I need new pants, cheap

**char** · 09-22-2005, 07:04 PM

I'm looking to buy a new pair of ski pants and I have no idea what to look for. Something with a loose cut for layering and waterproof for sure. I'm not really up to speed on what constitutes good waterproofness.

And of course I want them to be as cheap as possible. As much as I'd like to buy a nice pair of Cloudveils or Arteryx, it just isn't going to happen on this years budget.

How about these?

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/xq/...qx/product.htm

or http://www.sierratradingpost.com/xq/...qx/product.htm

**mntlion** · 09-22-2005, 07:33 PM

insulation = warm = great in the canadian rockies and bad for your area (seattle)

other nice stuff

side vents

seam sealed (sewing holes waterproofed)

inside powder cuff.

**wicked_sick** · 09-22-2005, 07:40 PM

if you can find any NorthFace Hyvent pants on sale or from years past, they are awesome.

they've got side vents, nice pockets, powder cuffs, and sealed seams.

Other than that, check out places like costco. I got a pair of decent ski pants there for <$100 and they've been good to me.

**Plakespear** · 09-22-2005, 08:10 PM

just ski naked.

**crashnburn'd** · 09-22-2005, 08:16 PM

Do you want my pants? I'm not wearing them right now.

**Lineskier-101** · 09-22-2005, 10:09 PM

What size verticals do you need? I know someoen selling tan XL's for like $40, like new.

**milkman** · 09-23-2005, 09:52 AM

If you can get up to Vancouver anytime soon check out MEC:

http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...=1127490619473

http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...=1127490619474

**Mcwop** · 09-23-2005, 10:48 AM

What size are you? I'll sell you some Mountain Hardwear Bibs size Large (too big for me). Great condition - will sell these cheap.

**Raps** · 09-23-2005, 12:13 PM

I have a pair of North Face ones and some Mountain Hardwear Gore Tex - both black.....but they are size S

**irul&ublo** · 09-23-2005, 12:24 PM

pants? I recommend black. Size xxxxxl.

**char** · 09-23-2005, 11:12 PM

I think those MEC Gravitates might be the winners.

For the record I'm skinner than pHunk, so size xxxxl does not apply.

**stompinlines** · 09-24-2005, 12:12 AM

PM matt if you are interested in DNA pants. Sounds like he is trying to unload some of last year's stuff.

**subtle plague** · 09-24-2005, 03:45 AM

do it like i do: dream of a superb norrona lofoten pants and then grab the best gore XCR pants that ist durable and fits you(ok and is not moronically designed) for a budget price on ebay because you can't afford the lofoten pants....