Patagonia Super Alpine Bib Experience?

[BigHerm]

Anyone have any experience with these?

I'm in the market for new bibs and am contemplating getting these or Trewth Bibs. I ski/ride at Mammoth and want/need something burly. If money was no object, which would you prefer?

[Nobody Famous]

Those bibs are new for this upcoming winter season, there will be very few people who have actually used them. Maybe a few product testers with prototypes or something like that.

[snapt]

Fondled a pair. The fit and finish was about as nice as I've seen. In the end though I picked up a pair of Trew's for a great deal less than the patagonias. Just couldn't justify it when there are a lot of other good options for far far less. Wish they had more colors.

[Kai]

I thought they were new this season?

[snapt]

They are.

[kevino]

So not to hijack the thread, but can anyone compare the Flylow Baker Bib to either of these? I've been impressed with my other flylow pants and the list price is significantly less.

[BigHerm]

So when you fondled them, did you have any thoughts on perceived burliness compared to the Trewth fabric? I do love them trees...

[snapt]

They seemed super bomber yet not overly heavy. All of the new Patagonia stuff that uses goretex seemed top notch. Price reflects it obviously. I still use a lot of the H2No and love it and the new stuff looks just as good.

[sfotex]

I've been way impressed with the Trew stuff. I have a bellows jacket and eagle pants. It breaths really really well and is burly, and Trew will take care of you if you have any issues.

[Sinecure]

I looked briefly at both and can't understand the attraction for skiing. Ice climbing yes, but not skiing. I hate bibs with a high front and low back for skiing. And even worse for snowboarding. The front fabric bunches up any time you a crouching down, and the back above your waist is exposed for snow to get in if you fall (or sit down, in the case of a snowboarder).

Am I missing something?

[kevino]

I agree with your assesment - whats the point of the bib if it doesn't protect your lower back from snow? Its hard to tell with the Trew bib, but it looks as if the patagonia bib comes up to the lumbar area of the spine.

On the flip side, the flylow bib comes up to mid back and doesn't rise as far in the front, which to me looks like the best cut.

[samthaman]

the cut looks like a direct copy of a mountain hardwear bib that was made for years (which is great), though this looks like it has some better features.

[BigHerm]

I haven't seen the Trew or Pata bib in person. Trew's pics don't even show the back. I can't imagine it's as low as a regular pant though - what's the point? On some website they showed the Trew bib from the side and the back definitely goes up after about six/eight inches of regular waist.

[kevino]

the cut looks like a direct copy of a mountain hardwear bib that was made for years (which is great), though this looks like it has some better features.

Which bib are you referring to?

[DAFTC]

Do love the patagucci, but the price point on those actually got a "you've got to be kidding" out loud. Also don't seem like they're designed foremost for skiing, especially w/a beacon and pack... Backcountry guide pants are great though.

[DasBlunt]

Pro shell should cost that much.

super bomber. love patagucci, but their shit does not fit me right.

[BigHerm]

So I tried on a Super Alpine Jacket (no bibs available) today and was less than impressed. The material doesn't seem like it will hold up to multiple 150 day seasons. Trew hear I come.