Lightweight fleece

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22/02/2007 at 14:11
Am looking for a replacement to my Karisma jacket, which has worn a bit thin. It seems there's not much made in this now. I just want a basic fleece, ideally in Karisma, with a full zip and zipped pockets, and lightweight. The old jacket was 13 ozs (c. 370 gms). The TNF Salathe is a possible (Polartec 100), but is very expensive at £65. Not really interested in RAB Generator type of thing, as I find I sweat too much in a similar jacket - then if I take it off, it's too much of a change. Any suggestions?
Many thanks.
22/02/2007 at 14:41
Hilltrek do some stuff in Karisma as do Mardale. (According to their websites at any rate)

Google throws up a few others.

HTH

Trouble no one about their religion;

respect others in their view and demand that they respect yours.

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22/02/2007 at 16:13
http://www.extremeoutdoorclothing.com/

They do stuff in Karisma & normal pile fleece. Reviews are very good. I've got 3 seperate tops & some fleece trousers on the way & a pair of tactel trousers. The bonus is they are made to mesure by default!

Get in quick with Karisma as it will soon be no more.
02/03/2007 at 20:49
Just another word on Extreme - it's worth requesting their brochure. I got the first part of my order yesterday & the jacket Alpine Lite) is excellent - it's not on the website though! It may not be as light as you need though - it's 610g for what I guess would be a large. This will be my mid-layer for ski trip to Norway next week
Very well made stuff - excellent designs & you get to choice the colours - made to measure - blah blah
Edited: 02/03/2007 at 20:54
04/03/2007 at 19:56
Many thanks to all - still dithering! I'll request the brochure from Extreme.

Spiritburner - hope Norway was good? Am going there myself late May to Mid June, a little earlier than I'd like, but it has to fit in with my leave year.
05/03/2007 at 13:33
I saw Blacks at the weekend clearing out a pile of really good lightweight 100 fleeces.

If you have one nearby it might be worth a look.
05/03/2007 at 18:28
BTW, you might find a lightweight PowerShield does all that your old Karisma fleece does.

Or, if you were really keen, you could buy some Karisma/Superfleece and make your own...
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