[TB JACKET SE / TB PANT SE] I finally found the perfect suit.
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This is a column on TB JACKET & TB PANT by Teton Bros. contract guide, Shinhide Yamagishi.
Nobuhide Yamagishi (International mountain guide, living in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture)
There are things that only a Japanese manufacturer can do. I think that is Teton Bros.' strength. When we advisors use the product and report areas for improvement, the product is updated for the next season. This quick response is a major asset, and even if a product is already good, the desire to make it even better leads to the creation of a better product.
My job as an international mountain guide involves everything mountain-related, and my work spans countries around the world. I paddle through bushes, carry heavy loads, climb rocks, manage avalanches, carry people, and operate snowmobiles... The weather and conditions vary greatly wherever I go. I need tough, reliable clothing that won't break down even in such harsh conditions. That's what the TB JACKET & TB PANT are for me. I've tried a variety of clothing brands over the years, but I think I've finally found the perfect fit.
When comparing the early model with the latest model, you might not notice a big difference at first glance, but when you actually wear it, you can really feel the evolution of the functionality, to the point that it feels like a completely different product. First of all, the base remains unchanged, and yet it continues to evolve. I think that's its appeal and reliability, and the reason it attracts so many enthusiastic fans.
Because of my job, I often use my jacket under harsh conditions, so various factors are important to me, such as waterproofness and breathability, as well as durability, ease of movement, cold protection, wind protection, ventilation, pocket position, etc. For example, the cuffs that wrap over the gloves prevent snow and cold air from getting in through the sleeve openings.
The three-dimensional cut allows for smooth movement of the arms and shoulders, making climbing and descending easier. The slightly longer back prevents the back from getting cold even during intense movements, and the hood and drawcord system that securely wraps around the helmet prevents wind from entering, protecting the body from the cold even in bad weather. The numerous pockets are particularly useful in backcountry, where there are many small items. The large ventilation in the front makes it easy to regulate body temperature while on the move, and the comfortable, non-baggy fit keeps the inside of the garment at just the right temperature, even when wearing a mid-layer. Everything is constantly updated, and you can feel the love that went into making it.
The TB PANT is a highly functional bib pant that can be used comfortably by a wide range of people, from professionals to backcountry enthusiasts. One of the advantages of bib pants is that they keep the core warm and prevent snow from getting in. However, their weakness is that they can get too hot when temperatures rise, such as in spring. The TB PANT features a mesh back panel for ventilation, creating a comfortable wearing environment. Furthermore, a zipper around the waist allows the bib and pants to be separated, making them suitable for a wide range of uses, even in the warmer months of spring. The pants also have belt loops for easy use on their own. Overcoming the weaknesses of bib pants, the TB PANT is also convenient for toilet use, which is especially appreciated by women.
Incidentally, the TB JACKET & PANT withstood more than three weeks of hard work, including preparation and qualifying, without any problems when I was a staff member at the final round of the FWT (Freeride WorldTour) in Verviers, Switzerland, which was held under harsh conditions, and also at the FWT HAKUBA, which was held for the first time in Japan, proving its great reliability to me.