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FIRSTDROP VS. SAGA

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.Jack_S.
Posts: 406 - Karma: 207
I no saga has bean around a lot longer and more people have it but at the rate that firstdrop is selling full suits and talls, hoodies ect, theirs really not a doubt in my mind that they will soon each be of equal quality and popularity.
So NS what do you think.
Feb 9 2010 4:34PM
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andrew.
Posts: 2349 - Karma: 165
this is all based on second hand info, but first drop is more durable than saga.  saga is thinner material/easier to rip and shit.  but i also dislike the first drop jackets, just a personal thing.  sickest setup available right now imo is a saga black jacket (i forget their names) with first drop blue pants.
Feb 9 2010 4:41PM
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Aaaron.
Posts: 11817 - Karma: 903
my saga is much more waterproof than my friends firstdrop.

but he was still warm.
Feb 9 2010 4:42PM
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Beepboop123
Posts: 691 - Karma: 90
LDC so sick
Feb 9 2010 6:04PM
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Testicles
Posts: 1432 - Karma: 13
First Drop has really good material (warm,dry, durable) but their stiching kinda sucked this year. Saga rips too but in the material which is worse. Overall I'd give them aboout even quality but First Drop is warmer and I like how it looks more
Feb 9 2010 6:39PM
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Balto
Posts: 25985 - Karma: 4,404
ive owned 2 saga suits, this years quality is very good, the only rip i have is one that was caused by a knfe sharp branch that even broke the skin. saga is 20k/20k, FD is 8k/8k, so saga wins there. ive been hearing of issues with the stitching on FD, ive had no issues with my saga. my suit is also quite warm for how thin it is, but the thinness alows me not to get super hot while hiking.

so in my eyes, saga destroys FD
Feb 9 2010 6:47PM
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Contender
Posts: 3318 - Karma: 232
I own this years saga suit and i have to say i am satisfied with it but there are a few problems to note.

The material is pretty thin so my edges have made small to medium slits on my pants.  Also, some of the material seems to be wearing down pretty quickly considering ive only done 16 days of skiing and brought this suit brand new this year.  The threads on my sleeves have come loose rather quickly but ive been able to touch it up so that it doesnt get worse.

Apart from that durability issue, saga is awesome, its super light and waterproof.  I've had no problems with being cold in a saga suit and their customer service is amazing through my experience.
Feb 9 2010 7:07PM
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Aaaron.
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my sessions pants with noticeably thicker material had the tiny edge slits all over them after about a week..
Feb 9 2010 7:08PM
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Contender
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yeah i understand that its natural but ive gotten more cuts on my saga pants this year then orage pants last year.  just a note, and i remember reading someones review of this years saga.  He mentioned that he rested his ski ontop of his lap and even that caused an edge cut.
Feb 9 2010 7:11PM
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Blurst
Posts: 13577 - Karma: 10,169
First drop feels like splash pants to me, not like snow pant should feel like. I was super satisfied with my saga when I was a true gangster. So saga ftw.
Feb 9 2010 7:49PM
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Chompo.
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Well fd has some sweet pockets
Feb 9 2010 7:51PM
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grilledsteezeyo
Posts: 1419 - Karma: 72
thats such a hard choiceits like comparing chuck norris to bruce lee-no winner
Feb 9 2010 8:55PM
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cjfreeski22
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mo def saga but im sure first drop will catch up considering there switching to 20k/20k next year....
Feb 9 2010 8:59PM
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-ShredTheGnar-
Posts: 2038 - Karma: 111
i love my saga.
Feb 9 2010 9:15PM
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ataraxia
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werd
Feb 9 2010 9:37PM
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kvan
Posts: 3085 - Karma: 1,225
totally agree man. the material is really thin and i am have a few dime sized holes and cuts. i guess thats what happens when you get baggy pants and hit rails all the time though.
Feb 9 2010 9:39PM
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epic_line
Posts: 929 - Karma: 32
Lethal Decent is better then both Firstdrop and Saga
Feb 9 2010 9:40PM
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Beepboop123
Posts: 691 - Karma: 90
word
Feb 9 2010 10:02PM
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JRullo
Posts: 1794 - Karma: 265
IM HIS FRIEND!!!

haha but yea first drop is WAY warmer than saga, but not as waterproof
Feb 9 2010 10:06PM
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95romeo
Posts: 276 - Karma: -99
thats weird my saga suit from last year has no problems....only the pants have quit a few rips near the end
Feb 9 2010 10:07PM
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djdiggidydave
Posts: 1216 - Karma: 555
firstdrop
Sep 18 2010 12:34AM
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arandomname
Posts: 1989 - Karma: 18
Why did you bump this?
Sep 18 2010 12:53AM
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dickwreck
Posts: 221 - Karma: 6
NOT EVEN COMPARABLE SAGA'S BOSS AS A MOFO AND FIRST DROP IS GAY AS A MOFO
Sep 18 2010 2:32AM
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Virtika
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Thanks for the feedback guys. Not sure what Saga changed about the new 10/11 stuff but just wanted to comment that our new 10/11 gear is totally different and doesn't even compare to our stuff last year. We now have:

- super thick, durable, totally new fabric- 20k
- fully taped, seam sealed seams
- more bar tacked stitching in critical points
- improved fit so there is less stress on the crotch, etc.
- better thread, better construction
- better accessories (magnets, zippers, velcro, clasps, etc)
- new warranty, covers you for a full season.
- free repair for life on anything that isn't covered by warranty (you pay shipping)

If you guys liked our stuff last year, you'll be blown away by this years. We hope you'll give it a shot!
Sep 18 2010 3:24AM
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Kangbang
Posts: 14211 - Karma: 423
thats pretty legit!
Sep 18 2010 3:39AM
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smuggs
Posts: 6561 - Karma: 1,375
in b4 smuggs
Sep 18 2010 10:47AM
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TheClap.
Posts: 21671 - Karma: 4,158
After buying last years suit and having it rip the first day, and dealing with your customer service I will never buy a suit from you again
Sep 18 2010 11:48AM
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alpine_pow
Posts: 137 - Karma: 18
i hate to call-out, but i'm just gonna have to do it ...


you say online you split the price of repair 50/50 with customer, +shipping. which is the real deal?

also, with all the talk about how warm the pants are: are they too warm for tahoe? as in, will i be overly sweaty, uh, down there, when its 30/40+ degrees, waiting in line in the sun?
Sep 18 2010 12:28PM
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smuggs
Posts: 6561 - Karma: 1,375
it also says their warranty is 90 days (not a whole season), but whose counting.

also the pants have interchangeable zip off legs for that purpose.
Sep 18 2010 12:37PM
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TheClap.
Posts: 21671 - Karma: 4,158
and it is safe to say that you agree that your first year outerwear was awful and you have redone it?

if everything is new then that is starting new... so its possible the suits will suck just as much as the first years...
Sep 18 2010 4:50PM
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