Going skiing, could I get away with Golf winter stuff?

[Scottjd1]

Hi, just about to go on a ski trip, havent been for years so need some gear.

I guess nowadays like we do you can use baselayers and build up form there to keep warm rather than getting 1 really think layer.

I just wonderd rather than going and buying a cheap ski jacket/trousers which might be say £70-80 I could buy a decent quality golf winter/waterproof jacket trousers ( which I will need for next year anyway).

my concern is that if you fall over will it rip to pieces as ski stuff is generally a little harder wearing.

So do any of you skiing golfers get on the slopes with your Galvin Greens or should I get specialist stuff?

thanks

 

[Brookesy]

Never been away in my golf gear as i dont think it would be warm enough really. Especially at the moment, france is around -20 at the moment so you will definitley need good quality gear. Look at dare2b website they have a good sale on at the moment.

Would definitley recommend buying a good ski jacket and trousers or just wear lots of thermals if not.

 

[Whee]

I've not been before, but I think you answered your own question - ski stuff is tough wearing and fit for purpose. I wouldn't want to risk ruining some good quality golf clobber.

Can you not hire kit at the resort?

 

[davek]

I think you would struggle to get enough layers on under a golf top.
Aldi do cheap (but reasonable quality) gear but I think you have missed them this year. As Brooksey said dare2B have a good sale on.
Enjoy, where are you off to?

 

[Scottjd1]

Never been away in my golf gear as i dont think it would be warm enough really. Especially at the moment, france is around -20 at the moment so you will definitley need good quality gear. Look at dare2b website they have a good sale on at the moment.

Would definitley recommend buying a good ski jacket and trousers or just wear lots of thermals if not.

Thanks for all the replies guys, had a look at a site called trek that did dare2b seems pretty good, I think ill go down the specialist route.

:thup:

 

[sev112]

Generally some of the best deals are to be had at TK MAXX - seriously
Alternatively Decathlon are stupidly good value - dont know where you are but they are in various places round the country, including Reading and London

Having said that i have a black Callaway half zip that is wind and water proof that i occasionally wear in March when you are in positive temperatures.

Also, for the past couple of years the trend has been away from "padded" ski jackets and trousers towards more modern thinner fabrics that (as you say) are layered below by base layers.

 

[Naybrains]

We've got a dare2be stockist nearby and seems decent enough. Tresspass is meant to be good value too.
Agree with the chaps, defo don't take the galvs for skiing - not warm enough, by the time you'd layered up you'd never move.
I've got Columbia gear and it's pretty good kit, no complaints.

 

[Scottjd1]

Enjoy, where are you off to?

Off to Courchevel 1850 in the middle of March...:whoo:

 

[pendodave]

I use the same basic outdoors kit (base layers, midlayers, windproofs and waterproofs) for walking, skiing and golf. Why not ? it works fine. The only exception is trousers/salopettes - the edges of the skis tend to put little knicks onto the insides of the ankles, so probably worth using something specialist for this.

 

[JohnnyC]

I wouldn't call myself a pro skier but I've seen my fair share of ski resorts. Having comfortable and warm clothes is essential when you want to really enjoy yourself in the mountains. You really can't have fun on the slope when the cold gets to you and remember that temperatures in the mountains can be deceiving; the way you feel cold is often quite different from the city. I would really recommend you to buy some specialist clothing, saving on that is just not worth the hassle. there are good online store our there. I heard http://www.skimarket.co.uk/ is quite good.

Disregarding this kinda stuff is not a good idea at all. I saw it for myself a few years back. me and my friend Zac decided to go skiing in the Polish mountains. We were fully equipped ) r so we thought) so we went to St. Moritz for a week. Everything was going alright, our Bed and Breakfast was just great
. At some point of the week, after a day of skiing he decided to "go around and explore". When , 4 hours later, he did not come back for dinner we started looking for him. Luckily, the idiot just got lost and since the marking on the paths left a lot to be desired, he couldn't find a way back to the B&B. For the next two weeks he wa in bed with a rather nasty case of pneumonia.

"Taking it easy" in the montains is never a good idea. Good Clothing is essential, even when you think you're not going to need it. Sorry for being strict about it but after what happened I just know how important preparation is

Having said that, enjoy Courchevel Always wanted to go there, never got around to it

 

[Evesdad]

We're off to Livigno at the end of march and is usually really quite hot at this time of year and I'm tempted to take my galvin jacket. Trouser definatley a no no as said above the skis can nick and cut them very easily.

Actually as I'm writing this the galvin jacket has no storm belt thingy, the elasticated bit to keep the snow out, so may take it just to try it out. Last year I was sweating buckets in my normal ski jacket.

You may have missed the best sales in tk maxx but worth a look as can have great deals on some decent gear.

In the reverse I wear a pair of tresspass light weight ski pants for my winter golf!

 

[Scottjd1]

I wouldn't call myself a pro skier but I've seen my fair share of ski resorts. Having comfortable and warm clothes is essential when you want to really enjoy yourself in the mountains. You really can't have fun on the slope when the cold gets to you and remember that temperatures in the mountains can be deceiving; the way you feel cold is often quite different from the city. I would really recommend you to buy some specialist clothing, saving on that is just not worth the hassle. there are good online store our there. I heard http://www.skimarket.co.uk/ is quite good.


You may have missed the best sales in tk maxx but worth a look as can have great deals on some decent gear.

In the reverse I wear a pair of tresspass light weight ski pants for my winter golf!

Thanks for all the info , I will take a look and on balance it seems best to get the right gear, might get a few under armour tops to wear golfing too though !

 

[cliveb]

Also, for the past couple of years the trend has been away from "padded" ski jackets and trousers towards more modern thinner fabrics that (as you say) are layered below by base layers.

Agreed. It's been many years since I last wore a padded or lined ski jacket. I always use a goretex shell and then layers underneath. The base layers I wear for golf in winter work just fine for skiing. But get proper ski trousers/salopettes. I have a pair of Degre7 that cost £90 about 15 years ago, and they are still in good nick.

Last thing I invested in was a pair of Snow Deer heated gloves. In recent years have had trouble with cold fingers.

 

[pendodave]

I ski and golf.
Ski specific stuff is just the trousers and gloves. Ski edges are tough on troos.
Under layers are the same generic merino/fleece/down stuff that I use for any winter outdoor activity.
I just use an old paramo jacket. I've done plenty of deeper snow/tours etc in my time, and imho a pair of salopettes is much better at keeping stuff off me than an elasticsted snow belt thingy.

 

[Piece]

I’d personally invest in dedicated trousers and jacket and use your golf layers underneat. They will be harder wearing, warmer, and better for the conditions, especially if you get caught off piste or the weather turns. I would strongly advise a helmet above all else though.

 

[Backache]

The original question is 10 years old and I think he has the answer. It appears to have been bumped as spam to sell merino base layers.

 

[PhilTheFragger]

Spam resurrection please ignore thread ?