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Very large coats? for big guy?

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StevenH24
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Hey my buddy is 5'10 around 300lbs. He's having trouble finding a winter jacket that can fit him for the slopes, does anybody know of any companies that would be good for a coat for him?

Thanks guys! +karma for answers of course!
Jan 16 2015 8:50PM
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Negromancer
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Virtika, they make jackets that are not only long but also very wide/have a great volume. The newer Virtika stuff is also very good quality, I have a pair of pants from them and they're the only ski pants I own that have no ripped around the bottom.
Jan 16 2015 9:05PM
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suup
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step 1: Go to store
step 2: find size
step 3: try it on
step 4:buy it
step 5: ????
step 6: profit.

We don't know what is going to fit your 300lb friend.
Jan 16 2015 10:00PM
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.cam.
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Hah good luck. As a big guy myself it's tough finding a jacket in the right size. I know Columbia makes jackets in big and tall sizes but they aren't always the most stylish. I had good luck with looser fit 686 xxl but that might not work. 6'6" and 300 lbs for reference.
Jan 16 2015 10:48PM
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NWT3K
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StevenH24Hey my buddy is 5'10 around 300lbs. He's having trouble finding a winter jacket that can fit him for the slopes, does anybody know of any companies that would be good for a coat for him?

Thanks guys! +karma for answers of course!


We have a XXXLt jacket that might work well for your friend.

http://nwt3k.com/outerwear/custom-ski-jackets

We've had a handful of really big guys find success with the XXXLt jacket and pants.

Happy to answer any questions you or your friend has.
Jan 18 2015 2:35PM
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hippystinx
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a 37 inch zipper is still relatively small for someone 6'2 plus. In the xxxl tall start making a 45 and I garuantee your sales of that size are more lucrative
Jan 18 2015 7:52PM
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Dobber
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Definatly NOT Patagonia. I'm 170 pounds and a Large is too small.
Jan 19 2015 8:14AM
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NWT3K
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hippystinxa 37 inch zipper is still relatively small for someone 6'2 plus. In the xxxl tall start making a 45 and I garuantee your sales of that size are more lucrative


Just to clarify, you want a jacket with a 45" front zipper length?
Jan 19 2015 4:56PM
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hippystinx
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NWT3KJust to clarify, you want a jacket with a 45" front zipper length?


yes the old school saga jackets used to come with a 42 and it was right in the zone....i am 6'3, not even that crazy tall... there is a huge un tapped market for the tall community, just saying
Jan 19 2015 5:15PM
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chunk.
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Under Armour Infrared ran pretty big. I'm 6'3" and 285.
Jan 19 2015 5:30PM
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.lencon
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No offense but your friend might be a tad overweight.
Jan 19 2015 9:22PM
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Al.Capone
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.LincolnNo offense but your friend might be a tad overweight.


He's probably a funny guy though
Jan 19 2015 11:50PM
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.lencon
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Al.CaponeHe's probably a funny guy though


Yeah probably
Jan 20 2015 9:34AM
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NWT3K
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hippystinxyes the old school saga jackets used to come with a 42 and it was right in the zone....i am 6'3, not even that crazy tall... there is a huge un tapped market for the tall community, just saying


Totally - your feedback is valuable!
Jan 20 2015 1:36PM
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amieastcoastyet
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Try Eira I have a XXL jacket for them and its pretty big.
Jan 21 2015 9:30AM
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amieastcoastyet
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Try Eira I have a XXL jacket for them and its pretty big.
Jan 21 2015 9:30AM
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BSMedia
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StevenH24Hey my buddy is 5'10 around 300lbs. He's having trouble finding a winter jacket that can fit him for the slopes, does anybody know of any companies that would be good for a coat for him?

Thanks guys! +karma for answers of course!


Yo I'm 330 and have been rocking flannel coats from a men's workwear store for like 4 years.
Feb 10 2015 7:22PM
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