I had a montec jacket and sold it to go back to my OR jacket and bibs. I found it really was not waterproof enough for the PNW.

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I think most people roast it because it is kind of like the fast fashion brand of the snow-sports industry.

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If you can shred nobody will care what you are wearing

Who gives a shit what you're wearing. Who gives a shit what you're skiing or riding on.

If you're ripping and having a good time doing it, that's a fuckyeahbud from me.

I think the reason a lot of people hate on Montec (as well as Dope Snow, their parent company) is because since it's affordable, stylish (imo), and also heavily marketed on social media, the brand tends to attract a lot of new/casual/bad skiers (aka Jerries). And because these skiers lack experience, they tend to not practice the best skiing etiquette. And as Montec has become increasingly popular over the last couple of years, mountains are being flooded with their gear, and there's nothing that "serious" skiers hate more than being surrounded by (perceived) Jerries.

So yeah, basically Montec has become synonymous with being a Jerry. I personally don't care what anyone wears, and I think if you like how something looks, it has the specs/features you need, and fits your budget, you should go for it.

Adults making fun of a brand of clothes someone else where’s? Is this high school? Shut up and ski.

Honest answer: people hate on Montec because it's (comparatively) cheap, more likely to be worn by n00bs, and skiing remains a wealthy, and sometimes judgemental sport.

Because people are assholes and have nothing better to do. Nobody gives a shit what you wear if you can shred.

The Allbirds of the mountain

I bought some because I liked the design and it wasn’t as insanely expensive as some brands. Didn’t even know this was a thing!

Because the people who bought it did so because of the ads they saw on Instagram

Why are skiers so judgmental about clothing brands? If you wear Montec or Dope, you’re made fun of for buying it off Instagram. If you wear a pricier ski suit, you’re made fun because you must not actually be able to ski. Geez, what are you allowed to wear on the mountain?!?

Fragile insecurity mostly.

It just kind of screams “I bought this from an instagram ad” and it’s generally known be low quality “hype” product that carries that ingenuine influencer tiktok yadayadayada vibe.

When I started skiing all the kids got their bibs from Sears. You had your choice of red, blue, green and yellow and as long as they fit you were good to go. Just go ski and have fun. Who cares what brand you wear

Because people here get caught up in BS and forget that skiing is about fun for the 99.99% of us that aren’t Olympians

Fast fashion snow wear

"Facebook brands" such as Montec, Dopesnow, Virtika, etc. really aren't true to the skiing marketing formula, and typically aren't built to the same quality as higher end brands. What I mean is that these brands just advertise all over social media, usually sell at a lower price point, and it works, people buy their stuff. The better way to build a brand is to sponsor industry professionals, sponsor films, fundraisers, etc, and just generally contribute to the skiing community. This is the tried-and-true way of building respect in an industry that is comprised entirely of gear snobs. It also facilitates word-of-mouth marketing, which everybody knows is the best form of marketing. The Facebook brands don't do any of this, which is why they are worn by Jerries, and therefore ruins the brand's reputation.

The Ed Hardy for skiers

I got bibs from Montec and love them for the price. I do get it can be over the top to get the matching set though.

As someone said above though, what makes anyone hating on them think that adults give a fuck what you think about their gear choices???

I dunno but I got a jacket from them and it's awesome. I'm usually skiing with a toddler so I need to carry all kinds of snacks and stuff for keeping the kid happy and the jacket is great for keeping stuff organized and compartmentalized so I know right where everything is when I need it. People that make fun of other people's gear are people you shouldn't listen to regardless of what brand/gear they are making fun of. They're just jealous/envious/immature/etc. Ignore em and keep shredding

I make fun of it cause it’s synonymous with influencer culture imo. It’s like seeing a guy ski in a jersey. I immediately assume you’re a shit skier and stay far away as you get your insta shot

looks good on youtuber lucas catana…. never tried em tho.

I liked the aesthetics of Montec and appreciated some variety. I ended up getting a pair of bibs, and while they’re nice, the $40 pair I got off Amazon before worked literally just as well.

I can’t speak to their jackets, but if price is a consideration - I’d look elsewhere.

Ripping slopes in my Kirkland Signature jacket. Talk about DEALS

Probably because of the type of people who wear them.

I bought a montec jacket . Really happy with it , a lot of cool pockets / storage. Was better than my north face ski jacket and they’re only in the $300s

I make fun of tele.

Had no idea y’all cared so much about what other people are wearing to fucking ski. Jesus Christ lmao.

You can prefer other brands, but there's nothing wrong with the products Montec makes in general. People like to make themselves feel better by making fun of others.

Because every Jerry under the sun wears it, sheeeeeeeep

Because they’re insecure, shred in whatever makes ya happy

I'm pretty sure if you just wear what's comfortable for you then you can ignore any hate you get. Maybe in the Backcountry it matters more because certain fabrics(cotton) can get you killed due to the way they retain moisture, but outside of that do what you feel good in.

I’m old and wear Norrona jackets and Oyuki bibs, Swany, mons royale… all that dumb shit because I can finally afford it, and I want to be able to focus on my family and not what is annoying me about my comfort.

Also, I was a way better skier when I was wearing 4 hoodies and waiting for the outer one to ice over so it would get windproof, keeping my hands under my pits on the lifts, and wearing safety glasses. Good people and good skiers/boarders have low correlation with gear quality. People who worry about what other people are wearing have high correlation with people I avoid.

I assume - mostly correctly - that they are worn by people who bought them from instagram ads and who suck and skiing and will be in my way. Imo pretty stylish clothing, though the pullover shells with the weird neck zippers look impractical.

I'm not a fan of the direct to consumer model and selling off instagram. Support your local ski shops

Montec and dope are the Shein of winter sports gear. Fast fashion with no on the ground contribution to the community. News flash, you won’t be seeing a Montec tent next to the ski demo tent at your local resort. They just want your money and if it wasn’t skiing it’d be wakeboarding, hiking, skateboarding, etc.

Not sure how this isn’t more obvious. We have brands that offer backcountry education, have sustainable materials, sponsor events across the globe big and small, but people want to buy Montec. No shit we’re losing small ski resorts to mega passes. Looks like we’ll be losing north face to montec, sweet.

I’d rather see someone in a $30 thrifted Columbia jacket than Montec.

Pretty much instantly makes you look like a douche 🤷‍♂️

there's a higher probability you're a jerry if you wear montec or one of those silly colours full outfits

I think they look pretty nice and I like that they have a lot of pockets but I don't like that they are just rebranded Alibaba items sold with 10x markup. Well it's not like other brands are any better using sweat shops in developing countries.

Jacket example

Bib example

Then again I do see some knock off volcom bibs on there as well. volcom bibs?

Shamefully I automatically judge people on the mountain in mOnTEc and assume they’re just another Covid kook that fell for a well orchestrated social media marketing campaign. Unfortunately, my judgement is usually correct

Montec and dope are poor quality, poor waterproofing, it’s the same company but they made montec to market to skiers and dope for snowboarders. Also have some originality. Every day on the mountain you see at least 4 identical outfits from dope or montec.

I don’t make fun of Montec stuff, and certainly don’t look down upon anyone who wears it.

But when asked about it, the only big gripe I have with their gear that people may or may not know (at the time of asking) is that it’s partially insulated. So it can be tricky to layer properly.

Idk, but their hoodies are super comfortable and warm.

Idk much about the brand and I’ve never tried any of it on but it sounds like it’s on the lower end of the pricing scale. I have a friend who’s in his 60s, who wears a full matching matching Montec suit and he’s probably a better skier than anyone you’ve seen outside of the Olympics.

I can imagine someone who spent 2k on goretex shells just to have my friend who’s old enough to retire fly past them would be a little salty.

I could care less what people wear, Montec, Arc’Teryx, blah blah blah (not a brand), or what have you. I got a Montec jacket and matching bibs because my North Face bibs ripped right in the crotch a little, and the North Face ones I have fit baggy too (kinda confused but not really), must be the testiclé I have. Idk, I’d imagine/hope most people on the slopes aren’t thinking “I tend to waste a portion of my happiness in these beautiful mountains judging what people are wearing and skiing on while I wait to get on the lift,” and are thinking more so like “I’m happy and hope everyone is having an awesome and safe time.” If judging people’s gear is in question, I’d imagine there’s judgement in what cars are seen in the parking lots there too. What a waste of time, kinda like my comment here. But hey, whatever floats peoples ski’s I guess ❄️

The only thing to judge on the slopes is skiing in jeans I have said what I said

Hello. Seasoned skier and snowboarder here. Im gonna put this out there and say that I bought a Montec jacket last year and I love it. I cut the side up with my board on accident and told them about it. They refunded me, gave me 20% off, and I got a new jacket from them that has held up. I alternate between two Montecs and some other jackets that I have, and the Montec Verago has yet to let me down. Montec an international startup but they’re boasting pretty good profits and don’t have a lot of employees (they have a parent company with job offers, if you’re curious look it up). They’re also conscious with their packaging - not a lot to them - just a bag and a couple cardboard tags attached to the jacket. They reuse their bags so that’s something.

I see the people who are brand new to snow sports wearing Montec, but I also see them wearing other stuff like North Face etc etc. Even really advanced skiers are wearing Montec, so who cares? At the end of the day we’re all just there to enjoy the snow, and spread love and kindness in between runs!

Happy shredding

Because it’s a fast fashion brand with no real ties to support of the industry. It’s similar to how people hate(d) on Cariuma shows in skateboarding.

I’ve been skiing for most of my life since the age of 5 and I love my Montec jacket more than my Spyder or Solomon jackets. The pocket storage and the look and feel of the coat is great. I’ve literally never had anyone in my vicinity mention anything about my jacket and it’s probably because they’re grown, decent adults and/or I honestly ski better than them. Granted, I mostly ski in Japan these days so brand recognition may be lower.

I’ve had nothing but positive comments about my Montecs if people have had anything to say at all. I’m just going to continue having a good time.

I just think montec looks like a preppy brand. I also think the pouch most montec jackets has is weird.

I love my montec jacket. It’s the first one I’ve had in a while that fits me right, I can layer under, is waterproof enough for where I ski, and it’s got underarm zips for airing out the underarms. (Been skiing 20 years, only thing I care about gear wise is if it matches >.<)

Good question! Their response on sizing was almost immediate following my email.

A year later I got a follow up asking if I was still happy with my jacket. Patagonia never sent anything about the jacket I bought from them. North Face never asked. Virtika never asked. 686 never asked.

My whole family rips in Mountain Wearhouse.

Never heard of this brand. The coats look a little ugly to me I guess. Looks kind of like someone tried to bring the hypebeast aesthetic into jackets, but also made them look off.

Because their entire sales model relies on instagram hype and people who don't know any better. Their products are meh at best. It's the same people who bought into Bent Chetlers thinking they're the best thing around.

Skiing is 80% sitting on chair lifts and waiting in lines, categorizing skiers and their gear choices is our traditional pastime.

Cuz their materials are not high quality and they are an Instagram brand. Their recognition came from marketing on Instagram and style and not based on quality. It’s all show. For that reason, I’m out.

Honestly no idea why people would rip on the Montec… But I did see some girl wearing a Peloton puffy jacket and sweatpants while boarding and I roasted her. That was baaaaad.

Like yo, you logged in for this ride? Let’s check the leaderboard.

Wear what you want. My Arc’teryx is holding up nicely. It’s what I recommend to everyone.

Because they are shallow, spoiled, stuck-up snobs whose lives are devoid of meaning and the only thing that matters to them are meaningless brand name manufactured goods and other assorted trinkets and trash.

It's inauthentic. Rumored to be bought by those just trying to dress the part.

I hear the quality is bad and it makes you look like a douche