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Rolling up ski pants

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22Kevin22
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Why do a lot of park skiers roll their pants halfway up their boots and cuff it with the elastic band on the snow guard? Looks pretty dope but is there any actual reason to do that besides aesthetics?
Feb 11 2019 8:31PM
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Nuno812
Posts: 432 - Karma: 1,792
So you don’t get your pant leg stuck in your binding. Useful if you hike features a lot, or lap a place with a gondola. I don’t think it looks good and stopped doing it. Maybe also to access buckles a bit easier if you are always adjusting/opening for lifts or walking.
Feb 11 2019 8:39PM
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fries
Posts: 2978 - Karma: 7,521
Most people roll them like that to prevent their pants from getting shredded up during their walk across the parking lot. It also just keeps the pants out of the way in general until you're ready to put on your ski boots. I've skied with them cuffed plenty of times as well because I just forget to undo it.
Feb 11 2019 8:40PM
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Jems
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I do it to keep my pants out of my binding and it’s kind of developed in my style.
Feb 11 2019 8:48PM
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Chunderface
Posts: 2543 - Karma: 9,949
The same reason they grow moustaches or wear stupid sweaters.
Feb 11 2019 9:21PM
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skiguy04
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TubeBroThe same reason they grow moustaches or wear stupid sweaters.

Rude - r u mad cause you roll your pant legs?
Feb 13 2019 11:02AM
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TheDoughAbides
Posts: 1319 - Karma: 4,036
skiguy04Rude - r u mad cause you roll your pant legs?


hes mad because the todd who stole his chick rocks his ski pants cuffed

i rock mine cuffed a lot because my ski boots suck and I need to undo the buckles on the lift sometimes.
Feb 13 2019 11:20AM
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theabortionator
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My pants are pretty fucked and get in the way when putting on my bindings sometimes. Also if you have neon pink boots, you gotta own that shit and show em off to the peoples.
Feb 13 2019 11:39AM
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Chunderface
Posts: 2543 - Karma: 9,949
skiguy04Rude - r u mad cause you roll your pant legs?


Yeah, so mad.
Feb 13 2019 12:27PM
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NickelbackFan420
Posts: 204 - Karma: 744
my pivots have completely destroyed by pants, and now they got holes all over em that continue to fuck me up. i hate the look of the whole boot showing but i think its probably efficient
Feb 13 2019 12:31PM
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MoneyMakerMike
Posts: 1254 - Karma: 5,765
I roll em up because I like the style, but that's the only reason.
Feb 13 2019 1:26PM
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Darc
Posts: 138 - Karma: 669
How will everyone know your rocking full tilts if your pants are covering them?
Feb 13 2019 1:32PM
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OregonDead
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If you ever see me like that with my ski boots on let me know. I am proud of my bright green boots but I like to pull my pant legs down all the way to keep the snow out. Truth is I don't want to drag my ski pants around on floor in the gas station bathroom etc. so I always roll them up when I don't have my ski boots on. More than once I've noticed that I was just cruising around the hill with them still rolled up or just one rolled up which is another unintentional style.
Feb 13 2019 1:33PM
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skiguy04
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TubeBroYeah, so mad.


Just roll em with n the parking lot
Feb 15 2019 11:55PM
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Frankenberry
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DarcHow will everyone know your rocking full tilts if your pants are covering them?

Damn right
Aug 3 2019 11:11AM
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Non_State_Actor
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FrankenberryDamn right


Sick bump Count Chocula.
Aug 3 2019 6:41PM
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TRVP_ANGEL
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DarcHow will everyone know your rocking full tilts if your pants are covering them?


Is that why you roll your pants all the way down to the boot heel
Aug 3 2019 6:48PM
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Darc
Posts: 138 - Karma: 669
TRVP_ANGELIs that why you roll your pants all the way down to the boot heel


Yea boss. I take my pants in when I get my bindings mounted to make sure the din's correct for when I stomp in and the pants get caught. #kingsburysteezeforlife
Aug 3 2019 10:01PM
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-arc-
Posts: 943 - Karma: 3,319
Most of the answers above make enough sense to me, but in my experience I roll up my pant legs in order to keep my boots at the same cold so they stay stiff. I'm in a 110 flex but should probably be in 130. By keeping the boots cold they stay stiffer which, I don't know about other people, but I can feel the difference.
Aug 4 2019 12:04AM
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CT_CREW
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Don't.
Aug 4 2019 12:25AM
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Chunderface
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There is no actual need for this and you look like a 13 year old asshole.
Aug 4 2019 1:41AM
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SchlossAdler
Posts: 58 - Karma: 362
If I'm hot lapping park I do it because it gets caught in my binding, and also really trying to snap my legs together on landings shreds the insides of my pant leg against my buckles. I uncuff if I'm filming or not in the park.
Aug 5 2019 12:13AM
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PsychicMigration
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personally it looks bad and I would never do it.
Aug 5 2019 2:46PM
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B_K
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i roll em up to make sure they dont get messed up walking to the lifts. Then depending on my mood/vibe of the first run i might totally forget and keep shredding with like that. Eventually ill roll them down through. Its more of a function than for looks thing for me.
Aug 5 2019 5:36PM
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Titus69
Posts: 9329 - Karma: 17,819
I do it just so I dont ruin my already ruined pants, but usually max out the roll around my ankle, dig the look but kinda dont lime when the roll is super fat, tryna go baggy with it and say fuck the pants this season.
Aug 6 2019 11:32PM
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M.M
Posts: 1696 - Karma: 4,494
my pant cuffs are shredded, roll them up so theres not pieces of my pants flapping around. as well as bindings like everyones said.
Aug 7 2019 2:03PM
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Dunderflip
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man one time I was in line on a pow day and I had my pants rolled up still, I like to fully buckle up and uncuff at the top of the chair before my first run. a couple of dads got into line behind me and started snickering, but I didn't do anything because I know how to mind my fucking business. anyway as I pushed forward to get in front of the chair one of them said "at least I'm not gonna get snow in my boots" and I was like what the hell. so I did up my shit as fast as I could when I got off the chair and followed those clowns down the hill and did a wicked slash when I passed them I bet they felt pretty dumb
Aug 7 2019 3:27PM
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weastcoat
Posts: 6454 - Karma: 74,657
Looks way better
Easier to adjust your boot buckles
Saves your pants from shredding
Aug 9 2019 12:14PM
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freestyler540
Posts: 13140 - Karma: 19,338
It even says so on my old SAGA pants instructions.
Aug 10 2019 1:08AM
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bogust
Posts: 698 - Karma: 7,226
yo, I'm reactivating this thread because I'm looking to rock that rolled up look but currently I have a pair of saga anomie bibs which aren't fitted enough and look rly weird when I cuff them at my boot. any recommendations for a good quality affordable pair of bibs that is fitted enough to look good cuffed. Thanks
Feb 11 2021 10:21PM
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PsychicMigration
Posts: 2099 - Karma: 10,542
Rolled up pants are for kooks.
Feb 11 2021 11:50PM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
Posts: 7263 - Karma: 64,134
I’ve only ever rolled my pants up when they were too long. Mostly when instructing. Fucking hell they cut instructor pants long
Feb 12 2021 5:15AM
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CT_CREW
Posts: 671 - Karma: 3,526
NickelbackFan420my pivots have completely destroyed by pants, and now they got holes all over em that continue to fuck me up. i hate the look of the whole boot showing but i think its probably efficient


Step 1: pull up on pant leg
step 2: step into binding
step 3: repeat
step 4: ride away
Feb 12 2021 5:15PM
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hi_vis360
Posts: 5158 - Karma: 52,811
I'm surprised this look has stuck around, I know there are functional reasons for it but every time I see someone rocking this while skiing I think they look like they are from an LTC edit circa 2012
Feb 13 2021 11:47AM
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Frenchibre
Posts: 92 - Karma: 283
Personally :

- Style
- Pants messing with the open buckles or the bindings while touring
- I undo my buckles everytime I reach the lift because It's mandatory with race shoes
Feb 13 2021 11:58AM
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Jpurd
Posts: 3196 - Karma: 3,555
I think it looks stupid. I roll mine up walking to and from the parking lot, but won't ski with it rolled up. I did it a few times when I thought it was cool and it looked stupid.
Feb 14 2021 7:10AM
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lil.Boye
Posts: 2734 - Karma: 12,514
Fuvk having pants in the binding, me and my homies hate pants in the binding
Feb 14 2021 3:29PM
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shinbangclan
Posts: 1177 - Karma: 7,546
CT_CREWStep 1: pull up on pant leg
step 2: step into binding
step 3: repeat
step 4: ride away


literally... I dont see why pants getting caught in the binding is such an issue. Just pull ur pants up when ur clipping in.
Feb 14 2021 3:36PM
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BeNB
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Big into rolled up pants. My edges cut the bottoms when I step on my heel piece to pop out. I like my pants like I like my fruit... rolled up
Feb 15 2021 7:30PM
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hi_vis360
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shinbangclanliterally... I dont see why pants getting caught in the binding is such an issue. Just pull ur pants up when ur clipping in.


your boots actually move around in the binding while you're skiing, especially with pivots. so your pants can work their way in there while you ski, it can be annoying

I just rock comp jock style pants that aren't crazy long so they don't touch my bindings, I lose some style points bu whatever lol
Feb 16 2021 4:26PM
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oldspicewalrus
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I literally think it has a direct affect on hitting rails and edging.
Feb 16 2021 4:34PM
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dwt802
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I’ve been cuffing mine at the ankle when they’re new in order to prolong the life of the pants. This way, once that inside layer gets shredded, you uncuff them and have a perfectly intact pant at your ankles. Functions the same both and prolongs their life.
Feb 16 2021 8:34PM
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DominatorJacques
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22Kevin22Why do a lot of park skiers roll their pants halfway up their boots and cuff it with the elastic band on the snow guard? Looks pretty dope but is there any actual reason to do that besides aesthetics?


Because their silly pants are too long because they are sliding down past their asses!
Nothing a sweet Onesie couldn't fix!
But hey, it's totally dope!
Feb 16 2021 10:24PM
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mountaindewgirl
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I just keep my pants tucked into the top of my ski boots. Most fashionable.
Feb 18 2021 10:14AM
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NickelbackFan420
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shinbangclanliterally... I dont see why pants getting caught in the binding is such an issue. Just pull ur pants up when ur clipping in.


basically its edges of the skis that do the dirty work, then the brakes somehow manage to plunder them fresh gashes and rip and tear and so on..
Feb 27 2021 3:54PM
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