What gear do i need for skiing?

I'm going skiing in February to Italy. What stuff do i need? i know they will supply, ski boots, ski's, goggles and ski sticks but what kind of clothes do i need. So far i've got these things on my list to get: Thermal Underwear, thermal socks, ski trousers with the shoulder straps, thermal t-shirt, sweatshirts, a thick high quility ski jacket, thermal gloves and skmi gloves and a hat. any thing else i could need? i think im getting those things from T K max because it's the same great stuff but 60% cheaper there. Is there any where else that is cheap and good?

What gear do i need for skiing?
Some knee and elbow pads. Ouch!!
Reply:Your list sounds pretty good. Just remember that whilst it will be cold wherever you're going, you're going to get very hot actually skiing. It's very hard work so you need to make sure you put on several thin layers under your ski jacket, so you can peel them off one at a time. I'd recommend a small backpack too, just enough to carry your money and a bottle of water, then put your thermal T-shirts in as you take them off. Also gives you somewhere to put your gloves and hat and goggles when you stop for a much-needed drink!


Oh, and whatever anyone tells you - don't wear an extra pair of socks under your ski socks. That's what causes blisters. Just wear the good thick thermal socks specifically designed for skiing. And be ready for ski boots to be the most uncomfortable things you will ever wear!!!!! But they are so worth it - skiing is great. Don't be afraid of falling over - you can get so tense that it stops you really learning how to ski. Enjoy.
Reply:Warm clothing that doesn't restrict movement too much and that is reasonably water and windproof and a good warm hat. Goggles or sun glasses with uv protection and a high factor sunblock as you will get burned from the glare off the snow.





If it's your first time, i suggest hiring skis and boots and enrolling at the resorts ski school to give you the basics.





If you aren't that active, spend about ten minutes a day before you leave doing step ups on your home staircase to strenghten your thigh and knee muscles.





Lastly if you are going abroad, instructors will probably speak English, but it doesn't hurt to learn a few basic phrases to help you get along - please, thankyou, where are the ski lifts etc.





Have fun
Reply:Im going skiing during february half term with school and using a all-in-one plus the other neccesities.


Some resorts allow you to hire clothes but its all old and skanky. Your list sounds about right.
Reply:A skis suit would be good if your 5' 11" there s one now on ebay look at 130063961782
Reply:you need several long sleeved shirts, sweaters, and parka in case you fell into a pud of mud (thats what happened to me when i first went skiiing) and wear 2 pair of pants when you go its gonna be REALLY cold especially in italy





your list sound pretty good but once you are skiing you will get hot cuz it still is sports and you dont need all of those things but be prepared
Reply:Are they definitely going to supply goggles? I would double check on that as it is quite rare. If they don't - you will need sunglasses, you only really need goggles in bad weather but you will need sunglasses all the time and get a cord for them.





Your list sounds good - I wouldn't worry about buying cheaper things - you can always upgrade if you go again or really get into it.





Milletts is a good place for things like ski socks, gloves and hats at a cheap price.





I would ensure you have a good jacket (plenty of zippered pockets, hood, good fit, tight cuffs.) and decent salopettes (the trousers with straps).





I wouldn't worry overly about thermal underwear - I normally just wear leggings under my salopettes and then layer up with t-shirts (short and long) and if it is really cold outside then maybe a fleece. But often it isn't that cold.





Have a great time!
Reply:you need skiis!
Reply:you can rent the skis out, all you need is long johns, nice thick trousers and jacket and ski gloves and a pair of insulated boots
Reply:a crash helmet and a fit nurse
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