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Tall fitting shell jackets

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a_burger
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anyone got any recommendations? I have a virtika signature jacket now but it weighs a lot, is pretty bulky and I almost always wear a hoodie under it anyways so I don't think I need all the insulation. I'm 5'10 ish and want something about 2-3 inches above my knees, which is like 36 inch zipper length

cheaper the better, I can't see the virtika selling for more then $100 and basically have no money to throw at new ski equipment right now
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a_burger
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also I hate how gigantic the sleeves are on the virtika, so if there are any companies that take that into consideration?
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russsavokskis
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Sabek dude
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a_burger
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russsavokskisSabek dude


they sound pretty close to what I want. how tall is the fit? I want to buy the xl but the size chart isn't clear as to whether the length is measured from the shoulder to the bottom or the zipper length.
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russsavokskis
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w_skierthey sound pretty close to what I want. how tall is the fit? I want to buy the xl but the size chart isn't clear as to whether the length is measured from the shoulder to the bottom or the zipper length.


Not sure I know the biggest size is 35 inches long and I'm assuming that's from shoulder
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Swandog7
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I have Sabek jacket and its very sick and very shelly. My sleeves aren't very long and my friend who has the 35inches length aren't very long sleeves either. I like to ride with a sweatshirt in it, but thats all i really need. Fights water very well, doesn't get very dirty, can change sleeves like your Virtika Jacket (I love mine as a vest) and the cotton sleeves that come with are like blankets on your arms. They are cheap right now (2015 jacket) and next years line are expanded and will be quite more expensive.
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a_burger
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Swandog7I have Sabek jacket and its very sick and very shelly. My sleeves aren't very long and my friend who has the 35inches length aren't very long sleeves either. I like to ride with a sweatshirt in it, but thats all i really need. Fights water very well, doesn't get very dirty, can change sleeves like your Virtika Jacket (I love mine as a vest) and the cotton sleeves that come with are like blankets on your arms. They are cheap right now (2015 jacket) and next years line are expanded and will be quite more expensive.


How tall is your friend and how does the xl fit?
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a_burger
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sabeks black jacket just sold out so I need new options now
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Bloom.
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w_skiersabeks black jacket just sold out so I need new options now


Check out some of our jackets. Our xl is tall in its fit and has a zipper length of 36"
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Brutdanton
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These jackets are long, XL is 36 inches and the 2XL is 38!

You can find them at bit.ly/newgrowthclothing

They're only available for 15 more days...

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G_B
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saga makes one and i would look at either orage, bloom, or nwt3k for a jacket that is similar to what your asking
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Lemuel
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If LDC still has some Eagles, pick one up. Best jacket I've ever owned.
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steezy_doge
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trew sabek and bloom are always a good go to!
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steezy_doge
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trew sabek and bloom are always a good go to!
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