Custom Snowboard Jackets. Rider inspired, USA made

Hi all, I haven't been on the TruSnow forums for a while now, just created a new account.. I wanted to share with you guys a company I recently started.

NWT3K Outerwear - Custom Waterproof Jackets Based out of Seattle, WA we allow you to customize a waterproof jacket via a simplistic online product builder. Rider inspired design and made in the USA.

I'm curious to see the response from snowboard community here so leave you thoughts, input or stoke on this thread. I'll also be picking contributors to this thread at random to receive discounts on product.

Cheers!

-Nick-
NWT3K.com

Do you offer special customisations to orders? I need a zippered powder skirt to integrate with my Volcom snow pants, if it's possible. Being that the jackets are made-to-order, custom embroidered name on the back, shoulder, or front would also be a super cool option! I'd also like to see what's inside the jacket too: pockets, heat-reflective panels, soft fabric mouth/collar, lift pass loops, wrist gaits, etc. I'm really liking the pink jacket that I put together in the customiser! :D

^excellent points.  definitely need a powder skirt and bigger pit zips.

Good looking cut and styling, but the fabric/color choices are lame.  Flat colors are boring and I, personally, really dislike color blocks (90s).  Black prints (or any dark print) on lighter fabrics help camouflage dirt and grease...plus they look interesting.

I do love the customization aspect.  if you could expand the customization choices, I would definitely be interested, even at those prices

There is a lot of un answered questions about your jacket.

Does it have a powder skirt? If so is it removable?
Are the optional pitzips meshed?
What is going on on the inside of the jacket? Any internal storage?
It says it is partly insulated. Where is the insulation and how much?
does it have any snap to pans tec?
not fully taped seams?
Does it have hand gaiters?

Other comments
I don't mind the price, every time one orders something that it is customized it will cost much more than a mass produced jacket
It would be nice to be able to "see" the layout of the outer pockets when selecting your zippers.
Your warranty is way too short. should be a year minimum.
I FRACKING LOVE YOUR SLEEVE LENGTH!

Oh, you need a better warranty. Also, I wouldn't really consider 15,000mm waterproof.

Yeah, I am all about the layering, but I am just curious where the insulation in. I actually prefer no insulation on my jackets.

Originally posted by bataleon155 the only good thing about your jacket is the long velcro on the wrist. beside that, nothing worth the asking price. the side zippers are way too short (don't see how effective it is to started way below the armpit), doesn't seems like it have any internal pockets nor powder skirt. also no Lycra Wrist Gaskets. only critical seams taped which is the biggest let down from the price. last but not least, too little customization for the jacket (really don't care about the colors choice, but want to see more like the placement of the main zipper (like started in the middle or on the side), how high the collar could go, choice of using powder skirt or the pull string, heck, i will even pay if you offer fully taped seams or welded seams).

Thanks for the insight! This is great to hear.

To better answer some of your questions:

- The side zips are 12 inches in length, how much longer would you want them? We tested this multiple times and 12 inches of open jacket gives plenty of room for ventilation. This aspect of the jacket was mostly tested touring and hiking.

- At this time we do not offer the option to add wrist gators or a powder skirt. This is our first year in production and we look to add these features to our jackets next year. We did design our jackets to be longer fitting then a traditional ski/snowboard jacket, combined with a draw cord really helps to keep snow out.

- The only seams that are not taped at this time are the pocket seams. All of the main seams (shoulders, arms, neck, hood) are fully taped.

Regarding the price - let me know if you can find a company that lets you choose your colors and features on a 15K 3-layer WPB jacket for under $300 - Our research shows there is none.

Thanks again for your feedback, it's greatly appreciated! If you have any other feedback or comments feel free to post them up.

Cheers!

Good to know - really appreciate your insight and feedback.

Just so it's clear - we do not offer or provide any type of soft-shell material.

We use a 15,000mm 3-layer waterproof breathable hardshell fabric with a ePTFE membrane - this is not a soft shell.

Originally posted by bataleon155 the jacket yours offered is way to simple and basic, that's pretty much just a pullover with a full main zipper (with slightly better fabric compare to other companies). many softshells out there have provide more for less money.

I agree with bataleon155 on his technical comments but not on his tone. and his price expectation. homeschool makes its stuff in tailand and it is not custom.

I am looking forward to seeing next year's version of this jacket with more technical options instead of just cosmetic.

Things I think would be interesting options to see would be:
Hood / removable hood / no hood
powder skirt with snap hook pants attachment
Lycra wrist gaiters
Choices on fabric rating (having goretex even at a premium price would be awesome)
Recco
Built in hydration bladder pocket is something i have not seen on any jacket and I wish someone had.

and please keep the super long sleeves :D

first of all congrats on starting this...pretty awesome...

i have only a few questions/comments that haven't already been addressed...

the front pockets seem a little too short or too far up, i'm not sure which it is but it would be nice if the placement was movable or the length was changeable...it might be my ocd but it bothers me for some reason...

i think you should put up more pics of the custom jacket we are creating...i.e...side view, rear view, and most definitely the inside view of the coat...

the whole sizing thing is also an issue for me. since you're a new company and your jackets are not carried anywhere, i would have no idea how your jacket will fit. i know you have sizing charts but those aren't something i really listen to because they just aren't super accurate, and since i'm one of those riders who rides both larges and mediums from different companies i wouldn't know which one to get. maybe you can have some demo jackets you can ship out for people to try on and then get returned. i don't know, it's just an idea...

anyway, those are just some of the things that i was thinking about that hasn't already been mentioned. good luck and i will be checking in the future to grab me one of those bad boys...

p.s. stockpile on the color black!

powder skirts not only keep out snow, but also keep your pants up without a belt...only problem is, to insure compatibility, you have to either buy the same brand pants as jacket or research to make sure the attachment systems line up (they usually are the standard belt loop type)

anyway, I might still be enticed by your customization if your fabrics weren't so flat (at least you aren't going the bland "beige and sage" route many others are)

I think the colours are awesome and the customisation website is really user-friendly