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Ski Clothing - Men's Base Layer

By Mike Doyle, About.com

Your skiing base layer wicks perspiration away from your body to keep you dry, warm, and comfortable during a full day of skiing. Skiing base layer clothing should be lightweight and tight fitting to keep your body heat in and sweat out.

Opedix S1 Knee Support Tights

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The Opedix Knee Support System uses an anchor and sling design in the tights to provide support to the outside of the knee which limits outward knee movement which is inherently the most damaging over time. Opedix S1 Knee Support Tights are breathable, highly moisture wicking, and are advertised anti-bacterial/microbial which is nicely saying they work to prevent odors and are machine washable. The Opedix Knee Support System is available as the S1 men's and women's ski, snowboard, and the R1 running/walking specific styles. The S1 comes in a warm, winter weight and the R1 in a winter weight and a "year-round" weight.

Polarmax Acclimate Wool Men's Bottoms

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Polarmax's new Acclimate Wool, combining Merino wool and Acclimate Dry recycled Polyester fibers, makes a very warm, fast wicking mid-weight base layer pant. The men's pants comes in a relaxed fit, constructed using flat-stitches or "clean seams" which reduce friction during a long day skiing.
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Polarmax Acclimate Wool Men's Top

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Polarmax introduces Acclimate Wool, combining Merino wool and Acclimate Dry recycled Polyester fibers. The Men,s Acclimate Wool crew is highly breathable, warm, and soft. Available in crew top or zip mock in Onyx, Bark, and Southern Moss.
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North Face XTC Lightweight Crew

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The North Face XTC Lightweight Crew is a basic base layer top which protects against loss of body heat.
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Patagonia Men's Crew

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Stay dry in this stretch base layer crew from Patagonia which is designed for high-output, stop-and-go activities in cold weather.
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Under Armour Cold Gear Tops

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Under Armour cold gear provides both thermal protection and moisture management, tops are available in crew or mock turtleneck styles.
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Mountain Hardwear Men's Thermadry Tights

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Mountain Hardwear Men's Thermadry Tights are lightweight, warm, wicking, and fast drying.
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Patagonia Men's Capilene 2 Bottoms

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Patagonia's breathable base layer bottoms are designed for use in a range of activity levels and temperatures.
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Under Armour Cold Gear Leggings

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Under Armour's Cold Gear leggings are designed to channel heat throughout your body, keeping you warm and dry while skiing.
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