You will be converted. You are just stubborn like Papa Smurf!!
Expensive snowmobile clothes worth it?
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You will be converted. You are just stubborn like Papa Smurf!!
Definitely worth it to purchase sled specific gear. The various manufacturers have put in sled specific features that those of us that have sledded for years have come to appreciate not to mention the more rugged materials, waterproofing, etc.
I know more guys who tried and sold or set aside their onesie than kept them.
I suppose you either like it or you don’t. It’s my favourite piece of sled specific gear I own. BUT I also own multiple other winter pants/jacket combos for outdoor work, snowboarding, casual, whatever….the onesie is very specific to sledding and maybe GT snow racers with the kids lol. If you’re looking for it to fill multiple rolls, it’s definitely the wrong item.
Especially bad when you are tall and it pulls on your crotch or short and its way too bunched up.
I really like onesies, think this is my 6th season, 3rd one. All FXR, got them all on some sort of deal. I always look at the klim ones but cant bring myself to spend $8-900. I usually buy a pair or 2 of klim gloves, each year. I could take or leave my klim boots, but i really like BOA feature. I have a Klim F3 carbon helmet and i love it because of how light it is.
Ive had decent luck with the fxr onesies, my first one the inner suspenders started tearing, and i tore a leg on my polaris boards. But i gave them to a buddy and he wore them for another couple years. Second pair lasted 2 years and started to leak in the knees, 3rd pair is current pair, 3rd season, they are still in decent shape dont leak
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Ive had decent luck with the fxr onesies, my first one the inner suspenders started tearing, and i tore a leg on my polaris boards. But i gave them to a buddy and he wore them for another couple years. Second pair lasted 2 years and started to leak in the knees, 3rd pair is current pair, 3rd season, they are still in decent shape dont leak
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Jay and Ulose, Both of you have mentioned a high number of onesies in a relatively short period of time. My gear is usually used several years. This is an honest question as to why you both needed so many?
When I was a kid one pieces were about all everyone had. A friend of my dads went off in the trees to go the bathroom and crapped in the back of it. When he flipped it back on, well you get it. A nickname like sh:t head sticks with a guy for a while. No oneses for me.
Yes - Klim for 15 ish years now.
Honest answer - I get a pro deal on gear, so if I don’t trash it after a season I can sell it and try a different one for minimal $. That’s it, never ripped one yet.
Side note - I bought a Scott onesie for my 5 y/o this year and it is amazing for the little ones. Easy to put on, waterproof and he loves it. Highly recommend for sledding or any outdoor snow play…everyone that’s seen it wants one for their kids
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I've heard similar stories - if this has happened to multiple people, it's worth consideration. Pretty easy to avoid with a separate jacket and bibs.
And then they sobered up and said Why the hell are we riding in these onesies?
keep in mind ski gear are made with the idea you can stop at the lodge at the bottom of the hill to warm up... warm up cabins may or may not be available when snowmobiling and reaching them is dependent upon weather and snow conditions.
Usually try to do my business before i go, never had to take a crap out riding
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My first onsie was fine but it was like neon yellow and blue, the color got old and looked dirty fast- gave it away.
Second one is still a backup, still works fine
Third (current) i got when i bought my alpha and kinda matched my sled so i got it. I still use this one.
All have been FXR and were around $400 due to shopping around or BF deals. My next one i will probably get a klim. Klim feels like its higher quality to me than fxr
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We have a mix of 509, Tobe and Klim in our riding group and everyone likes what they wear. I ride with Tobe gear and find it extremely durable and waterproof. However, if another manufacturer has a color or style that I prefer, I would definitely check it out. When you buy higher end gear, every manufacturer has something that is designed and built well, it really comes down to preference. Lots of people like FXR, but to me it looks like we are all at a Nascar Race when I see it.
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Another onsie option for you "unique " guys lol
I have a mix of Klim and Tobe, whatever fits best. I went to a onesie 3 years ago and will never go back to pants/jacket.
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