 Poster: A snowHead
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My current north face salopettes (look very similar to the freedom ones on the NF site but mine are few years old now so might not be) are a bit small and although they've worked alright they are quite a slim cut which looks a bit silly when i'm pretty tall and skinny.
I don't really know what to look out for and was wondering whether any of the "fashionable" brands like quicksilver, animal, burton etc actually make decent stuff or just manage to make money entirely from fashion whores. Special Blend seem to make some pretty good stuff that looks like it has a decent technical spec but it's doesn't seem too easy to come by and also isn't that cheap. Anyone got any recommendations? Was thinking of sticking with insulated over shell unless anyone thinks theres a great advantage in doing otherwise. Never really got too hot with mine before and when i did the vents down the side did a good job of cooling me down.
I realise this probably isn't the best place to ask but didn't think it could hurt.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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TNF Monte Cargo pants.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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According to the site they have the same "free" fit as the freedom ones though so they might not be any better. Would be nice if they did them in a long version as well like they do in some other models.
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Wouldn't say they're a slim cut:
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Hmm fair enough. Still not sure about length though, my old ones are smalls that i got just to get the waist size right but i could get away with the medium now. They're only an inch longer though.
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First drop?
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Oakley outerwear is fanatastic and available in "loose fit". Most of it is 15/15 or higher.
I dont wear anything else now.
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i desperately tried to find the previous post with this picture in, i take it your not looking for something this "Baggy"
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The quality of my Special Blend Annex (on the baggy side of loose) is good although any premium in price is design/style/features not quality. Bought from Edinburgh based shop here - : http://www.snowfusion.co.uk there using the Special Blend sizing chart. I'm tall and fairly slim and they fit well (also have a detachable snow skirt which is useful and offers extra length if necessary) with a belt.
Have had Burton, Bonfire and Salomon from places like Snow and Rock and Ellis Brigham before too. They all have plenty that would fit your requirements, and I haven't found quality to be discernibly different to a TNF.
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Salomon Sideways or anything loose fitting from Oakley
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Westbeach and Burton have some loose fitting yet still well fitting. Also Nike ACG are good middle ground
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