For sports, any sportswear is not always suitable. It happens that for a ski trip people put on down jackets and thick trousers, or even dress according to the principle “that is not a pity”. This is completely wrong. Activity in winter has a lot of nuances, and if you plan to spend several hours on the track, you should think about purchasing a special warm-up suit.
Features
A very important point in skiing is the right warm-up suit.
It will allow you to conduct an effective training:
- Do not overheat, but do not freeze;
- Do not feel discomfort while driving and do not create air resistance;
- in addition, if you suddenly find yourself in a snowdrift, such a suit will not allow you to get wet.
Modern models of warm-up ski suits have unique properties, are made from innovative materials and have an excellent appearance.
For ski enthusiasts, a warm-up suit is an excellent option that does not require additions, and professionals wear this suit to warm up before the competition or to conduct a workout.
Its features are that it has a loose, but not voluminous fit, a slightly elongated jacket at the back, trousers narrowed downwards to prevent snow from entering.
Another feature in the combination of two materials is that the front suit has a windproof membrane, and the back, on the contrary, is a soft and stretchable material that has moisture repellent properties, protects it when it falls and allows it to move freely.
Models
There are several models of suits for men and women that combine well with each other. So, a suit can include trousers and a jacket, and can also be equipped with a vest. This option is suitable for ski training in especially cold weather.If on the street, on the contrary, it is very warm, and you are confidently skiing, you can completely replace the jacket with a vest.
There are also several models of ski pants. They can be on straps, with convenient adjustment, and zippers or buttons, ending at the waist line. The first option protects better from wind and cold, the second - less fetters movement. There are also one-piece coveralls.
Since overalls are designed for skiing, they are rarely white - this shade makes the skier inconspicuous in the snow, which can lead to a collision and injury.
Male and female models are primarily different in color. For men, manufacturers most often use combinations of gray, black and blue, for women - red, orange or purple.
Varieties
There are three varieties of warm-up suits for skiers:
- Option for cross-country skiing.
- Option for skiing.
- Option for biathletes.
They differ among themselves, first of all, in material. For alpine skiing, where falls occur constantly, a thicker fabric is used, which is resistant to damage, has strong protection from snow and moisture. Since the mountains are always cold, and during the descent the skier gains high speed, the insulation in such suits is very serious.
Warm-up suits for cross-country skiing do not have such a high degree of protection against cold and moisture, but are tailored to the movements of the skier. When descending from a mountain, a person is more likely to keep a balance, but moving along the track, especially by skating, makes many body movements.
With this in mind, suits stretch, allow you to actively move your hands, do not constrain the muscles of the back.
Suits for biathlon are a combination of the strong qualities of clothing for skiers and “runners”. Another important difference - the material of the suit is made in accordance with the fact that the skier has to go to bed to shoot. Therefore, the front part is made of a more durable, moisture repellent and non-freezing material.
Brands
Warm-up ski suits are found in many manufacturers. First of all, these are brands specializing in the production of clothing for winter sports, in particular, skiing: Salomon, Fischer, Craft, Mountain Force, Lasse Kjus and others.
Many years of experience allows these companies to create truly perfect things that have a special quality and anticipate all the desires of an athlete. You can guess that the price of the costumes of these brands is appropriate.
A line of more popular among fans is the brands that create sportswear for any occasion, including for skiing. These are the giants known around the world - Adidas, Nike, Reebok, Puma.
In addition to the remarkable quality, these companies rely on fashion trends, produce costumes of different colors, with prints and finishes. Although there are lines for professionals, where the appearance of the models is practically unchanged, only technology and cut change.
The images
A stylish sporty look in which there is nothing superfluous. The rich black color contrasts favorably with the snow, making the figure of the skier more slender and fit. The ergonomic design of the suit allows you to move freely, and the additional zippers on the jacket and trousers allow you to adjust them to fit your body.
Stylish sporty look that is perfect for winter. The dark base of the suit allows you to make the silhouette clear and noticeable, and the inserts of white and pale blue give even the sporty look fragility, femininity and a frosty optimistic mood!
Bright and bold masculine image, from which it blows with energy. The combination of black, orange and a shade of red orange is a great contrast to the snowy slopes. At the same time, darker pants have something in common with gloves that have the same gray inserts, and the jacket is an independent and main element.
