Oakley Karing Pant - Women's - 2010 BCS

These are my other favorite pants of the season. I wore these pants more then any other pant. The fit on these pants is amazing and the orange is really bright. So if you are looking to stick out on the mountain, these are the pants for you. I will post a few photos so you can see what they look like on.

First off, I absolutely love these pants. They're EXTREMELY bright and fun, great for pictures, filming and pow days. But a warning to those low-key individuals who aren't looking to stand out: the orange color isn't going to work for you. I've gotten comments in the lift line from strangers, heckles from the lift, etc... Mostly funny comments from random strangers though.

Okay, aside from the color, these are great pants. They're minimalist without lacking any key features. The zippers on the leg vents pull easily and the vents themselves are long and functional. They're long enough to cover any boots, ski or snowboard, and the tapered fit looks nice without making them into a skinny pant. The gaiters stay down and keep the snow out, the pockets hold everything I need and the rear leg pockets are great for stashing gloves. The lining of the pants is an awesome, soft fleece that makes for warm riding without the weight of other pants I've had. They're great layered for colder temperatures and the waterproofing really holds up well in super wet snow.

The only drawback on the fit is the waist; I have above-average sized thighs (I'm a skier), so I bought the large. The legs fit and the length is great, but that WAIST is HUGE!!! I have wrinkles in the waist band where I've scrunched it up to keep the pants on my hips. if you're a seamstress or know one it won't be a problem, but to everyone else, beware of the waist -- it's not a huge deal because I love the pants so much, but it could be a problem for someone who's very small. However, the Oakley powder snap system makes the waist tolerable and I love having the snow stay out. My jacket and pant snap together easily without being confining or too tight.

Overall, this is a great buy. I love the color, the fit, the features and the simplicity. I bought them on sale in October and have recommended them to everyone I know.