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Baggy tech shell jacket?

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will_powder
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Moving to van next winter, so I need a more waterproof jacket than the one I'm using right now in dry Alberta.

However, I don't want to look like some granola munching tele and I'm a massive dood (6'4, 235) so I need it to be LARGE, extremely so.

I would prefer to stay on the cheaper side of the spectrum too, so don't recommend some 600 dollar arteryx.
Jul 10 2012 8:34PM
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tomPietrowski
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Maybe cheack out the abma cadra jacket from salomon. Its 20/20k so not bad in terms of tech. Its on the larger side and does go to 2xl.

But if your after goretex unforunatly its going to cost you quite a bit. But with the rain we have here worth every penny
Jul 10 2012 8:37PM
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pandasteeze
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trew?

i dunno. super tech waterproofing comes at a price.
Jul 10 2012 8:38PM
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TheClap.
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3l tall fit
saga
LDC

armada has a tall fit same with FD

all shells
Jul 10 2012 8:38PM
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Banane.
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Jp auclair pro model
Jul 10 2012 9:26PM
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will_powder
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Is 20k enough or do I defs want gore-tex/gore-tex equiv?
Jul 10 2012 9:59PM
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Caleb.E
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trew actualy has a big fit
Jul 10 2012 10:03PM
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tomPietrowski
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well gortex is about 26k so its around 25% more water proof, but genrally unless you plan on being out in the back country for a few days at a time, 20/20 will be fine.
Jul 11 2012 12:31AM
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so_gangk
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salomon g suit
Jul 12 2012 7:06PM
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division.bell
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The JP Retallack Co-Lab jacket is definitely a taller jacket than most I've encountered.

For the record, I'm more into practical/functional outerwear than style, so I can't comment on fit compared to Saga, FD, insert trendy outerwear company here...but the JP jacket fits me and works damn well.
Jul 12 2012 8:35PM
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family_vacation
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Here are a couple ideas.

I have the older version of this jacket and it worked pretty well for me.
http://www.backcountry.com/armada-angle-jacket-mens

Oakley and Goretex for $200 aint a bad deal at all. It's on sale for just a bit longer though.
http://oakleyvault.com/product/sethmo-jacket/411500OEUEUA-79T

If you want something that looks like more of a park skiers jacket, this is 20k and XXL Oakley stuff would probably be perfect. It's not gonna be up to par with the first two options, but it will be better than most stuff in that style.
http://oakleyvault.com/product/preferred-jacket/411505BC-66N

I have this and I love it. It's plenty baggy for me, and I bet you might be able to work with one of the larger sizes. It is waterproof as hell and easily the toughest jacket I've ever touched.
http://www.backcountry.com/trew-gear-powfunk-jacket-mens
also look into this:
http://www.backcountry.com/trew-gear-bellows-jacket-mens

Salomon makes some massive sizes on their tech shells (4XL!!!), but I've owned several pieces of their outerwear and never been that impressed.
http://www.backcountry.com/salomon-sideways-3l-jacket-mens


Jul 12 2012 9:50PM
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VD.
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Armada Vector Series

I'm 6'0" 180lbs, XL comes down 2/3 inches above the knee. Largest size is XXL should fit you $$$

http://armadaskis.com/product/outerwear/vector-series/angle/

Jul 13 2012 10:17AM
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Banane.
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Great post akrieg.
Jul 13 2012 12:50PM
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will_powder
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Thanks for all the help people!
Jul 14 2012 12:00AM
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snowbombz
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saga.

If your skiing park, just use a garbage bag. seriously.
Jul 14 2012 2:42AM
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james6345789
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Armada has some really good ones, they have some goretex shells coming out for this season.
Jul 14 2012 1:50PM
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Blake.P
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tall fit armada (regular probably wouldnt be long enough)
saga
first drop (not great quality though)
lethal descent
Jul 15 2012 8:19PM
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.ste
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check out nwt3k
Jul 15 2012 10:45PM
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family_vacation
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^^Unless there is something really new for 2013, Armada does not make tall fit tech shells. If they do drop a tall jacket in their goretex line, it is going to cost a lot.

And NET3K stuff looks pretty good as well. It's made with love in Washington, and you can get it made to fit exactly how you want.
http://nwt3k.com/
Jul 16 2012 2:45AM
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LethalDescent
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http://www.lethaldescent.com/3l-eagle-series

Yes, I'm biased. You'll be blown away though.
Jul 16 2012 2:16PM
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DaysToCome
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came in here to say LDC might have a new jacket for ya. Looks like they beat me to it though
Jul 17 2012 2:15AM
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VD.
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Not meaning to bring this thread back just thought maybe the narrona roldal range may be worth a look into, they've labelled it as urban inspired freeride. I have never seen these in person but they are definitely worth a look into
Jul 26 2012 6:08PM
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mynilla
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flylow
Jul 26 2012 8:18PM
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