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What outerwear to buy?

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ippaar
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Hello guys, im not really the one with the most knowledge in skiing gear, but i'm looking for a jacket and snow pants.
I have been looking at Saga's 10/11 but im not sure how baggy it is. (i guess it depends on what size you choose)
i dont want something WAY too baggy, as im 50% of the time in offpiste, and 50% in the park, so it should be nice looking but i still want to do offpiste.

i have been looking specially at things like Saga and First-Drop.. they are pretty cheap, compared to many other skijackets/pants, does this means they aint very warm or what?

So overall im looking for something like this:
- A baggy look, but not so baggy that my jacket reaches my knees.
- Able to do offpiste
- Able to keep me warm, when higher up on the mountains.

Is what makes some skiiers (like Simon Dumont in his red/white Oakley air raid) looking SO baggy, is that because he gets it in oversize?
So i could just buy a Large or something (i'm 17)

Would be great with some feedback, im from a country with no mountains so dont judge me too hard ;)
Nov 30 2010 10:56AM
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@skiinmitch
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How tall/big are you?
Nov 30 2010 11:01AM
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T.DUDE
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go for a shell so you can layer
Nov 30 2010 12:45PM
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scratchskier321
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Telling me that your 17 is pointless. How tall are you?
Nov 30 2010 12:47PM
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ippaar
Posts: 16 - Karma: 38
I'm 185cm and that would be:
72.8 inches or
6 feet.

Nov 30 2010 2:23PM
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RAEL
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Yeah make sure you buy skiing brands, you know support the sport
Nov 30 2010 2:28PM
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ippaar
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Would a Saga 10/11 in Medium or Large do it?
or is it too cold when i reach the top of the mountain? (Would some extra fleece fix that?)

Nov 30 2010 3:03PM
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Im.a.skier
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definately not medium it would not be big enough. Large would fit pretty normal and still be a little baggy. it would be pretty warm with layering
Nov 30 2010 3:38PM
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ippaar
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Alright, thanks alot man ;)
Nov 30 2010 3:46PM
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A.Eberhard
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If you get saga go far an xl and same with firstdrop. Added steeze and you will be able to move. I would go with saga because you can trust you are getting quality outerwear since it is only firstdrop's second year in production.
Nov 30 2010 3:47PM
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ippaar
Posts: 16 - Karma: 38
"Added steeze and you will be able to move"
What do you mean by this? :P
Nov 30 2010 5:01PM
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Blurst
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Saga is just a shell so if you are looking for something warm than do not go for it.

Look into orage. It seems to be exactly what you want. They have a nice clean fit and if you are not looking for something too baggy than it is the best. Their stuff is also very high quality.
Nov 30 2010 5:28PM
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BLK_Shaman
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yeah..the TJ pro is warm, great price, and has cool colors

if your 6ft i would go L or XL for sure

Nov 30 2010 5:34PM
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ippaar
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Can't find the TJ pro anywhere, its the green/yellow right? (its not on orage.com)
and is it possible to get it in full blue?
ex: http://www.powdermag.com/apparel-guide/2010/orage-jp-pro-model-w-gordon-pant/
Dec 1 2010 1:19PM
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Blurst
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The green and yellow is last years jacket. Idont think it is possible to get it in full blue. Check out the sidney or baxter jacket, both full insulated and look really good.
Dec 1 2010 1:33PM
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