2 YEARS with MONTEC SKI GEAR - honest thoughts!
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- Опубликовано: 31 май 2024
- Season 04, Episode 79: after over 100 days exclusively using various Montec ski suits, I wanted to share my thoughts for a second year in a row on the ski suits that I use daily. My aim with this video is to hopefully raise awareness on some things to keep in mind when looking at ski suits for the upcoming season.
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0:00 Intro
1:12 how i started using montec
3:00 waterproof & insulation
6:00 features i enjoy
8:39 potential improvements
10:37 comparable brands
11:20 final thoughts
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tl;dw: montec offers an affordable kit that lessens the barrier of entry for people to get into skiing or snowboarding, while still providing quality features that will be adequate for most average resort skiers. i do not think montec is the right piece of gear for professionals of the sport, people who may be spending long hours on backcountry tours or true expert riders. i have had no issues with my montec gear after nearly 120 days of use and am excited to see what they come out with for the 2023-2024 season.
Out of curiosity, what ultimately led to you changing from your Montec suit to an Armada one?
Been wearing Montec now since 2020 and have loved all their products. My favorite from this last season in Japan was the big pow gloves and their fleeces. So warm and cozy 🤙
Hey Lucas - props to you for turning me on to Montec last season. Saw you wearing their gear and decided to investigate the brand. Bought shell and bibs and no complaints from this recreational skier. Price is right and seams are tight. Love all the features you highlighted and not a day on the mountain goes by without a shoutout to and from another skier wearing their gear.
Glad to hear that sir! I’m stoked to hear it has treated you well as another fellow rec skier! 🙌🏽
Bought last year apex jacket and I'm totally happy with it. Works fine with light ski touring and park stuff. Tbh for that price it's amazing. Thank you for review, nice videos. Have a nice season!
I bought a Montec bib last year on a whim and absolutely loved it. It's a shell so nice and roomy like you said, and here in California it was great to throw it on with just a light shirt and was plenty warm while staying dry. Going to get a jacket next. Good to hear your review on the adarondak. I think I agree with you. I might get a second one later to try out.
I like the shell and the overalls...they look high quality...kind of like gor-tex I got issued in the military and still wear. super light and effective
Thanks for the review. I stumbled on your channel and liked the purple suit you had.. looked up montec price and was sold! If you fish, DRYFT is similar.. high quality and great price
Thanks for the detailed rundown!
Thanks for watching homie.
Was looking forward to this review before buying two sets this season. Sold because of this video!
Would love to hear about base layers and gloves in a future video
My wife and I just bought full sets and couldn't be happier. Huge upgrade to what we had in the past. Build quality is impressive and a lot of thought was put into the design. Looking forward to this season!!
Stoked to hear that! Definitely a good way to get into an already expensive sport!
Stoked for this one Lucas!
Thanks bro!
Thanks for the info good stuff can’t wait for the winter:)
Thanks for watching!
I’ve been wanting to ask about the gear in one of the weekly live videos. Feel like this was great timing on this coming out!🤙🏼
thanks drew! hope it was helpful!
Good videos man! much appreciate the content, have a good 23/24 season hopefully see you out in Revelstoke!
Thanks man! I’ll definitely be out in revelstoke this year.
Hey Lucas great review. Very honest and from the hip. I am 61 and an avid skier here in Northern Ontario we don’t get the snow dumps you get in the west but we do get some bitter cold days. I am considering the Montec Bibs so in your opinion are they a good choice for me or should I consider another brand that may be better at keeping wind out. As of late our major cold days have been less frequent and we do get the fluctuating temps that bring wet snow and freezing rain as well.
Great video man
Nice review. I also love the wrist gators. It’s a dealbreaker if the jacket doesn’t have that feature. I don’t even consider those jackets. Thanks for the review.
Totally agree with your review. Great product for the recreational skier, or 95% of us. Quality product for the price. It can no way compete with a high end gore-tex product built for extreme sport/weather, but they don't market it as that type of product. I prefer shells so I can control the level of insulation - my one complaint is that they do not make the pants in a shell, only insulated. You have to go with the bibs, which I don't like. Otherwise, I recommend the product.
I have a jacket. Bought it from their renewed section of their site so it was used but looked brand new. I’ve enjoyed it. Lots of features for the price. I have a Burton too but the Montec has more features. The only downside is the hood is on the small side and it’s difficult to fit over my helmet.
I have the women’s Fawkes jacket.
Fantastic review…thx
Make sure to hit up the central Rockies and below because the El Niño, stoked for this season in the south west
Good review
Regarding the wrist gaitor thing, many base layer comes with that so I wouldn’t want to have that on the shell itself.
I think when i go on a ski trip to norway the insulated version will be the right one
I need some 3L goretex gear called Stoke Squad with the logo of you doing that majestic fall at Revelstoke with Abe 😂
I want to get the montec Moss shell jacket for my iceland trip but i also want to be able to wear it in all kinds of weather. Other than wearing it during winter seasons, I want to wear it for when im hiking in fall or spring when it can get a bit windy/rainy.
Would you recommend this shell to be an all season shell?
I was interested, and love the price, but I just can't get away from the Gore-tex pro waterproofing Arcteryx provides.
Solid review homie.
Been running Montec gear for the past 2 seasons in Montana and have zero complaints. Personally I think it’s a great price and does exactly what it needs too.
Good to know! Montana always seems to be freezing so nice to hear it’s been good for you up north.
@@LucasCatania17 we had freezing clouds descend on Whitefish last year that covered all our gear in a thin layer of ice. My montec gear not only kept me dry, but also warm. I don’t wear base layers under my ski pants (I’m a hot body) and was still warm and dry. Love this gear.
Do the jacket pockets build up condensation? My current TNF shell, I have to put my phone, keys, and wallet in ziplock bags or they will get soaked with condensation
Shells definitely the way to go.
Agree!
Hey i believe that is the Arch bib. The question I have is does it have a zipper at the groin area to use the washroom?
They are nice great colors . Love the review. Montec should hire you to promote their gear.
Thanks bon! I like the teal color for overcast days.
How flexible are these for bigger folks? Dope snow (sister company) has a jacket that has flex so torn between montec and dope
I have bibs and a doom jacket, just finished the season here in Argentina. Montec is a great brand, really worth it. Value for money is great besides they make great products. Nice to see this review!!!
I remember the first time I saw you in the Montec gear. It just fit, that's all there was to it. Now I can't see a Montec suit without wondering if it's you. Great synopsis of your experience with the suits. They have always looked great on you brother.
I still wear insulated jackets but I could take the insulation out and use the shell.. That is what I used to do.. 2 things for me is that I really like having the forearm pocket for my pass and I wish I had bibs rather than pants.. My back gets cold..
for sure! insulated is great for those really cold days. just gotta look out for how much you layer on the warm ones!
@@LucasCatania17 I have a totally different outfit for the warm ones
shells are the way to go!
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Where are you starting out the season? I bought a camper for this coming year and am skiing out west this year. Hope to run into you. Have a great year and I will be following you. Peace brother.
Nice brother. I’ll likely start out in Colorado at ABasin and Keystone!
Thanks for the review. Wish they would tone down the branding.
Nice alibaba special
Thank you for the insight and honest opinions! Love it. People on skiing reddit are punching air realizing an amazing skier actually wears Montec and their judgements don’t hold
everyone is entitled to their opinion and no brand is perfect. i am a farcry away from being an amazing skier, but the only thing i can do is share my experiences - truthfully and with passion.
I brought a Dune full set last year and they were great. All the same big features of the overpriced names at a much, much better price point! In got the insulated versions just to were less layers. Montec customer service is great, returns are super easy, and the quality is there!
all the brands are great. im glad you like your set!
@@LucasCatania17 I will say that you’re one of the reasons why I bought Montec. Your first Montec review video helped me decide beginning of this year. Just wanted to add that as well!
Thanks for doing this video Lucas. I see too many people just default to “montec sucks” when they haven’t even worn it. There’s definitely some stuff they could improve on with design and such but overall it is a good entry level kit. I’ve got the dune jacket and have liked using it so far.
For sure man! Thanks for stopping by the premiere. There’s always better gear out there but montec is definitely a good bang for your buck.
Couldn’t have said it better myself!
People who trash it have the folks Ccard and use it to buy Pati, ArcT and ski in 148CMs 5 days a year. YOU know the type...
Well i certainly would love to take advantage of that if my parents had the money but I gotta buy my own stuff and only skiing three times a year doesn’t really make sense to spend 1000 on ONE jacket. That’s not even taking into account the pants and such. It just doesn’t make sense to invest like that when it’s not necessary and you only ski resort. Anything that can decrease the barrier to entry for skiing (which is already a really expensive sport) is awesome to me and while 250 for a jacket isn’t cheap it certainly is affordable when you look at other gear out there. And for the price. Quality is pretty dang good.
How good is the DWR? Thats what really matters in the PNW.
Where do you get the music that you use in your video because they are good songs!
Epidemic sound!
Hi, does anyone know when the new season comes out? 🤔
How tall are you and how much do you weigh roughly? Im trying to decide what size to go for as am 6'1 and 80kg slim/athletic build and not sure. Thanks!
They have calculator on their page.
Love love love mine. Copper local.
Nice! Want to ski copper more!
love the burton gor-tex jacket ive had for the last 4 years although its getting dirty now and im afraid to wash it and ruin the gore-tex
I bet that’s a sick jacket man. Definitely be careful washing that!
hell yeah. kept me nice n cozy at -20 and 60 mph winds. not overly thick either, so good freedom of movement
Washing it (the right way) is good for the jacket and the dwr.
@@brianp9268 going to get the nikwax wash/waterproof combo
@gerakore8948 - washing doesn’t ruin Gore-Tex. Unless you use concentrated liquid detergent by the cup full and don’t do a double wash cycle. Use scent and dye free powder and an extra dry cycle. Better yet is Revivex, grangers, or nikwax wash designed for waterproof breathables. Follow the drying instructions on the tag. Washing makes the dwr work better. Use a spray on dwr by Revivex, grangers, or nikwax instead of buying new gear. Making waterproof outerwear is terrible for the environment. Making it last as long as possible is being a responsible human being. I have goretex pants from 2005 that I loan to friends that 250+ days and they are still kicking ass.
I think the biggest thing US people need to know is that they are Euro Sizing. Take US sizing and add 1. So me as a linebacker sized US XXL thought that their XXL didn't fit the hug test was too snug in the upper legs. If they made 3X items, I'd give them a go again.
I've had some Gortex Pro Shell pieces that have lasted years and years. For my 50-80 days in a season, I swap between outfits though and Gortex needs regular cleaning in tech-fabric wash to keep up the DWR.
If people are new, I suggest dark bottoms against car and mud stains. I'm usually in Tahoe and the most important features are typically hip or pit zips. Non-insulated shells let you go deep into the season. If you're a boarder like me, flip the pant cuffs up between the lodge/cart and resort.
Anybody have an input on the goggles ? Specifically montec scope 2022 ?
nice vid :)
Thanks!
The way they do the zippers on the anorak is very weird. Arcteryx, Norrona, etc all do their anorak like a stand half zip straight down the middle.
Agree and I forgot to mention that. I don’t think I would mind the anorak as much if the zipper was in the middle rather than off to the side.
I will say I really like mine but agree with Lucas. The zipper placement is just super odd sometimes. On the doom jacket it would be nice to see something to keep the zippers on the front from falling down when you do decide to unzip the front for some air. I’ve found that unzipping both zippers on the sides of the neck down to about the collar bone and folding the fabric back into the jacket is the best way to deal with them if you need more air on a warm day
Mammoth # 6?
How do you clean these clothes? Down Jackets as well. I'd appreciate a video on that topic.
I use Planks outerwear and ill say the same thing goes for them
Sweet! Haven’t heard of Planks!
You should talk about the undergarments even socks.
I’ll likely include that when I do my gear video!
I don't understand why people hate the brands (Dope, Montek) yes it might not be the highest tech that you might find in 686 or other brands but honestly "I've been rocking it for 2 season and incredible performance, styles, no doubt the best around, price is undeniably good compared to overpriced brands.
I would assume is a "Snowboarding thing" to talk down brands like these
People make fun of it because it’s typically associated with a) instagram influencers who aren’t good skiers or b) tourists. It’s not necessarily a problem with their stuff it’s more a problem with their marketing department and their lack of awareness when it comes to ski culture. Dope, has kinda somewhat reversed their image with their deals with steep steep (a beloved yter in the freeski community) and Jesper Tjäder. I believe if Montec could get their marketing in that direction (potential signing someone like Lucas) then they could end up changing their public image.
- Sincerly, your local dirty park rat
Edit: just read the “snowboarding thing” part and hating on snowboarders is literally exactly what people are doing to you for wearing Montec. Kinda hypocritical.
This only made me more confused😂 now I really don’t know what I want
Nice looking gear, pity they've covered them in advertising for their brand.
Hey can anyone tell me what size i should go for?
I am 172cm tall and about 75kg
Dont wnat it to be that obersized jerry style😂
Maybe S, I'm 187x83kg, and it seems that the right size is M even if the system indicates L.
Anybody can help?
one other key point.....repels bloody noses and cleans up easily!!!! No long now!
may be eyeing those Declivity's as suggested Scott !
Haha yes! Such a crazy start to the meetup last year 😂😂
Ok so because we have the same name I trust everything you have to say
Maybe for the next season you can get a brand that actually supports the sport
Right!
Understood. They are one of the only brands that has reached out to me and wanted to support what I do here on RUclips, however. I also believe by providing good quality gear at an affordable price point is a way to support the sport.
@@LucasCatania17100% them supporting a creator that builds hype for the sport is a win/win with promoting their brand. Don’t let the naysayers say otherwise.
Yo, MONTEC-we see you watching!
Let’s get some fresh kit for LC.
And a sponsorship deal while you’re at it 🤙
Ha! I got some new kits last season so we should be dialed for this year!
gonna take a lot of effort from their branding / marketing to overcome the automatic kook title people wearing montec get.
So you own 4 sets of Montec. Most people only own 1 for a couple years. How about wearing only 1-2 sets for the whole season and do another in-depth review？
That’s exactly what I did. I had 2 suits that I used for 1.5 seasons. Then got another 2 that I used for the second half of last year.
The issue is their support of the industry. Do they sponsor athletes? Do they sponsor films? Contests? Events? Do they put money back into the community/sport? Do they provide discounted gear or partner programs for guides? Do they contribute to POW or other organizations? What are their sustainability practices? Why do you think they can offer gear for so cheap? Because they contribute nothing back to the sport. That is why I don’t understand how people buy from them. Support brands that support athletes. For idiots who don’t understand, go look up how many athletes and guides arcteryx or burton or the north face support. Not just free gear, salaries. Can’t believe you have an audience and use it to support a brand that doesn’t support athletes. Brands like Montec and Dope are ruining the industry.
I understand where you are coming from and totally respect it. From an environmental standpoint, all of their suits are made from recycled polyester and they work with Bluesign to utilize sustainable textiles in their production. From my perspective, they are the ONLY brand that have reached out to me to help support what I do here on RUclips, so its hard for me to think that they don't support the industry.
Support in any industry comes in different shapes and sizes and not all companies are in a place to put athletes on full salaries - sometimes the most they are able to do is provide them with gear and ski trips throughout the season. It's not really fair to compare a multi-billion dollar company like North Face with a much smaller company and expect them to have the same budget to monetarily "give back" to the community . Furthermore, one could argue that by providing gear at an affordable price point, they are helping to make these activities more accessible to the masses, and in turn are supporting the industry as a whole. I don't think its companies that ruin the industry - I believe the industry is constantly changing and most people mistake that change with the industry being ruined.
As I mentioned, I understand your points and am not in the business of defending Montec. I have no allegiance to them, but just don't personally buy this blanket statement that they don't do anything to support the industry. Thank you for watching.
@@LucasCatania17 just have to say, this is an excellent response.
@@LucasCatania17 I appreciate you sharing your angle but just totally disagree. I can’t speak for skiing, but the culture of snowboarding has been built by the legends (pros) who were given a platform by the brands that sponsored them, their films, the contests they won, etc. Every dollar that goes to a brand like montec takes away from those who are driving the culture/sport forward (the pro riders). While the big names do well, the smaller names don’t make that much. Like the dust box crew for example. Your taking away from those riders, their films, their contests, etc by supporting Montec. Your taking away from the dream of being pro itself. When you could support it by buying literately any other outwear brand. Sure you save some money but you don’t support the sport or the culture. Tons of smaller companies than the ones I named sponsor athletes, and even single location board shops sponsor young pros. Even resorts sponsor young pros, like snowbird does with lila yeoman. Any brand who understands the culture sponsors riders. It’s literately how the sport works. Same goes for climbing, mountaineering, biking, and other extreme sports. Without supporting brands there are no athletes, no contests, no films, no events. Could Travis rice have made his movies without sponsors? Or Alex Honnald? Name a brand that makes skis or snowboards that doesn’t sponsor riders? So why shouldn’t the outwear companies? Actually name any brand that makes any type of gear in either sport that’s not Montec or dope that doesn’t sponsor riders or events? Even wax companies (zumwax) and sunscreen companies (sunbum) and headwear companies (coal) and eyewear companies (pitviper) and base layer companies (Smartwool) sponsor athletes. It’s literately the only way to have pro athletes in these sports. Montec has plenty of money to sponsor athletes. They just choose not to because they don’t care about the sport or culture. They are vultures. Every other piece of gear you use from your helmet to your goggles to your boots, gloves, bindings, poles and skis, all those brands sponsor athletes. You are trippin. The brands didn’t just start big. They earned their spots and always sponsored athletes.
I really like the availability of lower cost options to keep snow sports accessible to people, but at the same time find it so hard not to hate montec. Their whole brand identity (I'm looking at them as synonymous with Dope because it's the same company) is just cheesy and cheap and targeted so much towards people who want a flashy outfit for their instagram rather than actually participating in and enjoying the sport. Their approach of having such a broad range of styles and colours which rotate so quickly is also straight from the fast-fashion playbook, and any snow brand should be way more environmentally conscious.
ill never trust a jamaican ski brand