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What is the waterproofing on the Big Strides?

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IntoTheVoid
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I’ve recently broken my ski pants from the edges of my skis cutting in and also from some bad crashes so I’ve been looking for new pants. The big strides seem like very good pants but I’ve just been concerned about the waterproofing, I’d like pants that are also all mountain pants and can with stand wet (powder) conditions and be baggy. If the big strides don’t have enough waterproofing for that are there any other options to consider? Also any good waterproofed jackets to consider that are also baggy and can withstand conditions?
Aug 3 2024 5:57PM
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vroskii
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Arsenic gram, 4th post, 5th and 6th slide and you got your answer 😁

**This post was edited on Aug 3rd 2024 at 6:46:59pm
Aug 3 2024 6:46PM
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Koshermilk
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IntoTheVoidI’ve recently broken my ski pants from the edges of my skis cutting in and also from some bad crashes so I’ve been looking for new pants. The big strides seem like very good pants but I’ve just been concerned about the waterproofing, I’d like pants that are also all mountain pants and can with stand wet (powder) conditions and be baggy. If the big strides don’t have enough waterproofing for that are there any other options to consider? Also any good waterproofed jackets to consider that are also baggy and can withstand conditions?


They are actually really good
Aug 3 2024 7:59PM
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IntoTheVoid
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vroskiiArsenic gram, 4th post, 5th and 6th slide and you got your answer 😁

**This post was edited on Aug 3rd 2024 at 6:46:59pm


They definitely get good reviews. Any idea about the specs of them?
Aug 3 2024 10:36PM
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vroskii
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IntoTheVoidThey definitely get good reviews. Any idea about the specs of them?


Specs? Like sizing ? Not sure what ya mean lol my bad
Aug 3 2024 10:46PM
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Raf.Diaz.
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the water resistance is pretty good stayed very dry for most of the season

They've been like my best ski pants for the edge cutting problems it still happens eventually but they hold on good and doesn't rip

theres been a problem with pocket/zipper that should be resolved now

Ive skied/work in them from October to may and had the first generation now they're even better
Aug 3 2024 11:06PM
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IntoTheVoid
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vroskiiSpecs? Like sizing ? Not sure what ya mean lol my bad


Like the fabric, what’s the waterproofing rated at. Like the harlaut jackets are 10k/10k for the fabric.
Aug 3 2024 11:33PM
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skierman
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I love seeing this site filled with a bunch of helpless gapers asking stupid fucking gear questions.
Aug 4 2024 7:49AM
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IntoTheVoid
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skiermanI love seeing this site filled with a bunch of helpless gapers asking stupid fucking gear questions.


Idk, I just like to know about it before I buy it instead of buying shitty gear that doesn’t work.

I’m not saying the big strides are shitty but just that I don’t want to spend my money on bad stuff since I only have a limited amount. I can’t just throw money into each new ski product.
Aug 4 2024 4:07PM
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KilaTsunami
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IntoTheVoidIdk, I just like to know about it before I buy it instead of buying shitty gear that doesn’t work.

I’m not saying the big strides are shitty but just that I don’t want to spend my money on bad stuff since I only have a limited amount. I can’t just throw money into each new ski product.


Ur good bro. He’s just like this. You’ll actually learn to love him, and miss him when he’s not around.
Aug 4 2024 5:30PM
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Non_State_Actor
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KilaTsunamiUr good bro. He’s just like this. You’ll actually learn to love him, and miss him when he’s not around.


You lie. You should block him and see how much better this site is without that miserable piece of shit.
Aug 4 2024 10:45PM
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jimbobs
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IntoTheVoidLike the fabric, what’s the waterproofing rated at. Like the harlaut jackets are 10k/10k for the fabric.


I think Dan mentioned the original big strides drop was 10k waterproofing and updated to 15k when he revised the zippers and materials for all subsequent batches. Don't quote me, but I remember that being the case.

Regardless, I have a full season skiing shitty, rainy, slushy, cold and warm mid-atlantic conditions in the original 10k version and I'm very satisfied with the waterproofing. Grabbed a preorder pair as well because of the improvements he's made since, and they're reasonably priced at 188 plus ship. Really hoping Dan makes them in a bib too.
Aug 5 2024 10:21AM
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AtticusOR
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IntoTheVoidLike the fabric, what’s the waterproofing rated at. Like the harlaut jackets are 10k/10k for the fabric.


Checked with Dan and I think someone else said this but it's 15k.
Aug 6 2024 3:37PM
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-Dan
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15k and it’s a 3L fabric for the outer material.

price will be $199 for all future releases. Tried my best to keep it at $188 but with all the upgrades I have to bump it up the $11 bucks. Worth it to avoid the headaches and heartbreaks of broken zippers plus we shouldn’t be having any other of the less common issues either.

gonna be the best version yet. Also stoked to introduce the new Big Swings jacket to compliment the strides this year. Really so rewarding to be putting out some proper outerwear and bringing that Arsenic flavor to it.
Aug 6 2024 10:55PM
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IntoTheVoid
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-Dan15k and it’s a 3L fabric for the outer material.

price will be $199 for all future releases. Tried my best to keep it at $188 but with all the upgrades I have to bump it up the $11 bucks. Worth it to avoid the headaches and heartbreaks of broken zippers plus we shouldn’t be having any other of the less common issues either.

gonna be the best version yet. Also stoked to introduce the new Big Swings jacket to compliment the strides this year. Really so rewarding to be putting out some proper outerwear and bringing that Arsenic flavor to it.


Thank you, any idea on the big swings specs yet? From the pictures they look dope.
Aug 6 2024 11:25PM
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-Dan
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Same fabric as the new big strides- so 15k 3L. Great fit, pockets, and features. Lotta features to be honest! It’s based on an old Burton ronin jacket that I found in Montana during the last BYOBeanie tour. Then updated with all the details to have it function best for todays world.
Aug 7 2024 7:07AM
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vroskii
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IntoTheVoidThank you, any idea on the big swings specs yet? From the pictures they look dope.


The Big swing jacket is absolutely dope! I got the chance to try out the sample in the akamp parking lot (Thanks Dan!!, feeling blessed), and immediately fell in love !
Aug 7 2024 8:19AM
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