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What is the "new fad" in outerwear?

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brandonloos_21
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What's up guys! Its been a while (4 years?) since I have last bought outerwear, currently I have Armada pants, and wear a Bloom Jacket or Jibberish hoodie...

I am planning a ski trip here outwest, and need some new outerwear! I know that saga was on its way out when I last bought. TNF and Armada was pretty popular? What would you guys suggest to not look like a Flaming Gaper, I really do not want made fun of by highschoolers who have sick gear and can do sick box tricks.

Thanks in advance guys!
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FruitBootPro
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a hoodie and sweatpants from the thrift store
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FitzRoy
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I keep seeing ads for montec so u should get a full color matched kit from them. Stay away from flylow and trew cause they dont have the same level of ig clout.

(didnt think this was required but /s if it aint obvious)

**This post was edited on Nov 9th 2020 at 4:17:27pm
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FruitBootPro
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no but in all seriousness the brands you have right now are still #core. Saga is still alive and still makes good shit too, I still support them. If you want to try out other brands check out Harlaut Apparel and Leathers (wearleathers.com) , and there's always Tall T Productions.
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Bended_Toenail
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Saga needs support now more than ever

We are boycotting Virtika

Armada stuff has been cool but this year their outerwear is kind of meh.

686 makes some dope stuff, along with trew and flylow (idk what the guy above was talking about)

(edit: the guy above was being sarcastic and I am way to brain dead to know that)

**This post was edited on Nov 9th 2020 at 5:45:58pm
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Kevski
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Lots of park kids are rocking baggy parachutey pants with short nerdy jackets and hoodies. Track pants are pretty much out but wacky sweaters and fleece still seem to be cool.

In places that get more snow and have a bit more of a “ride the mountain like it’s your park” scene you're seeing lots of tech fabric in bibs and taller jackets.

Unlike the dude above I’m pumped on Armada’s more toned down outerwear options this year and actually just picked up a shell.

And Trew and Flylow definitely get cred. Especially for their bibs. Baggy enough, tough fabric, waterproof etc. They hold up to lots of hard skiing.

Montec seems more like a poser instagram brand but hey, whatever floats your boat. Sounds like the quality isn’t half bad.
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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I bought a Virtika suit, no ragrets.

1v1 me
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Bigruss39
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Just got Flylow Bibs and Shell and they are dope..

Girlfriend picked up a Montec jacket because she liked the colours and it is actually made extremely well..
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Cade2
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Whatever dylan siggers is wearing
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9try
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Cade2Whatever dylan siggers is wearing

NWT3k
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beepbeepski
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jeans and a t-shirt
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mountaindewgirl
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You might try perusing newschoolers for some used gear. Or even sort the evo black Friday sale by price and get something you like thats on clearance
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WisconsinDogfart
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waering your grandmas clothing
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cheener12
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bro straight up if you're concerned that much about your kit you're doing it wrong. I get wanting to feel comfortable in your gear, but don't get all hot and bothered about Chad McAlta's opinion of you. Wear wack shit if you want, wear functional shit if you want, or make a combination of the two, your choice ball! Also, there is noooo need to buy brand new, get that shit on b/s/t or craigslist or facebook marketplace or on sale... save ya some money!

trying to be cool isn't very cool. so try hard to not try hard!
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744771670593
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I am Chad McAlta and I disapprove this message
cheener12bro straight up if you're concerned that much about your kit you're doing it wrong. I get wanting to feel comfortable in your gear, but don't get all hot and bothered about Chad McAlta's opinion of you. Wear wack shit if you want, wear functional shit if you want, or make a combination of the two, your choice ball! Also, there is noooo need to buy brand new, get that shit on b/s/t or craigslist or facebook marketplace or on sale... save ya some money!

trying to be cool isn't very cool. so try hard to not try hard!
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DesertStix
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Got a barely used nwt3k jacket last season and it’s probably my favorite piece of winter clothing. Quality is top notch.
9tryNWT3k
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Chad_McAltaI am Chad McAlta and I disapprove this message


This is a great account name. I think you should make the details for it public, so anyone can hop on and play devils advocate in dumb threads (not that this one is dumb).
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744771670593
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Chad McAlta is a real person, thank you very much, you just never see his face because he is always passing you.
-arc-This is a great account name. I think you should make the details for it public, so anyone can hop on and play devils advocate in dumb threads (not that this one is dumb).
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Mr.Mitten
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Hell by all accounts I'd say Armada pants, Bloom jacket, and Jiberish hoodie will do ya just fine. That's damn near the kit i've been rocking for about 4-5 years now, no signs of stopping
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johnblaze
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Vertika or Bogner. There is no inbetween.
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Lemuel
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My Montec bibs held up extremely well last season. Too bad they aren't a shell.
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Chunderface
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Making your own clothes is the real core shit right now.
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ColoradoDogfart
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this man is just in time as that cycle seems to be rolling around again, saga pants are the norm and bloom is def making a comeback so you'll be looking core af, just make sure you bark and flash the wu tang hands after every trick tho
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AaronO.
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Jeans
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rubberpantaloons
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right now its trendy asf to have baggy grey/black snowpants (bonus trend points if theyre sewn by some random dude in his moms garage) and a thrifted tech shell (arcteryx, marmot, north face etc..) dont forget the jetskis too
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quagsire
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9tryNWT3k


Dylan's on Stellar Equipment now. But agreed, the NWT3K stuff is dope.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CI3LFe_gUAY/?igshid=1qcnuu5hxk59c
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mountaindewgirl
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According to Vogue, slope style is the new street style.

https://www.vogue.com/article/ski-slope-style-bella-hadid-kendall-kylie-jenner

Calling it for next year, everyone gonna be rocking fashionable puffers trying to have an "on fleek" look like Kim and Kanye
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DesertStix
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Arcteryx has been popular streetwear for awhile now. It’s very hip for celebs to rock puffy moncler jackets that cost a small car also. It’s already a thing lol
larilinesignAccording to Vogue, slope style is the new street style.

https://www.vogue.com/article/ski-slope-style-bella-hadid-kendall-kylie-jenner

Calling it for next year, everyone gonna be rocking fashionable puffers trying to have an "on fleek" look like Kim and Kanye
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BrandoComando
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DesertStixArcteryx has been popular streetwear for awhile now. It’s very hip for celebs to rock puffy moncler jackets that cost a small car also. It’s already a thing lol

See North Face X Gucci
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DesertStix
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Another one *khaled voice*
BrandoComandoSee North Face X Gucci
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