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HELP ME OUT.... OAKELY QUESTION???

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iamaskier93
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Is it worth getting an orange and brown air raid suit.... I really want it but don't know if its worth $710 canadian... WHATS YOUR THOUGHTS????

Sep 29 2009 7:37PM
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.Emerson.
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i don't have anything to say, but searchbar might
Sep 29 2009 7:41PM
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Piste.Off
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No outerwear is ever worth $710
Sep 29 2009 7:44PM
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loveyoursneakers
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sAga.

Sep 29 2009 7:48PM
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iamaskier93
Posts: 17 - Karma: 10
i have checked the search bar and for the air raid jacket and pants it is $710...
Sep 29 2009 10:29PM
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MANDER
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in total my air raid suit was $580 shipped
Sep 29 2009 10:31PM
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Logey.
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ebay
Sep 29 2009 10:33PM
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steve0
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you gotta figure that out for yourself man. $710 for someone making minimum wage is not the same as $710 for someone making $100,000 a year.

If you ski 100 days a year that's different from someone who skis 10 times a year.

Think about it for yourself.

Sep 29 2009 10:37PM
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Owl
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No way dude i think its rediculous how much the air raid suit is.
Sep 29 2009 10:39PM
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BWalmer
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I'd say wait till the end of the season and get it super cheap - it'll still be sick next year.
Sep 29 2009 10:48PM
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_CC_
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nope cause its ugly first of all
Sep 29 2009 10:48PM
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Literature
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Wait. Well styled Oakley at 20K waterproofing? That blows my mind.

That seems way expensive though.
Sep 29 2009 10:53PM
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remove
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Screw it. You could get a good looking set up for under 250 if you watch these sites for like a week

http://www.whiskeymilitia.com/

http://www.tramdock.com//

http://www.brociety.com/

Sep 29 2009 11:05PM
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thegoat
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If any one remebers the standard oakley used to uphold, well the air raid stuff that I have seen is at that standard. Tough, waterproof, stylish (brown and orange), and durable. Yes it is $300 for the jacket and $200 for the pants. It is expansive, but you will get what you pay for. Look at any other company who makes high quality outerwear, not just the specs but how it actually performs and holds up. Spending $300-$500 is what is costs. Orage, Oakley, Spider, Arc'teryx you can now add Armada to that list, all make high quality outerwear, all of them charge a pretty penny for it too.
Sep 30 2009 1:03AM
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-ROY-
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i was thinking the same thing... but oakley makes quality. If you want it get it. I am going to get the red/white. And it will probably get me through at least a couple seasons. You get what you pay for.. although saga is very tempting at 400. which is a great price for a 20k suit. If your worried about price go saga
Sep 30 2009 1:35AM
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TitsFrijole
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I mean if you really want it and can afford it, its sick.  But I personally would try to find a better deal.
Sep 30 2009 2:30AM
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murs
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good question

i love the brown/orange and also the red/white but its a sick suit NOT 170 haha but really solid looks good 20/20k i bealive so yeh get it
Sep 30 2009 5:50AM
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MEGAZORD
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This is a subjective question.  There is no wikipedia entry
Sep 30 2009 8:36AM
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Twig
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This is just me, but personally $710 or $500 on outerwear! No thanks, that could buy me two sick (3 in the sales) pairs of skis. That could buy me a season pass. That could buy an east coaster flights out west, somewhere to stay and a pass for a week. There are a shit ton of things I could spend that kind of money on that I would before I'd fork it out on outerwear. If you are rolling in money then by all means go ahead buy a 20k suit for ridiculous money. But if you look around I bet you can find a dope suit from last season in 10k and for no more than $150 bucks leaving you $400-550 to spend on something that will affect your skiing more.
I can't be the only person who sees outerwear as a low priority.
Sep 30 2009 9:02AM
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Oakley4life
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get a job working for oakley... it only cost me 200 for the suit
Oct 1 2009 9:32AM
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Literature
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Ummmm.......... I think most people on this sight are aware of the quality that Oakley outerwear has been known for in recent years. My experiences with their outerwear have all been negative.
Oct 1 2009 11:56AM
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thegoat
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Air Raid and Alps stuff is top quality
Oct 1 2009 3:54PM
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MEGAZORD
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You get what you pay for.
Oct 1 2009 4:09PM
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C.Wood
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if you want it by all means get it
but on here you can get some pretty dope suits for less
you could probably get like 2 or 3 setups off ns for that price
and good brands as well
Oct 1 2009 5:58PM
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