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bumblebee


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i really need to get a new jacket for snowboarding (as my old one is completely functional and has hardly even been worn, but the color is *gasp* outdated). 


so i really like the look of the puffy north face parkas that people wear in town, but i have never really seen one of these on the slopes and am wondering if they are not really that warm or functional? they are definitely shorter, so i could see that snow would get up under them.  are these strictly off-slopes type of jackets? will i look like a dork if i wear one to the mountain? like this one:



my other option is a style like this



but i don't think i would ever want to wear it except for snowboarding.  this is the style of the jacket i currently have, and i never wear it unless i am snowboarding.  help. 



-- Edited by bumblebee at 15:26, 2005-02-01

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bumblebee


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sorry--fixing my photos--hold please

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Have you tried one on? Sometimes these puffy jackets can be fairly movement restricting and that's not what you want for boarding. I think the trusty fleece/shell formula is best for skiing/boarding, just in terms of movement and the fact that they come down farther and that snow up your back thing when you wipe out? Not. Good. And I can see it happening in a shorter jacket. Maybe some other people have advice, though, I don't want you to take my word for it alone!


Have you heard of M(Mountain)E(Equipment)C(Co-op)? It's like Mecca for Canadians...they have great, cheaper ski gear.



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bumblebee


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ooh, cool! do they have a website, mia?


and yes, i was pretty sure of the functionality issue and that's kind of what i thought myself, but as you can see, i am looking for an excuse to buy myself one of those puffy jackets just because i like the look of them, and i really have nowhere to wear it in LA.  maybe i will troll ebay and see if anyone sells them for cheap (doubtful, though, huh?)



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the first one is kind of bulky. i've tried it on before and it can really impede movement. i agree with mia re the fleece. i have this northface and i love it


Denali Jacket


it's really lightweight and keeps me really warm.  it's the denali jacket, here's the link


http://www.thenorthface.com/opencms/opencms/tnf/gear.jsp?productId=157


eta:  ebay is a great place to look for northface. there are fakes on ebay, but i don't think there are that many.



-- Edited by honey at 15:34, 2005-02-01

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Actually I've seen a number of the North Face puffy jackets on eBay - def. check it out.


MEC's website is http://www.mec.ca/ - I recommend them if you're looking for gear, they do their own line that is just as good as the branded lines but quite a bit cheaper (still not 'cheap' though - outdoor gear is soooo expensive).



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thanks, honey and mia--that is really helpful.  it does get a little confusing with all the different styles of jacket, and i don't want to make a mistake because they're rather expensive for something i'll prob. wear once a year.  i do find the fleece/shell combo to be very comfortable--it's what i've always worn, so i guess it really is the best thing.  thanks again, i really appreciate the opinions. 

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atually, this jacket is quite similar in color and style to the one i already own.  maybe it will be ok to just use it again...


http://www.thenorthface.com/media/gear/catalog/AMG5/AMG5-10J_mag.jpg">


i love how north face has all the technical things, though, like an ipod pocket!



-- Edited by bumblebee at 15:45, 2005-02-01

-- Edited by bumblebee at 15:47, 2005-02-01

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