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Stoic Bombshell Bib - Men's
awesome bibs
By Brad Allenick
Ranked #378 - Men's Ski Pants
November 14, 2010
I got a pair of last season's bibs in the tangerine color (they had white zippers last year, and IMO, looked much better than with this year's black zippers) and they were great for the little time I used them in South America this past Southern winter. The two pickets on the bib are great. I generally used one of those two pockets for my beacon, instead of wearing the harness that comes with it — much more streamlined and less bulky than using the beacon harness! I also tried putting a small digital camera in one of those pockets, and my sweat went right through into the pocket, so I do not recommend using those pockets for an iPod or digi cam, or anything like that.They're not quite as windproof as I would like — on the coldest and windiest of days, the wind can definitely be felt through them, but with some nice insulation underneath, it's no big deal.As far as durability goes...we'll see. In just two weeks my edges did some work on the cuffs, but nothing that a bit of the silver tape can't fix.And finally, style. I love the look, and the compliments didn't stop coming on.I'm totally stoked on stoic!(Orange pants in photo or the stoics)
Oh, and I liked them enough to order another pair in black for this season! Thumbs up
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [shell] Bombshell (3-layer, mechanical stretch)
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- 20,000 K
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- 15,000 g/mē
- Fit:
- 3-D Ergonomic
- Venting:
- inner thigh vents
- Side Zips:
- yes
- Gaiters:
- yes
- Seams:
- fully-welded
- Waist:
- belt loops with button closure
- Pockets:
- (pants) 2 front hand, 2 back, 1 thigh cargo, (bib) 2 vertical zip
- RECCO:
- no
- Weight:
- 1 lb 13 oz
- Recommended Use:
- technical snowsports
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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4 Comments Last Reply: November 15, 2010 By: Brad Allenick
Michael, the zipper holding the bib on seems to be the same as last years (which was never great, but it does stay on, though I do have to fix it every time I wear them (it usually slides open an inch or two while wearing them...)
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Also I'm interested to see how the zipper that holds the bib on works for you!
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I can confirm after having both now, that this years isn't the same. I thought last season's pants were great they were just to big for me so I returned them and tried this season's and I was surprised they made the change. I could feel the wind and cold go right through them.
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Update: The material they made the 2010-11 model out of is totally different from the 2009-10 model. I would consider the old model to be a hardshell, and are relatively thick (not as thick as GoreTex XCR, but thick), compared to this years model which is super thin and light and soft (definitely closer to a softshell, on the spectrum.) Seeing as I complained a bit of the wind resistance on last years thicker, burlier model, I'm a little worried about this years. Hopefully they'll stand up to heavy winds and big dumps. I'll update in a couple of months, hopefully with good news...
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