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The Montec hate on this site is something else. I get it's not your style. But seriously there's so many threads on this already. The astronaut suits and jumpsuits and shiny puffies are uglier and way less practical. Montec objectively makes decent gear for a decent price. Of course newbies are going to flock to it as a result. It's priced like Columbia but doesn't look like something my grandpa would wear. Kinda tired of this circlejerk
Literally everyone from Chicago suburbs coming to ski Granite peak got the Montec shit. its ugly, generally I like giant front pockets but not in this way, its just not crunchy enough for me. I def agree with the euro-dad vibes... or asshole-hypebeast park skier with rich parents who acts better than everyone
Montec is for MF's who dont smoke weed
Montec is for MF's who live in Illinois and their skiing for the year consists of 1 trip to Vail
Montec is for MF's who think JOTD is a religion
I hate to say it cuz I despise them but I like Virtika way more than Montec... at least Virtika looks cool
I just don’t like it because montec and DOPE very much look like every generic piece of clothing from China that you design and order online. The ones that spam you on Instagram and they call it a “clothing company” when it’s not even close to a company.
BrandoComandoThe Montec hate on this site is something else. I get it's not your style. But seriously there's so many threads on this already. The astronaut suits and jumpsuits and shiny puffies are uglier and way less practical. Montec objectively makes decent gear for a decent price. Of course newbies are going to flock to it as a result. It's priced like Columbia but doesn't look like something my grandpa would wear. Kinda tired of this circlejerk
One of my friends has a Montec jacket and Virtika pants, he knows they aren't the most popular brands but when he bought them he was just focusing on a well priced and decent looking product.
No hate from me, he rips and who gives a fuck what he wears.
Bended_ToenailOne of my friends has a Montec jacket and Virtika pants, he knows they aren't the most popular brands but when he bought them he was just focusing on a well priced and decent looking product.
No hate from me, he rips and who gives a fuck what he wears.
Thats cool, its personal opinion, just cause i have a storng one doesnt mean that its right.
BrandoComandoThe Montec hate on this site is something else. I get it's not your style. But seriously there's so many threads on this already. The astronaut suits and jumpsuits and shiny puffies are uglier and way less practical. Montec objectively makes decent gear for a decent price. Of course newbies are going to flock to it as a result. It's priced like Columbia but doesn't look like something my grandpa would wear. Kinda tired of this circlejerk
not gonna lie I was hyped to rock a 2004 siver poncho jacket this season, but last year the poncho trend began and this year poncho jackets and specifically these montecs are goddamn everywhere. will save the OG siver for another year haha
VT_scratchnot gonna lie I was hyped to rock a 2004 siver poncho jacket this season, but last year the poncho trend began and this year poncho jackets and specifically these montecs are goddamn everywhere. will save the OG siver for another year haha
BradFiAusNzCoCaI just don’t like it because montec and DOPE very much look like every generic piece of clothing from China that you design and order online. The ones that spam you on Instagram and they call it a “clothing company” when it’s not even close to a company.
How is this brand just blowing up?! Went to my little home resort in RURAL Idaho and saw like 8 people wearing it. I can’t say I’m a fan but their marketing team is doing something right.
J_ChristophHow is this brand just blowing up?! Went to my little home resort in RURAL Idaho and saw like 8 people wearing it. I can’t say I’m a fan but their marketing team is doing something right.
Tbh no idea ive never seen any like skiiers sponsored by them
Chrischi69Tbh no idea ive never seen any like skiiers sponsored by them
They market on social media. Try to be in the shoes of the casual skier or snowboarder. They likely don't know any pros apart from Shaun White or Lindsey Vonn, let alone who their sponsors are. But they follow Jerry of the Day and their local resort on insta. The insta algorithm pushes ski ads towards them as a result. Dope/Montec dumps money into those targeted ads. That's marketing in 2021. Young people want to look cool, but they can't afford the pricy stuff for a sport they do a couple times a year. Tadaa, entry-level pricing structure.
It's like everything else in skiing. Money isn't made by selling to enthusiasts. Money is made by selling a shitload of stuff to a shitload of regular people. See Rossi Soul 7. Dope/Montec is a business that wants to make money and they're pretty good at it. There aren't many companies that can grow as quickly as them in a market as saturated as skiing.
I bought a pair of the bibs last season because:
1) I specifically wanted snow camo bibs
2) 20k / 20k for $220? Even if they last a season I haven't lost anything
They've held up better than the Saga pants I had back in their prime days. I've skied in some pretty wet weather with no leaks and barely any soak through.
LemuelI bought a pair of the bibs last season because:
1) I specifically wanted snow camo bibs
2) 20k / 20k for $220? Even if they last a season I haven't lost anything
They've held up better than the Saga pants I had back in their prime days. I've skied in some pretty wet weather with no leaks and barely any soak through.
BrandoComandoThey market on social media. Try to be in the shoes of the casual skier or snowboarder. They likely don't know any pros apart from Shaun White or Lindsey Vonn, let alone who their sponsors are. But they follow Jerry of the Day and their local resort on insta. The insta algorithm pushes ski ads towards them as a result. Dope/Montec dumps money into those targeted ads. That's marketing in 2021. Young people want to look cool, but they can't afford the pricy stuff for a sport they do a couple times a year. Tadaa, entry-level pricing structure.
It's like everything else in skiing. Money isn't made by selling to enthusiasts. Money is made by selling a shitload of stuff to a shitload of regular people. See Rossi Soul 7. Dope/Montec is a business that wants to make money and they're pretty good at it. There aren't many companies that can grow as quickly as them in a market as saturated as skiing.
That makes sense i havent seen a bunch but ive seen a few ads.
LemuelI bought a pair of the bibs last season because:
1) I specifically wanted snow camo bibs
2) 20k / 20k for $220? Even if they last a season I haven't lost anything
They've held up better than the Saga pants I had back in their prime days. I've skied in some pretty wet weather with no leaks and barely any soak through.
I don't want to be that dude but buying gore-tex gear that's on sale, even if it isn't really your number 1 pick, is most definitely worth it. The absolute perfect seal against any water at all is incredible, albeit a little susceptible to burning holes in it if it rubs a rail for a little too long going a little too fast
And about the gore-tex. Yes, 100% agree. If I can nab gore tex for a good price, I always do. Gore tex is very strict about their textiles and companies using their tech. They even audit the companies’ factories.
I’ll always trust gore tex over other tech.
SlitherySnakeI don't want to be that dude but buying gore-tex gear that's on sale, even if it isn't really your number 1 pick, is most definitely worth it. The absolute perfect seal against any water at all is incredible, albeit a little susceptible to burning holes in it if it rubs a rail for a little too long going a little too fast
Any dude I've seen wearing Montec wears a size so small it looks like he has a damn corset on. This is the new I ski the blues at blue sky basin starter pack.
BradFiAusNzCoCar/skiing is obsessed with benny 100s not 120s.
Chrischi69My friend has a pair please spare me🙏🙏
yeah I feel like the 120 would be a little too fat for r/skiing to be obsessed with, although we are talking about r/skiing, so the levels of idiocy are basically limitless.
i think it looks good. it’s nice to see entry level and limited access skiers wearing clothing that is lower profile and practical, i’ve been noticing it a lot lately actually. i don’t know much about the brand or the product itself, but i like their aesthetic a lot and don’t really get why people are so wound up about it
BradFiAusNzCoCar/skiing is obsessed with benny 100s not 120s.
And about the gore-tex. Yes, 100% agree. If I can nab gore tex for a good price, I always do. Gore tex is very strict about their textiles and companies using their tech. They even audit the companies’ factories.
I’ll always trust gore tex over other tech.
100% agree, even if you pay twice the price for it, it will last twice as long and hold its waterproofing better than any sort of "Tech" individual brands have. Ive had a armada gore-tex jacket for 4 seasons now and it shows barely any wear and tear, and I wear it all the time outside of just skiing because its so comfortable, warm, and waterproof.
CrunnchyVanManI def agree with the euro-dad vibes... or asshole-hypebeast
This is the exact vibe I get from Montec. Saw a snowboard couple at Spirit a month ago in Montec and they were definitely hypebeast based on the rest of their kit.
Maybe it's decent stuff, I have no idea. Not my vibe and I can't help but think hypebeast every time I see it.
SlitherySnakeI don't want to be that dude but buying gore-tex gear that's on sale, even if it isn't really your number 1 pick, is most definitely worth it. The absolute perfect seal against any water at all is incredible, albeit a little susceptible to burning holes in it if it rubs a rail for a little too long going a little too fast
Don't worry my dude, I used to be a gear editor on here. I know products pretty well. I went from my 6 year old Trew bibs to the Montecs. I wasn't looking for longevity in this purchase.
I'll probably end up with a pair of Strafe bibs or onesie next. And I'll "pay for what I get" and it will be a lot of money. I don't see the issue with a brand making reasonable quality products at an affordable price, and they look good. I think they are getting hate because they don't have a team / aren't core.
While I like supporting the small and "core" brands for any ski stuff, I'm not going to pass up a good product from *insert brand here* just because they are some corporate monster. Sorry bros.
LemuelWhile I like supporting the small and "core" brands for any ski stuff, I'm not going to pass up a good product from *insert brand here* just because they are some corporate monster. Sorry bros.
valid personal opinion but also the least community-centric perspective i can think of. putting "core" in quotes discredits that there are actual brands that exist only within our community which will continue to support our small segment of skiing, not like a corporate brand which will take your money and remove it from our community by applying it to other areas of their budgets, decided in some corporate office by heads who don't value our part of skiing. it's basically the same argument as shop local.
obviously, you're welcome to shop whatever you want. but you have to recognize a little bit that if you're just jumping to corporate products, you're somewhat resigned from supporting the freeskiing community.
I dunno man, kit looks pretty good in this jkravitz edit. Maybe if you try riding somewhere with a higher quality of riders you'll think their outfits are more cute
