Sledding apparel that is made in the USA
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Beels
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I beg to differ. Compared to a snowmobile specific line, it just won't hold up.
Carhartt is made in the USA. A little heavy though.
You never will be able to find anybody willing to work their fingers to the bone in a dangerous setting for long hours for piss poor wages so we pay a bunch. But wait, we are paying a bunch and that crap is made over seas. WTF??!!
You never will be able to find anybody willing to work their fingers to the bone in a dangerous setting for long hours for piss poor wages so we pay a bunch. But wait, we are paying a bunch and that crap is made over seas. WTF??!!
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Hi-Rise
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I also beg to differ. Sledding is not any harder on outer ware than skiing, and the requirements are compatible. I wore a titanium for 4 years both skiing and sledding and it worked great for both. Klim VS. any top of the line ski/board gear is very similar in quality and a good alternative. Just have to be carful because the ski industry enjoys giving $$$ to wilderness groups. But it seems like every company other thank KLIM does too.
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dan8485
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I am on th inside of the sled clothing market and there is just no way it will happen. The first problem is that jacket that most people complain about paying $400 for would now be around $600 and the buyers will no longer be buyers.
Secondly most of the sew factories here in the us could not turn the quality in the amount of time required to build our products. They factories in Korea and Vietnam are growing very fast and most of the companies will be moving out of China in the coming years. The US has placed very high duties on products imported from China where Korea and Vietnam they haven't. The quality of goods coming from these countries is very good and here in the US we just can't do it.
For every one person that you have that will only buy US there is nine other guys buying strictly on price.
Tough to swallow but it is reality.........
JM2
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Secondly most of the sew factories here in the us could not turn the quality in the amount of time required to build our products. They factories in Korea and Vietnam are growing very fast and most of the companies will be moving out of China in the coming years. The US has placed very high duties on products imported from China where Korea and Vietnam they haven't. The quality of goods coming from these countries is very good and here in the US we just can't do it.
For every one person that you have that will only buy US there is nine other guys buying strictly on price.
Tough to swallow but it is reality.........
JM2
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Beels
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Since when is Columbia Titanium considered "top of the line"?
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LonghornXP
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Sorry, I would put it right up there too. I have had very good luck with the Titanium line, outliving some of my buddies Klim stuff. Very hard to find a decent or any bib though in ski wear
While Klim does not contribute to the Greenies, they use GoreTex. GoreTex does contribute. We are screwed whichever way we turn.
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Yeah, I am not gonna support a brand of ski gear for that reason.
I don't care if it's made in the USA or not, if they're donating to wilderness nazi groups they can f-ck off.
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BU1
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Not exclusively. You need to watch the labels. Some is made here, and some is imported.
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diggerdown
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Columbia titanium ice boots are the best and toughest snowmobiling boot I've ever had. Going on 4 years with a pair of 14's that weigh what most size 10 weigh and have never had cold feet in them, and their as compact as a pair of hunting boots. I can't say how tough their jackets and bibs are, but their boots are great.
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volcano buster
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http://www.highgearllc.com/index.html
Made in Hood River Oregon.
I had a pair of bibs built custom about 3 years ago (long inseam, medium waist). I snagged them on my running board 10 miles out. Finally got that fixed this fall but no problems otherwise (not the bibs problem, the rails are sharp). I think my custom bibs mailed to me were about $230. Regular sizes could be had for less.
Their website obviously isn't their strong suit
Made in Hood River Oregon.
I had a pair of bibs built custom about 3 years ago (long inseam, medium waist). I snagged them on my running board 10 miles out. Finally got that fixed this fall but no problems otherwise (not the bibs problem, the rails are sharp). I think my custom bibs mailed to me were about $230. Regular sizes could be had for less.
Their website obviously isn't their strong suit
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EagleRiverDee
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I like Columbia for some things, but would tend to think that their bibs and snow pants would get wet in the rear end for snowmobilers. Most of the sports Columbia is focusing on are standing up (skiing, snowboarding, etc) whereas sledding is a stand up/sit down sport and our seats get wet so our rears get wet. That's one reason that I will (at least) use snowmobile specific bibs- I like to stay dry all over. 
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LonghornXP
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I like Columbia for some things, but would tend to think that their bibs and snow pants would get wet in the rear end for snowmobilers. Most of the sports Columbia is focusing on are standing up (skiing, snowboarding, etc) whereas sledding is a stand up/sit down sport and our seats get wet so our rears get wet. That's one reason that I will (at least) use snowmobile specific bibs- I like to stay dry all over.
Columbia wearer, and you are right...If I ever get cold or wet, its my butt!
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lucky13
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if im not mistaken columbia is a very large tree huger group, someone correct me if im wrong
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LonghornXP
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I believe you are correct, but as mentioned so is GORETEX and really, what outdoor wear doenst have some GORE TEX in it???
As someone else said, kinda screwed either way...
