Oakley Sethmo Pant - Men's

Hey Seth, thanks for the post. I decided to go with the full Seth Morrison setup, with the Gore Tex jacket/pants and the softshell. I was on the Pro Shell material last year, and was amazed at the solid construction but how light weight it was.

See you out there!

Just saw these and now I'm not sure what to think about these being 3L Gore Pro considering at the end of last season I picked up a pair of the 2010-11 Oakley Primed bibs (Dermizax EV 30/20K). The reviews for the pants are good but I can't help but wonder if I am going to regret going from a 2L Gore pants back to a material that isn't either Gore or eVent? That being said, I know that even Gore breaks down over time and that is why I'm replacing my current pair of Special Blend 2L Gore pants.

Don't get me wrong though, I picked the primed bibs up off of SAC so I can't get too worked up considering the price I paid. Overall, the construction of the primed bibs is bomber with everything in its right place. Can't wait to hit the skin track in them and finally have full zips to vent....and oh ya....did I mention that the fit and cut of the primed bibs even look sick on boarders. Over time I've come to realize that 98% of snowboard gear is pretty crappy with brutal waterproof/breathable ratings for way too much money so I've had to make the switch to skier gear that still has that boarder look and feel to it.

I'll update once the snow starts to fly and I've logged some miles in them on the split...

Ok follow up to my review on 10 Nov. I received these as a gift for Christmas and just took them out at Breck for a trial run. Conditions...bluebird, 20 degrees, no wind, 6-8" of fresh, stayed on resort all day and all I can say is that I'm VERY DISAPPOINTED ON THE DURABILITY OF THESE PANTS. After two runs I looked down at the pants on the chair and found two small holes in my thigh area. WTF!! I didn't go through trees, I didn't fall, all I can think of is that they got there when I was carrying my kids skis.

I questioned the durability of these pants because the material was so thin on 10 Nov when I first tried them on, unfortunately my fears seem correct. They didn't even last one day. I got these because they were pro-shell and suppose to be super durable, take hits from a tree branch, etc. They couldn't even handle the easiest conditions without opening up. For $400 and pro-shell I expected these to last at least three to four seasons with ease. Well they are going back to Backcountry tomorrow and I'm going to replace them with the Orage Gibson pant. Hopefully the gortex soft shell will hold up better.

Other things to note after my one day in them. They are cold...you have to layer up real good to stay warm. Count on having to add another $80-$100 in good base and mid-layers if you want to use them in all conditions. Other things I would have liked to have seen is a cargo pocket(s), pass clip, mesh vents, and maybe some strategic lining for warmth.

I love the bib design though and the pants are super comfy, and the cut is superb, but they sacrifice durability for lightness. Toughen these bad boys up! For the price I expect more. For the price go with Arc'teryx or Orage. Better deal and more for the money in my opinion.

I re-rate these pants: design 4 stars, durability 1 star, value 2 stars (I have $150 pair of North Face that held up better than these), versatility 3 stars.

Overall rating 2.5 - 3 stars. Unhappy. I'm stuck with jacket because I didn't get it from backcountry . I'll review that tomorrow.

5'8", 155 lbs...I received the jacket and pants in medium and like the fit. Enough room for layering.

what are you dimensions? height, weight?