Target Market Difference Between Snowboarding and Skiing via Jackets

[tnt]

Off topic, but I'm looking at a north face 3 in 1 online. NF size chart tells me I'm a medium - anyone have experience with the sizing on these? 6-1, 175-180 lbs. Normally I'd get large, but NF says M.

Thanks.

 

[dlague]

And I agree, function first. However, if you ski a lot, and I mean a lot, you start to value powder skirts, velcro cuffs, taped seams, ruggedness, windproof fabric, lots of pockets, pass pouch, zip off hood, unsnaggable zippers with large pulls, etc. Pretty soon $350 on sale is looking like a deal.

My jacket purchased in August has just about everything listed here - include Omni heat, high zip up collar and I spent $69 at a tent sale in North Conway. We always buy our gear in July and August or try to catch an Spring sale at resorts.

 

[DPhelan]

burton has some higher end stuff available that's not represented in the link in the OP. consistent with high end offerings from TNF and patagonia http://www.backcountry.com/Store/ca...cs.Men's\+Clothing.Men's\+Jackets&sort=-price

 

[Domeskier]

Did anyone catch what they were wearing in Deer Valley's celebrity ski off last night? I, for one, will not buy new gear until I see what Chad Lowe is sporting this season.

 

[dmw]

Off topic, but I'm looking at a north face 3 in 1 online. NF size chart tells me I'm a medium - anyone have experience with the sizing on these? 6-1, 175-180 lbs. Normally I'd get large, but NF says M.

Thanks.

I'd lean toward the large if I were you - I tried on a few recently and was surprised that the medium seemed a bit small. I thought a large on the other hand was a tad too roomy for me. I'm a bit smaller than you, about 5'11 170, would have guessed medium for myself.

 

[mister moose]

My jacket purchased in August has just about everything listed here - include Omni heat, high zip up collar and I spent $69 at a tent sale in North Conway. We always buy our gear in July and August or try to catch an Spring sale at resorts.

Aren't you the guy who also gets lift tickets for an average of $17.85 per day as well?

 

[dlague]

Aren't you the guy who also gets lift tickets for an average of $17.85 per day as well?

That is our per visit average lift ticket costs! We also buy all our hard goods on Evo during the summer and never pay more than $300 and $250 for skis and ski boots respectively! In fact scored K2 snowboard boots for my son at $67! I am a market watcher!

 

[RENO]

I never pay close to retail for any winter equipment or clothing! Many dirt cheap deals available in the offseasons. Then there's the internet where there's always a deal every day of the year. Bought my TNF pants for $80 and Helly jacket for $99. Found my current snowboard boots Salomon F22 for $50 at a tent sale. All new.

 

[dlague]

I never pay close to retail for any winter equipment or clothing! Many dirt cheap deals available in the offseasons. Then there's the internet where there's always a deal every day of the year. Bought my TNF pants for $80 and Helly jacket for $99. Found my current snowboard boots Salomon F22 for $50 at a tent sale. All new.

Right on! Great example!

 

[tnt]

I'd lean toward the large if I were you - I tried on a few recently and was surprised that the medium seemed a bit small. I thought a large on the other hand was a tad too roomy for me. I'm a bit smaller than you, about 5'11 170, would have guessed medium for myself.

Thanks. Going with large….

 

[Huck_It_Baby]

Some of this Bogner and Kjus stuff is ridiculously priced and not real durable.

I am fortunate enough to have gotten a FREE Kjus jacket and I have to say it kicks ass. It's durable and has tons of little features that go a long way in my book. I've put it to the test too...frigid temps, storms, bushwhacks in the trees, exposed ridgelines, whatever. It holds up.

 

[dlague]

I am fortunate enough to have gotten a FREE Kjus jacket and I have to say it kicks ass. It's durable and has tons of little features that go a long way in my book. I've put it to the test too...frigid temps, storms, bushwhacks in the trees, exposed ridgelines, whatever. It holds up.

I would not spend the money on it! Not on sale (or free) - $400-$900. There are plenty of other products that cost way less that perform just as well! Hell they have 1/2 zip up sweaters that cost more than my skis! However to each there own!

I will take my less costly stuff and drink more beer!:beer:

 

[Huck_It_Baby]

I would not spend the money on it! Not on sale (or free) - $400-$900. There are plenty of other products that cost way less that perform just as well! Hell they have 1/2 zip up sweaters that cost more than my skis! However to each there own!

I will take my less costly stuff and drink more beer!:beer:

As I mentioned in BOLD type I got it for FREE.

 

[dlague]

As I mentioned in BOLD type I got it for FREE.

That's why I put it in parentheses! I noticed.

 

[steamboat1]

I have several Bogner outfits as does my wife & daughter. Didn't pay anywhere close to retail for any of them.