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steez_apprentice
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Now that they’ve been out for a month or so now, what does everyone think? Thinking about buying them when black drops but feel like I haven’t seen enough of them on snow yet and would hate to blow 200 dollars just to not like them. Would love to hear everyone’s pros and cons with them as well as what size you own just to compare

**This thread was edited on Oct 31st 2023 at 12:33:12pm
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Itsnotmywallet
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I’m 6ft and have a size large. Great pocket space, great fit. Get a pair you won’t be disappointed.
2 years ago
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3SKIS
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got silver very nice, id say get whatever size you normally wear, they are baggy and comfortable but not compelte ballonss
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jaxful
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I’m 6’2 175 and wearing 2XL. They’re most definitely big and could probably get away with XL. My only beef is that the elastic cuffs are super loose even over my boots, got a couple small rips in the ankle on the first day of hiking a rail. otherwise the material is really nice and waterproof and pockets are nice.
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Agate420
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They look and feel great, and are super waterproof
2 years ago
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BIIIGZ
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I got a Large in the green colorway and haven’t had a chance to wear them on hill yet but the fit is great. I will say definitely don’t size up from the size chart cause mine are a bit too baggy, cuff gaiters don’t fully sinch down around boots.
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mikem
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Waterproofing is on point. I have like slightly less than 10 days on snow with em. And my ceiling leaks and decided to put some water on em. They held up.

Pocket situation is crazy. The double waist pockets should be adapted by all ski pants in the future. For sure Id want Zips on all pockets going forward (weird but it makes me feel safe) but the two zips do the job and can carry the extra shit you wouldn't care about losing too much in the velcro pockets.

Waist Tie, I havn't used as i sewed my own belt (modeled off R3) which is working fine. But looks better than answer pants.

Bag and steeze is def nailed.

Venting could be better, but ive been hiking rails on like 20 deg days and you only get hot on the up.

Cuff elastic could be a sinch but that would add some $$ id bet. They work fine rn.
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steez_apprentice
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BIIIGZcuff gaiters don’t fully sinch down around boots.


bumping this thread because of this. I'm 5'9 and would love the 2XL bagginess but I'm kind of sketched by the cuff gaiters people are talking about. Has anyone found any good fixes?
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BIIIGZ
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steez_apprenticebumping this thread because of this. I'm 5'9 and would love the 2XL bagginess but I'm kind of sketched by the cuff gaiters people are talking about. Has anyone found any good fixes?

Just judging by how the large fits on me at 5’8 i would say 2X would be ridiculously, impractically baggy. I reached out to Dan on IG and he recommended sewing the cuffs tighter together and even offered to help me (super nice of him) but I think putting elastic cinches in is the most practical way to fix this, will post results when I do it this week.
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steez_apprentice
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BIIIGZJust judging by how the large fits on me at 5’8 i would say 2X would be ridiculously, impractically baggy. I reached out to Dan on IG and he recommended sewing the cuffs tighter together and even offered to help me (super nice of him) but I think putting elastic cinches in is the most practical way to fix this, will post results when I do it this week.


I have pretty much zero sewing experience, only experience I have is some belt loops on my old pants, is there like a video tutorial or anything? Appreciate the insight I'll probably stick to 1X.
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BIIIGZ
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steez_apprenticeI have pretty much zero sewing experience, only experience I have is some belt loops on my old pants, is there like a video tutorial or anything? Appreciate the insight I'll probably stick to 1X.


Best bet is probably just to message Dan on IG
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-Dan
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steez_apprenticebumping this thread because of this. I'm 5'9 and would love the 2XL bagginess but I'm kind of sketched by the cuff gaiters people are talking about. Has anyone found any good fixes?


steez_apprenticeI have pretty much zero sewing experience, only experience I have is some belt loops on my old pants, is there like a video tutorial or anything? Appreciate the insight I'll probably stick to 1X.


Have you looked that the fit guide on the @arsenicanywhere profile highlights? If not, start there.

based on feedback I’m getting please don’t order 2xl lol. Xl or even large is more appropriate for someone 5’9”

I named em Big Strides for a reason 🤝

thanks for your interest! And hmu if I can help more
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kantkorkorkfed
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steez_apprenticeNow that they’ve been out for a month or so now, what does everyone think? Thinking about buying them when black drops but feel like I haven’t seen enough of them on snow yet and would hate to blow 200 dollars just to not like them. Would love to hear everyone’s pros and cons with them as well as what size you own just to compare

**This thread was edited on Oct 31st 2023 at 12:33:12pm


best pants ever, I sized up and they are too big.
2 years ago
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Arsony_anywhere
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5”7 and want a pretty baggy fit. Size large?
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-Dan
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Arsony_anywhere5”7 and want a pretty baggy fit. Size large?


See size guide in my story highlights. Based on what I’ve seen and heard. Most people your height are happy with large or medium. Please don’t get xl
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steez_apprentice
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Arsony_anywhere5”7 and want a pretty baggy fit. Size large?

Id go large
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BIIIGZ
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Arsony_anywhere5”7 and want a pretty baggy fit. Size large?


i’m basically your height and i got Large. if you want super super baggy get large. if you want really baggy but not insane get medium.
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