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10-15-2022, 09:13 AM #101Registered User
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Yep. Got 12 seasons out of my Arc Sabre Bibs, and after trying on a bunch of competitors (Norrona, Burton, BD, Trew, Flylow), decided to grab their Guide (6'2, 205#, XL). So far only drank coffee in em, but really looking forward to beating on em this Winter. They sure are sweet. Rush looks really nice as well. Skiers sure are spoiled for gear choice these days.
Edit to add: Almost forgot, they warrantied my Sabres (voucher).Last edited by Sylvan; 10-15-2022 at 09:57 AM.
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10-15-2022, 09:59 AM #102
I picked up a set of the Outdoor Research Mt Baker storm bibs on sale for $150 bucks this spring. Looking forward to trying them out. I'm just shy of 5'10", 160 pounds and the fit of the medium is spot on it seems.
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10-15-2022, 11:41 AM #103
Had the same issue with Trew in the past, seems like they just don’t have enough stretch in the material. Went back to Flylow and never looked back. Bummer, their gear really is bomber otherwise, I really like them and wouldn’t hesitate on their jackets or other gear, have several other items I’ve been stoked on.
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10-15-2022, 03:37 PM #104
Evo has a pair of 686 GoreTex bibs that look pretty good.
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10-15-2022, 06:44 PM #105Registered User
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I've had very good luck with all my Flylow and Trew bibs. Bought a used pair of first generation Bakers, skied them at the resort for several years and I doubt they'll ever wear out. Easily the most bomber bibs I've ever seen. Bought a pair of Flylow Tannen bibs last year for touring in and really like them. Much, much lighter weight than the old Bakers, but plenty strong and durable, great for touring with the waist the perfect height for keeping snow out and not overheating at the same time. Bought the Trewth bibs five years ago for the resort and really like them. They're fairly light weight but have held up very well. I mostly ski bc, but ski the resort 15-20 days a season and they still look nearly new. All three bibs have kept the water out very well, the Tannens and Trewths because of good waterproofing and the old Bakers because they're so damn thick.
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10-16-2022, 04:36 AM #106Registered User
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10-16-2022, 07:52 AM #107Registered User
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I didn’t see why the front was so high, never used the chest pocket, and not having a front zip always found them inconvenient to pee in, and slightly awkward to get into. They fit me well and feel great to ski in, but ultimately the membrane wasn’t durable beyond ~ 100 days.
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10-16-2022, 01:42 PM #108Registered User
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10-18-2022, 04:04 AM #109
You try Patagonia Powslayer bibs? Kinda more like tall pants with suspenders (no chest), but have beacon pocket. Good for skinny.
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10-18-2022, 06:51 AM #110Registered User
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Bibs.....again
Yes, I tried them on the Powderslayer bibs, and they would have worked ok. They fit pretty well, and are similar in most respects to the Rush bibs, however the Rush bib’s:
- fit and design around the midsection is perfection (like a gentle corset). The Powderslayer also fits with a a weird unnecessary and uncomplimentary ass bulge.
- Nylon fabric is burlier (70D Gore Pro Most Rugged vs Pro 40D), has a softer drape, and seems less likely to flap about when skiing at speed.
- inside cuff protection (from their pro line) is significantly more durable. I trash my cuffs.Blogging at www.kootenayskier.wordpress.com
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10-18-2022, 02:01 PM #111Registered User
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Powslayers have very strange fit imo. Tight in the waist but massive in thighs and ass.
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10-18-2022, 04:50 PM #112Registered User
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My old gellanots strafe nomad is still going after more than 400 days a season since I got them. Seriously they are still ok, other than the seam tape falling off and numerous crampon holes I put in them. They were never waterproof enough that you could sit on spring snow, but they breathe very well. Well enough for volcano skiing in May. They were replaced with EB bibs that the stitching is is falling apart from the avi pack pleasure strap. They don't make the gellanots anymore so my experience does not reflect the new products. They should bring gellanots construction back and market it accordingly.
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10-18-2022, 04:54 PM #113
I'm going to go and try the Arcteryx Sabre bibs on, and hope they have something other than black.
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10-18-2022, 08:18 PM #114
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10-18-2022, 10:33 PM #115
I went through this process and decided to give the Ortovox 3L Deep bibs a go this season. Everything else fit horribly and/or didn’t have the feature set I was looking for.
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10-18-2022, 10:58 PM #116
Got a TNF futurelight bib for pretty stupid cheap earlier this summer. So far like the fit as it's not a trash bag, but haven't actually skied it yet. Might still be some pretty good deals on it floating around.
If it's the same run, worth noting that the upper portion isn't camo - it's a flat green.
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10-19-2022, 02:43 AM #117
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10-19-2022, 02:52 AM #118Registered User
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I don't know what TGR thinks of North Face stuff, but I find their Futurelight stuff pretty decent albeit expensive.
I usually like interesting patterns but that particular pattern ensures you won't be found in a crash or avalanche, pretty bold lol
I think you got the women's version. I have the men's version and the fit is ridiculously wide at the top. But I do have the older version, so perhaps they fixed it.
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10-19-2022, 02:54 AM #119Registered User
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10-19-2022, 03:04 AM #120
I dunno. Ask them. Snow camo=Jersey ID.
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10-19-2022, 03:27 AM #121
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10-19-2022, 06:14 AM #122
I'm going to have to try a pair now, I'm tired of all these pants/bibs that are designed for people who've never seen a squat rack. Not that I'm a paragon of fitness but I swear a lot of manufacturers think men are built like an apple with two pencils jammed into it.
Not bibs but I tried on a pair of Zeta SL pants recently that fit me perfectly in the waist and inseam but I couldn't even full zip the boot zips around my calves it was so tight. My standard hiking pants, the OR Ferrosi, is 2 sizes larger in the waist than necessary so my backpacking partners can't count the change in my front pockets.
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10-19-2022, 10:30 AM #123Registered User
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10-20-2022, 08:22 AM #124Registered User
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I really want new Trew bibs in large part because with SAGA going out of business they are one of the only options with burly material and long inseams... but damn! $500 is about 2x too expensive. Looks like im gonna rely on nikiwax heavy and often again to coax my outerwear through yet another season of PNW wetness.
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10-20-2022, 09:57 AM #125
^^^ Trew is pretty wild with discounts. If you watch, you'll catch 40% off deals.
They also tend to go super deep discount at evo, for whatever reason.
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