pros and cons of bib pants?

[James]

I'm shopping for a new pair of full-side zip pants, they are hard to find!

Patagonia Triolet is full zip. It may be more Alpine oriented than skiing.

Patagonia Men's Triolet Alpine Climbing Pants

An alpine climbing workhorse, our Patagonia® Men's Triolet Pants are built to thrive in cold, snowy conditions with a 3-layer, waterproof/breathable fabric.

www.patagonia.com

Spyder Tarantula are full side zip

 

[Muleski]

Patagonia Triolet is full zip. It may be more Alpine oriented than skiing.

Patagonia Men's Triolet Alpine Climbing Pants

An alpine climbing workhorse, our Patagonia® Men's Triolet Pants are built to thrive in cold, snowy conditions with a 3-layer, waterproof/breathable fabric.

www.patagonia.com

Spyder Tarantula are full side zip

Betting he wants insulation. And to fit over a race suit. Tarantula is a good call! Lot of paces stock them. Race-Place for one. Holmer family are great people.

 

[bbbradley]

Watch for @ScotsSkier's closet sale. Or contact him. I'd also look at SideLineswap.com, and keep watching. Many USST athletes unload things on there.

What size are you??

Good luck.

Whatever size corresponds to ~6'1" and 180 lbs.

Betting he wants insulation. And to fit over a race suit. Tarantula is a good call! Lot of paces stock them. Race-Place for one. Holmer family are great people.

Yes to insulation for over my DH suit! I will check out the RP site, the Tarantula are nice, but I'm trying to get away from black pants to add a little spice to my life.


These look promising:

Arctica Men's Speedster Stretch Ski Pant

The Arctica Speedster Stretch Side Zip Pant provides premier performance for the most demanding alpine athlete. These ski pants are constructed of durable FLEX10 all-way stretch waterproof/breathable fabric with a trim, precise fit.

the-raceplace.com

as do these:

Arctica Adult Side-Zip Ski Pant

The Arctica Full Side Zip Ski Pant 2.0 is designed for racers to fit over a race suit but not too loose or baggy. These ski pants feature DURA10, a tough waterproof/breathable nylon fabric, taped seams to keep the elements out and lightly insulated with HEAT40 synthetic insulation.

the-raceplace.com

Neither have suspenders, but that's an easy fix.

 

[S.H.]

Whatever size corresponds to ~6'1" and 180 lbs.


Yes to insulation for over my DH suit! I will check out the RP site, the Tarantula are nice, but I'm trying to get away from black pants to add a little spice to my life.


These look promising:

Arctica Men's Speedster Stretch Ski Pant

The Arctica Speedster Stretch Side Zip Pant provides premier performance for the most demanding alpine athlete. These ski pants are constructed of durable FLEX10 all-way stretch waterproof/breathable fabric with a trim, precise fit.

the-raceplace.com

as do these:

Arctica Adult Side-Zip Ski Pant

The Arctica Full Side Zip Ski Pant 2.0 is designed for racers to fit over a race suit but not too loose or baggy. These ski pants feature DURA10, a tough waterproof/breathable nylon fabric, taped seams to keep the elements out and lightly insulated with HEAT40 synthetic insulation.

the-raceplace.com

Neither have suspenders, but that's an easy fix.

arctica's pants come with suspenders

I have like 8 pairs of arctica suspenders in a closet somewhere, because I don't use them.

Adult Side Zip Pants 2.0

The Arctica Full Side Zip Ski Pant 2.0 is designed for racers to fit over a race suit but not too loose or baggy. Our most popular pant, the Side Zip 2.0

arctica.com

 

[James]

Saw a Descente Canuk pant in a store. Insulated, full side zip. But if you want color, probably Arctica.

 

[DanoT]

I have Burton Snowboarder Gortex bibs with 7 pockets, inner thigh vent zippers, mesh lined hip zip pockets for venting. But the best feature is an elastic pull cord loop about 8" from the cuff hem on the back of the pant leg; pull on the loop and it raises the bottom of the cuff at the heel. This is so snowboard bros can wear their pants bibs low slung without stepping on the cuff's hem. However for skiers this raised up cuff at the heel eliminates any chance of catching the cuff in the binding heel piece. Especially important for those with short legs and long pant legs.

 

[ScotsSkier]

Whatever size corresponds to ~6'1" and 180 lbs.


Yes to insulation for over my DH suit! I will check out the RP site, the Tarantula are nice, but I'm trying to get away from black pants to add a little spice to my life.


These look promising:

Arctica Men's Speedster Stretch Ski Pant

The Arctica Speedster Stretch Side Zip Pant provides premier performance for the most demanding alpine athlete. These ski pants are constructed of durable FLEX10 all-way stretch waterproof/breathable fabric with a trim, precise fit.

the-raceplace.com

as do these:

Arctica Adult Side-Zip Ski Pant

The Arctica Full Side Zip Ski Pant 2.0 is designed for racers to fit over a race suit but not too loose or baggy. These ski pants feature DURA10, a tough waterproof/breathable nylon fabric, taped seams to keep the elements out and lightly insulated with HEAT40 synthetic insulation.

the-raceplace.com

Neither have suspenders, but that's an easy fix.

@bbbradley
I think the length of ,most of what I have will be on the short side unfortunately. I'm shrinking as I get old and new hunt for short length when i can find them. Most of the time I am wearing my coaches bibs these days so my other pants only see use on race days. I have had good luck with Arctica in the past, they are pretty hard wearing. However the insulation in them is pretty light compared to most of my spyder ones.

@Muleski . Excellent reminder of the ANNUAL SCOTSSKIER CLOSTE SALE which is coming VERY soon!. been too busy with work to get it up earlier BUT the closet seems to be overflowing even more than usual!. Lots of skis both race (GS, SG and Sl) and free ski (liberty and DPS), several back protectors, bindings new spyder pants, etc.... . Feel free to send radvance requesteequests, i may well have it!!!

Also soem cheaper race skis, still in good shape available for local pick up only . Watch this space!!!

 

[Muleski]

@ScotsSkier, the way I look at it, you’re just settling into your optimal race height…..just about like Hirscher! Perfect!
No need to be a foot taller like Bryce!

 

[doc]

No one wants to mention it, but bibs are the ticket if you have any kind of belly and no butt or hips. My pants are always falling off my butt, and I end up cinching the belt REALLY tight. Bibs solve that problem and then have a little room to let your stomach breathe.

Dislike bibs, probably because I have no butt, no hips and no belly so beltline of bibs ends up around my eyes.

 

[KingGrump]

Dislike bibs, probably because I have no butt, no hips and no belly so beltline of bibs ends up around my eyes.

You do have a crotch, don't you?

 

[Jacques]

Happy medium. 18:64

 

[Truberski]

I'm late to the discussion but wanted to add that I am a bib convert. Stio Environ bib won me over a few seasons ago and have since had/used Stio Objective, Houdini Rollercoaster and now Norrona Tamok bibs. I've been super happy with all of them and will not go back to traditional ski pants for my everyday gear. Comfort level is up and they have a certain steeze factor. Only downside in my mind is spring skiing on those really hot, mogul focused days but I'd be sweating regardless and you can always go with the Carhart and no shirt look if you are daring enough.

 

[Kindbuzz]

An older post, but just saw this posted by truberski...im looking at bibs and the amok and rollercoaster were recommended as a possibly slimmer option for those skinny folks. Quick question, did you find the high waist of either to be cumbersome? I see a lot o bibs with a stretch upper which seems to be more logical.....ala drew capos, strafe etc....any thoughts apprised...and the objective looks nice too...i prefer something almost stretchy and quiet and want to forget iim wearing anything...thanks

 

[Atomicman]

I used Hold Up suspenders on all my pants. They are durable. Don't notice them at all. Oakley uses the same clips.

I use them too, they are excellent! https://www.holdupsuspenders.com/co...s-pant-suspenders-by-holdup-suspender-company

 

[Ken_R]

My current pants start out tight and are loose by end of day so require some adjusting as I sweat and ski and stretch them out. This can be annoying, especially if I have to stop mid run. Will bib pants help with this? Is it annoying to have shoulder straps under your jacket all day? Can you still easily pee? What does the board think? I had bibs for snowplay when I was a kid but have never skied in them.

pros? Everything

cons? Potty breaks and heat

 

[Core2]

pros? Everything

cons? Potty breaks and heat

I appreciate all the advice in this thread. I did get some bibs and I love them so far. The potty break is the only negative I've experienced. My backside has been nice and toasty this season.

 

[Roundturns]

I use them too, they are excellent! https://www.holdupsuspenders.com/co...s-pant-suspenders-by-holdup-suspender-company

I bought these on your reviews. Work as advertised, thank you.

 

[Atomicman]

I bought these on your reviews. Work as advertised, thank you.

RT, Your Welcome!

 

[SS350]

Bringing this up to the top... I've got a pair of Medium (short 30" inseam) Flylow Baker Bibs - I normally wear a size 33W 30L or 34W 30L. I probably should have been in a Large b/c when I sit down (charilift/lunch/driving) the bib portion is pulling on my gut way more then I'd like and making any sweat in my baselayers just get clammy. Everyone says Bib's are more comfortable I THINK because they followed the size chart right and they float over the body. I'm tempted to go back to pants - since I LIKE the feeling of a belt around my hips.

But if i follow the size chart correctly maybe the Stio Environ bib with the half heigh and full front zip would work and float correctly? https://www.stio.com/products/mens-environ-bib

cheers

 

[Tony Storaro]

Behold the magnificence of my new bibs:

Mens Sanction - Polar

The Sanction GORE-TEX Bibs are upgraded this year with the reintroduction of GORE-TEX laminate on a 3L polyester shell. Built to stand up to the elements, while providing exceptional utility in combination with the Sanction Jacket. Two additional chest pockets and two cargo thigh pockets provide...

www.spyder.com

One of the absolute best purchases E-VER!