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Good outerwear brands/pants?

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Thelaminater
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Hey guys, I've been a bit out the loop in terms of skiing for the past couple years (moved to AZ) but now am moving back to CO. I figured christmas is as good a time as any to upgrade my old First Drop clown pants and am looking for something a bit more neutral in terms of baggy/slim. Any decent suggestions on what brands/pants to look at? I'm willing to spend a fair amount of money if it means they will last a long time and keep me warm. Thanks for the help.
Dec 18 2013 11:46PM
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life_is_hood
Posts: 502 - Karma: 1,972
inb4 Saga
Dec 19 2013 12:10AM
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Iraq_Lobster
Posts: 1866 - Karma: 4,904
i actually have spider, but try to find something like flylow, there stuff is sick
Dec 19 2013 8:59AM
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Stose
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SAga, lethal descent, bloom, oakley, Fas.c, armada,
Dec 19 2013 11:00AM
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Kretzschmar
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i have the upwards and they are super sick.

tech specs for the price is ridiculous and the fit is perfect mix of baggy and slim
Dec 19 2013 12:50PM
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Thelaminater
Posts: 42 - Karma: 39
[quote]i have the upwards and they are super sick.[/quote]

Those look great but I'm not a fan of the color schemes : /
I think I might pull the trigger on some Armada Sleeper STRs (don't look too baggy or slim, let me know if they are). Any idea how Armadas fit? I'm 6'2 and 175 (33 waist). The charts say to go medium but I feel like a large might be a better choice. Thanks again guys!
Dec 19 2013 5:49PM
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Tucks
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Right now I am a huge fan of Flylow & Causwell. Causwells layers are pretty bomb and the new Missoula pant look awesome if workwear and a more trim fit are your thing. Flylow pants are awesome and indestructible. Orage is more mainstream but I would throw their name in the mix too. Their puffys are on point.
Dec 19 2013 6:15PM
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skinator
Posts: 182 - Karma: 114
check FASC http://www.fascwear.com/en/outerwear/ they made awsm outerwear in great quality and not too expensive
Dec 22 2013 12:06PM
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Errl
Posts: 2082 - Karma: 451
Found a killer deal on some Trew earlier this year. Hands down the best I've ever worn. However, it does tend to break the bank. As mentioned... Bloom is awesome tech for the price. I am also a huge fan of Orage.
Dec 22 2013 2:02PM
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Bozite
Posts: 981 - Karma: 561
Trew, flylow, and tnf will all last long and keep you warm
Dec 22 2013 5:25PM
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Doc_Watson
Posts: 483 - Karma: 413
Tomahawk, check them out.

Dec 22 2013 5:50PM
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ched_der
Posts: 362 - Karma: 867
Trew is by far the best outerwear on the market
Dec 28 2013 9:49PM
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TheDetectives
Posts: 634 - Karma: 1,472
quicksilver actually makes some dope threads, lyman currier rides for them, thats how i got turned onto them, i love their camo for this season!
Dec 28 2013 10:10PM
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Bloom.
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Check out our pants. They have vents, built in belt, insulation, reinforced bottom cuff, gaitors and deep pockets. They're on sale too until later next week.
Dec 30 2013 1:03AM
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ZeMagnificentKev
Posts: 618 - Karma: 1,325
I bought a pair of black Burton pants for 50$ 6 years ago, and they still get the job done. If its colder out I put another layer on.
Dec 30 2013 1:18AM
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MothaHucker
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Lethal Descent!
Dec 30 2013 1:25AM
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No.Quarter
Posts: 5257 - Karma: 16,956
Bloom, especially since you are moving to CO, and the first rule to looking like a core skier in CO is to have an unique suit.

I saw another skier in a bloom jacket at A Basin last friday and we said "hi" to each other, if you get a Bloom suit, you too can get said "Hi" to.

Be cool, ride Bloom
Dec 30 2013 2:06AM
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No.Quarter
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But being serious, Bloom really sounds like the way to go. I am 5'10" and have a very skinny runner's build. I bought the mediums because they would fit my waist and they look great. They aren't baggy and they aren't skinny, I describe them as "normal". They just feel natural on me.
Dec 30 2013 2:21AM
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.Duncan.
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I love my bloom pants but have any of you other guys got any rips or wholes in random places where there really shouldn't be? I have a line of 4-5 1cm wholes on the outside left and have no fucking clue how it could have happened.
Dec 30 2013 2:36AM
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No.Quarter
Posts: 5257 - Karma: 16,956
Chairlifts. I use to get those a lot on old pants but didn't notice them for a while. Just keep your legs away from edges as much as possible.
Dec 30 2013 3:06AM
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SoCore
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Trew
Dec 30 2013 1:47PM
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