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Triple_Strum
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Please make a line of insulated outerwear as well.  Sincerely, 3x Strum.

But really, I always buy Oakley right now because I love insulated, comfy stuff.  If this year's First Drop were insulated I would have a full suit on pre-order.  No lies. 

So, please introduce an insulated line up for 2012, though that seems far off right now.

Can I get an AMEN from anyone?

Aug 13 2010 10:12PM
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Scrambles
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first drop was insulated last year, and is still insulated this year
Aug 13 2010 10:17PM
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.Max.
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Haha this, get some first drop son!
Aug 13 2010 10:21PM
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Triple_Strum
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haha, I am so new.  I am hideous, look away!

But really, it is?  Sorry, I usually ignore all threads with Saga or FD in them because kids just want to know which looks color, but for reals they are insulated?  Well, that settles it then...

Aug 13 2010 10:40PM
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585.
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OMGZ should i get saga or fd???????? such a tuff decisionzzz. and im 5'4" should i get xl saga or xlt fd?

but on the real fd is insulated, fd ftw
Aug 13 2010 11:00PM
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Triple_Strum
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So I just looked at their website, and all it says is "medium weight liner".  That doesn't constitute insulated in my opinion.  Boooooo
Aug 13 2010 11:16PM
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.Duncan.
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http://firstdropouterwear.com/fd/outerwearspecs.html

Where does it say it is insulated, no hate i'm just not sure.
Aug 13 2010 11:18PM
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Scrambles
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Aug 13 2010 11:29PM
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ski_DC
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layering > Insulation, in my opinion
more versatile, comfortable, and better modulates body heat.
I only wear shells, even on the coldest days. I've skied in -20 F days at sugarloaf (cold, windy, icy, miserably awesome) in my north face shell with a light softshell and 1 baselayer under and been toasty all day. But to each their own. Also, having a mesh interior really does count for more warmth, it traps warm air better than a plain un-lined shell.
Aug 13 2010 11:34PM
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FerrisBueller
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i always have a shell/ medium shell on and a thermal and tall tee from 32º and up. then - every 5 degrees add another tall tee. and give or take if its sunny or cloudy or snowing or not etc.

all in all both their outerwear is sick, but i would suggest going to check out Lethal Descent they ahve sick stuff man.
Aug 14 2010 12:08AM
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DlX
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No... it's almost too much insulation. It's too warm in weather above freezing and you need to unzip... In -15C weather it still doesn't need anything under it, I'm guessing that's about 10F or so. It's plenty warm, buy it.
Aug 14 2010 12:11AM
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blackoutbill
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This. Nothing is less comfy than a thermal and a fleece vest underneath a shell on a pow day. Add beef jerky and brownies and get the perfect day of skiing
Aug 14 2010 12:15AM
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585.
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like he said it all depends on your personal prefernce.
For myself i am really skinny and get cold real easily so i need an insulted jacket. But shells are much more versitile for hiking/ skiing pow because it is so much easier to take off layers or apply layers.
Aug 14 2010 12:35AM
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Scrambles
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i usualy go just a base layer and a hoodie (no jacket) on days -7c and warmer and never realy get cold, even at -25c with just a thermal and jacket, so insulation isnt that important to me
Aug 14 2010 12:37AM
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Willard
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i prefer non insulation
Aug 14 2010 12:39AM
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jca
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true this.
Aug 14 2010 12:59AM
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c4t_l0ver
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i have fd, its so so so warm, i only have to wear a hoodie and a tall t underneith. and im fucking toasty.

Aug 14 2010 1:51AM
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smuggs
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both suits have a mesh liner only, as has been mentioned.
Aug 14 2010 2:48AM
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PaleCelery
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drunk
Aug 14 2010 3:30AM
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Triple_Strum
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Yes!  The truth finally comes out.  Thanks Smuggs.
Aug 14 2010 8:22AM
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HamFaceGirl
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Who cares? Ill never buy those anyway unless they drop their prices a 100$
Aug 14 2010 8:49AM
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.Duncan.
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thats what i thought!
Aug 14 2010 12:17PM
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hollygrove
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Really?
I would never buy an insulated jacket.
Aug 14 2010 12:56PM
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i.ski.troll.
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As do I... Although I havent owned a jacket since the 07/08 season.
Aug 14 2010 1:04PM
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leahey
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Always took out the inside on jackets before, I love shells, they feel better and with good layering are much better then insulated.
Aug 14 2010 1:10PM
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Peter.
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i ride NY with a non insulated jacket, and always have. never been cold. just throw some t-shirts on underneath
Aug 14 2010 1:34PM
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*TURBONERD*
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i have always preferred shells as well. i just use a good base layer and take that off when its hot, and im golden
Aug 14 2010 1:36PM
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.jesus.
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you're a retard
Aug 14 2010 2:04PM
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RudyGarmisch
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I ski in a shell, thermal and t-shirt, and I still overheat on pow days in the PNW.
Aug 14 2010 7:43PM
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Balto
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i think its the pure energy given off by some sort of chemical reaction caused when snow makes contact with you
Aug 14 2010 8:08PM
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123+ski
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ya i had a big insulated coat, but i could only wear it in like january, and even then just like 1 shirt under it.
a few layers are all you need underneath as long as it is windproof, because that way your body heat keeps you warm, and the wind doesn't get in, and you can rock it all season
Aug 14 2010 8:25PM
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Luc.
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verified
Aug 14 2010 9:16PM
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JStrathern
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i dont really like layering. i love to wear a big insulated jacket with just a t shirt underneath.
Aug 14 2010 9:16PM
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FiveCrew
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get xlt i dear u
Sep 6 2010 6:49PM
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