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686 Outwear(for skiing)

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Thefujasa
Posts: 64 - Karma: 10
Decided to buy a pair of 686 jacket and pants for the next session. I made that choice because of reasonable prices, lots of suggested colors and models and more or less good performance. I just want to know your opinion about It. what do you guys think? can you offer me anything better for about 200 bucks and 10k waterproofness with good choice of colors? Has any of you ever had or skied with 686 jacket or pants. What is their quality and waterproof fabric like?
P.S I know they make snowboard outwear, but I like it and want to know how It's gonna be for skiing. Thanks and +k for any good answer
Jan 30 2012 5:46AM
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I_Am_Mod
Posts: 13214 - Karma: 3,753
Don't be insecure because it's a snowboard brand...
I've worn burton for years (still do actually)
Jan 30 2012 6:24AM
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thisisastickup
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Jan 30 2012 10:44AM
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Blurst
Posts: 13577 - Karma: 10,169
Dont be bent out of shape because it is a "snowboard brand". If you like the outerwear and the specs are good then go for it dude!
Jan 30 2012 11:04AM
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Jaymon
Posts: 860 - Karma: 1,213
go for it homie, some of the raddest suits i have seen are Burton AK (definitely snowboarding brand)
Jan 30 2012 11:51AM
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Mag
Posts: 8155 - Karma: 14,809
yeah i wear a 686 jacket and its pretty awesome, soo waterproof, strong, light and great venting. only annoying parts are imo my jacket is a bit tight around the hood.
Jan 30 2012 1:54PM
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SKIINGISEASY
Posts: 1552 - Karma: 2,198
yeah i had a 686 suit last year made it thru the season great!
Jan 30 2012 1:56PM
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Shlobby
Posts: 1665 - Karma: 303
I have a pair of pants and I havent had a single issue with them!
Jan 30 2012 4:57PM
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Thefujasa
Posts: 64 - Karma: 10
Thanks, that's what I wanted to hear.
Feb 1 2012 4:41AM
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.cam.
Posts: 1852 - Karma: 48
I have a smarty suit and love it. Highly recommend it.
Feb 1 2012 8:43AM
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First.Aid
Posts: 556 - Karma: 10
I've had a 686 smarty jacket for years, and it's great.  The zip-in liner isn't spectacular, but the jacket itself has a bunch of real handy pockets and features.  Highly recommended!!
Feb 1 2012 8:33PM
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ozzy
Posts: 45 - Karma: 10
Bonfire is pretty tight too and reasonably priced. Jackets and pants for under $200 each

Check it here for 20% off

Bonfire Jackets

http://www.basinshopping.com/Category/Snowboard-Jackets_Bonfire.PAGE1.3069.aspx

Bonfire Pants (The Ballistic is completely sick)

http://www.basinshopping.com/Category/Snowboard-Pants_Bonfire.PAGE1.3078.aspx

Here's our 686 line of Jackets

http://www.basinshopping.com/Category/Snowboard-Jackets_686.PAGE1.3067.aspx

and 686 Pants

http://www.basinshopping.com/Category/Snowboard-Pants_686.PAGE1.3076.aspx
Feb 2 2012 4:18PM
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