What Clothing Brand Should I Support?

tri_photo

tri_photo

Active member
I bought Saga gear for years. I loved the pricing and the options they had. I know the past 2 years were a bad look for them, but I had nothing but good experiences with them for a long time. However, with their current limbo status, I'm guessing it's time I move on.

I need a new coat and pants. Haven't bought new gear in 3 years. I really like using features like Afterpay or Sezzle, since they help my wife and I's budget (plus my wife doesn't get as upset when it's split up and not a one time gouge to our checking account LOL)

Any recommendations out there?
 
topic:tri_photo said:
I bought Saga gear for years. I loved the pricing and the options they had. I know the past 2 years were a bad look for them, but I had nothing but good experiences with them for a long time. However, with their current limbo status, I'm guessing it's time I move on.

I need a new coat and pants. Haven't bought new gear in 3 years. I really like using features like Afterpay or Sezzle, since they help my wife and I's budget (plus my wife doesn't get as upset when it's split up and not a one time gouge to our checking account LOL)

Any recommendations out there?
Click to expand...

I’m in the same boat as you, bought Saga from the time I was ~12 years old up until last year. I usually have 2 or 3 different outfits so I’ve owned stuff from most of the typical brands out there. IMO Flylow is some of the best bang for your buck out there, as is Trew. Obviously Patagonia TNF Norrona are all nice stuff but they’re stupid expensive most of the time. Oakley is also making some sick stuff this year which I personally love to see.
 
14343966:animator said:
I’m in the same boat as you, bought Saga from the time I was ~12 years old up until last year. I usually have 2 or 3 different outfits so I’ve owned stuff from most of the typical brands out there. IMO Flylow is some of the best bang for your buck out there, as is Trew. Obviously Patagonia TNF Norrona are all nice stuff but they’re stupid expensive most of the time. Oakley is also making some sick stuff this year which I personally love to see.
Click to expand...

I love my Flylow gear. 100000% would recommend
 
I got a trew powfunk jacket last year and I love it. Their stuff from the previous year is usually half off which is clutch. Friendly and responded pretty quickly when I was emailing them about the fit and sizing of different jackets. Pretty sure you can pay in installments too, I just checked their website.

Pretty sure all their jackets are shells, but I've never been cold in it when layering with my base and mid layer. Waterproofing works great. I don't have any of their pants, but have heard good things and will definitely be going to them when I need to replace mine.

TLDR: Killer product and great company/customer service
 
I love secondhand stuff, I’m super impressed with strafe atm, found an XL strafe nomad for 100 basically new. Has a real nice baggy fit too. I’d check out the nomad they have.

heard great things about armada too, and picture organic is a really cool brand in how they make their stuff
 
Wornwear.com is Patagonia's official second-hand site and usually has some pretty great deals. Haven't bought any outerwear from it but all the vest/shirts/clothes I've bought through the site have been basically new condition.
 
14343982:GrandThings said:
Wornwear.com is Patagonia's official second-hand site and usually has some pretty great deals. Haven't bought any outerwear from it but all the vest/shirts/clothes I've bought through the site have been basically new condition.
Click to expand...

I bought my shell and bibs from wornwear and would highly recommend it. If the thing you're looking at isn't in perfect condition (which it often is) they put pictures up of whatever is wrong with it. Everything there is about 50% off or so it seems.
 
IMHO Burton has the best bang for buck ratio of the high-end materials & nice design offering companies. Most of my outer layers are Burton, while close to everything underneath is Norrøna.
 
Also check out the Locals Sale. Tons of gear lightly used for cheap. The also take shop pay which is like the programs you use. You can also use Quad pay on any website.
 
Definitely am a former longtime saga customer, and also gotta recommend flylow too, ive got a couple pairs of their gloves and once my current o'nell/saga kit dies i'm goin for their stuff.

Also gotta hand it to O'neill. I bought a ski jacket for $100 on last season's gear sale at my local shop from them in 2016. that thing is still fuckin kickin, like its still warm as fuck and everything, got a bit of wear and it smells like weed and sweat but its nothing major enough to warrant buying a new one. I honestly dont wanna buy another coat until that thing falls apart

** I know O'neill is more of a snowboard focused company but in 2016 I just likes the jacket and it was cozy and I really dont give a fuck because a jacket is a jacket

**This post was edited on Nov 10th 2021 at 11:27:04am
 
Just got a Planks jacket and it's super friggin nice. Came from a north face jacket and the Planks is way nicer, pockets everywhere you need them, really nice materials and fit and color schemes and everything is just awesome. Killer sale on evo not too long ago, got a $340 jacket for $165. Would recommend
 
Not sure if you’re super into the park/street niche of skiing but Arsenic Anywhere is a great company to support if you like dank hoodies/windbreakers to ski in and sick hats.

Dan, who runs it, is a great dude and arguably the biggest philanthropist in skiing. Can’t think of someone who cares more about the community than that guy.

The money he makes from Arsenic gets re-invested back into the community through street skiing funding, he will give crews money for going out and making street videos and such. That’s what’s up.

Also this is another reason why I like Vishnu… a lot of the money is re-Invested back into the riders. Big name guys like Child Labor and even smaller name guys like Max Siudak aka yung snow.
 
Those are dope, hope some more badd shawty beanies come out

14344025:weastcoat said:
Not sure if you’re super into the park/street niche of skiing but Arsenic Anywhere is a great company to support if you like dank hoodies/windbreakers to ski in and sick hats.

Dan, who runs it, is a great dude and arguably the biggest philanthropist in skiing. Can’t think of someone who cares more about the community than that guy.

The money he makes from Arsenic gets re-invested back into the community through street skiing funding, he will give crews money for going out and making street videos and such. That’s what’s up.

Also this is another reason why I like Vishnu… a lot of the money is re-Invested back into the riders. Big name guys like Child Labor and even smaller name guys like Max Siudak aka yung snow.
Click to expand...
 
Vishnu IG story giving cal his ski money in an envelope was one of the dopest things I’ve seen in a long time. And I bought one of those young snow beanies even though my pointy ass head doesn’t fit in them well just to show support

14344025:weastcoat said:
Not sure if you’re super into the park/street niche of skiing but Arsenic Anywhere is a great company to support if you like dank hoodies/windbreakers to ski in and sick hats.

Dan, who runs it, is a great dude and arguably the biggest philanthropist in skiing. Can’t think of someone who cares more about the community than that guy.

The money he makes from Arsenic gets re-invested back into the community through street skiing funding, he will give crews money for going out and making street videos and such. That’s what’s up.

Also this is another reason why I like Vishnu… a lot of the money is re-Invested back into the riders. Big name guys like Child Labor and even smaller name guys like Max Siudak aka yung snow.
Click to expand...
 
14344107:weastcoat said:
Ong thicc shawty beanie best god damn 22 dollars I’ve ever spent this mf is so god damn comfy
Click to expand...

there’s been a few chicks flooding bozeman with big fleece hats recently
 
14343977:Coleg55 said:
I love secondhand stuff, I’m super impressed with strafe atm, found an XL strafe nomad for 100 basically new. Has a real nice baggy fit too. I’d check out the nomad they have.

heard great things about armada too, and picture organic is a really cool brand in how they make their stuff
Click to expand...

Spot on to what I was gonna answer. Strafe supports freeride tour juniors ams and pros, and their gear is legit. I preordered a black sickbird suit for this winter and a powder pink suit for my girlfriend… that I broke up with so I will have one for sale I guess haha

Anyway Armada supports great riders and I like their dark muted saturated colors on their shell outerwear. I dig their bibs and extra long jackets
 
Tall T isn’t notorious for outerwear but if you need some fire hoodies and windbreakers please buy from Tall T. Best customer service and sponsor the dopest athletes in the game. Maybe harlaut for pants, also planks has recycled jackets which is dope
 
14344044:Coleg55 said:
Those are dope, hope some more badd shawty beanies come out
Click to expand...

Thank you! I am putting out the badd Shawty in black next Friday along with plenty of other headwear options.

OP:

I haven’t gotten into tech outerwear yet but I do put out some nice jackets sometimes and im working on a new crossover type pant that is valid on hill and off.
 
People love to hate on this company but Virtika actually makes amazing quality gear

topic:tri_photo said:
I bought Saga gear for years. I loved the pricing and the options they had. I know the past 2 years were a bad look for them, but I had nothing but good experiences with them for a long time. However, with their current limbo status, I'm guessing it's time I move on.

I need a new coat and pants. Haven't bought new gear in 3 years. I really like using features like Afterpay or Sezzle, since they help my wife and I's budget (plus my wife doesn't get as upset when it's split up and not a one time gouge to our checking account LOL)

Any recommendations out there?
Click to expand...
 
Ordered an Oakley jacket yesterday. Gotta say, their online size guide is easily the most helpful one I've ever used. Enter height and weight, shoulder and belly shape, fit preference, and it gives you a size that their returns data determines us the one that you'll be the least likely to return. Ingenious tool.
 
14344527:Phetboii said:
People love to hate on this company but Virtika actually makes amazing quality gear
Click to expand...

Except they dont? I've only ever had a hoodie from back when they were First Drop and that shit was garbage. There have also been tons of reports on here of the seams frequently rip out of the pants and the waterproofing on jackets not standing up after a good amount of time.

Occasionally people find a piece from them that holds up, but compared to the other companies in their price rage like an Oneill or Saga, hell even Montec at this point - Virtika just doesn't compare. I think do think it's unfair to compare them to an actual technical outerwear company like a patagonia or flylow.
 
14344535:GrandThings said:
Except they dont? I've only ever had a hoodie from back when they were First Drop and that shit was garbage. There have also been tons of reports on here of the seams frequently rip out of the pants and the waterproofing on jackets not standing up after a good amount of time.

Occasionally people find a piece from them that holds up, but compared to the other companies in their price rage like an Oneill or Saga, hell even Montec at this point - Virtika just doesn't compare. I think do think it's unfair to compare them to an actual technical outerwear company like a patagonia or flylow.
Click to expand...

I have a 10k softshell hoodie styled jacket. It's comparable to one that I had from DC for a decade. Unfortunately Virtika is really the only company making something like this besides DC.

Virtika stitched their logo so it was super easy to remove it. The DC logo is heat pressed and massive.
 
14344531:r00kie said:
Ordered an Oakley jacket yesterday. Gotta say, their online size guide is easily the most helpful one I've ever used. Enter height and weight, shoulder and belly shape, fit preference, and it gives you a size that their returns data determines us the one that you'll be the least likely to return. Ingenious tool.
Click to expand...

That sounds like an awesome feature. I feel like the way the jacket rests on the skier can either make or break a purchase. Like I don't care if it's 25k waterproofing, if it fits like an oversized napkin, I can't stand the coat haha
 
14344511:tri_photo said:
Awesome suggestions, everyone, thanks!

Except for you, [tag=240692]@iced[/tag] - yours was not awesome
Click to expand...

what can i say i like people who crash planes into the ocean
 
Screw the haters. Virtika shell bibs are great for $100-150 depending on their sales, which offer decent pricing. Lesh is pretty wild imo and their whole marketing platform is ridiculously entertaining
 
went with 686 bibs this year. wouldn't normally throw $ at a primarily snowboard brand but since they are starting to hook up guys like p white and duncan adams i figured i'd try them out

early impressions - they fit great and the material seems suuuper tough. waterproofing has yet to be tested but i'm optimistic about them
 
14344658:JohnJonsz said:
Screw the haters. Virtika shell bibs are great for $100-150 depending on their sales, which offer decent pricing. Lesh is pretty wild imo and their whole marketing platform is ridiculously entertaining
Click to expand...

Virtika dudes are the type of people that drink a Monster energy at 7am instead of coffee.
 
14344693:GrandThings said:
Virtika dudes are the type of people that drink a Monster energy at 7am instead of coffee.
Click to expand...

Virtika dudes are the type of dudes that wear Affliction shirts and jeans and think goatees are cool.
 
14344693:GrandThings said:
Virtika dudes are the type of people that drink a Monster energy at 7am instead of coffee.
Click to expand...

14344719:CatdickBojangles said:
Virtika dudes are the type of dudes that wear Affliction shirts and jeans and think goatees are cool.
Click to expand...

I rock virtika and can confirm both of these are true. monster in the morning before class and currently growing out the goatee hahaha
 
Nah owner is a cunt bro, fuck Virtika

14344658:JohnJonsz said:
Screw the haters. Virtika shell bibs are great for $100-150 depending on their sales, which offer decent pricing. Lesh is pretty wild imo and their whole marketing platform is ridiculously entertaining
Click to expand...
 
So dope thanks man. What time Friday you thinking? Hoping to snag some gear

14344170:-Dan said:
Thank you! I am putting out the badd Shawty in black next Friday along with plenty of other headwear options.

OP:

I haven’t gotten into tech outerwear yet but I do put out some nice jackets sometimes and im working on a new crossover type pant that is valid on hill and off.
Click to expand...
 
14344025:weastcoat said:
Not sure if you’re super into the park/street niche of skiing but Arsenic Anywhere is a great company to support if you like dank hoodies/windbreakers to ski in and sick hats.

Dan, who runs it, is a great dude and arguably the biggest philanthropist in skiing. Can’t think of someone who cares more about the community than that guy.

The money he makes from Arsenic gets re-invested back into the community through street skiing funding, he will give crews money for going out and making street videos and such. That’s what’s up.

Also this is another reason why I like Vishnu… a lot of the money is re-Invested back into the riders. Big name guys like Child Labor and even smaller name guys like Max Siudak aka yung snow.
Click to expand...

The people who downvoted this are jealous that Dan has the best clothing brand in skiing rn
 
14344686:cyphers said:
went with 686 bibs this year. wouldn't normally throw $ at a primarily snowboard brand but since they are starting to hook up guys like p white and duncan adams i figured i'd try them out

early impressions - they fit great and the material seems suuuper tough. waterproofing has yet to be tested but i'm optimistic about them
Click to expand...

Love my 686 jacket. Waterproofing holds up very nicely and it’s been one of the most comfortable and durable jackets I’ve ever owned.
 
14344780:Coleg55 said:
So dope thanks man. What time Friday you thinking? Hoping to snag some gear
Click to expand...

I forget exactly when I set the countdown. I think it’s either noon or 3eastern. I’ll post more specifically on Instagram as we get closer.
 
14344527:Phetboii said:
People love to hate on this company but Virtika actually makes amazing quality gear
Click to expand...

no.

all my virtika shit broke, espcislly the stitching

**This post was edited on Nov 11th 2021 at 10:00:38pm
 
14344719:CatdickBojangles said:
Virtika dudes are the type of dudes that wear Affliction shirts and jeans and think goatees are cool.
Click to expand...

Do they have giant Tap Out brand stickers on their cars too?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top