skatha Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Ha! Never thought I ask this but, having just come from Whistler.... What do you wear when rain is in the forecast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aracan Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Honestly? A flannel one-piece, a book and a drink according to the time of day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonbordin Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I have a jacket and pants that are fairly waterproof that I wear all the time as my hill tends to be wet (melting, dripping, etc.) and they work well on light rain. I tend not to go during heavy rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieran Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Honestly? A flannel one-piece, a book and a drink according to the time of day. there's always at least one onesie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilux Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I was at one mountain in Quebec and they were handing out garbage bags when it was pouring rain mid-March. Worked surprisingly well and was hilarious to see the lift loaded and folks coming down all wearing plastic bags with holes punch through. Didn't get too hot as they were so baggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Search for a pair of "Dry Cheeks". Reliable racing had them at one time and perhaps SnowShack? Like a wrap around wet suit for your backside, waist to thighs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Rained so hard we dumped water out of our boots when we finally packed it in. Have rain coats as well as Wet Skins. Garbage bags work the best of all because of their bagginess they breath so your don't sweat and soak yourself. Use one with the bottom cut out and tuck it in to your pants and let it drape over your knees (protects your butt on the chair and thighs wear the other like a poncho. Dollar stores also sell a rain cape for $1 so you get a little more sleeve protection. Only drawback is the flapping of the bags drowns out much of a chance of hearing others. In the old days resorts would give you a plastic poncho for free that was when lift tickets were $30. Now they are $90 and you buy the poncho. If you forget to bring a bag hit up the cleaning staff at first hint of rain before their supervisor tells them not to give away bags. If your looking to stay stylish stay home ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael.a Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Any of the better membrane fabrics should keep you dry (goretex, event, conduit), I rode in heavy rain a couple of times wearing my gore-tex stuff and stayed completely dry. I call it quits once my goggles start pooling water :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 My regular gear is GoreTex Pro Shell, it will work fine as rain gear. Whether or not I actually want to be out riding in that kind of crap is another question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Vintage Burton Rain pull over , it is dark slate gray brown, soft supple rubber that is tough but not too heavy. Length is well past the knees and has allot of adjustments and vents. Best darn rain set up I have seen yet. Oddly , I just pulled it out of storage two days ago, however, I don't ride in the rain much these days. It RAINED really hard on Hood Saturday . Bryan I then use glove liners inside of water proof work glove with a soft woven cuff at the wrist. They are made for brick masons, etc. You can find them in colors that don't scream "Haz Mat" or "Janitor" . These are good to have in the rig if you do chains too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Whether or not I actually want to be out riding in that kind of crap is another question. ... it's the only question. I've been at Fernie a couple of times when it's been snowing up top but soaking rain at the base, and that was always my cue to head for the bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcousticBoarder Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Related question, what is a good waterproof rating when buying new gear? Assuming you don't need the 20000mm rating for a downpour, what is too little for daily use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skatha Posted January 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Well, considering we flew to Seattle from Houston, prepaid for the condo and the lift tix..... My real issue was the rain dripping off my helmet and down my back. I tried to put on my neck gaiter, but....and it was raining until about 1200 meters, then it was freezing rain. Surprisingly, one of my Canadian coworker mentioned the garbage bag, too....and it won't take up too much room in the bag.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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