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Is it weird wearing Burton outerwear?

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sam_minton
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Would skiers be considered weird if they wear snowboard outerwear?
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Apr 10 2014 11:34PM
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No.Quarter
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My favorite skiier is Sean White
Apr 11 2014 12:48AM
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skier58284
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Burton makes very nice gloves and mittens. Wear something because it's good quality and affordable, not because of the brand name. If you like their outerwear, wear it.
Apr 11 2014 12:56AM
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Thawg
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I believe as long as what you're wearing isn't plastered with burton logos, then it is fine. I don't like burton, but not because it is a snowboarding brand, but because they try to control all of the snowboard industry, they're kind of like the vail resorts of snowboarding.
Apr 11 2014 1:06PM
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mik0tsi
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Burton makes good gloves (i used them this season) and other small stuff. On pants it goes just and just. But a burton hoodie or jacket on a skier on hill just doesn't work for me. They make good quality clothes and i don't hate anyone about that, it just doesn't look right. But just my opinion.
Apr 11 2014 2:46PM
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b-kul
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i remember back when kids on here were creaming themselves over the ak green goblin suit so id say no.
Apr 11 2014 3:38PM
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MothaHucker
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you forgot the "who the fuck cares" option on your poll. wear what you want to wear
Apr 11 2014 3:43PM
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Caucasian_Asian
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If I didn't have Flylow gear, I would get all Burton AK outerwear.
Apr 11 2014 4:33PM
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profa_212
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Caucasian_AsianIf I didn't have Flylow gear, I would get all Burton AK outerwear.


Burton AK line is the only thing worth buying from them though, as far as outerwear goes.
Apr 11 2014 10:53PM
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charmander
Posts: 10636 - Karma: 370
i have an ak jacket, bought it like 5 years ago for 70 bucks, its gettin replaced next year but its been a good coat
Apr 11 2014 11:01PM
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integralmgmt
Posts: 476 - Karma: 921
Regardless of Burton being a snowboarding company, there are so many other, smaller outerwear companies out there to buy from. I just can't see buying shit from them when there are so many better options to support companies that help out skiing through sponsorships or other contributions.
Apr 13 2014 1:46PM
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skiRay
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wear what you wont, not what others may like
Apr 14 2014 9:33AM
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caderobinson
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I have all ways gotten snowpants from my older brothers so I have had burton snowpants for forever and have never gotten to much hate from it. I really dont care though
Apr 14 2014 10:16AM
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rsvp
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i wear Burton snowpants and all the snowboarders respect me for
Apr 14 2014 10:58AM
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HuckNorris44
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It doesnt bother me but at the same time i feel that skiers should support ski companies. If your spending money on gear, why give it to a large snowboarding company like Burton or 686. There is a ton of good shit on the market made companies that support and push skiing.
Apr 14 2014 1:34PM
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integralmgmt
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GnarcotiksIt doesnt bother me but at the same time i feel that skiers should support ski companies. If your spending money on gear, why give it to a large snowboarding company like Burton or 686. There is a ton of good shit on the market made companies that support and push skiing.


Right on, I completely agree. There's just no reason to support a large corporation like Burton when there are so many other ski companies to buy from.
Apr 14 2014 10:49PM
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sam_minton
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Anyone know of a small outerwear company that has mad stuff then?
Apr 16 2014 4:01AM
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Steazelweazel
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JakeSmithMy favorite skiier is Sean White


Thats from the travelling circus isn't it :D
Apr 16 2014 4:13AM
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camstain
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Every Burton coat I've ever tried has been wicked comfortable and heavy, you can also give some pretty long zipper lengths out of them. I understand buying from other small companies, but it really comes down to what YOU like.
Apr 17 2014 12:15AM
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HuckNorris44
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camstainbut it really comes down to what YOU like.



Pee in your butt?
Apr 17 2014 4:32AM
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camstain
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GnarcotiksPee in your butt?


aye, pee in my butt.
Apr 17 2014 10:59AM
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Spiri7o
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Just wear whatever you like, don't conform to branding!
Apr 17 2014 11:52AM
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JakeSalvador
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wallisch is sponsored by them
Apr 17 2014 1:02PM
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Caleb.E
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idk, i have a pair of Burton pants, and covered up the symbol so no one will ever know!
Apr 18 2014 1:51AM
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Al.Capone
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sam_mintonAnyone know of a small outerwear company that has mad stuff then?


Sabek for jackets, and Bloom Outerwear pants are the shit.
Apr 19 2014 12:22AM
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S.J.W
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The whole "support smaller companies" is so stupid. Buy the best gear on the market for your price range, not because it's a small brand, that's stupid. If saga made a better jacket than say a big company like Volkl and they were the same price, it would be only smart to go with the better jacket not because you want to be "core". Pretty much all brands are owned by higher non endemic companies so your "money" which you want to go into "the sport" will most likely go to pay for the CEO's wife boob job.
Apr 19 2014 4:53AM
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sam_minton
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hahahaah, nah i got some burton pants and i have a flylow jacket so its a win win
Apr 19 2014 7:40AM
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.nasty
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why support a company that until the past year or so has said how much they hate skiers? quality or not, they shouldn't be represented.
Apr 19 2014 11:15AM
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-snochainz-
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I really have nothing against snowboarding, but why the hell would you do that. It's not weird, it's just stupid. Why would you support Burton instead of other companies that have a much more positive attitude and are stakeholders in the SKI industry?
Apr 19 2014 3:22PM
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sam_minton
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-snochainz-I really have nothing against snowboarding, but why the hell would you do that. It's not weird, it's just stupid. Why would you support Burton instead of other companies that have a much more positive attitude and are stakeholders in the SKI industry?


true
Apr 19 2014 8:25PM
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