panhead_pete 27 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I need a new jacket this season. Looking for suggestions for riding all mountain, slack country etc I tend to be quite warm as it is. Link to post Share on other sites
ippy 66 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 its not going to keep you warm, but 686 made a suicidal tendencies ltd edition jacket that i currently covet 10k waterproofing, and 8k breathability. So itll stink as well But thats what you get for being a greasy skate punk metaller! RAWK ON!!! Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Are boarding jackets different from skiing jackets? Other than just being "more gnarly"? Link to post Share on other sites
blu 3 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Hood or no hood? Checkout Burton for up to 30,000mm waterproof rating. There's several price ranges, with plenty of choice. Buy taxfree online (or closeout sale even better). Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 Thanks Ippy I'm trying to grow up. Lol. Just looking at the Burton range now. Thinking the Grill or AK 2L stagger. Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Kathmandu goretex jackets. the zips break. fantastic. Link to post Share on other sites
ju87 0 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Thanks Ippy I'm trying to grow up. Lol. Just looking at the Burton range now. Thinking the Grill or AK 2L stagger. got a AK 2L Stagger last season... great jacket - absolutely no complaints. Only issue is the hood - if you wear a helmet, the hood won't fit over. Link to post Share on other sites
Sciclone 2 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I've got a Burton AK down jacket. few seasons old, but keeps me so warm that I usually only wear a shirt and often have it open in Australia. otherwise search for a Japanese brand named Gush. Most of there stuff is 30k mm waterproof and 8k breathable. They can be found on rakuten. Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 You'll have to get Burton pants too! The fact that they can zip together is awesome for powder days! No more snow down the pants or up the back of your jacket! Make sure you get them all in black though... otherwise people might mistake you for not being very gnarly! Link to post Share on other sites
Kansaiash 6 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I just got a Burton Poacher Jacket from the US. The specs arent as good as the other jackets mentioned but it was cheap at 100US+shipping. Good value in my opinion especially considering the strong yen/weak dollar at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 Thanks guys, think I will press the button on the Stagger. Already have the Burton pants BM but better make sure I have the zip in them May just have to buy the "gnarly" black. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 You'll have to get Burton pants too! The fact that they can zip together is awesome for powder days! No more snow down the pants or up the back of your jacket! Make sure you get them all in black though... otherwise people might mistake you for not being very gnarly! Since when has a onesie looked gnarly?! Link to post Share on other sites
mitchpee 10 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Pete good to see your name man. We will have to do some pow slaying this season. That said go with something 3 Layer. Gore tex or event is optimal but other 3 layer systems work pretty well too. Not sure what your monetary range is looking like but a gore tex shell and light down insulator would be perfect! Plus it's something to wear on those rainy China days. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Don't think Pete's going back to China. It just needs to suit the J-powpow methinks. Pete, you going Hakuba or Niseko? Mitch, you are in Niseko for the season again, huh? Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 You'll have to get Burton pants too! The fact that they can zip together is awesome for powder days! No more snow down the pants or up the back of your jacket! Make sure you get them all in black though... otherwise people might mistake you for not being very gnarly! Since when has a onesie looked gnarly?! Lol... fortunately it doesnt look like a onesie at all! Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 Hey guys I have a simple plan ATM. Arr Dec 22 fly out Jan 16. Nothing else sorted as will depend on conditions although def some time in Hakuba and would love to go to some new places but looks like will be traveling alone so that takes half the fun out of it. Thanks for the input re the jackets Mitch. Link to post Share on other sites
mitchpee 10 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Don't think Pete's going back to China. It just needs to suit the J-powpow methinks. Pete, you going Hakuba or Niseko? Mitch, you are in Niseko for the season again, huh? Yeah MB! Let's take a lap or a few! Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 Just don't try and meet Mitch at the bar Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Lapping ze Matterhorn zis January Mitch But I am thinking about coming over for a week end of Feb/early March. If you are still there - you betcha! Link to post Share on other sites
MrSingh 0 Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 The Arc'teryx Vertical or bust! http://www.arcteryx.com/Product.aspx?EN/Mens/Jackets/Vertical-Jacket Link to post Share on other sites
anything 6 Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 The Arc'teryx Vertical or bust! http://www.arcteryx....Vertical-Jacket woah, nice huge underarm vents. i wish mine weren't so useless. pity about the colors tho mr traffic light Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 Purchased a Burton Grill jacket off eBay in the US in good old Aussie flanno. $150 cheaper than in Aus. Should be here in 10 days. Thanks for all the help guys. Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 Well back to square one. Guy stuffed up and had pants not jackets... Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Well back to square one. Guy stuffed up and had pants not jackets... yeah, those things are easily mixed up eh? Link to post Share on other sites
Sciclone 2 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 If you are in Australia, give PriceUSA a go. I've used them twice and found them helpful. It allows you to buy Burton and other brands from places like Tru-Snow (formerly Sierra Snowboards), Dogfunk and others that won't ship various brands internationally, but have good gear at excellent prices. Link to post Share on other sites
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