Ibex Frisko Zip Polo Shirt - Men's - 2008 BCS

This is a lightweight zip polo, but the wool makes it warmer than cotton of a heavier weight. I'm 6'4", 210lbs, and the XL fit me very well - not tight but not baggy either. It seems very well made.

The frisko is merely OK. Straight out of the packaging, the merino wool on the frisko is a little scratchy, more so than my other icebreaker and backcountry merino products. I have little doubt that it would soften up quite nicely over a few washes, but other problems preempted me from getting to that point.

All good clothing worth its salt should be designed with one main purpose. The problem is that the frisko treads the line between casual town and outdoor athletic wear. It's thin like most athletic gear so as to wick sweat away, but the polo design isn't exactly sporty. The polo design wants to be worn off the slopes and trails, but the light-weightness makes the frisko feel scarce-bodied. The result is the frisko does not excel at either. The shak-sport looks like it would serve outdoor activities better (and I may order one), and I'd rather wear a more full-bodied cotton or polyester top for cruising town.

That said, the frisko isn't a bad product. I'm returning simply because merino products are expensive, and if I'm going to pay out my ass for clothing, it'd better be just the way I want it.

Seems to work well. Sizes run small in the shoulders. Initial slight itchiness; I have other merino garments that are much softer. This is certainly expensive for what you get.