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Ski Clothing: Women's Base Layer

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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 the heat in and the perspiration 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® XG Women's Bottoms

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Polarmax® XG women's bottoms, offers excellent 4-way stretch for a range of winter sports activities. Made of 90% Acclimate®, fast wicking microfine polyester fibers for softness and warmth and 10% spandex for stretch and comes with flat lock seams for added comfort. Ideal base layer for skiing or as an outer layer for skating and jogging. Women's sizes XS, S, M, L, and XL.

Polarmax® XG Women's Top

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Polarmax® XG women's 4 way stretch zip mock top is crossover gear offering stretchable fabric that s excellent for a skier's full range of motion. 90% Acclimate® polyester provides warmth and excellent moisture management with 10% spandex stretch. Odor, mildew and bacteria resistant, the XG's superior "pill" resistance means no more nasty yarn balls and flat lock seams eliminates bumps or lumps and keeps everything smooth.

Under Armour Cold Gear Women's Top

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Under Armour cold gear provides both thermal protection and moisture management. Tops are available in crew or mock turtleneck styles designed with a compression fit and feminine silhouette.
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Under Armour Cold Gear Tights

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Under Armour ColdGear Frosty Tights are lightweight and compression fitting. These tights keep in heat and quickly wick moisture away from your body.
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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, while the bamboo charcoal fiber acts as natural moisture and odor absorbent.
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Northface Women's Tights

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North Face Women's Thermastretch Tights are an ideal base layer. They keep the heat in and wick moisture away from your skin.
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Patagonia Women's Crew

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This base layer crew from Patagonia provides dryness, warmth, wicking, and natural odor control.
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Patagonia Women's Bottoms

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Patagonia's Capilene 3 bottoms move moisture away from the skin and keep you warm with fabric that is brushed on the inside. Flat seams eliminate chafing and the slim fit and scalloped edging add a feminine look.
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