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Jackets?

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De-Clan
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Watching many of the videos on here I am seeing less and less jackets each season, even during mid season edits when the temps are at the lows.

I have many jackets but personally I hate all of them. They just aren't comfortable when i need them to be and honestly i can not find a nice fitting jacket that looks and feels good.

I am wondering if others are seeing this lack in "legit" jackets. Sure there are hoodies and vest, thick hoodies, waterproof zipups, insulated flannels, ect ect....

But where are the "legit" jackets??? The ones with good waterproofing, beathibility, texture, looks, cut, warmth???

I want a good cut, strong, warm without being fucking gross looking jacket. Why should any consumer settle for less than they bargain for???

Sure bunch of you are gonna say layer up and stop being a puss but why is it now so many kids younger and younger each year are wearing hoodies that get soaked and snowcovered? why cant some company make a sick jacket that hopefully other brands will follow in suit with that has all the options?

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Dec 9 2013 5:43PM
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Thadius.Castle
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Yeah I get what you mean. I only really wear a hoody in the spring or when it's at least 36 degrees on the hill. It's normally around 25 or so, so I'm in a jacket most of the time.
Dec 9 2013 5:45PM
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Nacho+
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well if you want good technical outerwear look at companies like patagonia, the north face, arteryx, flylow, and even trew. I think that is what you are talking about. If you get a fitted saga jacket it is still great quality shit. Also gear talk
Dec 9 2013 5:47PM
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Jewschoolers
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jackets arent swag. but for real i love my b dog i wear it all the time either as a jacket or vest unless its super warm
Dec 9 2013 5:50PM
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De-Clan
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i have the 2k13bdog but i hate the look of it now for some reason, i spent a lot of it but i think its too puffy and not super comfortable
Dec 9 2013 5:55PM
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shitpoop
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I stick with that coach jacket steeze.

It reminds girls of there first locker room romp so I usually get the occasional transgender hottie down for anything in the gondala.
Dec 9 2013 5:59PM
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DANIELMORTENSEN
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Just got my jacket for the year and I'm super stoked[IMG]ducati.ms/forums/attachments/gear/71919d1278730342-joe-rocket-leather-jacket-p2180830.jpg[/IMG]
Dec 9 2013 6:09PM
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DANIELMORTENSEN
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^ Click for larger image
Dec 9 2013 6:12PM
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De-Clan
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ducati jacket?
Dec 9 2013 6:37PM
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L3NNY
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I have a descente "real" jacket for the wet days, otherwise i pair a 750 down fill insulator from armada (dante) with a Saga OG Logo softshell (5k waterproof hoody-like jacket). In fact, Saga is what you want to look at if you want an actual jacket that looks and feels like a hoodie.

Otherwise, what everyone said is valid: North Face, Marmot, Patagonia, Descente, Spyder, etc. all make excellent jackets and waterproof shells so you can build your own 2 or 3 piece system.

The truth is, as insulation and waterproofing technology gets better and better, "jackets" begin to take different forms... in fact, prior to 2012 down jackets could not be worn even in slightly damp conditions, but now they have like nano-water repellent chemicals applied to the feathers on a molecular level (CIP)...
Dec 9 2013 7:20PM
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Labattski
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A decent jacket usually costs quite a bit but you get what you pay for. It will usually be goretex, look good, and have all the other features you could possibly want. Best to start looking at arcteryx, patagonia, marmot, mountain hardware, ect
Dec 9 2013 9:05PM
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ABalls
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This years newschoolers collab jacket is sweet
Dec 9 2013 9:28PM
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nutz.
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^ this, I looked at sam's and it looks awesome in person for sure. Also I've tried a bunch of jackets (b-dog, requiem, moment elko, saga anomie, eira loyalty, eira anorak, sweet protection, and a couple others) and my favorite for lightweight warmth, waterproofing, fit, and style has to be the loyalty for sure, check out my review in my reviews section, with the sweet protection jacket coming in close behind.

Moment actually makes some legit outerwear too, I like it a lot as a shell and it's the only jacket I've had for multiple seasons that I still wear. I'm about 5'10-5'11 and 160 pounds; if you've got any questions about any of the stuff i've reviewed (i'll put up a bunch more once finals are done), just hit me up via pm!
Dec 9 2013 9:45PM
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Blake.P
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moment dropped their outerwear program after last year...
Dec 10 2013 1:00AM
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ABalls
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I picked up the ns jacket before the weekend so I got to ski in it twice. I can't say I have one complaint about it. Plus the xl has a comfortable long fit on me (6'3).
Dec 10 2013 9:47AM
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De-Clan
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ya thx for the help yall, my only issue is the fact that its a newschoolers jacket and idk i just feel like such a loser wearing one for some reason, weird but idk i bet its a good jacket just not my sty
Dec 10 2013 6:14PM
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ABalls
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The ns logo is about 2x1 inches on the jacket. It is very minimal and the green and tan colorway is too sick.
Dec 10 2013 7:38PM
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nutz.
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ah damn didn't know this, they used to have that thing where you could go to a different section of the site and pick up their old outerwear for dirt cheap, does anyone know if they still have that?
Dec 10 2013 8:04PM
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