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Best winter PK clothing??
« on: October 27, 2007, 09:54:20 PM »
I was wondering if anyone had an idea of what clothing would be best for winter training.  Like clothing that is not too bulky but still keeps you warm, clothing that keeps out snowand clothing that repels water? O what kind of gloves to use??
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Re: Best winter PK clothing??
« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2007, 10:20:25 PM »
I've heard of a material known as "lycra" (I think I might have some gloves made out of it), it's easy to move around in and keeps you nice and toasty for long periods of time and light weight :) ...... the only problem is that it cost a heafty sum of money  :-\. But nothing you can't save up for
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Re: Best winter PK clothing??
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2007, 07:01:39 AM »
A lot of the clothing used by ice climbers and skiiers might transfer over as well.

Lycra is rather thin...but there are materials like powerstretch fleece and "softshell" materials that shed snow and are virtually windproof but don't have much bulk. Talk to the folks at your local REI or other mountain shop. They also cost much $$$. But the GoLite sale is next Friday and you can get screaming deals there.

Finally, remember that you yourself are going to be putting out a lot of heat training, so don't layer up too much just to leave your new jacket on the ground because you're sweating.

A really good system that I've used for years ice climbing is to wear a thin, softshell type jacket and pants. This is your "action suit"
Then in a backpack, bring along a down or synthetic insulation jacket. As soon as you stop moving (getting a water break, filming a friend, etc.) you throw on the insulating jacket. This does two things: First, it keeps in all that nice heat you just produced (it's easier to stay warm than to get warm)

Second, it creates a thick thermal layer around your sweaty self. Since the moisture you created is now deep in the thermal layer...your body heat will push it away from you and into the insulating layer. When you take the jacket off in a few minutes, you are dry again!!


Of course...I don't think we'll have a winter like the last one...so we'll probably all be training in shorts anyway!!  ;D
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Re: Best winter PK clothing??
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2007, 07:11:12 AM »
Hey Jim where is the golite sale?  I went to one about a year ago or so and it was in this empty building over by the big wooden castle area (north boulder)

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Re: Best winter PK clothing??
« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2007, 09:02:21 AM »
my winter parkour clothing stays pretty much the same as always. t-shirt and track pants are required, add under armor if it is a little chilly, add hoodie if it is even colder.

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Re: Best winter PK clothing??
« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2007, 11:15:38 AM »
Ya, where is the GoLite sale, and what is it?
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Re: Best winter PK clothing??
« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2007, 07:18:15 PM »
Hey Jim where is the golite sale?  I went to one about a year ago or so and it was in this empty building over by the big wooden castle area (north boulder)

Hey, this is Jim on Brenda's account:

Sale is next Friday(Nov 2), Sat and Sunday.
Best deals are to be found on Friday....its on everything in their line.

Hope this link works....Directions to the sale location:
http://golite.qm4.net/a/0/2147525898/2147485557/default.aspx

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Re: Best winter PK clothing??
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2007, 07:24:39 PM »
same place as last year sweet!

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Re: Best winter PK clothing??
« Reply #8 on: November 04, 2007, 05:24:27 PM »
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Re: Best winter PK clothing??
« Reply #9 on: November 04, 2007, 07:31:25 PM »
monkey's recommendations are great.  anything used in ice climbing would be great.  a less expensive option is something i mentioned in the fav heavyweight winter wear thread; some kind of moisture wicking base layer (under armour cold gear is what i use), and then duluth.com windproof/waterproof/breathable fleece outers.  you may wish to include a wool sweater (i use a military issue 'wooly-pully') in case it's really cold.  even if it's soaking wet, wool still retains 80% of it's thermal insulating properties.  ounce for ounce, silk is the warmest material known to man, and actually sheds moisture quite well, but you're not likely to find anything heavy enough in silk to do the job, not to mention it would be cost prohibitive.  you might consider packing something as a backup though.

if you needed a cheaper option than ice-climbing gear though, i'd just stick with under armour cold gear base layers, and the duluth fleece.  under armour makes some nice jackets and leggings that are lightweight and warm, but they're expensive.  since pk tends to tear things up if you make a mistake, there's no sense in wearing expensive gear.  the fleece i mentioned is inexpensive, and it will get the job done.
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