does is stay shiny when u sit in slush? or are u supposed to bring a tarp with you too to make sure ur gear looks shiny and dry? lol…i cant help but wonder these things

Dec 02, 2009 at 05:15

perfume on the mountain… hmm.. doesn’t that defeat the whole purpose of being outside?

Dec 02, 2009 at 10:01

For the record, I would never wear anything like this, but if you’re into being a snow bunny, they’re not that bad.

Dec 03, 2009 at 07:11

70’s anyone? That last one looks like the Riviera in Vegas with all its gold. I dunno how I feel about this situation….

Dec 03, 2009 at 08:11

They don’t have a built in diaper?!

Dec 03, 2009 at 02:33

I like the stuff.  Seems that it is difficult to re-invent any jacket, one-piece or even goggle for that matter.  I saw a girl wearing the one piece in Tahoe and it caught my eye…
I typically wear 686 but would be down to try it…it’s just pricy…guessing I’m not the target market…

Dec 14, 2009 at 08:55

I’ll stick with my betty rides and burton. I work at a resort and this looks like what the girls who can afford to buy lots of schwag but can’t ride wear…

Dec 25, 2009 at 10:56

Sounds like you all enjoy looking like the dudes!  Let’s bring beauty to the mountain…let’s shred and take some turns and look damn good doing so.  Don’t tell me you all have Kelly Clark signed posters in your bed rooms too!!!!
Let’s change it up a bit…so can anyone suggest good gear that makes a lady look classy?  I’m tired of knowing no one can tell if I’m a dude or chick from 100 feet away.  Volcom makes some damn good skinny pants…

One question for you Kelly Vance.  Did you actually ride in Circe Snow gear or are you judging the product from the posted images?

Jan 13, 2010 at 12:01

I don’t care what people think of my ensemble while I’m shredding.  Some days I look more feminine than others, but does it really matter?  Have we gotten so low as to think someone can’t shred because they’re wearing this brand or that color?  Don’t we already have it hard enough being girl snowboarders?  Let’s stick together ladies!

Jan 13, 2010 at 07:07

I agree Ozzie. I’d rather ride in my well worn hand-me-down jacket than waste my money on buying super fancy schwag. That’s money I need for gas and lift tickets!!

Jan 17, 2010 at 01:11

My wife has an outfit like that. She likes it…I dont.

Feb 21, 2010 at 02:34

First and foremost, thank you Kelly for writing about this new company. It’s always great to see women in the industry making a name for themselves after their pro career has ended. I can’t deny that her outerwear is fun and stylish, but I do have a few issues with the direction for which she has taken her company.

I agree with “Supadupa” in regards to being proud to display yourself as a woman while on the slopes, but I do not feel that “bringing back the bunny” is something to be boasting. Sure the term “snow bunny” may be appealing to some, but to me (and I feel to many of our readers here at Shred Betties) a “Snow Bunny” is a derogatory term that is comparing women to a trophy. As if these women are prizes who can ski but their priority is to look good and be sexy, not to ski or ride. They don’t really like the cold, but go out there to have a bit of fun just for the heck of it.

So in my opinion, I do not feel that the marketing scheme adopted by Circe Snow is appropriate or empowering. Do I think that dressing like a dude is the solution to making women on the mountain seem more legit? Do I agree with the statement on the Circe Snow website (also quoted by Kelly) “The better you look, the more success you’ll have?” Absolutely not. It is through the girls who are out there slaying the pow or the park every day making their presence on the mountain; its through accomplished riders like Kelly Clark, Gretchen Blieler, and Hannah Teter who put themselves in the lime-light as positive role-models to all women while simultaneously investing their time to improver our communities;  It’s through organizations like Shred Betties, Betty Rides, Cilla, Nikita, and many others that are working on giving women in the sport an equal voice.

So let me ask you this Miss Supadupa, what is so wrong with having a signed poster of Kelly Clark, an empowered, accomplished, incredible woman hanging up in your room?

Mar 11, 2010 at 11:24