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 | | Posted: 21/01/08 |
| 'LOVE IT!' | | Strengths:
Good performance
Makes a great base layer
Very comfortable | | Weaknesses:
Arm vents seem a bit pointless | | Overall:
I use this as a base layer in colder weather underneath the Taiga fleece and it works really well. I use with a windproof shell (Fuera smock) for milder weather, again very impressive performance. |
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| | | Performance | | 80% | | Reliability | | 80% | | Value | | 80% |
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| | Posted: 13/12/06 |
| 'COULDN'T GET IT TO FIT!' | | Strengths:
Reputable Brand | | Weaknesses:
I'm a XL at biggest in most gear. I couldn't get the XXL of this top to fit in store. Too tight across shoulders and under arms. | | Overall:
Poor fit for all but the skinnies of the walking world. My mate who is normally a M-L could only just cope with the XXL! |
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| | | Performance | | 40% | | Reliability | | 40% | | Value | | 20% |
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| | Posted: 22/04/06 |
| 'ITS O.K BUT I WOULD'NT BUY ANOTHER.' | | Strengths:
Its very comfortable to wear, seems to wick well, and is a good warmth layer. | | Weaknesses:
Durability! the smooth outer fabric is starting to look worn after a weeks worth of wearing! So make sure the fabric does'nt touch anything abrasive like rock trees or anything else you might encounter outdoors!!!!! I would like to see a deeper chest zip.
Not worth the full rrp price!! Arm vents are not of any real benefit. | | Overall:
I like this top its comfortable to wear.
Its just not worth the money! There are so many other tops that beat this, for instance the Rab VR smock which has a very tough durable outer which is wind resistant, a nice deep zip for venting your core which is far more important than venting your biceps!
Or you could just buy a cheap fleece top.
I would'nt reccomend this to anyone, if you want something like it go for a Rab VR smock, or maybe Berghaus's excellent stretch light fleece. All much better than this pull on in all areas.
I'm giving this 1 star for value based on the full retail price, if you can get one for half the price then I may of given it a 3. You'd honestly be mad to buy one over other products out there including Paramo's.
Incidentally i've just read OM's own review which is far more accurate than (sorry) the other user reviews here. |
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| | | Performance | | 60% | | Reliability | | 40% | | Value | | 20% |
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| | Posted: 05/01/04 |
| 'I JUST DON'T FEEL I'M WEARING IT - TOTALY COMFORTABLE' | | Strengths:
Well-cut, unrestrictive, very comfortable & revesible. As base layer it wicks well, it's so comfortable nothing feels out of place or lacking - it's just so comfortable. | | Weaknesses:
Price - however, you only get what you pay for. | | Overall:
I've used it with just the Alto II, on top of Meall Corranaich in January this year with a wind chill of around -30 and felt so comfortable - the combination is unbeatable. One buddy was badly chilled through & the other had the "backpack" damp patch. With this shirt I was at a most comfortable temp without any dampness - an almost strange experience. |
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| | | Performance | | 100% | | Reliability | | 100% | | Value | | 80% |
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| | Posted: 08/05/04 |
| 'VERY IMPRESSIVE' | | Strengths:
Very comfortable and the reversible nature of the fabric works really well. | | Weaknesses:
Price but compares favorably to other similar equipment | | Overall:
Superb. This feels great and looks as if it will last forever. The fleece side really warms you up when you stop working and the ventilation in the shirt works efficiently as well. Works well with a t-shirt underneath or simply as a sole garment next to the skin. One of my best ever walking buys! |
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| | | Performance | | 100% | | Reliability | | 80% | | Value | | 80% |
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| | Posted: 23/02/05 |
| 'THE DOGS B******S' | | | | Overall:
the dogs b******s |
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| | | Performance | | 80% | | Reliability | | 80% | | Value | | 80% |
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