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Jrich23
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I was checking out Snowboard Canada the other day and I was surprised to see how many crossover companies that are out there selling both snowboard and ski clothes. How do you guys feel about companies like Oakley, Helly Hansen, Sessions selling to both as opposed to ski specific companies such as Spyder, Orage, Phenix, Descente etc.???
Nov 20 2003 3:30PM
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ktlu
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clothes are just clothes
Nov 20 2003 3:52PM
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Jrich23
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Bueller...Bueller...Bueller
Seriously though, as skiers don't you want to differentiate yourselves from snowboarding? If you wear whatever you want on the hill, why don't you see skiers wearing more Burton, it's some of the nicest stuff out there. Keep it core I say, then the masses will start to respect the newschoolers, because we'll have our own style and it won't just be snowboarding's bitch little sister.
Nov 20 2003 5:43PM
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gambino500014
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i dont think people care about outerwear, if it was burton they wouldnt even think about it being a snowboard company, it has nothing to do with snowboarding, its just a jacket, dont worry yourself about outerwear,
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Nov 20 2003 5:50PM
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dawilltoski
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i would wear what I like, but I would never go out and buy a Burton coat or somthing. plus im all about oakley.



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Nov 20 2003 5:52PM
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MadTrix4185
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who cares who makes it. if it keeps you dry and looks good y not wear it. I wear sessions and both skiers and boarders wear it, but who cares.
Nov 20 2003 8:59PM
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BooKitty911
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Companies that sell to snowboarders have snowboard teams - and they pay their snowboarders a whole lot more than their skiers. Support the companies that support skiing and skiers. And you can cross Spyder off that list - they're coming out with a snowboard line next year.
Nov 21 2003 10:27AM
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FRZGene
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Jrich, what are you talking about? I see tons of skiers wearing Burton. You're saying why aren't more? Everytime I ski it seems like I see a skier with Burton gear on or other snowboard shit on. Just an observation.
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Nov 21 2003 10:57AM
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Fresco
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as long as looks good i can wear it. i prefer companies that come from a ski backround though not snowboard companies that have switched over to selling ski clothes.
Nov 21 2003 11:03AM
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jumpman
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If Burton makes a better coat than a ski specific company, I'll buy the Burton coat because it is better. Get the best equipment available to you, who cares who makes it.


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Nov 21 2003 11:11AM
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BoomBotix
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Wear skate brands!? As far as snowboard wear, it's just more functional for freestylers because it's loose and it allows us to move freely in all directions. Btw, check out the Bonfire CIO pants w/ studs, those'll be my boarder wear for this winter.
Nov 21 2003 11:21AM
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Dallan!
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think its great, if theyre baggy.





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Nov 21 2003 5:28PM
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skimack
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I try to shy away from big snowboard companies like Burton. First of all, they hate on skiing, and second of all, they are an evil corporate overpriced company which makes gear for pros, and little kids who have too much money, kinda' like oakley.

My money will be going to the ski industry as much as possible, but ski companies need to get their shit together. Spyder hasn't made a cool jacket for a couple of years now, and it also has to be affordable, I DONT HAVE $300 TO SPEND ON A FUCKING JACKET!

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Nov 21 2003 7:44PM
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Dallan!
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due





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Nov 21 2003 8:51PM
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jumpman
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deep breaths skimack, deep breaths


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Nov 21 2003 10:20PM
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joe_cool_ski
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i think that there is not really a style difference any more so sell away any one who wants
Nov 21 2003 11:06PM
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real9999
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With regards to being a massive evil company, Burton is a private company owned by Jake Burton himself. Compared to a mega conglomerate like Adidas-Salomon, I think Burton is a pretty core company.
Nov 22 2003 9:00PM
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skimack
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^In reguards to salomon, Microsoft looks like core company. Burton owns like four other companies which they bought in order to corner the clothing, helmet, and gear markets. Therefore they are an evil corporate company. That's my definition at least.

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When you assume, you make an ass out of u and me.(think about it)

'My knee hurts' (Jeff Merat after grinding a lunch table for an hour instead of sitting in the ski patrol shack for his torm mcl and acl which he got earlier that day.)

'I'm not asking for any help, just mabe for you to get off your ass.'(my dad)
Nov 22 2003 10:30PM
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under_achieved
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I was gonna write a big response flaming you but I decided not to.
Nov 23 2003 1:20AM
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MistaSkier
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Evil corporations, huh? And Oakley stuff isn't any pricier than any other quality sutff.


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Nov 23 2003 1:34AM
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Nov 23 2003 1:44AM
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Dallan!
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oakley isnt expensive.





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