MNSurfer Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 My long-suffering wife has decided she won't ski with me unless I replace my old, beaten-up, holy jacket. I call it "well seasoned", but to each his own. I struggle to find the right fit. At 6'2", 175, I'm on the skinny side, and I don't like things baggy, or bulky. So I guess I'm looking for brands, models, etc., that cater to slim-fit. Prefer lined, but am flexible. I've looked around a bit, but it just seems hard to find a good fit. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 Absolutely FA Designs. Very athletic fit. The insulated "Auxiliary" jacket is a bit more roomy than the "Subsonic" shell. Err, unfortunately their website is having technical difficulties at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNSurfer Posted October 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 Thanks, Jack! I'll hit them up, at some point. Do you know who distributes for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburk Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 Patagonia cuts tend to fit tall & slim. Which is not me any more. I had a Patagonia I bought new about 10 years ago, sent it in for repair and they sent me back a $300 voucher for a new jacket. Thought that was a pretty good deal until I went in and tried on all the new stock. At 5"8 and 180, I'm not rotund, but anything that fit me across the shoulders and chest was closer to my knees than my hips, and the sleeves were almost to my fingertips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 I heard from Freddy Ansara (FA). @Speed cat here. Changes are in the works. In the meantime you can get in touch with him at feansara@yahoo.ca. He has some closeouts. He's a former alpine racer, good guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 FA Designs would be great, especially if you can get closeouts. You might also want to check out Montbell - they're a Japanese brand that seems to be targeted at the Japanese build (i.e., skinny). I'm 5' 11" and around #155, and I've been happy with my rain jacket from them - it's a Japanese L. At 6' 2" you would probably be an XL in their Japanese sizes. If you order from their Japanese site, it's a little cheaper and ships for free for anything over about $185. https://en.montbell.jp/products/goods/list.php?category=142000 Or you can use their US site which would make any potential returns a lot easier: www.montbell.us Either way, some of their products come in both Japanese and US sizing - make sure which one you're getting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe T Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 14 hours ago, MNSurfer said: Thanks, Jack! I'll hit them up, at some point. Do you know who distributes for them? YYZ Canuck sells FA clothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Stick with the Euro stuff, or a company that makes a lot of climbing gear. Patagonia, Arcteryx, North Face, Mountain Hardwear all tend to have that tall, skinny climber fit. I fit well in a small in most of those brands, given that I have wider shoulders and bigger biceps than fit comfortably in a lot of women's jackets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed cat Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 On 10/26/2019 at 8:12 AM, MNSurfer said: Thanks, Jack! I'll hit them up, at some point. Do you know who distributes for them? check your mail box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishsurfer Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 If North Face jackets are like there pants the fit would be pretty skinny and pricey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNSurfer Posted October 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 17 hours ago, Allee said: Stick with the Euro stuff, or a company that makes a lot of climbing gear. Patagonia, Arcteryx, North Face, Mountain Hardwear all tend to have that tall, skinny climber fit. I fit well in a small in most of those brands, given that I have wider shoulders and bigger biceps than fit comfortably in a lot of women's jackets. Thanks for all the input, y'all. I'll have to hit the local outfitter here, one of these days. @DanI do like the look of the Mont Bell. But at the same time, I dread doing returns, and that sounds like fitting might be a bit of trial/error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Picked up a Mont-Bell fleece at a retailer in Denver, so you may be able to find them locally. Very nice quality, a little pricey but not crazy. I think it was $90 or maybe $100. The fit is definitely on the slim side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed cat Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 9 hours ago, scottishsurfer said: If North Face jackets are like there pants the fit would be pretty skinny and pricey The new TNF gear is ultra poor quality... They should focus less on all this pricey marketing and make something truly sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Aesthetically the TNF gear sucks, at least it does for me. Super happy with my Arc'Teryx jacket (as seen in my Avatar), although it was pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed cat Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 1 hour ago, Neil Gendzwill said: Aesthetically the TNF gear sucks, at least it does for me. Super happy with my Arc'Teryx jacket (as seen in my Avatar), although it was pricey. lol .... Its crazy how people keep buying it ..... Arc is good for what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 I know you nitpick the details of their product but I like it. Be nice if it was still made in Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed cat Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 2 hours ago, Neil Gendzwill said: I know you nitpick the details of their product but I like it. Be nice if it was still made in Canada. I meant for TNF .... I have no issues with ARC ... its good for what it is, I was working with them and they have some great applications... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Arc has two different fits, although they're both baggy if you're actually in shape. I have the slim fit one and it's baggy but not monstrously huge. I have to go for the smallest size these days, which was "Medium" before the world was invaded by fast food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 I wouldn't characterize the fit of my Arc'teryx jacket as baggy. I have the Rush shell, which is their design for skiing as opposed to climbing. I've got a reasonably slim runners build, I usually wear a slim-fit large or a medium shirt depending on brand. I have a size L jacket and it fits pretty much exactly as I want a shell to fit: enough room for a large fleece or two lightweight ones, but nothing extra beyond that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted November 2, 2019 Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 Mine's baggy, your mileage may vary of course. As per the screen grab, my Arc jacket has a beer gut pouch on the front, a free feature they didn't list in the specifications of what is the smallest adult "trim" fit jacket they sell. I can't sensibly drink even more beer, and it probably wouldn't help. I could start carrying a small furry animal in that space I suppose. It's hardly a huge problem, and next season's stuff may well be different, but someone was asking and there it is. (I can't remember who TNF is owned by these days, but the "brand" has had an inconsistent history. Burton AK sizing has been pretty much random. With both of those if you're not buying the smallest/ largest, you need to try them on, and probably more than one.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted November 2, 2019 Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 I think it would be helpful if people who are discussing sizing would include their body measurements and weight. I'm 5'11", 195 (targeting 185). FA Subsonic L was rather snug in the beer area. For the Auxiliary I went with XL but probably should have gone L. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted November 2, 2019 Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 I’m a little over 6’ and 190 lbs but as I said runners build so that weight is misleading. I must carry most of it in my legs. When I get below 185 I start to get people asking if I have cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNSurfer Posted December 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 Thanks for the help, y'all. I do like the Arcteryx shells; They fit great! So a slight change of plans, and a bit of an epiphany. So while cleaning-out some snowmachine accessories, my wife found her neon blue/pink Columbia snowsuit. This had only been worn a few times, c.2000, so it is tip-top. And a Mens Medium! She was going to donate it, so I swooped-in to stop that madness. I now have several days on the hill with this bad boy, and all I can think of is; What the hell have I been missing all these years?!?! Warm, snow and wind will never get in, and unimaginably practical, compared to separates. Hook. Line. Sinker. The catch is that the long-suffering won't be caught dead skiing with me, with this beauty on. Who makes new (ski/mountain) snowsuits? I've done a fair amount of searching, and all I can find is one from Spyder. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 (edited) Paging @dredman to the courtesy phone. Dredman to the courtesy phone please, your expertise is required. Edited December 12, 2019 by Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dredman Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 Ohh so many choices... @MN Surfer your Google Fu is weak. Hard to find any in stores but the internet is full of good ones! If you need more hints PM me. They secret code of the One Piece suit wearer is to never tell where you got it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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