modern_messiah 0 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Hi all, Just about to go pick up all my new gear this saturday and I realised that while I bought a spare thermal top for wearing around under my jumper when dressed casually (ie// pub hopping) I hav'nt done the same for my legs. Will jeans keep them warm enough? Or do I have to fork out some MORE cash (kind of trying to avoid that scenario cause I've blown enough already) on some thermal pants as well? (i have 2 for rotating while snowboarding already - tops and bottoms). I'll be in Hakuba Late feb early march. Link to post Share on other sites
s3phis 0 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Uni-Qlo thermal-tech is your friend Link to post Share on other sites
Tommmm 0 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I wore thermals under my jeans when I went out in Niseko last year, but I just used the same pair I boarded in. I would suggest having at least one pair whether it be for boarding or using at night or both. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Don't think you need trousers to walk around there. Link to post Share on other sites
timcraig 0 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 You'll be right It's better to be a bit cold on the way to the pub and walk fast than be wearing thermals once you are inside where things usually seem to be superheated at snow resorts around the world. You should be right on the walk home after a few asahis Link to post Share on other sites
keba 0 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Jeans will be fine. Warm socks and a cosy jacket will do the trick. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Quote: Will jeans keep them warm enough? My legs are NEVER cold. Funny that. I never wear anything under my trousers. Apart from underwear of course. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Same here. Never notice my legs being cold. Jeans will probably be just fine. Link to post Share on other sites
modern_messiah 0 Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 Yeah I don't think my legs will be much of a problem. If I do feel too cold I'll just whack on a apir of my snowboarding thermals but seen as most of our time during the day will be snowboarding, and night time inside eating and drinking etc I don't think it'll be too bad. Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Feet are a different story of course and tend to get cold. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Your not going to the arctic!! Jeans will do fine, you'll be a tiny bit cold on the short way to the pub then all warm and fuzzy when inside, then have a nice alcohol jacket to keep you warm while walking home Link to post Share on other sites
echineko 1 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I know someone who walk around winter in miniskirt and boots. She complain about cold too! Link to post Share on other sites
stemik 14 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I saw an Aussie walking around here in Tshirt and shorts this evening.!! Link to post Share on other sites
modern_messiah 0 Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 Yeah wouldn't surprise me if I wore the board shorts at some point just for a laugh lol. We have our feet warming equipment sorted (ultra thick work socks and some thermal socks) and from what I've read the jeans will be fine. Might bring my flannelet PJ's though lol. I was born in Africa and have been living in Southern Queensland for the last 19 years. I've known nothing but 30+ degree heat in summer and hardly chilly winters my entire life. To say I take some getting used to cold weather is an understatement!!! Link to post Share on other sites
dawnblue 0 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 for the evenings i have this pair of taiwanese ski-pants(?) - bottoms not wide enough to fit over boots - which are fleece-lined. never was i ever cold in niseko. a mite warmish in some restaurants though. Link to post Share on other sites
NisekoRocks 0 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Is taiwanese ski pants a fashion or just where you got them from? Link to post Share on other sites
modern_messiah 0 Posted January 24, 2009 Author Share Posted January 24, 2009 I don;t plan on doing much walking around out in the open when Im not in my snow gear. When I'm going out I will only be in the open for short walks with the bulk of the time spent indoors. SO I guess I can freeze for 10minutes to be comfortable for a few hours. No biggie. Link to post Share on other sites
keba 0 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Just walked back from central Kutchan to our hotel. Jeans were not quite the go, even after sake, shochu, and beer... Link to post Share on other sites
gareth_oau 2 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 well i don't drink, so definitely snowpants for me if I want to go wandering around Link to post Share on other sites
foreversnow 5 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I always wear thermals under my jeans if we were going somewhere (but then I am a girl). Mr Snowhunter usually wore his snowboarding pants or just his jeans. Link to post Share on other sites
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