Skiing in motorcycle trousers?

[Nope.]

Hi All,

As per title really, I'm going on an impromptu ski trip to the alps tomorrow morning however my salopettes no longer fit me (by a long way!) so I don't have anything to keep my legs warm/dry. I've got a pair of alpine stars drystar touring textile trousers I'm thinking about wearing. Anybody done this/got a good reason why it's a bad idea?

Cheers!
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Current: 2011 Yamaha XT660Z Ténéré, 2003 Yamaha YZR-R1 5PW (In Build), 2009 Kawasaki ZZR1400

[Northern Monkey]

If you're as crap as me then extra armour on the knees and hips could be useful
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[owl]

went snowboarding recently, was quite surprised by how much bike gear I ended up using.

Base layers merino thermals
Padded MTB shorts
Knee pads
Polar buff
goretex gloves

Gloves worked in keeping my hands dry but got wet and heavy. I'd have concerns about the same happening to the trousers.

Depending on the airport/destination a lot of the time they sell gear in the airport (expensive) or you could try the alpinestars at the resort and if they no good buy a pair there, usually not too expensive, again depending where you go.

or even ring around your mates they might have a spare pair
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Observation is the greatest source of wisdom.

[pepperami]

[owl]

Just spoke to a friend who said they snowboarded in their textile trousers and said it was fine
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Observation is the greatest source of wisdom.

[Nope.]

[BTTD]

I have army goretex overtrousers which would probably work with a couple pairs of thermal long johns underneath. Only £30 and useful on the bike, hillwalking etc, but probably a bit late if you're going tomorrow!

Have a good trip.

[brains_t]

Wouldn't recommend it especially now the conditions at most resorts are slushy in the afternoon. You should be able to hire some in resort or look for sales. Is there a town with a shopping centre near - they are likely to be discounting the ski gear to make room for the hiking season.

[qarka]

I did a ski season a few years back, in 5 months I went through 3 pairs of dedicated skiing gloves (fell over a lot). As I bought the third pair I remember thinking motorbike gloves would probably work better. After all tarmac has to be more abrasive than snow.
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[Nope.]

I have returned from the French alps and the verdict is...


YES!!!!!


You can definitely use Motorcycle trousers for skiing. My Alpinestars were actually better then any expensive salopettes I've ever owned! It was so hot though that I ended up taking the liners out of them. Legs stayed 100% dry the entire time and they were very comfy, so overall I'd call it a success! Thanks guys
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Former: Derbi GP1 50, Sachs XTC 125, Suzuki GSXR 400 GK73A, Kawasaki ZX7R, Suzuki DR250, Yamaha RD350
Current: 2011 Yamaha XT660Z Ténéré, 2003 Yamaha YZR-R1 5PW (In Build), 2009 Kawasaki ZZR1400