kintaro 0 Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 I was just reading through the what to wear thread and someone mentioned don't wear cotton. Good advice. What else?? Fabrics, Sizes (big better than tight or vise versa), etc. Thanks OH,, and what do you wear on super windy cold days on your face that doesn't make your lenses fog up?? Link to post Share on other sites
danz 0 Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 Quote: OH,, and what do you wear on super windy cold days on your face that doesn't make your lenses fog up?? a nice bushy danz beard ...... your base-layer should be nice and close to your skin...pretend you are going to a trance party in germany..... loose in general will probably keep you cold... danz Link to post Share on other sites
Dims 0 Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 And will you be rockin the kuma beard this season Danz? How about a mullet as well. My friend has an antique Japanese bear hunting hat that would suit a bearded Danz down to a tee. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 neoprean(spelled right?) mask like a wet suit does the trick. helmuts help in the fogging deparment not so much sweat going in, but as soon as they fog they are hooped for the day. no cotton never cotton Link to post Share on other sites
danz 0 Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 I am a little behind schedule with my "natural" face mask...but rest assured, it is coming in nicely, red hues and all...should be acceptable by the time I rock up to niseko... danz Link to post Share on other sites
barok 0 Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 Just don't wear too much. . . Japan is not cold. Link to post Share on other sites
justaddwater 0 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Not cold? It feels cold to me on some days.... barok, tell us about more colder places? Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 I am going to start growing my natural face mask on the 15. That will be my last day shaving until mid January. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 You beast Link to post Share on other sites
crazyski 0 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 ditto on the beard. I'm having a contest with my supervisor. I think I'm gonna win. Wanna put a little money on this beard thing, toque? make it interesting? drunken frenchman can be the judge. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 What barok says is right. I've never needed a fleece layer. Two thin long sleeved T-shirts (not cotton) and a lightly padded jacket, often undone, is always enough, even if the wind is stingingly cold. I hear that Hokkaido is colder and you need to dress warmer, but Nagano just ain't that cold when you're on the move. Link to post Share on other sites
crazyski 0 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 ah, i think -10 degrees qualifies as cold, worthy of the all-powerful fleece (not cotton...did somebody say this already?). I'll be sporting my synthetic t-shirt under a fleece under a bright huntersaftey orange down jacket with a red, green, and white wool hat with a puffball on top. see ya in niseko in a few! Link to post Share on other sites
mikazooki 0 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 i guess it depends on how much u feel the cold. i have never worn more than 3 tshirts underneath my jacket. usu with a long sleeve wicking layer undermost when its cold, but regular tshirts over the top. but other occassions just a couple of tshirts. i have plenty of polyester which i use for trekking, but most of the time, its just not necessary to layer up all technical style to stay comfortable. i too have never worn a fllece, and have never been uncomfortable. if u head BC then its a necessity to do things right, but inbounds, in most conditions i've experienced, almost anything is ok. Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Longsleeve Polypro with super lightweight Fleece Vest under Orange Arcteryx Shell. And then Polypro pant under Full Bib pant shell(all the way to armpits) I still get hot. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Having those ventilation zips on the inner thigh of your trousers is nice. An icy breeze hitting your man-tackle can be very refreshing. Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 I kind of have those ventilation flaps. If you call a zipper running straight from the front of the bib all the way under (between the legs)and back up the other side. I should get the matching Fleece pants with through the crotch zipper so I can squat extra easy. That would get a scare skiing around like that Link to post Share on other sites
snowboard_freak 0 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 I'm going to grow a beard again this year for Niseko. It was a nice addition last time. I also have a neck warmer fleecey thing that I use when it's really cold and windy that I pull up over my mouth if needs be. That is usually only on the lift though. The new pants I am getting have ventilation zippers and I'm looking forward to that. I also wear thermals sometimes. On top usually just thermals a t-shirt and a jacket does the job. Maybe an extra layer somewhere if I feel the need. Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 90% of the time I am too hot. I can pretty much get away with only thermal (uniqlo 1500yen specials) top and bottom and then my shell layer over that. Uniqlo sell these usefull sleeveless fleece vests. They are pretty good to keep the body warm yet ones arms are less bulky. Uniqlo has all your thermal needs. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Titter. .db. edited his post and it still looks like shit. Moron. You know what I'm saying? Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 wot u talkin bout? u in 1 of thos moods? Link to post Share on other sites
Teledude 0 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Anything one piece always has and always will be a no-no. What's up with the late beards? Year round baby!!! I haven't shaved mine since um...I forget. Got close this summer here. It's so damn hot!!! Love the cold though. Resorts-usually hawaiian shirt, polypro under, rainbow shell parachute pants, and some gloves. Maybe a hat if it's nipply. Link to post Share on other sites
Teledude 0 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Oh yeah, backcountry-short sleeve polypro, longsleeve pp over that, maybe windbreaker or vest if it's really cold. Full zip pants, light hat. Also bring midweight fleece, full light down puffy jacket for emergency bivy and nights, fleece pants, extra socks even for day trips. Thick fleece or wool hat (I love wool!) extra mittens, lots of sunscreen, skin cream, and my kneepads-all it takes is one shot and I'm not coming back! Link to post Share on other sites
enderzero 0 Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 Danz Beard 2003 Danz Beard for 2004 Looks like you still got some work to do there buddy. Link to post Share on other sites
danz 0 Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 with all due respect....danz-beard 2004 was shot in march...it doesnt happen overnight you know.... danz p.s. f-you enderz! Link to post Share on other sites
Curt 1 Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 So its all bushy and Saddammy now is it? Link to post Share on other sites
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