FS: 9TH ANNUAL FREERIDE SYSTEMS THREADS FOR SHREDS JACKET TRADE IN PROGRAM UP TO $250

[Ted Striker]

So would I be correct in saying...
A2+ = Orange
A2+ LTE = Burnt Orange
A3 LTE = Burnt Orange

And do you have a pic of the two irl side by side?

[Micol]

So would I be correct in saying...
A2+ = Orange
A2+ LTE = Burnt Orange
A3 LTE = Burnt Orange

And do you have a pic of the two irl side by side?

i'm going to have to get me fulfillment people to help me on everything related to orange....back with you on this hopefully soon....

[Ted Striker]

No prob. Thanks. ...or should I just email them to save you the hassle?

[Micol]

^ I already sent the email, let me see what I can find out

[Micol]

So would I be correct in saying...
A2+ = Orange
A2+ LTE = Burnt Orange
A3 LTE = Burnt Orange

And do you have a pic of the two irl side by side?

Top sleeve - Old version (last year)
Orange Antero 2 Plus
only have 1 small jacket
http://www.freeridesystems.com/produ...-jacket-orange

Middle sleeve -
This years Antero 2 Plus LTE
http://www.freeridesystems.com/produ...-jacket-orange

Both Antero 2 jackets are same weight

Bottom sleeve -
orange Antero 3 LTE
http://www.freeridesystems.com/produ...-jacket-orange

I own and have a A3 LTE Orange in my hands and still think the picture is not perfect representation of color...it seems a bit brighter in person...

[Ted Striker]

^^^ even if it's a little off, it's a good comparison. Thanks.

Both Antero 2 jackets are same weight

??? could you expand on that a little?

[Micol]

^ they are both of what is now termed LTE light touring version. We did not have that designation in the past.

From Jacket Comparison link:
"LTE light weight jackets usually average between 20%-30% less overall weight than our regular series jackets. In some cases LTE jackets will have stretch to the fabric which will be noted in individual jacket product descriptions. LTE designations may appear on any jacket base series (ex. Antero 2+, 3, etc) "

[Ted Striker]

Got it. (from the post, it seemed like you were saying that last year's "regular" and this year's LTE were the same weight)

Thanks for the pic/info.

[Micol]

^ ok cool.....sorry about the confusion on my part.....

[Micol]

MiCol, sorry about this jong question. which jacket is the thickest most heavy duty for chilly chair riding model.

u no jong

These: http://www.freeridesystems.com/categ...tshell-jackets

or these with the zip in Polartec 200 vest or jackets: http://www.freeridesystems.com/categ...series-jackets

[cinnepa]

fwiw i'm wearing the heavy antero 2 softshell in brown that micol is speaking of ....on page 3 with the family pic.

great for lift service.

[house]

Hey Micol-

What do you think about the LTE jackets as a lightweight rain jacket? Is it really that light, say approaching a marmot precip (just as a common example)?

Any experimentation with eliminating the shoulder seams?


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[Micol]

Hey Micol-

What do you think about the LTE jackets as a lightweight rain jacket? Is it really that light, say approaching a marmot precip (just as a common example)?

Any experimentation with eliminating the shoulder seams?


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it's light, im using one as a rain jacket in 80's where i am, i will try to get a weight in grams up shortly in this thread
i'm not familiar with the precip, but will check it out...

update: looks like a 2.5 Layer with clear seam tape on Marmot® NanoPro™ Waterproof/Breathable Fabric which means that this whole jacket costs them less than $25 to manufacture with materials....has a
$100 msrp....we can only get there with a non seam taped jacket. taping domestically costs a lot...the ragland sleeve you mention could
eliminate the most critical moisture entry point which is a top un seam taped shoulder, i dont know , we are pretty focused on using premium
branded fabric which on its own is 3X the cost of their entire jacket manufacturing cost....

we did make a ski patrol jacket sample we were testing that has no top shoulder seams. not sure if or when it could make it to production. patrol jacket market controlled by the big boy brands and usually deals are made with marketing and resort management, we decided not to pursue. I cant remember my thoughts on it, i will have to track it down and look at it again.

[house]

I shouldn’t have used the precip as an example, I know they’re in a completely different class. I was purely interested in a comparison on weight/packability.

Glad to hear the raglan sleeve has been considered. Do they add significant cost or complexity to manufacture (due larger fabric panels or something)?


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[Micol]

I shouldn’t have used the precip as an example, I know they’re in a completely different class. I was purely interested in a comparison on weight/packability.

Glad to hear the raglan sleeve has been considered. Do they add significant cost or complexity to manufacture (due larger fabric panels or something)?


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sorry did not get a chance to weigh A3. will try to get it done tomorrow.

the sewing was not , but the taping might be, we didnt seam tape it because we were in a hurry to get it out and in the field

An unintended but noticeable visual difference was that the ragland made the chest look bigger than a jacket with traditional top shoulder seam and arm hole seams, i think the arm seams frame the torso whereas ragland is just kind of without borders

something like this lol
with regular seams


with ragland

,

[cinnepa]

they're real and they're spectacular.

[Micol]

Hey Micol-

What do you think about the LTE jackets as a lightweight rain jacket? Is it really that light, say approaching a marmot precip (just as a common example)?

Any experimentation with eliminating the shoulder seams?


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Size Large A3 LTE about 720 grams

[Micol]

they're real and they're spectacular.

men probably don't want this effect from their jackets

[SKIP IN7RO]

4 out of 5 dentists claim a matching kit results in fewer crashes. Bring on the pants, save the dentists!

[Micol]

4 out of 5 dentists claim a matching kit results in fewer crashes. Bring on the pants, save the dentists!

our trend department (me) says a kit makes you look like a



and after checking with our VP of design & materials (me again)
further says kits tend to make one look a little....



our business analyst (me once again)
says you guys will tear em up and try to warranty 10 years down the road....which will result in me missing a payment or neglect some maintenance on my.....



so you guys just need to keep sending the trades and buying jackets because we are.....



to make you a damn good ski jacket in Colorado....


ps we dont really have any of those departments......
.

[doebedoe]

Thanks for the second sticker. #GoingFullNascar.

[Ted Striker]

Hey M, I don't mean to be a pain, but I'm going a different way on color and model (but thread bump + more data points )

You posted these pics in the 7th thread in 2016. Is this Antero 3 red or bright red? And how close is it to the current version?

here's some mtn bike tho. note that the arms in the pics have too big and more logos than actually go on the Antero 3 when purchased. They come with a one inch Made in Colorado circle logo on one of the sleeves . company logo on chest and back bottom...

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[Micol]

Hey M, I don't mean to be a pain, but I'm going a different way on color and model (but thread bump + more data points )

You posted these pics in the 7th thread in 2016. Is this Antero 3 red or bright red? And how close is it to the current version?

Bumps are good....
I think those are from very first test batch of sample fabrics. It appears to be the third pic down in this current product: http://www.freeridesystems.com/product/men-s

[Ted Striker]

So the current A3 is lighter/brighter than that? Don't suppose you have an action shot/IRL pic...?

[Micol]

So the current A3 is lighter/brighter than that? Don't suppose you have an action shot/IRL pic...?

all i have handy is a sample ski patrol jacket we were working on at one time with gray sleeves that has the bright red I could shoot outdoors.

The bright red on it is same as current A2+ or A3 if that works for you...let me know