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Saga vs lethal descent vs bloom

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bighomieflock
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I'm going to pick up a new jacket sometime between now and the end of this year and I've narrowed it down to these three brands. All seem to make good looking quality outerwear. I'm looking for opinions from those who have owned gear from some of these brands. Overall which of these three is the most quality made coat for everything from warm park days to 0 degree powder days? +k for help
Jan 27 2013 6:41PM
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Stose
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I have both saga jackets and a bloom one. I prefer the bloom because its the perfect weight where I can layer underneath it if I need, but still wear it on mild days as well. The fit is extremely nice on bloom as well, but I don't have anything bad to say about saga either
Jan 27 2013 6:53PM
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S.Ki
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I own a Bloom jacket and definitely will buy one again. Jim is super nice, they have a great costumer service and you get a super sick jacket that is light, has great water resistance and breathability and has the perfect fit. I definitely recommend buying Bloom!
I mean i got a handwritten note after buying one of their jackets thanking me for the support and love from Europe. haha. Bloom is legit!
Jan 27 2013 7:15PM
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bighomieflock
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Thanks guys. I've been leaning towards bloom all along. Any other opinions? How's the quality on lethal descent?
Jan 27 2013 7:44PM
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Stose
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Yeah Customer service is crazy good. I've never seen any company as personal with their customers as bloom
Jan 27 2013 7:54PM
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_Jeffrey_
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Don't buy Bloom. I had their first year pants and they were made with cheap material. After the first day the cuffs were cut up pretty bad. I ended up getting different pants. I'm not sure about this years line though.

Jan 27 2013 8:15PM
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theschneidler
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Another one for Bloom here, personal note, great jacket, fast shipping and a great fit, JOIN THE CLUB IT'S WHAT ALL THE COOL KIDS ARE DOING
Jan 27 2013 8:16PM
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ThundaKilla
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They upped their quality a lot since first year.
Jan 27 2013 8:18PM
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FreeVillain
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They are all great quality but if you want something not a lot of other people have go LCD or bloom
Jan 27 2013 8:31PM
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joshwyat
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Love my bloom. Super easy to layer and great customer service.
Jan 28 2013 2:11AM
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bighomieflock
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Looking like I'm gonna go with bloom at this point. Any other opinions
Jan 28 2013 3:53PM
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.AR6rider.
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I've never ridden Bloom or LD, but I have a Saga King Cobra jacket and Smoke and Mirrors pants from 2(?) years ago. It's a great set up for the money. The fit is great and the material is pretty durable. Only minor rips on the pant cuffs from ski edges. The only complaint I have is that the waterproofing on the jacket sleeves and on the pant butt seem to have worn away pretty significantly after 2 years. Then again, I suppose not everybody has shitty lifties who don't brush the snow off the chairs after fresh snowfall so I ended up sitting on snow a lot of the time haha. Overall, I have nothing but good things to say about Saga and would gladly buy from them again. Great customer service as well. I'm interested in what they have to offer next year with the new 3L and 2L lines.
Jan 28 2013 4:27PM
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ForeverYung
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Bloom ftw. My jacket is awesome, great quality and the fit is nice. I have not worn it on a very at day yet but in the light snow it has been fine.
Jan 28 2013 6:17PM
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LeComfortable
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I owned a LDC jacket last season and it was pretty good  stuff ! and if im rigth i remember jim telling me that bloom was manufactured by the same ppl at LDs and bloo mis just an insane compagny , best customer service and look dope go for bloom!
Jan 28 2013 6:22PM
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loomis
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DEFINITELY go Bloom. I have pants and jacket and they are really nice. I would also much rather support a smaller company than an industry "dominator" such as Saga.
Jan 28 2013 6:39PM
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.AR6rider.
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Wat
Jan 28 2013 7:41PM
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Parks.
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i have a saga jacket and bloom pants, i always like to support smaller companies which would be bloom. however, you will be happy with either of them
Jan 28 2013 7:54PM
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MothaHucker
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I love my LDC so much.

durability, features, and waterproofing are all on point, and the fit is sick. Lightweight too and the best  color ways.

Jan 28 2013 8:19PM
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3000
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get bloom.
Jan 28 2013 8:22PM
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p-fo
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All three seem like they're gonna be good. I own a Saga jacket and have friends with the other two who really like them. All three offer several 20k/20k 3L designs if I'm not mistaken, so it just kinda comes down to the exact sizing you want, and price.
Jan 29 2013 12:28AM
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Saga.
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WE'VE MADE IT!
Jan 29 2013 12:48AM
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Rockhound
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holy shit. wut.

Jan 29 2013 12:54AM
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Rockhound
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also. best post ever.
Jan 29 2013 12:55AM
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Primo
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LDC has improved every year that a new line drops, it depens which year you are going to get. one feature on lethal jackets is a magnetic hood so you dont have to dick around with a button every time. super helpful for switch tricks.
Jan 31 2013 11:42PM
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petro
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agreed, the mag hood feature is nice for switch.

throwing in my vote for LDC. such a sick fit and just love my suit overall. might try a 3L jacket from them next year
Feb 1 2013 1:27PM
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B-Right-On
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I love my 3l Saga Anomie, it has great breathablility and waterproofing. Never tried LDC or Bloom but i've heard good things about them.
Jun 2 2013 11:18PM
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yhprum1720
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Is the Lethal Descent Lp collection insulated?
Jun 3 2013 8:30PM
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Naptown
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Anyone with bloom pants? I am 6ft 1in and was wondering which size get. I like my shit baggy
Jun 3 2013 9:04PM
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bighomieflock
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Definitely xl. I'm between 6'1 and 6'2 and the xl are somewhat baggy but nothing ridiculous.
Jun 3 2013 10:04PM
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Beaansss
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Is LCD a new brand? They ripped off LDC's name.
Jun 4 2013 2:32AM
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