EpicSki › The Barking Bear Forums › On the Snow (Skiing Forums) › Ski Gear Discussion › Spending $500 on a jacket
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:

Spending $500 on a jacket - Page 2

post #31 of 100
8/9/11 at 8:04pm
Thread Starter 

I've been doing some research, and I'm thinking... wouldn't I be better off with an insulated jacket instead of a shell with some layering?

 

Let me be frank: #1 priority is getting laid and looking good. So a trimmer jacket gets bonus points.

 

But since I'm skiing for 7-10/year, not sure I want to spend $500 on a hard shell which I might not even use if I get bluebird skies.

 

Kjus is too expensive.

 

I'm liking the Arc'teryx Fission SV, but the colors are soooo dull. So I guess I'd have to get some funky looking pants to play the part.

 

Guys: I don't want you yo hate me, but please put yourselves in my shoes,

 

 

ight now I have the icebreaker 260 merino for baselayer. I then bought the Atom Lt Jacket thinking I was gonna go with shell, but I'm not really sure I'm gonna go with shell. I can return it.

 

Am I better off with a decent base (IB 260) then something light and then the big boy as in the Arcteryx Fission SV. Doesn't that keep me warm wherever I go?

Reply
post #32 of 100
8/9/11 at 11:05pm

Ski naked.

 

Nice troll.  One of the best in a long time.

Reply
post #33 of 100
8/9/11 at 11:24pm

Go with an uninsulated shell, and add some additional layers.

Reply
post #34 of 100
8/10/11 at 7:52am
Thread Starter 

 

Originally Posted by Posaune View Post

 

Nice troll.  One of the best in a long time.


Honestly, even if I seem like a troll because off my attitude, I'm not. I honestly want to buy some top of the line gear, with looks being a priority. I'm single, in my thirties, and like women.

 


Go with an uninsulated shell, and add some additional layers.

 

I would like to know the reasoning behind this, if you don't mind lending me 10 minutes of your life.

 

The way I see it, I'm paying ~$500 for something that doesn't keep me warm, and which will be useful only if it snows a lot.

 

What's the benefit of buying a hard shell over an insulated jacket, which according to Arc'teryx is also fully waterproof but with the added extra that it'll keep you warm.

 

Thanks!

Reply
post #35 of 100
8/10/11 at 7:59am

If you are serious about your intentions, spend $400 on lessons and $100 on a Columbia jacket.

Reply
post #36 of 100
8/10/11 at 8:00am

No worry mang, assuming you might ski on a day that is not ball freezing cold, springskiing for instance, it's good to be able to add or remove layers for the day's temperature. Nothing worse than a five hundred dollar jacket that way too hot on a warm day, you look like a gaper with teh sweat running down you face, you won't even be able to bang agenteenian howler monkey lookin like that

Reply
post #37 of 100
8/10/11 at 8:03am
Quote:
Originally Posted by segbrown View Post

If you are serious about your intentions, spend $400 on lessons and $100 on a Columbia jacket.


This... kama sutra works better than flashy clothes.

 

Reply
post #38 of 100
8/10/11 at 8:53am
Thread Starter 

Originally Posted by jimmy View Post

No worry man, assuming you might ski on a day that is not ball freezing cold, springskiing for instance, it's good to be able to add or remove layers for the day's temperature. Nothing worse than a five hundred dollar jacket that's way too hot on a warm day, you look like a gaper with teh sweat running down you face, you won't even be able to bang agenteenian howler monkey lookin like that


So, let me ask a question. Even on a bluebird sky you still wear your hardshell all day long?

 

What would a typical ski wardrobe consist of if wearing a hardshell?

- Merino 260 baselayer

- Arc'teryx Atom LT

- Arc'teryx Alpha SV

 

Is that enough layering for, say a 5-15 degree day?

 

PS: I will take lessons.

Reply
post #39 of 100
8/10/11 at 10:35am

If you're in your 30's I highly recommend not dressing like you're in your 20's... or teens.  Steezy + >30 = sad

Reply
post #40 of 100
8/10/11 at 11:31am

http://www.patagonia.com/us/shop/skiing-snowboarding?k=3k 

 

 

Reply
post #41 of 100
8/10/11 at 11:33am


this could be the most pathetic post in quite a while-  why not take the 500 and spend on self-help seminar?

 

 

That said, I don't think Seg meant THAT kind of lessons....  or did she? Seg?  th_dunno-1[1].gif
 

Quote:
Originally Posted by segbrown View Post

If you are serious about your intentions, spend $400 on lessons and $100 on a Columbia jacket.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tromano View Post




This... kama sutra works better than flashy clothes.

 



 

Reply
post #42 of 100
8/10/11 at 11:46am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Finndog View Post


this could be the most pathetic post in quite a while-  why not take the 500 and spend on self-help seminar?

 

 

That said, I don't think Seg meant THAT kind of lessons....  or did she? Seg?  th_dunno-1%5B1%5D.gif
 

Quote:



 

 

No, I didn't, but .. I guess it couldn't hurt.  I'm just guessing that in an area where the ratio of guys to girls is 50-1 (and guys to CUTE girls is about 150-1), a $500 jacket will get you nowhere. You either need more than a jacket, or (way) more than $500. ;-)
 

 

Reply
post #43 of 100
8/10/11 at 12:00pm

I was just kidding. biggrin.gif

 

Ski fashion is mostly functional, and should fit and feel comfortable for skiing. Its not about being warm, its about being comfortable. Too hot? open vents on jacks / pants / helm, remove powder skirt, take off a layer, etc... Too cold? Close helm vents, put up your hood or throw on a face mask or stop by the car to add a layer. etc...

 

To me it involves tinkering through out the day as conditions warm or sometimes, cool off.

 

Also stuff like if it sunny or stormy,  are you on a chair or tram / gondi? This stuff plays a big role in how well insulated you really need to be.

 

 

Reply
post #44 of 100
8/10/11 at 12:02pm


I gotta agree, if you are going for the kind of chick that's going to unzip her Bogner one-piece for you, the $500.00 jacket ain't gonna help. On the otherhand that kind of chick probably won't care too much about the skill level, just the credit line available.  I think you need the $2,200 jacket, the $1000 pants.  Hang out at Gorsuch and then saunter over to ski on the Greens and blues: Happy Hunting......  this is sad...... 

 

215.0012?$detail$213.0009?$detail$


 

Quote:
Originally Posted by segbrown View Post



 

No, I didn't, but .. I guess it couldn't hurt.  I'm just guessing that in an area where the ratio of guys to girls is 50-1 (and guys to CUTE girls is about 150-1), a $500 jacket will get you nowhere. You either need more than a jacket, or (way) more than $500. ;-)
 

 



 

Reply
post #45 of 100
8/10/11 at 12:25pm


That is like a cannoli loaded with Awsum and Want.  

Quote:
Originally Posted by segbrown View Post

L_0260079960.png



 

Reply
post #46 of 100
8/10/11 at 12:32pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by tromano View Post




This... kama sutra works better than flashy clothes.

 



Orange Mt. Brighton hat is best.

Reply
post #47 of 100
8/10/11 at 3:37pm

Have you considered the Lloyd Christmas look?  I hear the chicks in Aspen go crazy for it, so I'm sure it'd translate to Tahoe.  The lambo probably won't hurt either.

 

dumb.jpg

Reply
post #48 of 100
8/10/11 at 3:49pm

I know you said it isn't, but...come on.  This has GOT to be a troll post.

But, if it really isn't:

 

Quote:

by the third day I was riding along with them on the black diamonds

FYI, this is one of the more dangerous phases of learning to ski.  You *think* you're much better than you are.  Okay, we've all been there, but we've all also been humbled afterwards.  Just, be careful.  Have respect for things like gravity, speed, rocks, ice, etc. and how much damage they can do to a fragile little sack of flesh and bones.  At only 3 days in, you DO NOT know everything you need to know to avoid bad situations.  Really, you should be just starting to try out blues at this point.

A less polite way of phrasing this is, you are being cocky and reckless.  I promise I'm not saying this just to try to be a jerk to some stranger on the internet.  I'm saying this as someone who has gotten injured while skiing and would like to help you avoid that.

 

I don't think I'll experience severe weather, so please take that into account when you recommend me some jackets.

Admittedly, "severe weather" is a subjective term.  But, it can happen whether you think it's going to or not.  I guess if by this you mean, "the second it looks like severe weather is coming, I will book it back to the lodge as quickly as possible" I won't give you a hard time ;)

 

but won't go back country or anything.

I damn well hope not!
 

 

Reply
post #49 of 100
8/10/11 at 4:53pm

Since you are only looking to score and have huge balls, I would suggest spandex.

 

You could then pretend to be a racer from Europe, those guys always get lucky.

 

 

Reply
post #50 of 100
8/10/11 at 4:58pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by jaytierney View Post

Have you considered the Lloyd Christmas look?  I hear the chicks in Aspen go crazy for it, so I'm sure it'd translate to Tahoe.  The lambo probably won't hurt either.

 

dumb.jpg

 

While we are recommending movies that may help Richard, I will suggest this one.

 

backtop_weddingcrashers.jpg
 

 

Reply
post #51 of 100
8/10/11 at 7:26pm
Mid 30s and need a jacket to get laid?...c'mon...i thought it was some kid
Reply
post #52 of 100
8/10/11 at 9:57pm

¿Nunca esquiado y en tres días estaban en los negros?

¿Y una muchacha argentina implica que la única cosa que le impide para tener sexo con usted es su ropa?

Sí, esto pasó. Jajaja.

Usted sabe, tengo a unos amigos que han trabajado la montaña.

Déjeme ver si yo puedo agarrar su nombre para usted y sólo hacer que ella haga unas sugerencias.

Perdone el sarcasmo, pero su poste es ofensivo y más allá del autoagrandamiento estúpido.

Reply
post #53 of 100
8/10/11 at 10:06pm

Oh c'mon! You don't really think he was on the blacks after three days?

 

My theory is that if you're dumb enough to do that and in addition think it's the clothes that

get the attention, a long tumble epic fail is just thinning the herd.

 

Thank you Mr. Darwin.

 

@

Reply
post #54 of 100
8/10/11 at 10:50pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard Pryor View Post

Let me be frank: #1 priority is getting laid and looking good. So a trimmer jacket gets bonus points.

 

Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard Pryor View Post

How about a soft vs hard shell recommendation based on my needs? Any article you can recommend I read?


I think priority  #1 drives the decision  .....  smile.gif

 

Reply
post #55 of 100
8/11/11 at 6:48am
If you need to get. laid, i would always go for HARD...smile.gif
Reply
post #56 of 100
8/11/11 at 7:00am

I was thinking about this a little more.  Here's the plan

 

take Segbrowns advice and get a $100 columbia shell, but then take the $400 hire a Stripper and be done with it.  wink.gif

Reply
post #57 of 100
8/11/11 at 7:05am
Thread Starter 

Go ahead, make fun of the guy who wants to get laid.

 

I've decided on an Arc'teryx jacket. Would like to know if I should go with the Fission SV. Is it trim, slim fit? Or is it bulky?

 

Thanks!

Reply
post #58 of 100
8/11/11 at 7:44am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard Pryor View Post

Go ahead, make fun of the guy who wants to get laid.



Roger,.



Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard Pryor View Post

I've decided on an Arc'teryx jacket. Would like to know if I should go with the Fission SV. Is it trim, slim fit? Or is it bulky?

 

 


Trim fit.    Guaranteed to make you look like you belong in the middle-to-lower third of the moneyed gaper class.

 

Reply
post #59 of 100
8/11/11 at 7:54am
Quote:
Originally Posted by cantunamunch View Post

Roger,.


Trim fit.    Guaranteed to make you look like you belong in the middle-to-lower third of the moneyed gaper class.

 


Arc'teryx, never thought of this as monied gaper wear...

Reply
post #60 of 100
8/11/11 at 8:00am
Quote:
Originally Posted by tromano View Post

Arc'teryx, never thought of this as monied gaper wear...



Middle-to-lower third, mind you.    The upper two thirds of monied gapers  can afford to bring their own chix.

Reply
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:
  Return Home
  Back to Forum: Ski Gear Discussion
EpicSki › The Barking Bear Forums › On the Snow (Skiing Forums) › Ski Gear Discussion › Spending $500 on a jacket