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Free ski brands that make patrol gear?

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-DawnPatrol
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Hey I'm new to the forum, Thought I'd start off with a question. I patrol at a certain resort in the north east and we have pretty strict regulations on our uniforms (black pants, Waist style medical pack, Radio bib). They generally provide us with Helly Hansen/ The North Face gear, But being a front country patrol situation I would be way happier in less technical gear from a more progressive brand (I.E. Armada, Saga, Line etc.) Anyone know of a brand like that that makes patrol gear? I already catch hell for my yellow Full Tilts and Line invaders I use for patrol. Last thing I need is the management shaking me down for uniform violations.
Jun 11 2014 11:19AM
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lIllI
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I use the non-Patroller version of this ski for every type of skiing. It's the most versatile ski I've ever ridden - they're weightless with Dynafits on 'em.

http://www.surfaceskis.com/hardgoods/dty/savelife/index.html
Jun 11 2014 11:23AM
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-DawnPatrol
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lIllII use the non-Patroller version of this ski for every type of skiing. It's the most versatile ski I've ever ridden - they're weightless with Dynafits on 'em.

http://www.surfaceskis.com/hardgoods/dty/savelife/index.html


Yeah, I had a look at those last year when they still made them twin tip. Surface makes a great ski, but I wasn't super happy with the edge construction on my NoTimes so I passed on the SaveLifes. I Was also a little bummed that they dropped the twin tip. The other patrollers say it sprays your patient, but I'm not so sure it's as bad as they say. When the sleds behind me I spend more time side slipping than not.
Jun 11 2014 11:33AM
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lIllI
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-DawnPatrolYeah, I had a look at those last year when they still made them twin tip. Surface makes a great ski, but I wasn't super happy with the edge construction on my NoTimes so I passed on the SaveLifes. I Was also a little bummed that they dropped the twin tip. The other patrollers say it sprays your patient, but I'm not so sure it's as bad as they say. When the sleds behind me I spend more time side slipping than not.


Hmm, not sure about the tail spray. FWIW I'm on my third season of heavy use (touring, cliffs, jumps, etc.) with mine and they're still going strong. It's the ski I grab 95% of the time. I just love the shape and flex - it's the ideal do-all ski to me.
Jun 11 2014 11:38AM
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p-fo
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Wait, they're giving you HH and North Face tech gear for free? I'm honestly not sure why you wouldn't want to take advantage of that. Better to be over-prepared than under-prepared, right? Just get XXL everything.
Jun 11 2014 2:25PM
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-DawnPatrol
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p-foWait, they're giving you HH and North Face tech gear for free? I'm honestly not sure why you wouldn't want to take advantage of that. Better to be over-prepared than under-prepared, right? Just get XXL everything.


The HH pants run way too short for me and most of the other tall patrollers. The north face jackets are nice, but any day outside of Jan/Feb it's a little too much. We have to return the jackets anyway. Guess it would just be kind of cool to see Some stylish gear with the white cross on it.
Jun 11 2014 3:13PM
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p-fo
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-DawnPatrolThe HH pants run way too short for me and most of the other tall patrollers. The north face jackets are nice, but any day outside of Jan/Feb it's a little too much. We have to return the jackets anyway. Guess it would just be kind of cool to see Some stylish gear with the white cross on it.


See if you can negotiate and get a shell instead of an insulated jacket. It's generally more practical anyway. If not, maybe try a company like NWT3K. Their jackets are already semi-custom shells, so you might be able to get a white cross sewn on.
Jun 11 2014 3:39PM
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shitpoop
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are you from ski sundown?
Jun 11 2014 3:54PM
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profa_212
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p-foSee if you can negotiate and get a shell instead of an insulated jacket. It's generally more practical anyway. If not, maybe try a company like NWT3K. Their jackets are already semi-custom shells, so you might be able to get a white cross sewn on.


I bet they would do that....they seem like a pretty cool company
Jun 12 2014 12:48AM
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Migo
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Patagonia Jackets come in all colors, they are mad warm and the patrol at shawnee peak use them.
http://www.patagonia.com/us/home
Jun 12 2014 10:01AM
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Caucasian_Asian
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TNF makes their pants in tall sizes if the regular ones aren't long enough for you.


Also, it's a job. Look professional.
Jun 12 2014 10:29AM
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tomPietrowski
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Caucasian_AsianTNF makes their pants in tall sizes if the regular ones aren't long enough for you.


Also, it's a job. Look professional.


Exactly it not like your on park crew. I'm amazed they let you rude invaders. The spray off the tails would be so annoying if you were pulling a sled. Helly and tnf make some really great gear and unless your like 6'5 or above it's not going to be too short for you.
Jun 12 2014 2:37PM
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-DawnPatrol
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p-foSee if you can negotiate and get a shell instead of an insulated jacket. It's generally more practical anyway. If not, maybe try a company like NWT3K. Their jackets are already semi-custom shells, so you might be able to get a white cross sewn on.


Thanks, NWT3K looks pretty sweet. I like the jackets with the zip off sleeves

shitpoopare you from ski sundown?


Nah, I'm up in K-town right now

Caucasian_AsianTNF makes their pants in tall sizes if the regular ones aren't long enough for you.


Also, it's a job. Look professional.


I'm not trying to wear my pants around my knees and rock tall hoodies, I just want something a little more comfortable for resort skiing, a little baggier wouldn't hurt either.
Jun 12 2014 3:38PM
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tomPietrowski
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^ but your not just resort skiing, your working. But see if you can just get a shell, get an XL if you want big and baggy and you should be good. Shells are comfy to wear as there is not much too them. Get a good base layer and mid layer for cold days and you will be good.
Jun 12 2014 4:34PM
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.squirrely.
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The dude wants a taller jacket holy fuck why is that a problem for a patroller? I understand why you would not want to ride twins because of the spray, but I dont see how a bigger jacket is less professional looking.
Jun 12 2014 8:18PM
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tomPietrowski
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.squirrely.The dude wants a taller jacket holy fuck why is that a problem for a patroller? I understand why you would not want to ride twins because of the spray, but I dont see how a bigger jacket is less professional looking.


Because it's uniform. I would love to wear whatever I wanted at work but I can't as I have to portray a professional image. For him as a patroller it's an even bigger factor as his job is to actually look after people on the mountain. He can wear whatever he wants in his own time but when working there are standards that have to be met.
Jun 12 2014 8:28PM
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.lencon
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if you want a ski that you would get shit for, for example; line after bangs, traveling circus...anyway you might not want those skis for patrolling but if a ski you want looks like one of those skis(really flashy) just paint the top black..I know I guy who did that to a pair of rossignols a couple years back and they look sick!
Jun 12 2014 8:47PM
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.squirrely.
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tomPietrowskiBecause it's uniform. I would love to wear whatever I wanted at work but I can't as I have to portray a professional image. For him as a patroller it's an even bigger factor as his job is to actually look after people on the mountain. He can wear whatever he wants in his own time but when working there are standards that have to be met.


Yeah, but isnt he looking for a patrol uniform from saga or something? Maybe I misread the op who knows, this is a stupid argument anyways man
Jun 12 2014 9:03PM
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.lencon
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.squirrely.Yeah, but isnt he looking for a patrol uniform from saga or something? Maybe I misread the op who knows, this is a stupid argument anyways man


Yeah he's looking for a coat..this is just a suggestion if he comes across flashy skis that he want but would get shit for
Jun 12 2014 9:09PM
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.nasty
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lIllII use the non-Patroller version of this ski for every type of skiing. It's the most versatile ski I've ever ridden - they're weightless with Dynafits on 'em.

http://www.surfaceskis.com/hardgoods/dty/savelife/index.html


lol, that's not "patrol gear"
Jun 12 2014 9:25PM
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schism
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You're going to be out in the elements everyday ranging from heavy snow, rain, hail etc. I would take my north face patrol shell over my own trew jacket with a patrol vest which I wore both of this season. You're going to be going through trees, carrying bamboo and carrying all of your first aid gear. Take the free helly hansen or north face jacket over supplying your own jacket.
Jun 12 2014 9:29PM
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-DawnPatrol
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I guess I'm not really getting my point across to everyone. I really like a lot of the features on my current patrol gear but as a younger dude who isn't at the dropping bombs for avalanche control/skinning into the backcountry point in his career yet I think it would be cool to see some funtional but more fashion foreward gear for patrollers from some less traditional brands.


As for the skis, I am of the opinion that a patroller should ride what he can get his job done on. For me that is center mount twin tips tuned in a very specific way. For others its razor sharp race skis. to each his own I guess.
Jun 14 2014 12:55AM
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