding their products to be really durable and well thought out in practicality.
That’s my 2 cents.
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Susan L
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Bibs for me. My body shape has changed as I aged in the past few years and I find bibs allow me to expand at will without having to worry about the waist being restrictive. I like insulating pants and jackets and prefer to be warmer. TNL Freedom bibs fit me the best, especially in short lengths.
BlizzardBabe
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I love the idea of bibs, but mine aren't working for me this season . . . yet. I have a hard time anyway b/c I have a large ribcage and a lot of bibs fit beautifully --- except around my chest. I may end up having a couple of them altered to add some stretchy fabric along the sides.
I'm opting for pants w/suspenders for the time being. Montec makes some great suspenders for their pants.
I'm opting for pants w/suspenders for the time being. Montec makes some great suspenders for their pants.
MissySki
Angel Diva
Agreed... I have a bunch of pairs of pants and one pair of bibs currently. I like both, why choose just one?I love my bibs but occasionally wear pants. Why not have a pair of each? I do!
Here is my tutorial on how to pee in Bibs without pulling them down.
Tricia Pugliese on Instagram: "At the urging of some important women in my life, I am posting this tutorial of how to take a nature break while wearing bibs or suspenders #hellyhansen #hellyhansenski #hhviking #skitalk #becausewehavetopee @hellyhanse
15 likes, 1 comments - triciapugliese on January 24, 2021: "At the urging of some important women in my life, I am posting this tutorial of how to take a nature break while wearing bibs or suspenders #hellyhansen #hellyhansenski #hhviking #skitalk #becausewehavetopee @hellyhansenski...
I love bibs, and am glad they're back again. For years I was searching and not much was out there, so it is nice to have more choices. I also find TNF short fits well. One of the things I particularly like is the wider bib section on top. Way to many that I have tried on have narrow top sections, which just look silly on someone with, ummm, a little more up top. Besides, a larger top section means a bigger pocket there. I'm all about pockets. That's another thing I like about my TNF bibs, good pockets. Even the short is a little long on me without ski boots, but they have a reinforced band along the bottom edge that stays rolled up nicely for the walk from the car. My only complaint about them is the elastic shoulder straps. The elastic gets stretched out easily, and the adjusters don't stay put. I ended up stitching my straps to make them stay put. But I think a more solid strap with just a little elastic for stretch would work better than a fully elastic strap.
Ms Mia
Angel Diva
I'm a recent convert to bibs. I live in Canada (East Coast, close to Vermont) and find the bibs are warmer and less restrictive than pants. I almost don't notice I'm wearing them, versus feeling my waist constricted when I'm on/ getting off the chair lift. Super comfy, no need for belts. I have Trew Gear Trillium bibs, which have straps that don't detach (you have to put them over one side of your head to put the bibs on) and a long double side zip to make bathroom breaks easy - unzip from the side and they open up as you squat! No need to undo your jacket at all. Trew Gear do insulated as well as non-insulated shells, if you're worried about getting too hot. I chose insulated because it's always cold where I ski, but they're still really light, and they also have great ventilation zips. For me the comfort and warmth won me over, and if you're concerned about them looking flattering or not - it makes no difference once you have your jacket on
