Wading Jacket Suggestions
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Why Patagonia? A couple reasons:
Sometimes it’s wise to look beyond initial price.
When my kids were small we bought a lot of Patagonia for them. Why? Because we knew the gear would last through the growth stages of several kids!
Believe it or not, some of the absolute toughest conditions on clothing is sailboat racing. It is paramount that the clothing do what it is supposed to. That includes fit well, keep you either cool or warm as need be and last a long time without failure.
The warranty was so good on the Patagonia foul weather gear they once made that they had to stop making it! No foul weather gear, and I do mean NONE, will stand up to the constant abrasion non-skid decks provide. Everyone I raced with who inevitably wore out the seat and knees of their gear had them instantly replaced by Patagonia. THAT is why we pay the big bucks.
The design of Patagonia gear is so good it is copied by many. Look at the original SST then look at all of the other major players in wading jackets. Up until lately it was hard to tell the manufacturers goods apart. If you didn’t know that style jacket was originated by Patagonia you might think that other major player thought it up.
The designs are simply well thought out and constantly tweaked. Put on an SST and cinch everything down so you’re protected from wind and water intrusion then notice how your vision isn’t blocked in any way and that you still have complete freedom of movement.
The stuff just works right. [smiley=vrolijk_1.gif]When I started buying Patagonia the warranty was simple… If you are ever not happy…!
It has changed somewhat but is still right up there with the cream-of-the-crop!Another reason, Patagonia gives back 1% of their profits to the planet as well as works on other issues surrounding our playground.
http://www.patagonia.com/web/us/contribution/enviro.jsp?OPTION=ENVIRO_ARTICLE_DISPLAY_HANDLER&assetid=1809Yet another reason. Chicks dig it. [smiley=laugh.gif]
One last good reason to buy Patagonia? If you keep an eye out and know where to look you can find often find it at montrous savings because they tweaked the style or color!
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The design of Patagonia gear is so good it is copied by many.Don’t look know but your making my case for me.
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