Buckaroo Posted January 5, 2005 Posted January 5, 2005 Tax return is burning a hole in the pocket. What are some opinions on one piece down suits? Was thinking about a long winter attempt on Rainier and maybe eventually Denali. Small, low body fat and starting to feel the cold with my age. The only thing I'm worried about is the down getting wet, but I guess you carry the thing to high camp and just use it on summit day. Quote
Jeebus Posted January 5, 2005 Posted January 5, 2005 sometimes your upper body is warm and the lower is not and vice versa. a one piece would not help much in those conditions. overkill for Rainier even in the winter in my earnest opinion. Quote
treknclime Posted January 7, 2005 Posted January 7, 2005 Would never use one on Rainier, unless it was midwinter and really COLD weather, and even then...I would think twice about it. Venting seems to be key in the mid-lattitudes. Have used a one-piece a lot in AK, but am still conflicted. You've really gotta have your system down well to avoid delays caused by dealing with changing temps and weather--and dealing suit adjustments (top down and tied around waist, or up; lots of zippers, too). All other clothing underneath must match up accesswise, in order to get into things for quick "business." I almost think bibs are the way to go for AK...and they work OK for Rainier, too. My .02's. Quote
Rainier_Wolfscastle Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 Don't buy one for moutaineering. Not versatile enough for reasons previously stated. Use seperate tops & bottoms. They are OK for ice climbing (less bulk around waist for harness) & resort skiing (keeps the pow out if you yard sale). 1 piece long underwear aren't bad though for winter use. Quite a bit more comfortable with less bunching around the waist. Just be sure you are not going to overheat wearing them. Quote
layton Posted January 10, 2005 Posted January 10, 2005 dude, please don't be lame and buy this thing. you would get -1,000,000 style points. be a man and get a regular down jacket. and you really need to reconsider going outside if you require leg insulation of that caliber. very uncool. warmer poly-pro and a shell should be fine, else get in your sleeping bag. if it's cold enough for that suite on Rainier, you should be climbing all the ice in washington that should be in 1st! p.s. shorts over poly pro, vests, unnessesary gaitors,and one piece goretex suits are also alpine fashion no-nos....oh same goes for walkie talkies and leather boots in summer. can't think of anything else, but I'll keep you in mind if i think of anything else. Quote
Dru Posted January 10, 2005 Posted January 10, 2005 One piece windsuit or Goretex = "fagbag". One piece down is even worse because of the puffiness Quote
layton Posted January 10, 2005 Posted January 10, 2005 One piece windsuit or Goretex = "fagbag". One piece down is even worse because of the puffiness dru said what I wasn't going to Quote
JayB Posted January 10, 2005 Posted January 10, 2005 One Piece Down Suits may have their disadvantages, but one-piece ski suits absolutely kick ass. Observe: Quote
Ricardo_Montalban Posted January 10, 2005 Posted January 10, 2005 or this special edition Siegfied and Roy suit! Quote
Jeebus Posted January 10, 2005 Posted January 10, 2005 to give some credit to one-piece down-suits...check out edviesturs.com he and all others who don't want to flash freeze still wear 'em but only for summit days on 8000 meter peaks. Quote
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