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Thermal Undies...?

Hello, a bit embarassing this, and i don't know if i am showing my age.....

But i am thinking in investing in a good set of thermals for a base layer.

All the 'breathable' ones i have seen advertised are 100% polyester, is this correct or is there a better material/mix Some mention 'wicking'

thanks,

re: Thermal Undies...?

drink more that will keep u warm

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I already have 2 hip-flasks that will be carrying Jack Daniels.... mmmmmmmm

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dont carry to much you might sink in all that snow(fingers crossed)

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Hi, you are never to old for thermal undies, we have just got back from borovets and used ours and i have just washed them to pack away until next year and checked the label and in all of mine it says 50%polyester/50%viscose and 50%polyester/50%cotton so i hope this helps, happy skiing.

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I work in a ski shop, i have found that the helly hanson base layers are the best, although the most expensive out there. thought u can get some less expensive one but these tend to be more of the fleacey vairity, losts of companies make these types. The helly ones are more skin tight.
Skidude

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Yup i used them, and at 30 I hope I am not deemd as 'an oldy'
I got mine off EBay, cheap as chips I think £10 for top and bottoms, off an army surplace store, standard army gear and they work a treat.. shame about the colour though... standard army green.. haha.

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also got mine off ebay ..but there hospital blue..i look like somthin off a carry on movie....ha ha ha

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Hi,
Try WildDay.com
You can get a Five Seasons Polyestermicro full base layer, top and bottoms in black, so you don't look a fool, for £18.75 and this material is supposed to be best for wicking, which draws the moisture away from the skin to the next cotton layer where it is absorbed and keeps you warmer.....so I've read!
I found Helly Hansen a bit pricey, but these seem just as good.

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Nice one peeps, thanks.

Gotta make sure all your bits are kept warm