Should I go for a one piece suit this season?

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Originally Posted by iriponsnow 

I have an opportunity to pick up a one piece & am now questioning if I can make it work. I must admit my motivation as 'wow that looks warm & cozy' plus only one thing to back & looks like a lot of storage.....
My wife reminded me that I am old & no one has worn a uni suit since I last thought Scott & Glen looke awesome in them in the early 90's
This is mildly time sensative, so advise away!!

I have a one piece suit I bought in the late eighties. It is baby blue with yellow neon shoulder patches. Classic Gaper. It was made by CB, very high quality and cost over $300, on sale. It is the warmest, most comfortable snow gear I have ever used, and is still in pristine condition.

I wish I didn't care about people laughing at me behind my back and posting "Gaper" videos of me, otherwise I would still be wearing it.

If its a norrona onsie then hell yes.... I think there is a kid in my neck of the woods that had one for sale. I toured around Narvik in one for two and a half weeks and it was the most comfortable and functional piece of gear I have ever used. That being said I am affiliated with the company so take that for what its worth.

That being said... I probably wouldn't rock one at the resort in the EC and I'm 22.... But thats just a personal choice.

Does anyone care what old people wear, and why would YOU care even if they did?

I have a Descente one piece that is my go-to storm wear, warm and dry at 0F with just a t-shirt. A pain using the toilet, though...

if you want function go for it, why do you think most heli guides wear them. Do you really care what anyone else thinks. Didn't that end in high school.

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Originally Posted by noncrazycanuck 

if you want function go for it, why do you think most heli guides wear them. Do you really care what anyone else thinks. Didn't that end in high school.

Unfortunately it didn't end in high school and most people do care what other people think. This forum is full of threads criticizing what people wear, the equipment they use, where they ski and how they act. There are multiple threads and lists explaining how you might be a gaper, including pictures and videos of their victims.

It's not just skiing, but in many sports those who think they are experts love to make fun of people they don't perceive to be as good as them.

I'll be honest, I don't want to feel self conscious on the slopes. I want to relax and have fun without the unwanted attention of other people. We all want to fit in and just be noticed for what we do well.

Despite the fact that I am wearing exactly the same clothes, I get treated very differently depending on whether I'm on my skis, snowboard, or the ultimate in social suicide, my skiboards. Go figure?

As far as fashion goes, ski slopes are like golf (well at least casual golf events).  As long as you "own" your outfit with confidence, there is no judgement from anyone who matters.

Additionally, either your ski skills, or barring skills-your own enthusiasm/fun for the sport, do the talking more so than your outfit.

Skiing is the antithesis of Wimbledon, where it is commonplace to have ski throw-back dress-up days; everyone enjoys the spirit and people could care less about  party poopers.

Anyone who is encouraging you to do this is laughing at the same time.

If you have thick skin go ahead, but there are practical reasons for not wearing a one piece: they are problematic for indoor apres ski, lunch etc, as you end up over heating or sort of half taking it off. A ski jacket can be worn as a coat for non skiing activities and a one piece cannot.

DOOD!  Onezies are the shizz.  I got a Norrona 3-layer Goretex Proshell One piece and the thing is amazing!  It's just a shell so you can player appropriately for your weather, but zip that thing up and it's almost like being indoors.  I've worn it in blizzards and cold windy days alike as well as when it's warmer and it always works awesome and keeps me comfy and dry.  Dumps heat well, has tons and tons of zippers for touring, has a ton of pockets and you can just tie the arms around your waist when you're in the bar warming up.   

It's funny how upset some people get about it's bright colors and I guess it's existence in general though.  I have one friend I can tell is genuinely offended when he sees me wearing it, but I'm pretty sure he's just jealous I am covered head to toe in 3L Goretex hardshell and he's not.   

^

Exhibit A:

Don't act like you aren't either jealous or thrown into a fit of rage just by looking at it. (Also, no I didn't pay anywhere NEAR retail for it)   

BTW it works great for powdah, hey. 

So yeah, not every one piece is from the early 90s and there are many advantages to wearing one.  There are a few drawbacks as well, but they are miniscule nuisances.  That and EVERYBODY has got something to say about it and usually it's something positive or funny so that's always fun.      

Nice suit, WooDork. 

I see those all the time here in Wyoming.  The logo "Halliburton" is plastered on it, however.  Goretex, Nomex, is there a difference?

Sorry, this thread was way too nice so far.  Feels good to float in the punchbowl occasionally.

Only buy a one piece if you want to stay warm, dry and comfortable. Shell or lightly insulated is the way to go.

Make your statement in how well you ski, not on how well you look standing still.

I'd rather be warm and laughing at the fools that can't get out becasue of the weather.

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Originally Posted by SpikeDog 

Nice suit, WooDork. 

 

I see those all the time here in Wyoming.  The logo "Halliburton" is plastered on it, however.  Goretex, Nomex, is there a difference?

 

Sorry, this thread was way too nice so far. 

Agreed!

I'll tell you the exact difference though- nomex is for when you need flame retardant protection...  Goretex is just for flamewar retards.  Duh!   

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Originally Posted by Do Work 

 

 

Agreed!

 

I'll tell you the exact difference though- nomex is for when you need flame retardant protection...  Goretex is just for flamewar retards.  Duh!   

Touche'

Y'all go ahead and sport the 1 piece fartbag this winter.  There, I said it  .  .  .  fartbag.  Every discussion on one-sies has to have that word in it.  I feel as goofy as an 8th grader who just discovered farts are flammable.  Where's my nomex?

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Originally Posted by SpikeDog 

 

Touche'

 

Y'all go ahead and sport the 1 piece fartbag this winter.  There, I said it  .  .  .  fartbag.  Every discussion on one-sies has to have that word in it.  I feel as goofy as an 8th grader who just discovered farts are flammable.  Where's my nomex?

It's funny you should mention that- a secret benefit of all the zippers is I can fill said fartbag with my own potent brand, stealthily unzip a pit zip on on the side and flutter the chest a bit...  It delivers payload with alarming precision to unsuspecting friends and lift partners alike.  I mean, that is almost reason enough to buy one even without all the awesome features and protection they offer IMO.   

Eat your heart out. (oh, it's not me....). No joke, 2010 season, Snowbasin. The guy WAS NOT kidding.

Is this the look you're going for?

The uni is 'in', Baby!

No regrets about wearing this on a coooooooold day..

Seeing as we are having Onesy confessional, here it is;

Exactly how good a skiier do I have to be to get away wearing this; beginner, intermediate, advanced, expert, pro ?

Beginner under the age of 6 or Eurotrash. Wear it making pizzas or drinking Chablis. Do Work is an embarrassment to all Americans.

If its dumping just do it. One pieces are great for skiing in the snow.  And no one will see you shredding on the backside.

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Originally Posted by beyond 

 

Do Work is an embarrassment to all Americans.

some one-piece outfits are fine with me!

Go for it!  A light weight  one piece works so well.  My last one died on a pine tree up off of Polivachine at A-Basin.  If you can carry it off do it.  

Hell, I'm contemplating a pair of corduroy knickers  .

WTF!  if you got the skills its cool...... 

Seriously, that red one is pretty cool and it would be the shitz on a cold blower day for sure. 

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Originally Posted by beyond 

 Do Work is an embarrassment to all Americans.

Ah, now we're cooking with fire! 

"I heard you're a great embarassment"

"That's right!  I AM great!!"   

Only further evidence that only those who are out to have fun should consider a one piece. 

you gotta love some one that doens't care at all what they wear or look like. I am too self conscience and insecure.

My 6 and 8 yearolds used to wear unis as they are great for keeping you warm and dry but they won't even wear them anymore.  Their choice to go two piece was less about style and more about practicality.  It is damn hard to shed you upper outer layer if you get hot and the uni is not fun during bathroom breaks.  Sure they will keep you warm if the weather is brutal but other than that, for me, they are just not practical but I am guy that will strip off my jacket after an hour of skiing in 10 deg weather.

On the style side I am of the opinion that the ridiculousness of your mountain attire must be directly proportional to your on mountain skills.  If you are an average skier/rider it's best to blend in.  If you have mad skills go ahead and rock the crazy outfit.  Two examples for consideration:

• Exhibit A -- Guy who hasn't skied since 1982, still owns straight skis, and snowplows down the mountain should have skipped the hot pink uni and gone with basic black pants and a Northface jacket.

• Exhibit B -- Shaun White decides one day he is going to compete in the X-Games wearing a chicken suit.  He'll look amazing, get a big endorsement deal from Purdue, and Burton will start making Gortex Chicken suits for snowboarders (available in a uni or two piece with or without chicken beak helmet covers).

So when you grab that bright red uni think to yourself "Can my skills pull this off or will I just stand out for my outfit?"