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Oakley Distractions Jacket vs. EVO Jacket

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scratchskier321
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I trying to decide wether to buy the Distractions Jacket in Red or the EVO jacket in Red. The distractions is $300, and the EVO is $200, does anyone have one of these two? Is the distractions really worth the extra $100? is it warmer? What should i get?
Oct 27 2007 6:07PM
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invaderskier36
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the evo is a shell with a liner/sweatshirt while the distractions is an insulated jacket and better waterproofing and such.... I like the disractions alot more and i think it is what i am going to get
Oct 27 2007 6:26PM
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scratchskier321
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Thats what i was thinking... more of a solid jacket
Oct 28 2007 9:25AM
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skiRay
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where are you buying them from. i was just wondering, because i was on the oakley site minutes ago and it said the EVO was $250. but i am also trying to decide between the 2.
Oct 28 2007 9:39AM
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Onlyexstasy
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He is probably talking about the Evo Lite jacket, which is $200..
Oct 28 2007 11:26AM
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mophead
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I got the Distractions in New Olive, XL. It has better water proofing and is warmer than the evo, which is 250.
Oct 28 2007 11:47AM
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japie99
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I got the evo jacket for 40 bucks!
Nov 2 2007 4:40AM
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luke8
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but you are a pro
Nov 2 2007 5:44AM
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*Koolaid*
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Ive heard the quality on the evo isnt that great? can anyone confirm?
Nov 2 2007 8:36AM
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luke8
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It's Oakley, the quality is just fine
Nov 2 2007 8:43AM
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*Koolaid*
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so what about those old Oakley puffy pants? Sure, they looked sweet, but the shittiest quality pants ever.

Nov 2 2007 12:24PM
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Valind
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Sick color.
Nov 2 2007 12:25PM
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japie99
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what would be wrong with them? Its a sick jacket and quality is awesome!

You see that jacket in almost every movie with several riders wearing it!
Nov 4 2007 10:43AM
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dje84
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I just got the Evo jacket in Ozone and it is pretty kick ass.  Super solid seams, zips and everything.  The fabric does seem quite stiff and durable, which means it hopefully wont snag on trees and that kind of thing. 

Plus it's got mad steeze.  The little bit of insulation makes it awesome for any day on the slopes. 


Nov 4 2007 11:31AM
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*Koolaid*
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I have no idea, thats just what ive heard from a few people. They were probably just Oakley haters, thats why I wanted to see if anyone else believed it. I think the jacket is tits.
Nov 4 2007 1:34PM
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jibyourmom
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I have last years evolution jacket which almost the same as this years evo jacket construction wise and it is a really solid jacket. I highly recommend it.
Nov 4 2007 1:47PM
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kiwi_as
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would all of these sort of jackets and whatnot be sold out by the end of season sales? i live in NZ and can't afford jacket at retail plus shipping haha. can't get this stuff in NZ.
Nov 9 2007 6:05PM
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scratchskier321
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I just ordered the Distractions jacket in red and its sposed to come on monday or tuesday. I'll let you guys know how it is.
Nov 9 2007 6:45PM
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