Retail Offer Snow Pants for Women, Kickstarter by Nobody’s Princess based in Melbourne

[MarzNC]

To: Women who ski or snowboard and want snow pants with features that fit well
From: A petite American woman, member of TheSkiDiva .com

I’m active on more than one ski forum these days. The ones that are international like this one are the most fun. Recently I heard about a new brand of snow pants being made by an Australian woman. It's being discussed on a mostly North American ski forum for women who like sliding on snow. The company is Nobody's Princess, founded by Maria Baker of Melbourne.

It’s common knowledge that petite, tall, and many other women have trouble finding comfortable snow pants with good features like lots of useful pockets and waist adjustments. Typical snow pants often not optimal because they are too long, too short, too tight, or too loose.

If this sounds familiar, check out this Kickstarter soon because it ends August 17. Price for a pair of pants is AU$229 or less depending on which reward you choose. Credit cards fare not charged unless the Kickstarter goal is met.



I’ve pledged for one pair of pants. Price is right even with shipping charges to the USA. Among the ski related items I’ve gotten from Kickstarter is DPS Phantom. Have not had any issues with successful campaigns.

Here’s an written interview of Maria by the Ski Diva from early August 2021:

A chat with Maria Baker of Nobody’s Princess: Snow Pants Made By Women, For Women | The Ski Diva

www.theskidiva.com

Here’s a video interview by Ticker News from April 2021:

 

[almontyrat]

To: Women who ski or snowboard and want snow pants with features that fit well
From: A petite American woman, member of TheSkiDiva .com

I’m active more than one ski forum these days. The ones that are international are the most fun. Recently I heard about a new brand of snow pants being made by an Australian woman. It's being discussed on a mostly North American ski forum for women who like sliding on snow. The company is Nobody's Princess, founded by Maria Baker of Melbourne.

It’s common knowledge that petite, tall, and many other women have trouble finding comfortable snow pants with good features like lots of useful pockets and waist adjustments. Typical snow pants often not optimal because they are too long, too short, too tight, or too loose.

If this sounds familiar, check out this Kickstarter soon because it ends August 17. Price for a pair of pants is AU$229 or less depending on which reward you choose. Credit cards fare not charged unless the Kickstarter goal is met.



I’ve pledged for one pair of pants. Price is right even with shipping charges to the USA. Among the ski related items I’ve gotten from Kickstarter is DPS Phantom. Have not had any issues with successful campaigns.

Here’s an written interview of Maria by the Ski Diva from early August 2021:

A chat with Maria Baker of Nobody’s Princess: Snow Pants Made By Women, For Women | The Ski Diva

www.theskidiva.com

Here’s a video interview by Ticker News from April 2021:

This came across my facebook page and I am seriously considering supporting. As a short but curvy woman I have terrible trouble finding ski pants that fit and actually pull in around my small waist while allowing my thunder thighs a bit of freedom to telemark.

Unfortunately, I just forked out $$$ on some Spyder Winner stretch gore-tex jobbies which are a wee bit long but fit me great in the waist/butt/thighs area.

 

[climberman]

Not my market but killer product name!

 

[almontyrat]

Not my market but killer product name!

Go on.... you know you want the pink and they will fit over your manly climber thighs...

 

[mitsikitty]

Hey all - just came across this today, and I am Maria, the founder!

If anyone has any questions, I'd be more than happy to answer!

This came across my facebook page and I am seriously considering supporting. As a short but curvy woman I have terrible trouble finding ski pants that fit and actually pull in around my small waist while allowing my thunder thighs a bit of freedom to telemark.

These pants have certainly been designed with you in mind! And, have been happily tested by a telemark skiier!
Would absolutely love the support to get to goal, and if you have any concerns - just ask!!

Not my market but killer product name!

Cheers!!!

 

[climberman]

Hey all - just came across this today, and I am Maria, the founder!

If anyone has any questions, I'd be more than happy to answer!



These pants have certainly been designed with you in mind! And, have been happily tested by a telemark skiier!
Would absolutely love the support to get to goal, and if you have any concerns - just ask!!



Cheers!!!

Welcome to the forum @mitsikitty !

 

[crackson]

I'd like to help with some ideas and considerations.

And best pant design ever,

 

[LMB]

I backed this months ago.
Really keen to give them a go. Getting comfortable ski pants has been a mission. Spyder has been my go to for a while.

Plenty of unskinny strong thighed women in this industry, sadly many manufacturers only want to see the thin skinny leg version of their pants out there on the hill, sizes stopping at a 14, but fitting more like. 10-12.

I will support this kind of effort to create comfortable and NICE looking pants and have real inclusion for all body types every day of the week!

 

[currawong]

have real inclusion for all most body types every day of the week!

 

[LMB]

Fair.
But better than others.

 

[Olesia]

This sounds like a great kickstarter campaign! I am a woman over 6 feet tall with muscular thighs and finding well fitting ski pants can be challenging. I have encountered all of the fit issues that the founder wanted to address - too short, tight in hips and too big in waist area. I am very excited about this and wishing @mitsikitty best of luck in this worthy endeavor!

 

[Sandy]

Hey all - just came across this today, and I am Maria, the founder!

If anyone has any questions, I'd be more than happy to answer!



These pants have certainly been designed with you in mind! And, have been happily tested by a telemark skiier!
Would absolutely love the support to get to goal, and if you have any concerns - just ask!!



Cheers!!!

Welcome to ski.com.au

You may see some irreverent posts from time to time, but don't worry about those!!!

Sounds like you've found a great target audience here!!!!!

 

[MarzNC]

And, have been happily tested by a telemark skiier!

Good to know! My daughter shifted to tele in middle school. We recently got her boyfriend on skis for the first time. There is one indoor slope in the USA and we happened to be going close enough to stop in for a few hours. He liked it so she may be in need of a new pair of snow pants. Maybe I should change my pledge to 2 pairs. Hmm . . .

What led to the vent design? That seems pretty unusual. I wonder how it would work in deep powder. I ski at Alta in April often enough to get lucky every so often. Sometimes can be warmish but still be powder in the trees . . . if you know where to go.

 

[fenrir]

If they do pants to cover portly gentlemen I would be in. These days the waist on my pants is a little snug even though the legs fit perfectly.

 

[mitsikitty]

If they do pants to cover portly gentlemen I would be in. These days the waist on my pants is a little snug even though the legs fit perfectly.

To be completely honest with you - they would probably work well for you. If you didn't mind the design, there is no reason you couldn't rock them!

 

[mitsikitty]

What led to the vent design? That seems pretty unusual. I wonder how it would work in deep powder. I ski at Alta in April often enough to get lucky every so often. Sometimes can be warmish but still be powder in the trees . . . if you know where to go.

The biggest reasoning was to stop adding additional bulk to the thighs. The vents are usually on the inside or outside of thighs and its not ideal for access or comfort or even looks!

Across the back doesn't pose any more of a snow issue than other vents. If you've taken a turn hard enough, that snow is going to get in no matter what.

 

[mitsikitty]

This sounds like a great kickstarter campaign! I am a woman over 6 feet tall with muscular thighs and finding well fitting ski pants can be challenging. I have encountered all of the fit issues that the founder wanted to address - too short, tight in hips and too big in waist area. I am very excited about this and wishing @mitsikitty best of luck in this worthy endeavor!

Sounds like you'd benefit from these pants then! All the pain points covered!

Hope you've been able to get behind the kickstarter and pledge!

 

[mitsikitty]

Hey all! The Kickstarter for these pants are finishing in just a few days!
Would love your support!

 

[MarzNC]

With just over a day to go, happy to see that the total is trending towards 90%. Wouldn't take too much to put the campaign over the top. But I hope people don't wait too long.

 

[MarzNC]

Looks like the goal was reached!

Still a few hours left to get the Late Bird price of AU$229.

 

[mitsikitty]

Yes! We reached goal, so now - if you would like a pair, just 9 hours to grab them at the Kickstarter price!

 

[mitsikitty]

Annndddd a further update!!

Now, 9 months later.... the pants have 'hit the shelves' and the reviews are coming in thick and fast!
I am so excited to finally have these amazing pants to offer, and the feedback has absolutely made the last 2 years worth the late nights and effort.

Please, if you're curious check out www.nobodysprincess.com.au
I cant thank everyone on the forums who has supported me, enough.

 

[fenrir]

My partner and one of her friends got in on the kickstarter and they are very happy with their purchase. They say the pants are amazingly comfy and the tops look great as well.

 

[mitsikitty]

My partner and one of her friends got in on the kickstarter and they are very happy with their purchase. They say the pants are amazingly comfy and the tops look great as well.

So great to hear! I can't deny, I've had lots of great feedback which is making the whole project worthwhile!!!

 

[MarzNC]

Got my package in the USA a couple weeks ago. Had to wait for a cooler day to try them on. Love the material, fit ,and or course all the pockets. They are clearly warmer than my old insulated pants. Will take them to Big Sky next winter.

 

[Peanut]

I just wanted to add my 2c here. I ordered a pair of the Zali pants from Nobody’s Princess, and have been really happy with the level of service I’ve gotten from Maria. I was measuring halfway between sizes when I put my order in, so I went for the larger size. It ended up being a bit too big, and Maria was happy to exchange them for a smaller size. I also decided to swap from black to maroon (it’s like a deep wine/dark pink) when exchanging for the smaller size, and Maria was more than accommodating.

The pants feel super comfy to wear, especially once I adjusted the waistband. I’ve never actually had a pair of snow pants that feel comfortable around the thighs while simultaneously fitting my waist, and it’s an odd sensation (in a good way, of course). It‘s still another few weeks until I get down to the snow, but I’m more than happy to provide an update on how the pants function in the wild.