Merrell Limit Snowsports Pant Review

The Merrell Limit Pants were introduced this fall. They are a fashionable-waterproof-breathable snowsport pant. I tested them out while hiking, snowshoeing, skiing and just around town. They really don't look like snow pants, yet they perform like the high quality snow pants they are.

Merrell Limit Snowsport Pants

The Merrell Limit Pants provide plenty of warmth and mobility on the slopes. I stayed warm with a thin baselayer beneath the pant and the temperatures were just above zero. The knees have a special stitch the allows for a wider range of motion. I telemark skied, dropping a knee with each turn, and had no problems with getting caught up in the pants.

Fabric Close-UP

The Limits feature 2-layer Merrell® Opti-Shell™ waterproof-breathable heathered fabric. They look more like a casual dress pant, than they do a ski pant. In fact, I've had a few meetings in these pants and my clients couldn't tell I was wearing snow pants!

Skiing in Merrell Limit Snow Pants

I put these pants to the test on powder day at Solitude Mountain Resort. We had two feet of snow overnight and it snowed another foot while we were skiing.

In the Powder !

The reason I live in Utah.

Merrell® Opti-Shell™ fabric

The Opti-Shell™ fabric keep me dry all day. The snow just pills up the outside of the pant.

Close Up Shedding Fresh Snow

Here's a much better view.

Merrell Limit Pants Interior

The seams of the pant are fully taped. The pants have Merrell® Opti-Warm™ insulation in seat and knees. The silky liner provides less friction with your baselayer.

Front Pocket and Side Vents

If you look closely you can see the side zipper vent with the mesh gusset. I have these vents open while I hike in these pants. I like how the zipper vent is only about a foot long and it doesn't go all the way up to the waist. It's simple to operate while you have gloves on. I really didn't use the front cargo pocket much. If you put anything in that pocket it would rub on your thigh. There are pockets on the sides of the pants just below the waist that are also zippered.

Gaiters Clip Onto Boot

This might not be the best picture, but you can see how the interior gaiters can clip onto a hiking boot. The gaiters also keep snow out while skiing and snowshoeing.

BOTTOMLINE: THERE'S NO LIMIT FOR THE MERRELL LIMIT PANT

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