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New First Drop

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Relish_man
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Same jacket we saw in SIA but with more info: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/photo.php?pid=3899711&id=169618119684
-Many color options
-20/20k waterproofing
-Improved zippers, magnets and stitching
-Zip off sleeves (? sweet) and bib
-7 vents
looks pretty sick i just might be obligated to buy some for next season
Apr 9 2010 5:45PM
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pigglywiggly
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DAMNNN. thats some legit stuff right there.

and to first drop, if you can for the actual suits, make the orange part as "thick" if you can, like a real bold orange..just my opinion though. idk, thats the only negative thing that i can pick out, everything else is SO sick. especially zip off sleeves!

great work FD
Apr 9 2010 5:55PM
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pigglywiggly
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a comment by firstdrop..

the suit will come in 6-8 color options, some bright colors, some dark, some one tone, some two tone. Pre-orders will begin this summer, and complete suits in each color will be available.

You can also swap bibs and sleeves with your friends to customize your suit.
Apr 9 2010 5:58PM
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Relish_man
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damn i didnt notice that! thats really sick, now im def gonna have to go First Drop.
Apr 9 2010 6:02PM
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gabe.
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sick, the orange and yellow look great togeather

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Apr 9 2010 6:18PM
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Hermondo
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sooo filthy. i love the proto they have. they yellow/black is so clean
Apr 9 2010 6:26PM
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smilingchris
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Nice!!
Apr 9 2010 6:39PM
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Style+eeze
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the whole zip off arm thing is actually genius.

props to lesh for the idea, but i'm not a fan of the yellow and orange. maybe if they made a different color i'd buy.
Apr 9 2010 7:03PM
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Lemuel
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I guess zip off arms are back in style.  I remember back in like 9th grade I had this typical spyder race jacket, which I loved, and it had zip off sleeves.  Perfect for the spring.  You get warm?  Zip off the sleeves.  Get cold?  Zip em' back on.  Zip off sleeves is not a new idea.
Apr 9 2010 7:48PM
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Shlogan
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i think the jacket size may limit the arms being interchangeable which kinda sucks, but still a super sick idea. i hope they make a purple or red and white outfit.
Apr 9 2010 11:01PM
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Balto
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those pants just look like utter shit, why would you buy something so big?
Apr 9 2010 11:07PM
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smuggs
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yea gay racers used to have zip off arms on their spyder gear.

also i had an analog puffy coat with zip off arms.

what happens when I lose an arm? can you buy a replacement? will the coat have waterproof zipper where the arms detach? because a flap  wont cut it as im sure it could easily be flipped up or packed with snow and get chu wet, then your 20k wont matter. thoughts?


Apr 9 2010 11:14PM
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blackoutbill
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Zip off sleeves, 20k, and multiple color ways. I know what brand outerwear I'm buying this season
Apr 9 2010 11:35PM
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Hermondo
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i like your taste. best color combo imo
Apr 10 2010 1:26AM
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.Max.
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Apr 10 2010 9:46AM
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The_Cube
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thats touffffff
Apr 10 2010 10:16AM
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*TURBONERD*
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so dank... definitely looking into this for next year
Apr 10 2010 10:22AM
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greyninja
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hahahahahahaha

why wouldnt you?
Apr 10 2010 2:40PM
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leahey
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Not digging the colorways, but the design is dopeee
Apr 10 2010 3:13PM
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NOS
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diggin the idea, but i didnt like the yellow/orange that much.
Apr 10 2010 3:44PM
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Shewlur...
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i like it a lot.
Apr 10 2010 3:51PM
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tommyp1ckles
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that yellowjacket is dope as shit
Apr 10 2010 3:57PM
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wesley.
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i hope it still has those awkwardly placed pockets
Apr 10 2010 6:15PM
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KMalinich.
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i talked to them on fb and the bibs and sleves are removeble, so you can costomize ure suit

Apr 10 2010 10:46PM
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FREEskiLINE
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still dont know about it
Apr 10 2010 11:38PM
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binturong-qwerty
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And i thought the 09/10 gear was dope
This stuff is sick! I'm gonna get a jacket as soon as possible!
Apr 11 2010 12:28AM
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Anti_Steeze
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glad they got rid of that retarded pocket on the chest...maybe ill consider buying one this year.
Apr 11 2010 7:18PM
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hewy
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definitely liking the stuff, and zip off arms, sooooo key. can't wait
Apr 11 2010 7:26PM
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belden...
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Im with you those are just dickriculous
Apr 11 2010 8:55PM
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David
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Thanks for the interest guys.

To answer a few questions- the spot where the sleeves zip off have zipper flaps to insure waterproofing. They have been tested for the last few months in every kind of condition and they preform great. The suit is super waterproof and tough.

About the pants, they are actually almost the same size as this years pants. They only look huge because the manikin is super skinny and small. The fabric will also be thicker, which will make them bag more evenly, similar to this year's suit.

We are using new magnets, stronger stitching, taped seams, better velcro, better tougher fabric, basically everything will be much improved and more stronger. We are spending literally twice the amount on production but will be charging the same price for the suits.

Quality, durability, value, and customer service are top priority and we will continue to do our best to prove that over and over.

Thanks for your support, and we welcome any comments, ideas, or suggestions.

-First Drop
Apr 12 2010 6:42PM
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MANDER
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Sick! I might need to look into FD next year. Can you tell us the colorways or do you want to keep an element of surprise?
Apr 12 2010 6:45PM
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Relish_man
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sounds real legit im likin First Drops priorities
Apr 12 2010 6:56PM
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p-oskier
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Damn, I was hoping for the pants to be fucking big.
Apr 12 2010 7:00PM
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Anti_Steeze
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if the product costs twice as much to make but is being sold at the same price are you trying to say that you stole everyone's money last year??? jk.  Shit sounds real legit tho, cant wait for preorders!
Apr 12 2010 7:03PM
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Ben.
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id be interested to see a closeup of what that looks like. definitely interested in some FD for next year though
Apr 12 2010 7:04PM
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pigglywiggly
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Yes! so hoping i can get at least half of a suit of first drop..

so legit of you guys to keep it the same price too, thanks.

and will it still be as warm as i hear it is? cause im really looking for something warmer than a shell like Saga, etc.
Apr 12 2010 7:10PM
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Shlogan
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Word sounds really good, you should have LJ in a new suit right now for joss.
Apr 12 2010 7:41PM
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pigglywiggly
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now that idea is gold.
Apr 12 2010 7:43PM
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chazz.
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soooo..
if 20k/20k ratings are a scam,
why are the ratings now improved to 20k/20k for next year?
just wondering..
Apr 12 2010 9:21PM
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BEagle
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bump for any new pics?
Apr 27 2010 4:16PM
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triebby
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Holy crap! While I liked my FD this past season, there were little things that I thought could have been improved like the stitching and magnets. And now here is the owner of the company saying that all of my concerns have been addressed for the coming year and yet the product will cost them same. Well played First Drop, I'm super impressed.
Apr 27 2010 4:53PM
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-ROY-
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hmm its gunna be a tough choice for me next year on what gear to cop! good work FD looks sick

Apr 27 2010 5:24PM
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*TURBONERD*
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so sick. definitely what i'm doing for outerwear next year. wicked stoked!
Apr 27 2010 5:39PM
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Spacekroft
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that looks so dope!
Apr 27 2010 5:45PM
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cct_222
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whats with the zipper on the back? reminds me of the pocket in middle of this years jacket
Apr 27 2010 6:21PM
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MANDER
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vent for when you are skiing switch
Apr 27 2010 6:24PM
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Peter.
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I WANT THAT ORANGE JACKET

holy shit
Apr 27 2010 8:26PM
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Scrambles
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they are  still massive. look at my profile pic, im 6'1 and theyre xl
Apr 27 2010 8:36PM
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414.
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i think it looks so sick, except the zipper on the back.
Apr 27 2010 9:33PM
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p-oskier
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I can't really tell with those pics but I am your size and I hope for them to be massive.
Apr 27 2010 9:41PM
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Pahina22
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i just hope its not ridiculously expensive. im not too familiar with first drop gear, but people here seem to think its quality so i think ill check their pants out next season. about how much does a pair of pants from first drop go for?
Apr 27 2010 9:43PM
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