United States Ski Mountaineering Association

WTB One-sy race suit!

Submitted by mtngeek on August 9, 2009 - 11:34am

If there is anyone out there who has a one or two piece race suit they wouldn't mind parting at a economical price? I would love to buy it from you. Size medium would do it. I'm a college student so I don't have alot of cash. Dynafit, skitrab,skimo.org etc I don't care what it says. I raced the powder keg and nationals last year and my cycling clothing was ok at best. Cheers, and thanks for looking!

Gear Swap

Ski Mo Suit

Submitted by Pat Mullen on September 1, 2009 - 6:36pm.

I saw this as an add on skimountaineering.org. Might want to ask someone that has raced in Europe if they're any good, but for 140 euro (~$200) + shipping...it sounds tough to beat.
http://www.skimountaineering.org/node/6420

Suits for Sale

Submitted by michael@high-al... on January 22, 2010 - 9:50am.

I still have 2 suits for sale: 1 Berkner(Texner) from Switzerland, size L (like M/L). Red and white (like the swiss team a about 4 years ago). The white has turned ever so slightly pink--you barely can tell) from machine washing it. It is is excellent shape and has beacon, munchies and skin pockets plus a hood and tummy skin flaps. 50$ plus shipping.
1 Crazy Idea suit from Italy, size large. Two outer skin pouches on front, plus exterior munchies zip pocket and interior beacon pocket, hood, orange and black. 2 years old, but used less than 10 times. New, over 200$(current model at $275) sell for $95.

Both suits are plus shipping from France where I live, but it is not too much (10-20$). Please email me directly to get my attention: michael@high-alpine.com These suits are both great deals and I could easily sell them on skimo over here, but want to get you guys in the US in lycra! Thanks, Michael Silitch

One-sy

Submitted by bfrench on October 4, 2009 - 4:32pm.

Hey,

I have a Dynafit Tractive Force suit that is a little too small for me. It is a euro size 50 which is between a medium and a large. It is their newest race suit and is awesome. I used it at 6-8 races last year and it is in good shape. Email me at katieandbrandon@hotmail.com or call 406-270-5124.

Thanks,

Brandon

race suits

Submitted by michael@high-al... on December 21, 2009 - 12:34pm.

Hi I do have a couple cheap race suits, one a Berkner (same as texner, but ealier model) in excellent shape except the color ran a little when I washed it. Size a smaller large or larger mediumish, in red with white (slight pink tint). Hood, beacon pocket, skin pocket, munchies pocket. $50 plus shipping. Michael Silitch.

Feedback on Crazy Idea Race Suit

Submitted by Jonathan S. on January 6, 2010 - 11:17am.

I bought a used race suit last year -- has the Crazy Idea and SkiMo.org logos on it, with a tag that references Valeria Colturi (sp?).
I don't know exactly how it compares to the current model, but mine is very well designed. I'd wear it for all my ski touring were I not concerned about resistance to potentially foul weather and assorted below-treeline shrubbery. And sure is a huge improvement over previously using my alpine downhill race suit and nordic race suit.
Some key features:
-- hood
-- extra layer up front to protect core
-- separate zipped fly
-- large chest pockets that are secure yet easily opened
-- meshy-type material in back (i.e., where your pack would cover it)
Feature that seems pointless:
-- main zipper is two way