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Disadvantages of buying oversized jackets?

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TheQuailman
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I'm thinking of purchasing the Orage TJ Pro Jacket.

http://www.thejibshop.com/Orage-TJ-Pro-Jacket-Mens-2009-P4852C0.aspx

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From what I know, this jacket has a normal, non-baggy fit.  I think a small/medium jacket would fit normally on me.  But of course I want to look like a G. Nah mean?  So I am lthinking of getting either an L or XL.  If I go with the XL, is the jacket not going to keep me warm?  Will cold air seep in the bottom?  Are there any other problems with getting a super-large jacket that I am unaware of?

Oct 27 2008 7:30PM
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Malcolm
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nah theres usually one of those elastic thingys that keep snow out. plus you can carry a dog or something while you ski if you got one
Oct 27 2008 7:32PM
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finnafuckyobitch
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hahahaha
Oct 27 2008 7:33PM
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Octopus
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yah you'll like it if you have a dog.
i take mine skiing in my jacket all the time
Oct 27 2008 7:35PM
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Atypical
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I just picked up this jacket from the shop on saturday. I got xl and its a little baggy but not thug. I'm 5'8 and like 190 lbs.

I don't really think there are any disadvantages unless you go like xxl and it gets caught on shit.
Oct 27 2008 7:52PM
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bigwhite.steeze
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only disadvantage i can think of is you'll be slightly slower?
Oct 27 2008 8:07PM
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MNS
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well when you lift up your arms or bend over your back is never exposed. tey are really comfy and dont limit movement. tey do however look like a dress without snowpants. my gangsta jacket looks stupid wearing it around without snowpants. but its so warm and cozy like a portable blanket
Oct 27 2008 8:12PM
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Kevski
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Depends if the jacket is meant to be worn big. My Orage club jacket doesn't cinch up completely, and the pow skirt doesn't fit around me at all. I have gotten some powder spray up there a little, but not a whole lot. It's meant for a fat person, and I'm skinny. Some companies make jackets in bigger sizes to accommodate steeze, some accommodate belly size.
Oct 27 2008 8:21PM
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UNREAL
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blankets are portable
Oct 27 2008 8:58PM
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blindside
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I tried it on in XL and it fit quite regularly on me. Like not even below my ass. I'm 6' btw.

But I see no disadvantage to having a taller jacket. Then again I have the g-suit so I may be biased.
Oct 27 2008 9:10PM
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Silence
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where do you buy a non-portable blanket
Oct 27 2008 9:23PM
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