mogski 0 Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 Okay, I have skiied for a very long time now and never in my life have I overheated as much as I do in Japan. I ski mainly in Niigata, but whether I be on my way there on the train or skiing there I am always too damn hot! And it's not like I am dressed up for Antartic or mountain weather with wool and puffy jackets and stuff!!! In fact the only time I have been cold-ish is in Hokkaido. Okay, my question to all is what do you wear under your outer wear? I wear a Thermatech(like polypropelene, but with the ability to wick moisture away from the body while keeping your body heat in and keeping you dry) t-shirt underneath a 100% cotton long sleeve t-shirt on top. On the bottom I wear polypropelene long johns. Anyone else have this problem? Am I just naturally a hot guy? Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 Sweat like a pig, me. By the end of my first run, I have a sticky wet band around my waist that spreads outwards. By lunchtime, I'm soggy all over. When I take my helmet off it steams for five minutes. I used to board with a fleece on, but now I just wear a cotton longsleeve T-shirt under my jacket. You need to have a neck protector though to keep the wind out on the lifts, otherwise you quickly freeze. Overheating is a problem alright, especially as, well, it's been a hot season. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 Yeah, but you`re English ocey so of course you`re going to sweat like a pig. I`m tipping you only have Pommy showers too! HAVE A REAL SHOWER.This is the Shower Police. Link to post Share on other sites
IM 0 Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 Cotton anything is a NO NO as they do not wick away the moisture. Also, the outer shell sould not have any insulation - you adjust with layers inside. And stay away from waterproof/breathable fabric anything other than Gore tex, as others are truely not breathable and wil trap heat inside. My typical set up is: Top: Patagonia silk weight base layer Mid weight layer (like Pata R1) 3 layer jacket (Burton AK, Marmot, etc..) Bottom: Wacol CWX performance long john Knee pads and a 3 layer pants Plus a neck gaitor if really cold. and a very thin vest in a pocket. I am typically OK except coldest times in Niseko. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 clothing, i wear a made in china, 100% cotton t-shirt under my semi-thinish outerjacket. and some super-lightweight pants. i dont find i get too hot at all, if its a gaddamn cold day, i might slip a fleece under my outerjacket. but usually, if i get cold, ill just hike the jump or pipe and not ride the lift. you people wear too much. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted March 20, 2002 Share Posted March 20, 2002 Try out Zao mid season - that should cold you down! Link to post Share on other sites
backbum 0 Posted March 21, 2002 Share Posted March 21, 2002 Try Zao in Feb as well if you want "cold". Otherwise I agree with you....especially now of course as it really warms up. Link to post Share on other sites
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