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Airblaster Mix Down Fitting

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I am looking around for a down jacket. I want it to be new, at least 20K waterproofing, a good hood, and a price below $300. I am thinking of the Mix Down, but am unsure on the sizing. If anyone could help me out with that, I would appreciate it, and if you know of another puffy that meets those requirements, point it out. Thanks.
Dec 19 2006 6:54PM
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Bumpercars
Dec 19 2006 7:30PM
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TimothyLord
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get the quiksilver duckman jacket
Dec 19 2006 7:41PM
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TimothyLord
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get the quiksilver duckman jacket
Dec 19 2006 7:42PM
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Thanks for the suggestion. I found this as well:

Bonfire Triumph Jacket
http://www.sportsbasement.com/jump.jsp?itemID=10100&itemType=PRODUCT
Dec 19 2006 7:44PM
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Unfortunately, this only has 5K waterproofing.
Dec 19 2006 7:46PM
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I find it odd that the jackets designed for the worst cold also have lousy waterproofing on them, considering that keeping down dry is a high priority because it looses its insulative qualities when wet.
Dec 20 2006 1:25AM
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titsLOL
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i dunno what kinda expeditions you plan on taking with this jacket, but 10k is more then enough for a day of skiing.
Dec 20 2006 1:44AM
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titsLOL
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the only reason jackets like that bonfire and probably the grenade are so waterproof is cuz if the down gets wet it clumps together and no longer insulates you. a puffy that uses synthetic insulation like primaloft doesn't really need 20k, either way you're still gonna stay dry.
Dec 20 2006 1:47AM
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johanblaze
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who cares how it fits? it's airblaster... buy it!

Dec 20 2006 1:51AM
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ajjackson
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that section down jacket is sick i got one off of backcountry outlet for pretty good price
Dec 20 2006 7:43AM
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For one thing, I prefer to have more waterproofing over less. For another, I want to have the sizing correct when I buy it. I don't think either of those things are unreasonable.
Dec 21 2006 2:59AM
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