Men's Freeride and Freerando Ski Pants FR 900

Additional features

Ankle reinforcements made of an ultra-durable material to prevent cuts from the ski edges



Removable snow skirt

Option to connect the jacket and pants to prevent drafts



Large side vent zipper for easily taking the shorts off.

Gaiters

Gaiters that provide easy access to the buckles at the top of the boots. These are used to optimize the movement of the boots that have a ski/walk function by opening the upper buckles. Particularly useful for those who walk or use ski skins to seek out a great ski slope.

What should you wear under your ski pants?

The first layer, e.g. skiing leggings base layer: breathable.

The second layer, e.g. padded shorts: Insulation

The third layer, the ski pants : protection against the rain, snow and wind.

The first layer

This keeps you dry by wicking away the perspiration from the skin to the other layers.

Ideally, close fitting breathable liner pants that stop just above the ski boots.

The second layer

To provide warmth, you need to wear a second layer that insulates you from the cold. This function can be provided by a pullover, fleece or jacket.

Built-in padded jacket:

4.1 oz/m² recycled padding for good insulation.

Ergonomic fit. Fleece insert for warmth and freedom of movement.

2 zippers to remove the padded liner shorts without having to remove the pants.

The third layer:

Protection from the outdoor elements (snow, rain and wind) by preventing them from entering (while still allowing perspiration to escape so that you do not feel "wet inside"). It should therefore ideally be waterproof and breathable. The third layer can also provide insulation in the case of lined pants or jackets. This complements the properties of the second layer.

How can I prevent snow from entering when I fall?

The snow skirt is a protective system worn around the waist. It prevents snow and drafts from entering when practicing winter sports, and especially in the event of a fall. It can be fastened to the jacket using the 3 loops with a press stud.

How can I be sure my jacket is strong enough?

We know how much energy is expended during a day's skiing or snowboarding. That’s why we take particular care in choosing all the elements that make up our products to guarantee the best possible protection.

Can I be sure my jacket will protect me well in bad weather?

To tackle bad weather (rain, snow, wind, etc), the FREERIDE 900 pants were developed with a sophisticated component and assembly that prevents water from getting in and reduces wind-chill. To validate the waterproof rating, the pants were placed under a special shower to replicate the conditions that a skier may face. We finally went skiing for several days in all types of conditions to validate the waterproofing of the product

What is the water-repellent feature of my pants for?

The water-repellent property of a fabric is its ability to make water run off its surface without absorbing it. In this way, the fabric does not soak up water and therefore remains lightweight, breathable and warm. The water-repellent property is obtained by applying a treatment to the outer surface of the fabric. This treatment needs to be reactivated during the lifetime of the garment when it is washed.

All the Wedze jackets have received a water-repellent treatment.

Tutorial on how to wash your waterproof garment

With each wash, we recommend that you follow the set protocol to preserve all the technical features of your garment.

Link: https://youtu.be/rh4GLwALgBM



After 3 washes, restore the water repellent properties with a waterproof spray or wash-in product.

What is a membrane or coated component?

The coating is like paint applied to the inside of the fabric making the component waterproof while remaining breathable. It is often less costly than a membrane, and requires a lining for protection. The membrane is a kind of very thin plastic film (polyurethane) that makes the component waterproof while remaining breathable. It has the advantage of being more flexible, lighter, more durable and often more breathable than a coating.

Water often gets in through the seams. Do my pants have taped seams?

In addition to the waterproof fabric, the waterproofing of the FREERIDE 900 jacket has been enhanced by taping the seams. These are waterproof adhesive strips taped to the inside seams of the garment to make it perfectly watertight.

Waterproofing/Shower test

This garment has been validated in a shower test under 450 L/m²/hour of water for 4 hours. This test replicates the conditions of a tropical typhoon.

How do my ski pants keep me warm?

We use removable padded shorts to keep warm. The wadding is a polyester-based synthetic material that traps more or less air according to the size of the fibers. There are standard, high-tech and silicone coated padding materials that each provide different properties (warmth, lightness, elasticity, etc.)

In the spring and autumn, it may be preferable to wear simple breathable shorts rather than padded shorts so that you don't feel too hot.

What are "breathable" pants?

This is the capacity of the ski pants to let the water vapor produced by the body to escape during physical activity so that you stay dry. To find out if a fabric is breathable, we measure its total evaporative resistance RET (test based on the ISO 11092 standard). The lower the RET, the more breathable the fabric. Wedze uses technical components and solutions (zippers, ventilation, mesh) that prevent condensation inside the garment.

What is the RECCO system?

All our Freeride jackets and pants are equipped with the RECCO system.

With the RECCO® technology, you can be located in the event of an avalanche. Someone who is equipped with RECCO® reflectors and is buried in the snow can be quickly and accurately located by the emergency services using the RECCO® tracker. RECCO reflectors are not a substitute for an avalanche beacon. The RECCO technology works as a complementary measure, increasing the chances of being found in time.