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Why did saga pull the threes company line?

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murs
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sorry if this is a repost
Nov 18 2009 1:09PM
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pommes_vertes.
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This is just my guess, I have no actual information to back it up, so take it with a grain of salt.

It seemed to me that they simply couldn't get their shit together on time to release it.  They had been hyping it all summer/fall, showing samples and shit, and when they time came for them to release the line, they didn't even have the Anomie series ready to go.

As I'm sure you remember, there was a shit ton of pressure on NS for them to back up their dates and drop it.  In my opinion, they rushed through the Anomie, dropped it, and said fuck it to the Three's Company this year.

Again, that's totally speculation, but it makes sense to me.
Nov 18 2009 1:15PM
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murs
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veryy good answer^^^^^^


Nov 18 2009 1:21PM
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loveyoursneakers
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Saga told everyone that it was only a one off for there riders.

But what gets me is the fact that when they had the sneek peak picture thing going on they put the threes jacket out there like it was going to be sold this season. There still a great company they just need to manage there time better and get there sh*t right.

Nov 18 2009 5:05PM
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MNS
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do you work for an outerwear company? cause unless you do i wouldnt make assumptions that they dont manage their time and get shit right, you never know what their situation was or is.
Nov 18 2009 5:33PM
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Motes
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we'll just have to wate and see if they have it next year...
Nov 18 2009 5:36PM
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thelizards
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wate? really?
Nov 18 2009 5:49PM
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Motes
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Im guessing they will have it next season,  but i could be wrong

Nov 18 2009 5:51PM
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pigglywiggly
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wait bro, not wate. now stop being an ass about correcting his grammar,theres a way to do it nicely. damn, people are so critical these days.
Nov 18 2009 5:54PM
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smuggs
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my guess is because ns puts valuble input into their product. since nobody in the ski world was ready for the retro colors and talked alot of shit on it when they first saw it saga might have gotten frightened that nobody would want it. then summer rolls around everyone changed their minds on it durtschi goes dub over pyramid and suddenly the whole world wants the suit. well yall shouldnta talked so much shit on it when it first came out.
Nov 18 2009 6:52PM
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smuggs
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this banter belongs in the saga thread though too.
Nov 18 2009 6:53PM
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JacheOReally
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HAHAHAHAHHH

Nov 18 2009 6:58PM
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loveyoursneakers
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I own one.
Nov 18 2009 7:04PM
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@skiinmitch
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im goin guess they are goin drop the line unexpectadley some time this season so it will bring more stoke to their company.
Nov 18 2009 7:08PM
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Hufflepuff
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Thats exactly what I was thinking. When they first posted the pictures of the suit it got so much hate. They prob said fuck it and will release it next season or just redesign it.
Nov 18 2009 7:18PM
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no_steeze
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it really doesn't matter what their specific situation is

if they're an outerwear company then it's their responsibility to be organized enough to get their ship dates before the season starts...last year, and stay on top of a line of clothing. now

i love and respect saga and i know they're doing their best to stay on top of shit, but it is a simple responsibility as a company with reliant customers to do what you say. imo the masses will be happier if you have fewer products with prompt ship dates and stellar communications as opposed to trying to juggle a mass of new lines and getting ahead of yourself
Nov 18 2009 7:36PM
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Kevski
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Really? That's not even a typo. Leave it to NS...


But I was guessing that since the three's company got so much hate and everyone said it was ugly, they decided to pull it. I'm thinking it was probably a good choice. Now they can focus on Anomie, which is better in my opinion.
Nov 18 2009 8:05PM
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Jballz
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this defiantly should be in the saga cult. thats why it is there guys and gals
Nov 18 2009 11:11PM
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Funnel
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I don't know. I'm really starting to get fed up with Saga. As great as it might seem that they tried expanding into other "action sport" areas, they needed to wait a little bit longer. They have customer service to amp up before they should even consider expanding out of skiing. I'm definitely considering spending my money with another outerwear company after all of Saga's poor performance. Lesh over at First Drop has his shit together and he's running a company for the people, not his profit. However, I am bummed that the hoodies and other pre-order items won't be showing up for awhile, he's been more helpful than most companies and he has no control over production speed. Hopefully next year he'll be a little more ahead of the game, but so far he's doing great. Definitely a company to watch in the next few years.
Nov 18 2009 11:32PM
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murs
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thanks for alll the feedback

sorry for not posting in saga thread

i liked the durtschi pro suit and the wiley miller one there both dope

why did they have to pull it
Nov 19 2009 12:22AM
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Thenowhereman42
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Because they were ugly as fuck is my guess. Anomie looks sick but there was way too much stuff going on in the threes company. Its not 1985 anymore.
Nov 19 2009 1:50AM
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yellav
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how are they expanding into other action sports?
Nov 19 2009 2:03AM
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murs
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skating n shit
Nov 19 2009 2:13AM
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Thenowhereman42
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It sort of pisses me off that First Drop has decided the waterproof rating system doesn't mean anything though. No offense to anyone and I think First Drop looks sick and will go far, but I think I should be hearing that from some sort of scientist rather than a guy that owns an outerwear company that just happens to have half the waterproof rating of his competitors.
Nov 19 2009 2:32AM
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looneygeorge
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and Saga has more control over production? If I remember correctly, they got fucked LAST YEAR because of this, production company was too slow and then they had customs and shit that made it late. same thing happened last year.

The fact that they are showing up on time this year proves that they are stepping up.

And about three's company, they said they had an executive meeting with their riders, and chose to fuck it this year. It happened right after everyone started hating on the new jackets, so I'm guessing NS's stupid bashing had a say in this - so people can't really complain.

Personally, I'm bummed that we won't see Durtschi's pro suit on sale this year, that suit is banger.

Nov 19 2009 2:48AM
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murs
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can someone post a link of the original hate image?
Nov 19 2009 3:12AM
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looneygeorge
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https://newschoolers.com/web/forums/readthread/thread_id/477360/page/1/

on the first page there is one, I believe there was another one where you see the whole jacket, but couldn't find it in a hurry. just check through the thread.

Nov 19 2009 3:40AM
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murs
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thanks dude 10K
Nov 19 2009 4:35AM
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Newschool_Pope
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go to page 3, there´s wileys suit
Nov 19 2009 6:41AM
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amo
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wat was the three's company line?
Nov 19 2009 8:39AM
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Funnel
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Yep. That's the only thing keeping me from buying a suit from them.

To the other guy:
Saga should probably be shipping their shit out in late October or early November. Even if they are a little more on schdule this year, they now should have an idea of how the production company works. Thy can order earlier and get the stuff earlier. Leave it to NS to fuck up such a great looking jacket. Shipping isn't the only issue, they have shit customer service. Absolutely terrible. They won't reply to your emails, your voicemails, just your PMs on NS and the. You have to contact someone else. It sucks.
Nov 19 2009 10:12AM
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TheKerrKid
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wow dude you obviously havent talked to saga latley because custemer service over there is great right now, they respond super quickly and they are just trying their bes, and its all shipping nov 30 they have had that posted for months on their blog
Nov 19 2009 12:44PM
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smuggs
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sierra steeze,

have you actually been in touch with saga about anything? or have you just heard people talking shit who also probably havent been intouch with these guys? see what lies and embellishments have done to some peoples image of these guys (read saga wormth) . and being a bunch of bandwagoners on here its easy for people to hop on and think the grass is greener. maybe one person couldnt get ahold of them for a week and suddenly everyone talks like they have been waiting months to get ahold of these guys.

and who cares if you can get in touch with them on ns.com sometimes only. im sure 75% of sagas customers are nsers at this point. and im sure when people cant get ahold of them its because their buisness hours might be different than when you call.


Nov 19 2009 1:05PM
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Bgadd
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Saga is such a hard working company, they are first and foremost skiers making stuff for skiers. They have been at the manufactures for weeks to ensure that these suits will be out on time and the quality that you all expect. If you don’t like it don’t buy it, someone else will. They have amped up their customer service so much. They give as much information as they can. Saga didn’t make the three’s company because it was made for their pro athletes, they want their athletes to have a specialized suit that no one else can get. The red, black and yellow jacket that you did see come up was just a sample that was not the same as the original line. They wanted to give a sneak peak of the line to stir up hype.  I have never seen people pull so many all nighters and work as hard as they do, they take so much input from you guys but most of all from their athletes. I think it is great that they are expanding their versatility by making shirts and other goods, slowing testing out what sells what is liked etc. It allows them to show their true creativity. These designs and mock-ups really shows their skill in design and creation, let it happen. This years gear is going to be sick! New shirt line is dropping soon! Be ready for more optical fire.
Nov 19 2009 1:30PM
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SweatyBallShack
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I know for a fact that they made a few pairs of them. I know im probably gunna get shit for this but ive got a pair of the pants.
Feb 25 2010 3:48PM
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ecjibme
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why did you bump  this to claim about getting saga pants
Feb 25 2010 4:13PM
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ecjibme
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I'm sorry even better Having saga pants
Feb 25 2010 4:14PM
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pigglywiggly
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yes, we know. you made a claim thread about them for no reason if i remember correctly.
Feb 25 2010 5:34PM
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SweatyBallShack
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....hehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111!!!!!!!!!!!!11111!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Feb 25 2010 5:47PM
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