Snow Pants vs. Bibs: Which Are Better?

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For those who want the warmth of insulated pants combined with the breathability of a hard shell, the women's Outdoor Research Tungsten II pants offer the solution for backcountry tours and ski days.
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View all Outdoor Research Women's Downhill Ski Pants| Best Use | Snowboarding Downhill Skiing Snowsports |
|---|---|
| Fabric | GORE-TEX 2-layer 75-denier polyester (bluesign approved) |
| Lining Fabric | 50-denier recycled polyester taffeta (bluesign approved) |
| Windproof | Yes |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Type of Waterproofing | GORE-TEX 2-layer construction (bluesign approved) |
| Insulated | Yes |
| Insulation Type | Synthetic |
| Insulation | VerticalX Eco polyester (85% recycled) insulation (45 g/m2 in seat and thigh) |
| Powder Cuffs | Yes |
| Inseam (in.) | 32 inches |
| Gender | Women's |
| Weight | 1 lb. 7.5 oz. |
| Sustainability | Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria Contains recycled materials |
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I currently own ski pants from OR that are 6 years old. I'm a size Small Petitie. I am trying to get a new pair and I bought a Medium and they were a couple inches too tight, and so I got a large and they were super baggy around the hips. What's crazy is I wear a Small Petite OR Pant and they fit fantastic but just trying to get a newer pair I have to get a Large if I need it to fit at all. It's pretty mentally traumatizing, especially as a woman for the mental game to jump 'sizing' so much, and still not able to find a size that fits. I really want these pants to fit because as a pant, they are exactly what I am looking for, but no win as sizing doesn't fit.
I've worn these pants in a variety of ski conditions. They are soft and flexible and allow for a wide range of movement. The only drawback is their waterproofing: I had a wet crotch in rainy conditions since the vents are not seam-taped. Outside of the rain, these pants are great. I love the pockets and warmth they provide since I tend to run cold. Minus two starts only for the waterproofing of the vent seams.
Yesterday was typical for my PNW ski resort: high winds, slow lifts. Insulated pants made all the difference in being able to stay warm and continue to enjoy the day. That plus a squeegee for the rime! The sizing seems a little slimmer than other ski pants I have from OR - if you are on the more "athletic" size of build I would size up.
I took the leap and bought a size large because medium would have been way too small. The Large is roomy and the legs are a bit balloony, but take the good with the bad? I have other medium pants from OR. There are lots of pockets, vents and will be comfy. Hopefully I'll migrate toward skiing on these and away from my old pants.
I have the skytour pants in medium and am usually a 28 waist - 5'7" 135 lbs. The Tungsten medium short waist was too tight (buttons would close, but very uncomfortable) - but the legs were perfect. I got the large short - the waist was fine, but the legs were super baggy, especially in the calves where there is no insulation.
I bought these for my daughter. The fit was perfect for the size. We had bought a different brand a few weeks before and the fit was very small so these worked great. They kept her warm during skiing and the added vents helped cool her down after a hard day skiing.
This is a wonderful pant. Designed to fit the athletic ladies, with excellent placement of pockets, and the perfect length for ski boots. Recommend the short length of 29.5", stays clear of bindings and drapes well.
Good fit, warm, worked well in storm conditions! I really like them!
Very nice ski pants with great fit, pockets, vents!