Snow Pants vs. Bibs: Which Are Better?

Updated with improved weather protection in the legs and built for the mountain, the women's Helly Hansen Legendary Insulated snow pants are the hero piece of your kit.
Imported.
View all Helly Hansen Women's Downhill Ski Pants| Best Use | Snowsports Downhill Skiing Snowboarding |
|---|---|
| Fabric | Polyester |
| Lining Fabric | Polyester |
| Windproof | Yes |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Type of Waterproofing | 2-ply Helly Tech Performance waterproof breathable membrane |
| Insulated | Yes |
| Insulation Type | Synthetic |
| Insulation | PrimaLoft Black 60g polyester fibers |
| RECCO Reflector | Yes |
| Inseam (in.) | 32 inches |
| Gender | Women's |
| Weight | 1 lb. 3.4 oz. |
| Sustainability | Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria |
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This is a nice looking snow pant, but not as warm as my 20 year old snow pant. I do like the extra clasp with the snaps.
I can’t attest to the quality yet, but the fit is not great. I am typically a 25/26 in pants and even the XS was too large. I did appreciate the adjustment options but for the price I would have preferred them to fit as is and not be scrunched up around the waist. I probably wouldn’t have kept them had the not been a gift. That being said the pink color is beautiful, length was good (5’4” but long legs for my height), and felt like they would hold up to snowy conditions.
Warm snow pants and fit great but they are NOT waterproof. I commute to work on my bike year round in Oregon and need waterproof pants. Water leaks in through the thigh zippers.
I like these pants: the color, the fit, the mesh in the vents. But this is my second season wearing them and they already have a small hole in the butt! I’m so disappointed.