Mudgirl630
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Does anyone wear stretch ski pants these days?
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Blondeinabmw
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I wore the old school wool stirrup pants from Schoeller in the 90’s. They sucked then but looked amazing. I needed gaiters for my boots. I do have these North Face STH stretch pants and they are the most comfortable to ski in ever but not especially warm. Better for balmy days. Boring black but flattering. https://www.backcountry.com/the-nor...MIr4Oe5O_4-QIVySZMCh2L2AzZEAQYASABEgK8bvD_BwE
AJM
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Here you go @Mudgirl630, super cheap and coming from the Ukraine, heavens knows if they'll ever arrive but I live in hope
liquidfeet
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
For anyone buying from ebay looking right now, remember that this is summer. Few people are thinking about buying ski clothing. You are one of the few.Oooops I did it ! I blame @liquidfeet for starting this thread
There are TONS of ski pants and ski jackets listed. Very little stock is moving. You can look up when the item you are considering was listed. You are in luck if it's a long time ago. You are in luck even if it hasn't been online for that long, because almost no one is looking except you.
By all means, make an offer below asking price for anything you want to buy. Here in the summer, most all sellers will say yes if the offer is not offensively low. If you click "make an offer" ebay will make suggestions. I usually click the lowest suggestion, or make an offer a little below that.
If you want something that's waaay above your budget, go ahead and make a very low offer that you are willing to pay. But be sure to include a humble message explaining that you don't mean to offend but you really like the item and your budget doesn't allow more than this and if they can't find another buyer you'll still be here hoping .... or something like that.
Speaking as a skier who buys on a low budget, I've found that most sellers (in the US - not sure about overseas) will be tired of waiting and say yes. Or at least that's been my experience.
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liquidfeet
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Stunningly beautiful.Here you go @Mudgirl630, super cheap and coming from the Ukraine, heavens knows if they'll ever arrive but I live in hope
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AJM
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Yes but apparently about 10 yrs old I've since found out !! I've asked to cancel the order but if not then I'll take my chances, you never know they might be great and they certainly look in better condition than my Oakley softshell pants that I've had since 2011 and have been sitting unworn for the last few seasons due to them being super faded (our sun here is brutal) .
Mudgirl630
Angel Diva
Mudgirl630
Angel Diva
When you are buying these very pricy items/brands on Ebay or alike, do be careful. Some that I see are very old.
santacruz skier
Angel Diva
JET SET TIBY STAR STRETCH SKI PANT Small / 1 | eBay
Features softshell four-way stretch. They are in great condition. Size reads Size 1 and online it reads Size 1 is equal to a size small. • two front zip pockets. • tone in tone star design on legs.
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Both Nils and Obermeyer, and maybe Marmot make very decent softshell stretch pants that are not nearly as pricey as the fancy brands, and are quite similar in style. Slim, very flattering, warm, and highly water resistant. I have owned a pair from each brand , with the exception of Marmot, and was very satisfied. Very chic. I do not have them any longer, as they would never accommodate a boot with a Hottronics battery, even if worn just under knee. And besides...that would totally ruin the look
WaterGirl
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
AFRC In the Boot Stretch Ski Pant (Women's) | Peter Glenn
Shop and read reviews on AFRC In the Boot Stretch Ski Pant (Women's) at Peter Glenn. Easy Returns and Fast, Free Shipping!
santacruz skier
Angel Diva
Warmth 2/10AFRC In the Boot Stretch Ski Pant (Women's) | Peter Glenn
Shop and read reviews on AFRC In the Boot Stretch Ski Pant (Women's) at Peter Glenn. Easy Returns and Fast, Free Shipping!www.peterglenn.com
Waterproofing 2/10
and in the boot !!!!!
So there used to be a sign at Vail (back country gate maybe where you could ski out of bounds to Midvale) that said "no stretch pants."
EdithP
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Maybe I could give myself a present of a pair like this when I finally start making beautiful RRx on snow (not unthinkable any more). Celebrating with a dash ! As a matter of fact, I was thinking what sort of a prize I would like to give myself for getting there, and here is one great idea
. Thank you @liquidfeet for low budget suggestions.
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Mudgirl630
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liquidfeet
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AJM
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I try really hard not to as well but its so hard to avoid, it makes me so cross when I see something that "proudly" states "Designed in (whatever country) Made in C"Cute.
I personally try not to buy anything made in C.
Mudgirl630
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liquidfeet
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Here are those North Face pants in purple. Evidently they are not meant to fit skin-tight, as the vintage ones did. Nice looking pants.
