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 #10 Re: Outer clothing advice 12/05/2008 @ 12:52:12 |
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Yeah, like everyone else Burton make a range of stuff - you just need to know which it is you're buying.
If you're just riding a couple of weeks a year then you don't need something suitable for riding in every day... all you have to do is know what you want and make sure you get the right stuff.
The high fashion stuff is generally less durable than the better stuff. Pay money, make choice. I haven't checked this year but often they don't sell the full range in the uk. |
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| #9 Re: Outer clothing advice 12/05/2008 @ 11:17:35 |
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| Have to agree with PB....crazyfox wore a pair of Burton gloves on our trip to Canada that lasted all of a week before they fell to peices...and I mean fell to peices, I've never seen anything like it!!! |
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| #8 Re: Outer clothing advice 11/05/2008 @ 17:05:43 |
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Shame it doesn't apply then eh? Just because they've become a giant does not mean they sell low quality. As a matter of fact the opposite normally applies. They have a large market share, and subsequently sell off the back of that. I've had Burton gear, and it was very normal, in fact the SL7's I had were shockingly bad for the price.
Burton = make low - sell high |
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| #7 Re: Outer clothing advice 11/05/2008 @ 15:47:17 |
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| I'm totally into Burton gear as they have become a giant in this industry and they can not afford selling low quality stuff! |
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| #6 Re: Outer clothing advice 27/03/2008 @ 13:25:44 |
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| Those are good pants, Have had a pair for the last few years and have survived quite well, they come in around 10K waterproofness (is that a word!?) and quite toasty. The cut is generous normally (i'm 6'1" and have size large) though when I wear impact shorts the legs are a little short, not by much but if your a gangsta and like the stez! |
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| #5 Re: Outer clothing advice 27/03/2008 @ 12:11:14 |
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Those are a nice green!
I want some! |
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| #4 Re: Outer clothing advice 27/03/2008 @ 12:08:54 |
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After doing a little more research I think I'm going to try and get hold of some of the Burton Cargo pants in Green (Click Here).
However it seems loads of places are our of stock of them.
The Bonfire Radiant pants look like a good spec but I wanted something different, thats why I wanted bright green! I'm picky with the color too. Hmm! |
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| #3 Re: Outer clothing advice 27/03/2008 @ 11:37:07 |
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I also want bright green trousers, haven't had much luck finding any though 
I'll admit I'm a bit fussy about the shade of green, but there really didn't seem to be much about this season or last. Special Blend I think do some, Bonfire used to but it would seem not any more.
Personally I'd want to try them on before buying, but then I *am* a girl! (And pretty much no girl's ones fit how I like, some boy's ones fit great and some totally don't).
I currently have some Quiksilver ones from TK Maxx that cost very little and were perfectly adequate on my last trip. Before that I had a pair of THC ones, I think it's just an Argentinean brand but they were great, shame I melted a hole in them with a cigarette by mistake! |
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| #2 Re: Outer clothing advice 27/03/2008 @ 11:27:28 |
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Everywhere have got sales on at the moment, I always check blue tomato first (google it).
If you want something that will last then look for something with a decent waterproof rating (15k+), manufacturers will generally make the high end stuff a bit better so you know you are getting something that will last. I'm sure others will disagree with that but each to their own 
In my experience Bonfire stuff isn't that well made, I've never had any of it myself but have known lots who have and it's always started falling apart after a few weeks riding.
Burton make good stuff at the high end I think (again, I've never had any of it) but their low end isn't up to much.
In my experience I've had high end Westbeach pants, which were pretty good, high end Volcom which have been great, high end 686 which was great (2 full seasons and 2 years of English weather!), Whiteout which has been amazing too.
With outerwear more than anything I think you really do get what you pay for. |
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| #1 Outer clothing advice 27/03/2008 @ 11:20:28 |
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Hey,
First topic on here! I've got some rubbish £30 salopettes  which I use for boarding at the moment, along with my O'Neill coat which is decent, and some burton gloves and boots which are nice.
I want some new pants which will last me for a year or so, after I go on holiday in the coming winter and going to the snowdomes this Summer.
I'd really like some bright green pants  which I've seen on some snowboarding vids but aren't sure where to get them? How much would people recommend brands like Burton and Bonfire over the rest, and are there any good shops to buy stuff online? I'm pretty sure I'm a medium so that's all good, being 5ft 11 and 11st.
Sale stuff would be ideal however I'm not scared of paying for the good stuff.
Thanks for any help that you can give.  |
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