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08-09 eesa Two Tone Sock Review
0The Eesa socks come in multiple cute colors and patterns. I really like their performance as a sock in general, but they are not my preference for a snowboard boot sock.
I really like the Eesa socks for every day sock use, I don't favor them for snowboarding. They are a mid-weight sock that is very cute and does wick moisture well, but they do not have any sort of concentrated technical focus for snowboarding aside from the material they are made of. That said, the material is slippery and does not cling as well to the foot/ leg for use inside a snowboard boot. They work well if you aren't sock-picky regarding the fit or if are looking for a really cute pair of socks to just wear in shoes.
08-09 Hot Chillys Pepper Sock Review
0Great sock, but a bit thick for snowboarding in.
When I pull them on they almost make me think that I should be going to play golf because of their cute-as-a-button argyle print. Fashionable and functional, they definitely keep my feet warm walking to the mountain and during après. They also make excellent house socks as they are so plush and warm – you will never want to leave the condo once you slip your feet into these puppies when you get home from a long day on the slopes. And with the new fashion of layering socks and stockings with boots they are perfect as they are definitely knee length and peek above the boots.
As far as snowboarding in them, my preference is for a thinner sock as I run my boots pretty tight so the test pair of mid volume socks were too bulky for me. But this is a personal thing and if you like something thicker then this may be the sock for you - they would certainly do a lot for the feel and fit of a packed out rental boot. These socks do come in high, mid and low volume varieties, so make sure you choose the one to suit your needs best.
08-09 Hot Chillys Peach Skins Review
0The fabric is so nice that I would wear them under my snowboard pants even if they did not work well.
As with all Hot Chillys products, they keep you toasty warm on moderately cold days. For a super-cold day they are not quite thick enough, but on those hot spring days they are light enough and are super breathable so work brilliantly (and who really wants to feel the icky inside of your snowboard pants which only get stickier as you get hotter). The other nice feature of the thermal bottoms is that they are not tight down at your ankle (infact they are relaxed fit everywhere) so you don’t get that bulge of swelling from the circulation being cup off all day half way up your calf.
For those people out there who wear their jeans as their fashion over function choice for snowboarding, these thermals will help disguise that wet denim feeling, but as well as purchasing the Peach Skin Hot Chillys, I would recommend spending some money on a pair of waterproof pants to make sure your day is as fun as it can be. All in all, I am a fan.
The only downside is that the peach color that the test garments came in, while it certainly reminds me in color and feel of a peach, also reminds me of my grand ma’s underwear (especially once you have washed it and you stop and look at it as you are putting it onto the drying rack).
07-08 Burton Expedition Pant Review
03 years ago
by User Review
in Bottoms
I call these bad boys my teddy bear pants. They are warm and fuzzy what more can you ask for!
Riding in North Alaska I am always on the look out for warm base layers that don’t bringing allot of bulk. The Burton Expedition pants are the answer to my prayers! They are thin but oh so warm! I call them my teddy bear pants because they are soft and fuzzy (some sort of micro fleece). These pants are nice and fitted at the bottom (shorter inseam) so they don’t bunch in my boot and don’t add bulk. My only draw back with buying Burton base layers is that mediums don’t seem to cover enough of my booty and larges a bit to much…its a toss up when it comes to size!
07-08 Eurosock Arko Techware Kalf Pant Review
0A loose-fitting pant made out of the material would be great for spring and also be an excellent for a workout, but otherwise I am not interested in making this my base layer.
The short pants material is breathable and odor resistant, but the stretchy-like-spandex feel is very irritating becuase the fit is not quite right. The bottom of the pant is meant to be mid-calf, but it constantly rides up. Where the knees are supposed to be never really was where they were on me, so the material kept bunching up at my knees. I did not like the feeling of being in a leotard and I didn’t find them to be that warm.
07-08 Eurosock Arko TechWare Top Review
0I like the function of the material but think that the shirts cut and purpose needs to be revisited. It is also insanely expensive.
The Arko TechWare material is fantastic. It is very breathable and odor resistant. However I greatly dislike the look or cut of the shirt. I do not buy into the one size fits all and though it is seamless, it really doesn’t work. The stretchy material and terrible mock turtle neck make it a very restricting and too short in the torso.
Even though it is meant to be a snug first layer, it didn’t fully give me frontal support, which is meant to be one of the shirts main strengths. My feeling is that if you have worn a bra for 14 years anyway, you probably know how to find one that fits well and feel naked without one even if you are wearing something that is meant to replace it.
07-08 Hot Chillys Peppers Print Bottom Review
0Besides the generic waistband, they are comfortable, functional and warm.
The print bottoms are very soft and match well with the Peppers Baseball Crewneck. They are a mid-weight layer and go well layered if it is really cold. The only thing that detracts from the appearance is the black elastic waist band.
07-08 Hot Chillys Pepper Sock Review
0They are a price-point sock, but not the best snowboard sock option out there.
I do not like these as snowboard socks because they do not wick moisture and they are too tall. They would pull over my knees if it weren’t for the elastic top, which makes it so you have to scrunch them down. Therefore, it isn’t the most comfortable fit in a snowboard boot. I do like their thickness, pattern and wear them with regular shoes.