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St.Steezy
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hey

So wats some of the more popular gear. I uno which stuff 2 get. Money is really a factor I can spend nearly as much as i want. I need a new jacket and pants. Wat 2 get.
Jan 6 2004 10:45PM
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J.D.
Posts: 21362 - Karma: 5,143
How about you go down to the store and find what you like the most and then buy it, and stop basing all your decisions on other people? Really...

Anyways I'm sure everyone will saay Oakley. I'll say Arcteryx.
Jan 6 2004 10:59PM
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skiflake
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buy me stuff


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Jan 6 2004 11:16PM
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3ski6guy0
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go to a ski shop and buy whatever you want! dont be a trendwhore.
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Jan 6 2004 11:19PM
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St.Steezy
Posts: 4228 - Karma: 20
god damnit sry i have always used helly hanson gear i jsut wanted 2 no some brands. Just wat is out.
Jan 7 2004 12:38AM
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J.D.
Posts: 21362 - Karma: 5,143
Well then, arcteryx. Like I said. Unless you're a poser who just wants to look trendy while sitting in the park. In which case, Oakley, which is also fairly good quality.

Note that you dont have to be a poser to wear oakley, but if you are one...
Jan 7 2004 12:44AM
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OReJow
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pricing not an issue? cloudveil then. unless you are a poser, as ^ this guy has already mentioned.

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Jan 7 2004 12:51AM
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freezed
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airwalk makes nice pants for a good price, and as far as a jacket, get a really nice inner layer, like columbia sportswear or something, then just buy a shell, it works out better than buying a jacket, becasue you can take out the inner layer on hot days and still be warm on cool days.


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Jan 7 2004 1:14AM
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J.D.
Posts: 21362 - Karma: 5,143
Yes, definitely do NOT buy a Columbia jacket, they are overpriced and they suck ass. They are comfy though. My jacket is pretty comfy and 30,000mm waterproof, only thing I've found that works better are Arteryx jackets but I cant afford one and my cousin wont let me have his for free. What a bastard, eh?
Jan 7 2004 1:18AM
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SethPistolRDR
Posts: 40 - Karma: 10
go the SMS clothing route. www.smsclothing.com. They make stuff specifically for newschool skiing. Priced right to. If you want stuff that is really heavy and bomb proof and cost way too much go oakley. But SMS stuff is super breathable, waterproof, warm, and light.
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Jan 7 2004 2:39AM
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PhattTim
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If you ski hard then Columbia isn't very good. It's quite cheap but it won't last. If money isn't an option and you want good gear then make sure it's made of Gore-Tex, can't go wrong with that. Mountain Hardware, MacPac, Fairydown, Helly Hansen, all make good stuff that will last and be comfortable. Unless of course you want to be a poser bitch, then get Rip Curl, O'Neil, Oakley or any of those other shitty brands that make crap gear at a million dollars a set.

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Jan 7 2004 2:44AM
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bigpygmy
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Orage
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Jan 7 2004 7:52AM
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EmcEEmahEm
Posts: 466 - Karma: 10
DNA fan, checking in


Go to your damn shop and pick something you like. No one cares what you wear, I wear a mostly duct-taped jacket for shits and giggles when I go to expensive resorts just to piss off the snobs

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Jan 7 2004 1:37PM
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Papa
Posts: 4718 - Karma: 11
god you're lazy or just overly stupid, go to a store and look and get what you like, fuck some kids are dumb




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Jan 7 2004 1:38PM
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Jib_This
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Try stuff on, see what fits, decide on what you think looks good on you, then buy it. Done. And for the record, everyone I know with an Arcteryx jacket loves the waterproofness, but hates the lack of functionality for skiing, ie not enough well placed, well designed pockets, collar isn't high enough, etc. I've had great luck with Helly Hansen(after some initial quality issues) and Burton, so they're my recommendations.



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Jan 7 2004 3:21PM
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Concord
Posts: 4700 - Karma: 47
Man price is not a issue so why dont u look a predator wear and Fate clothing The North Face they all make really nice stuff and it all looks pretty badass.

There is no such thing as shitty snow only shitty skiers.
If it was easy they would call it snowboarding.
Jan 7 2004 5:31PM
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GeneralButtNaked
Posts: 7854 - Karma: 89
if you got the cash go to the north face thier stuff is sweet
Jan 7 2004 5:58PM
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J.D.
Posts: 21362 - Karma: 5,143
^^^ Yea I have burton ronin pants they've worked really well for me, they lasted about 2 seasons as my 'good' pants before i needed new ones. still waterproof though.
Jan 7 2004 11:18PM
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EmcEEmahEm
Posts: 466 - Karma: 10
Mountain Hardwear, Marmot, and Arc'teryx are all better than North Face at this point in time.

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Jan 8 2004 10:30AM
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DiscoVolante
Posts: 22 - Karma: 10
I hear K mart has a great selection.
Jan 8 2004 1:05PM
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manus
Posts: 1427 - Karma: 10
^^but can they beat North Face's lifetime warranty?

I swear by North Face, Burton (awesome pants), Bonfire has some decent priced pretty good quality stuff, Spyder has some good stuff (but not really newschool), Swany for gloves.

My brother has had Oakley pants for a couple years and loves em, and Helly Hansen stuff has always been good too.

Haven't tried Cloudveil, but I looked into some of there stuff, just seemed REALLY pricey.

Jan 8 2004 1:48PM
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EmcEEmahEm
Posts: 466 - Karma: 10
They all match NF's lifetime warranty, except Arc'Teryx, which I'm not sure about... Mt. Hardwear and Marmot both have it though. The big reason I'm down on NF right now is because their customer service SUCKS. Have you ever actually sent something in? It takes *forever* to get it back. I sent in a backpack at Thanksgiving, and I haven't even gotten a 'We're shipping it back now' response yet. They're 'Determining the status of the RMA'. For 2 months. As opposed to the Mt. Hardware gloves that I caught on a tree and ripped a piece off of, they had me a new pair within a week.

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Jan 8 2004 3:38PM
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EmcEEmahEm
Posts: 466 - Karma: 10
Just to clarify, Arc'Teryx does have a lifetime warranty

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Jan 8 2004 3:42PM
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manus
Posts: 1427 - Karma: 10
^good to know, and NF, if you gotta send something in, best bet is send it in through a shop and in the end of the season, just try to hold it together with duct tape through the season, because they do take a long time to get back to you.


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Jan 8 2004 4:34PM
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skifree919
Posts: 5842 - Karma: 35
Be like me, an L.L. Bean jacket and some elastic waistband snowpants you have to take from your dad! Its reaaaaallllyyy trendy.



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Jan 8 2004 6:15PM
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Concord
Posts: 4700 - Karma: 47
All of my gear right now is the North Face pants coat gloves and a bag that can hold my skis

There is no such thing as shitty snow only shitty skiers.
If it was easy they would call it snowboarding.
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Jan 8 2004 8:27PM
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CalgaryJibber
Posts: 1828 - Karma: 19
hey al you like papa need to shut up... what if he goes out and buys somehting he likes then finds out its not cool? WTF CAN HE DO THEN? god you guys are incencitive

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Jan 8 2004 11:56PM
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Papa
Posts: 4718 - Karma: 11
^are you serious? or joking? cause why should he caare if it's not 'cool', all that matters is taht he likes it, you basically contradicted yourself




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Jan 9 2004 12:48AM
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schlonginator
Posts: 3971 - Karma: 27
*cough,poser,cough*

Whats wrong with helly gear? HH stuff is sick!! i got helly pants and gloves and they rip.




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