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Features in a good ski jacket...

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wuj.
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If you could make your own ski jacket exactly how you wanted it...
Mar 24 2011 10:54PM
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wuj.
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***it would include:
Mar 24 2011 10:55PM
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Banane.
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First of all, it will be 20k/20k 3L gore tex ( or better), something really waterproof. Oversize Hood, powder skirt, 1 chest pocket for ipod ( so you can take your ipod whitout oppening you jacket.), a little leach for the pass, 2 big pocket in the front whit fully taped seem zipper, a arm pocket like the saga, i dont want it too big, like 32'' zipper lenght. back vent ( diagonal). A bottle opener somewhere in the jacket, and more pocket.

Btw ice thread idea

Mar 24 2011 11:02PM
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FerrisBueller
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38" tall, black, tall fleece zippered into it, removable if needed, (two piece jacket,) 20/20k, minimal external pockets, leaded with internal pockets, bottle opener inside, goggle case inside, powder skirt, probly other things i cant think of.
Mar 24 2011 11:48PM
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jeremy.g
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pretty much this. i would want it fully taped and 3l as well
Mar 25 2011 12:22AM
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wuj.
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this?
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Mar 25 2011 12:50AM
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I.B
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20k/20k taller slimmer fit. 3 layer w/ inner layer being able to zipper out. taped seams. powder skirt. one big pocket on the left with a smaller on the right. under the jacket a pass holder so i can flip my pass out. big chest pocket outside for ipod/food storage. on the insdie i would want 2 breast pockets on each side. Big hood with a gater on the ziper by the mouth so it doesn't make my face raw
Mar 25 2011 12:53AM
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Ghini
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Some is said but its easier for me to name it all, sorry about that, but I have thought about this a several times.. Thoughts about starting a outerwear company have crossed my mind to many times.. Here in Europe there are no company's like Trew, Flylow, etc.. Lots of people that want quality jackets buy from mountainering/outdoor brands but they all have a short fit and no good pockets etc..

- 20k/20k 3Layer fabric with taped seams

- all pockets need good waterproof zippers with coverd ends

- fit is a bit longer (not idiot long) and slim so its good to wear with a backpack

- Big zipper air vents under the arms (how do you call that?), maybe extra zipper(s) on the back for venting but it shoud be usable/usefull while wearing a backpack..

- Outside pockets should be accesable while wearing a backpack..so placement is important..also big enough to put some skins in one (that pocket will need drainage) maybe one large pocket in the front and the zipper to the side like some Moment and Orage jackets have..

- pass pocket in arm (in europe you hold your pass against a detector and a gote will open)

- Chest pocket for ipod/phone

- powder skirt

- big hood

- NO magnets (fucks avy beacon signals)

- The part for your mouth should have a nice soft fabric that doesnt freeze up easy, but you should be able to get it off..

- 2 pockets on the inside

- dope features

More will come later..

Mar 25 2011 3:39AM
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hjb
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Is this true?
Mar 25 2011 4:09AM
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Ghini
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It's not that you cant receive or send any signals anymore with your beacon, but its does disturb the signals.. Not something you want in life threatening situations and you're trying to find your buddy or vise versa

Mar 25 2011 8:02AM
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drumbumocdp
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one think i really like about my jacket is the magnets that hold the hood down so when you spin hard off a jump, you dont get the hood in your face causing you to freak out and die.
Mar 25 2011 9:20AM
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Lemuel
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-Nice sized hood (idk why companies make removable hoods)
-Zip off sleeves
-Pass pocket somewhere convenient
-Pow skirt that is adjustable (2 sets of snaps)
-side vents
-back vent
-Magnet for hood and over the zipper, absolutely love it on my UA jacket, wish it had the hood one
-Magnet pockets are so much nicer than velcro, having a zipper is a plus too
-nice internal cell phone pocket
-Hobo cuffs, for the love of God, I don't know why jackets are made without them
Mar 25 2011 9:39AM
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.RYAN66
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after using the armada spectrum jacket i need technical cuffs they are awesome. no more cold arms when you eat shit
Mar 25 2011 9:57AM
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585.
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-20/20k
-oversized hood
-PASS POCKET
-thumbies
-pow skirt
-38"
-waterproof zippers
-a million internal pockets that i dont even know what to do with
Mar 25 2011 10:35AM
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Pastie
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This, plus crotch vent
Mar 25 2011 10:49AM
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I.B
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plus spandex/goretex hobo cuffs.

I"m going to get a custom Jacket hopefully made soon. When i do i'll post pics
Mar 25 2011 11:02AM
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PenguinGillin
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Pass Pull Holder for sure!
Mar 25 2011 11:03AM
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monkatizer
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heres what i want:

-20/20k
-big ass hood
-baggy and tall fit
-many big pockets with waterproof zippers that have covers over em so they dont unzip
-tons of inside pockets
-pass holder with leash
-insulated but not puffed at all
-flece lining
-zipper that doesnt get stuck
-pockets to put gloves in when not usin em
-goggle wiper and goggle pocket
-some vents
-ajustable hood
-powderskirt
-durable material
-fully sealed seams
-big pocket for wet stuff that drains
-cool colors, but nothing over the top, still available in solid colors
Mar 25 2011 11:14AM
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I_Am_Mod
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*good waterproof/breathability
*waterproof zippers
*decent seams, don't care if they're taped or not, i just want seams that hold and are waterproof...
*zippered pockets should be closed when the zipper is down, not the other way around....
*pow skirt
*good fitting hood
*soft zipper/closure in front of my chin/mouth
*at least 1 big chest pocket thats easy accesible
*zipper pocket for mp3
*little earpiece loop near the wire opening for said pocket...
*a bottle opener
*a powder skirt
*cuffs should be wide enough to easily fit gloves under it and should be closed with a wide and durable velcro strap
*venting on the armpits and upper arms so you can get decent airflow around your arms ...
*an inside pocket thats wide enough to hold goggles or a small bottle of water

*extras: removable sleeves for summer shredding might be a cool thing, but they shouldn't influence durability/waterproofing


Mar 25 2011 12:04PM
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Juice.Doctor
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38 inches.
Mar 25 2011 12:47PM
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I_Am_Mod
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and a pass pocket on the left forearm....
Mar 25 2011 1:21PM
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Kangbang
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-20/20k 3 layer taped seams

-Waterproofed zippers

-2 pockets on the in side

-2 big pockets on the outside, 2 chest pockets like Saga

-Pass pull from the arm like Orage

-Arm pocket

-Oversized hood

-37 - 38 inchs long, not that wide, like Moment's jackets.

-Powder skirt

-Hobo cuff for gloves

-Asymmetrical zipper

-Strip of velcro over the right bottom pocket.
Mar 25 2011 1:33PM
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-GL-
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some of theese things might not be very practical but who cares i think it would be kind cool to have some of these features in a jacket

-one with snack pocket like in (orage xaiver bertoni model),
-one of those hydro pack water straw things like the ones in backpacks,
-built in mittens that can zip off,
-attachable like buttons that connect to the pants,
-a pow skirt,
-zip off sleeves,
-pockets inside the jacket where you can slip in like hand warmers and things like that to heat your whole body,
-pocket for ipod thats easily accessable and other cool shit like that
Mar 25 2011 7:47PM
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Balto
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omg yes please make an evoba jacket, please please please please please

20k/20k
2+ inches to the length
not crazy wide
draw strings on hood/bottom
taped seems

what i would LOVE to see in a jacket:

fur hood
pea coat style buttons up the front
Mar 25 2011 7:58PM
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Shenanigans
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20/20k
Slimmer tall fit
Retractable ski pass window on the arm

and most importantly...

Snack pocket!
Mar 25 2011 8:05PM
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wuj.
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That's why I made this thread :-)
Mar 25 2011 8:10PM
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Big_Spence
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-stash pocket
-lighter leash
-clear pass pocket
-a good pow skirt w/ multiple sets of snaps.
-hood button
-wrist gators w/ thumb holes.
-20/20 or better
-tapered seams
-37.5"
-basic color scheme, nothing crazy like this years saga, moment, ect.
Mar 27 2011 7:21PM
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Tahoe_Steve
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Huge pocket on the front for maximum snacking...
Mar 31 2011 1:44AM
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Kjell
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32" Jacket with more pockets than a coke dealer, built in iPod port and Macbook air pholster for on-lift editing, hobo gloves, Jiberish endorsement, built in iced out Rolex on the sleeve, gold plated zippers, candy pocket for shred snackin', built in ass guard for tailbone protection, removable sleeves so that it can convert to a vest, kitten fur lining, included epicpass and last but not least Tammy Whallushiz face on the back.

I'm not joking either.
Mar 31 2011 9:56AM
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wuj.
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damn, that might cost for than a car.
Mar 31 2011 10:14PM
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Kjell
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Haha but so does a nice watch, I still want one!
Apr 2 2011 11:08AM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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I want a zipper that goes up the side, not right on my chin.
Apr 2 2011 11:12AM
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tall_t
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i would put a tall t design on it, like the L1 collab

zipper design; jiberish ignant

zip out pass pocket

SNACK POCKET

built in waterproof bandana

41" tall

inner pockets for sneaking food in the movies

PANTS

special sag design

binding clip proof

lots of pockets

OR

waiterproof skinny jeans

all  with gore tex

Apr 2 2011 12:46PM
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JRyder
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will it be a problem if i have magnets on my pants?
Apr 2 2011 1:17PM
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Pool.
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no and what he said isnt entirely true, some beacons are magnetically turned on and off so if u have magnets it will keep turning ur beacon on and off, magnetic force will not mess with ur signal unless ur beacon sends out magnetic signals which is unlikely
Apr 2 2011 4:12PM
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Big_Tuna
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30k/30k waterproof breathable
3L gore-tex
over-sized hood
hood magnet
fully taped seems
chest pocket
two lower pockets
arm pocket
pit zip vents
back vents
tons of inner pockets
fleece lined collar
diagonal zipper
pow skirt
super wide cuffs ( so i can fit my mitts under them)
pass holder
silicon patches on shoulders
hood clinch for tightening
preformed elbows

and thats about it i think
Apr 2 2011 4:41PM
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J.J.M
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SNACK POCKET!
Apr 2 2011 4:51PM
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