scrub wrote: ↑Fri Dec 02, 2022 6:24 pm
@kimchi I know you said no 686 but I was super impressed by these https://www.686.com/collections/mens-sn ... 3023709355 that my buddy got on warranty. The inner and outer thigh vents are a great touch and the pocket layout is decent. They looked better in person than this pic!
Those have popped up on my radar but they look... really unimpressive in those marketing pics. Boring colorways too.
But this comment makes me interested enough to give them a shot. None of my locals carry it, but can grab it from Sports Basement (regional big box store, but basically the best possible version of the big box store). After all my shit talk maybe I'll end up in 686 after all lol cc: @eleveneightnate .
Spenser wrote: ↑Fri Dec 02, 2022 6:39 pm
Honestly, you might look into something from the snowmachine world. I have rider friends who sled often, normally ride in AK gear, but have started wearing Klim bibs while riding. Naturally, they're made for a different level of durability. A few of them also ride in their Tobe snowmachine suits, which are burly with extra layers/patches in key areas, and super waterproof. I've never looked - not sure if they make separate pants/jackets.
I'm the opposite from you - very easy on gear, but I get twice as many days or more. I bet part of it is that you like a less baggy fit, which is going to reach a "stress point" more easily than a more baggy fit, but that's not to suggest you should change your fit preferences.
"Navigate the world with violence" is the new namaste
I don't think I could go full snow suit, but might look into bibs. Thanks for the rec.
And my first set of [AK] pants (the Stagger) were pretty darn baggy. The circa 2015 Cyclic also bit roomier than current cut. The Freebird failures are probably related to being a bit trimmer, though. I can move perfectly well in them, but definitely more strain through the seat if I'm dragging them on corduroy.
Whelp, got a set of 686 Dispatch bibs and Jones Shralpinists coming my way to try on. I'll probably try on the Norrøna Tamok, although I'll have to hunt a bit harder to source that one... Backcountry and Walmart (Moosejaw) got it, but I'd rather not give my money to either. Tahoe Sports Hub carries Norrøna, so perhaps I'll order from Moosejaw to try on and buy from the Hub if that's the one.
I think most likely it'll be one of these, or just get a replacement Freebird (or Cyclic) from Burton and size up to XL. I don't really like baggy fits, but I may just have too much ass for a Burton large.
I know nothing about snowmobile gear but may check these out. These are... ugly and boring, but I'm so very tired of replacing pants. I think I'm at... 9 warranty replacements lifetime in ~17 years on snow (5 [ak], 2 Homeschool, 1 Holden, 1 Salomon-era Bonfire). Most of those crapped out on me within 50 days on snow, a couple didn't make 20. "Navigating the world with violence indeed."
J0_Zehp wrote: ↑Sat Dec 03, 2022 1:27 am
Need an Airblaster specialist
I need to know my size for a 3L Beast jacket and bib
I’m 1.73 (5.68ft) for 75kg (165lbs)
Thank you for your help
I'm almost the exact same size as you and my 2020 season beast bibs feel pretty loose on me in a medium. I can't imagine the cut has changed much in two seasons.
I'm not sure I'd buy them again, the ass wear in 60-80 days is disappointing
Spenser wrote: ↑Fri Dec 02, 2022 6:39 pm
Honestly, you might look into something from the snowmachine world
I was gonna suggest ski patroller pants. Not as burly as snowmobile, but still durable and rugged to meet the demands of their work. I have a pair Patagonia made, I think TNF, HH, also make some
Mine aren’t as thin or light as my AK freebird and Dakine 3L, but you can see why, the patrol pants I own have a lot of reinforcement (heels, crotch, seat)
J0_Zehp wrote: ↑Sat Dec 03, 2022 1:27 am
Need an Airblaster specialist
I need to know my size for a 3L Beast jacket and bib
I’m 1.73 (5.68ft) for 75kg (165lbs)
Thank you for your help
I'm almost the exact same size as you and my 2020 season beast bibs feel pretty loose on me in a medium. I can't imagine the cut has changed much in two seasons.
I'm not sure I'd buy them again, the ass wear in 60-80 days is disappointing
Wow it’s well used
Yeah medium seems fit,maybe @Spenser can confirm ?
Spenser wrote: ↑Fri Dec 02, 2022 6:39 pm
Honestly, you might look into something from the snowmachine world
I was gonna suggest ski patroller pants. Not as burly as snowmobile, but still durable and rugged to meet the demands of their work. I have a pair Patagonia made, I think TNF, HH, also make some
Mine aren’t as thin or light as my AK freebird and Dakine 3L, but you can see why, the patrol pants I own have a lot of reinforcement (heels, crotch, seat)
Know any specific models offhand? Arc'teryx makes one, but they only sell it to guides and patrollers. I nabbed a TNF one years and it was a great fit and built burly... but returned it because it inexplicably didn't have any vents. Not like patrollers do any high intensity work that might work up a sweat and necessitate dumping heat.
A new pair of 686 bibs arrived at the house here for my 16 year old yesterday. They’re the Smarty, so infiDRY instead of Gore. This’ll be the first 686 product to roll through my family. I’ve gotta say, I’m very impressed with the overall build quality and feel of the bibs. Definitely makes me curious about their Gore options. He absolutely destroyed his Volcom gore pants last season. First day out riding in the 686’s today and he came home very excited about them.
