FTA2R Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 hi all, looking for suggestions for new, non baggy pants. need something with average waterproofing / breathability. bought some burton pants last year (cargo model i think) for 1/2 off, but they're just too darn baggy and don't have much "padding." burton's high end line is more than i need, too padded. i still wear my old burton ronins (from late 90s) which fit nicely but aren't waterproof anymore. should i just look at traditional "ski pants?" they are general tighter fitting right? brands / models , websites? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skategoat Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Arc'teryx or Mountain Hardwear. Highly recommend both brands for technical pants. www.backcountry.com or www.altrec.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Mountain Equipment Coop, www.mec.ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 bought some burton pants last year ...but they're just too darn baggy C'mon Barry, just get your sag on. It's all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Arc'teryx or Mountain Hardwear. Highly recommend both brands for technical pants. www.backcountry.com or www.altrec.com. I could not agree more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailertrash Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 I have 3 Mtn Hardware jackets, I think they are overpriced. Arcteryx is as expensive if not more but so far seems to be worth it. check out: http://www.hiltonstentcity.com/library/Arcteryx-apparel_all-1.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skategoat Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 trailertrash: That site seems pricey. I have the Alpha SV pants and I recall spending around $250 for them at altrec. I think your site has them at $450. Neil's MEC suggestion is also a good one. I'm pretty sure Arc'teryx makes some of their high end pants and jackets. If not, they are very good copies. I have no idea if MEC ships to the US but their clothes are staple items for Canadians. About two years ago, I must've looked at every "snowboarding" pant on the market. They were all so goofy. Baggy, heavy, 18 pockets. Many of them low-waisted. Now that's a brilliant idea - low-waisted pants for snowsports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailertrash Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 That site seems pricey. I have the Alpha SV pants and I recall spending around $250 for them at altrec. I think your site has them at $450. Then you got a smokin deal. google "Alpha SV pants" and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgang Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 if you like the burton but they are not waterproof anymore.....try this nixwax its the DWR burton uses for it's outerware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartron Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 REI is the MEC equivalent in the U.S. 'later... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derf Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 I have some TNF pants with an Hyvent membrane (2 ply construction), with integrated gaiters and suspenders. I paid 130$CDN (on sale) a couple of years ago. They have full lenght zip, 1 cargo pocket and some rear pockets, but lack side pockets. I am very satisfied with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoarderYUL Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 I bought a new jacket and pants last year and since my budget was not unlimited, I decided to search for a good deal. I bought Helly Hansen and i'm surprisingly really satisfied! Pants are super comfortable, not baggy at all, full zip, lower leg reinforced. I paid 100$ for the pants and 125$ for the jacket (all in CDN $$), which is a pretty good deal ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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