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Best Lethal Descent Deal?

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dadunda
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I live in the PNW. It rains a lot, which means wet, heavy snow in the mountains. I primarily ski at Crystal, Whistler, Baker, and maybe a bit of Snocompton.

With the recent LDC sale I decided it was time to get new outerwear. The only thing I am stuck on is which jacket. In terms of looks, I actually like all of them a lot. My question is directed more towards the technical aspect.

Which jacket is the best deal? The Alpine Eagle, Standard Issue, Tonic, or Wolfgang?
Nov 3 2014 11:40PM
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cydwhit
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dadundaI live in the PNW. It rains a lot, which means wet, heavy snow in the mountains. I primarily ski at Crystal, Whistler, Baker, and maybe a bit of Snocompton.

With the recent LDC sale I decided it was time to get new outerwear. The only thing I am stuck on is which jacket. In terms of looks, I actually like all of them a lot. My question is directed more towards the technical aspect.

Which jacket is the best deal? The Alpine Eagle, Standard Issue, Tonic, or Wolfgang?


I have the Alpine eagle and deal with the same PNW wetness as you. I have loved mine. It's great as a ski coat (like really good) and great as a raincoat/shell for hiking in the spring and fall. It is so light and packable that initially I didn't trust it but it has been super bomber and it lives in the bottom of my pack basically whenever it is not ski season and I ski in it every day when it is. Also super clean and classy style
Nov 4 2014 1:10AM
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dadunda
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cydwhitI have the Alpine eagle and deal with the same PNW wetness as you. I have loved mine. It's great as a ski coat (like really good) and great as a raincoat/shell for hiking in the spring and fall. It is so light and packable that initially I didn't trust it but it has been super bomber and it lives in the bottom of my pack basically whenever it is not ski season and I ski in it every day when it is. Also super clean and classy style


Thanks for the input, +k.

I guess what I'm really trying to ask is, do I need the technical benefits of the Alpine Eagle? Or am I better off saving money and buying one of their other jackets.

Money isn't really an issue but I'd obviously prefer to spend less.
Nov 4 2014 1:42AM
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MothaHucker
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I have shredded in the PNW for the past few seasons in my wolfgang and it has held up great. The outside material occasionally gets damp if it is pissing rain but the inside is always dry and warm. It is also built really well and looks mad steeZin
Nov 4 2014 5:05PM
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AFRICA
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MothaHuckerI have shredded in the PNW for the past few seasons in my wolfgang and it has held up great. The outside material occasionally gets damp if it is pissing rain but the inside is always dry and warm. It is also built really well and looks mad steeZin


I also am from the northwest and LDC holds up great, this guy likes penis tho^
Nov 4 2014 6:06PM
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dadunda
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More opinions?
Nov 6 2014 12:17AM
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dadunda
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Also...
XL or L in the Wolfgang?

I'm 5'9 and weigh about 130 lbs.
Nov 10 2014 1:58AM
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MothaHucker
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dadundaAlso...
XL or L in the Wolfgang?

I'm 5'9 and weigh about 130 lbs.


depends how tall you want it, I'm 5'7 and wear an xl and it goes just below mid thigh
Nov 10 2014 11:12AM
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