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Orage dropping the ball?

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errrka
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I went over to their site to see if I could check out some coats for this winter and they don't have any of the winter jackets up yet.

They've got the fall down jackets which to note, say they're available September, yet you can't purchase them online.

It's almost October, anyone know when they'll let us buy winter gear? It's snowing here already!

http://www.orage.com/products/men/
http://www.orage.com/products/women/
Sep 29 2014 6:55PM
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NinetyFour
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Yeah I'm not sure why they're so late this year, and I feel like they've been late previous years as well. They might be trying to coordinate their online retail with in store retail. I feel like everyone loses out this way though, because I would rather buy winter outerwear in the comfort of summer, instead of trying to buy last minute before the season starts. Oh well, I really like their stuff and it's usually worth the wait.
Sep 30 2014 8:50AM
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Mr.Bishop
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I mean the original founder just bought the company back from Coalision.

There's bound to be transitional times when you pull something out of a big machine like that. I talked to Mike Nick the other day, and though they're a bit behind right now they're definitely rocking and pushing forward hard.

I'd just sit tight.
Sep 30 2014 8:58AM
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TurquoiseGrizzly
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I am proud to say, the first ski jacket I ever purchased was Orage.
Sep 30 2014 9:04AM
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frickindarn
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GrizzlyBurrI am proud to say, the first ski jacket I ever purchased was Orage.


Proud to say I own more orange hats than any other company.
Sep 30 2014 9:10AM
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neutralzombie
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their site says the collection drops october 1.
Sep 30 2014 11:22AM
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neutralzombie
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neutralzombietheir site says the collection drops october 1.


which i want to add is usual for orage, and i much prefer a later drop than earlier from a market stand point, although with the pace of products moving today is a tad slow, i think companies are better off waiting, creating hype, and not having to push to sales prices before the holidays, as opposed to after the holidays. as a consumer, i want things now, but i can wait.
Sep 30 2014 11:26AM
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byubound
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wolfbackpackProud to say I own more orange hats than any other company.

Really? I own more green hats.
Sep 30 2014 11:29AM
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t_nelz
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October 1st. it clearly states that on the site
Sep 30 2014 3:15PM
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-Dan
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I wanna know where their marketing budget is going? Masters is ill obviously, the riders they do have are awesome, but is seems like they aren't supporting many skiers. Or at least not the skiing I prefer to watch at this point in my life.
Sep 30 2014 10:08PM
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NinetyFour
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TallxTI wanna know where their marketing budget is going? Masters is ill obviously, the riders they do have are awesome, but is seems like they aren't supporting many skiers. Or at least not the skiing I prefer to watch at this point in my life.


Not a huge crew, but a very dedicated one.

http://www.orage.com/ca/en/team/
Oct 1 2014 12:41AM
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-Dan
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NinetyFourNot a huge crew, but a very dedicated one.

http://www.orage.com/ca/en/team/


I guess I wanna know if they have an "am" team anymore. Obviously b-dog, will and, C-Lo, chuck, and banks always kill it, I dont know whiteford but I'm sure whatever he's doing is dope too.
Oct 1 2014 9:42AM
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nutz.
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TallxTI guess I wanna know if they have an "am" team anymore. Obviously b-dog, will and, C-Lo, chuck, and banks always kill it, I dont know whiteford but I'm sure whatever he's doing is dope too.


I think they do? I'm pretty sure Sander's on that
Oct 1 2014 10:48AM
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Valhalla.
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TallxTI guess I wanna know if they have an "am" team anymore. Obviously b-dog, will and, C-Lo, chuck, and banks always kill it, I dont know whiteford but I'm sure whatever he's doing is dope too.


Watch and learn.

http://vimeo.com/91112422
Oct 1 2014 3:23PM
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the.hellion.
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Yes ! This happened to me a couple of weeks ago. Also, if anyone at Orage is out there listening, can you please think about incorporating a jacket for the ladies that isn't super tailored - that includes mesh-lined pit-zips, wrist gators, light insulation and awesome wind/water resistance, I'd be eternally grateful.
I miss my first Orage jacket so bad.
Oct 1 2014 6:39PM
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neutralzombie
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the.hellion.Yes ! This happened to me a couple of weeks ago. Also, if anyone at Orage is out there listening, can you please think about incorporating a jacket for the ladies that isn't super tailored - that includes mesh-lined pit-zips, wrist gators, light insulation and awesome wind/water resistance, I'd be eternally grateful.
I miss my first Orage jacket so bad.


Usually they have three in one jackets, like the original Bala jacket was a shell with an insulating layer. And it was loose fit.
Oct 3 2014 2:09AM
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SIX
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Mr.BishopI mean the original founder just bought the company back from Coalision.

There's bound to be transitional times when you pull something out of a big machine like that. I talked to Mike Nick the other day, and though they're a bit behind right now they're definitely rocking and pushing forward hard.

I'd just sit tight.


True, but I hope they'll keep pushing because when Orage was owned by Coalision everything was running smoothly and the products were great also. I'm happy it's back to its origins, but I just hope they'll keep going in the same direction they were.
Oct 3 2014 8:10AM
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.nasty
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We've got a few new ones on our site...

http://www.slopestyle-ski.com/products.cfm?CatID=24
Oct 3 2014 7:50PM
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neutralzombie
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Noticed that their winter stuff isn't up yet and it's passed the 1st, and you can't even purchase online.
Oct 3 2014 10:01PM
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kingsskier
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Mr.BishopI mean the original founder just bought the company back from Coalision.

There's bound to be transitional times when you pull something out of a big machine like that. I talked to Mike Nick the other day, and though they're a bit behind right now they're definitely rocking and pushing forward hard.

I'd just sit tight.


Bring back the Mike Nick pro models
Oct 3 2014 10:24PM
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NinetyFour
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Everything went live a few days ago. Prices are a little stiff with only one men's jacket being less than $300 And two women's jackets less than $300. Ohwell, I guess they need to make money on their product.
Oct 11 2014 12:00PM
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Twig
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^and that ladies and gents, is how you interact with your customers.
Nov 2 2014 6:23PM
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NinetyFour
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MousseauWe won't be removing or adding anyone to the pro team this year, but who would you like to see us support in the future?

How about this -- let’s get a thread going in Lady Gabber with what you’d like to see in a jacket, and I’ll make sure our design crew give it a read and leave some feedback. Thoughts?


Whenever Sammy's contract with Nike ends and he will be one hot free agent. I have no idea how the team is budgeted but if there's ever a possibility for him to join on, it would be cool to see that happen.

And you should start up a specific thread in gear talk so we can all toss some ideas at you guys. Save those who say, "dildos, bongs, laser machine guns, etc... " I'm sure there are a few of us who can put forward some useful suggestions.
Nov 2 2014 6:26PM
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yungsteeze
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the b dog jacket is so clean i think im gonna have to scrape up $330
Nov 2 2014 8:52PM
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yungsteeze
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im feelin the green one
Nov 2 2014 9:23PM
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DFJ
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It would be very sick if you made an article or video about the process of making a jacket.

Like with B-Dog's jacket, show the process of redesigning, testing, making, etc, etc
Nov 4 2014 6:22PM
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