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Well Made, Poor Shoulder Articualtion

Patagonia Rubicon Rider Jacket - Men's

Patagonia Rubicon Rider Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 3 March 2, 2009

The Rubicon's construction is very good. The Thermogreen insulation does not insulated as well as other brands(Primaloft,Polarguard) per weight.

The deal breaker is the tight shoulder fit, and I have a average build. It is inexcusable for a Patagonia brand jacket . When I reach low or forward I feel the shoulders bind from the tight fit. I expect this from a cheap jacket, never Patagonia.

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Mountain Hardwear Vinson Jacket - Men's

January 28, 2009

What is the weight of the Primaloft insulation in this jacket? (In oz. sq/yd or grams)Actual sleeve length size large, XL?Room for layering in the sleeves?.... they look narrow.I tried calling and emailing MH about this, but I get either voice mail(no call backs), or email(they don't reply to emails). Hmmm, why bother having "customer service" then? LOL! They are not so customer friendly as say Marmot, who is very easy to get a hold of. In this case, a potential sale lost.

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Marmot Ellsworth Insulated Jacket - Men's

January 26, 2009

I'll answer my own question! I called Marmot Warranty/repair dept., not their customer service reps... as they don't have this info. These are actual garment measurements..... Large followed by XL.Chest 51"/54". Sleeves ....37.5/38.5 Neck 23.5/24.5 Center-back length 29"/30"The jacket has 4 oz sq/yd Primaloft in the body, 3 oz sq/yd in the sleeves and 1.8oz sq/yd in the hood.I would call this the "Medium" warmth category for winter jackets. Having a multitude of Primaloft Jackets....Marmot and EMS.... the 4 oz weight PL in the body gives it noticeably more warmth than 3 oz alone. Having a bunch of Primaloft jackets..... this is not for severe cold... like -10 or anything....... but depending on the users activity level, metabolism and all.... should be OK for anywhere from above zero to 40 plus degrees. I find Primaloft jackets to have a wider temp range than down..... making good for 3 seasons here in the Midwest. For severe cold I layer different Primaloft jackets ..... warmer than any down parka! I've got a Marmot Belay Parka that has 7 oz PL in the body... and combined with a lighter PL layer.... it's a furnace. Wearing a PL vest over/under the Ellsworth will make for a very warm jacket.

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Marmot Ellsworth Insulated Jacket - Men's

January 20, 2009

Anyone know the actual sleeve length and chest for a size large?What is the weight of the Primaloft in oz. sq/yd or grams?

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Mammut Motion Pro Shell Jacket - Men's

January 16, 2009

I've not tried this one in particular, but being Gore Tex brand, it is "guaranteed" or your money back. http://www.gore-tex.com/remote/Satellite/content/care-center/our-satisfaction-guaranteeThat said, biking in a jacket like this will almost surely make you sweat unless it's at a very leisurely pace. Add rain and you're gonna get wet from somewhere, either inside or out. Will it leak or wet out? Maybe.... the only way to know is try it. Breathable? That's a gray area of all waterproof/breathables. Every person is different, so every person will tell you something different. Yes, it breathes, but to what extent depends entirely on the individual and how they function.Personally, I would never cycle in a WB jacket because I find even a uncoated shell lacks real breathability, so how would a WB one be better? It wouldn't. The only shell I do use is a Pearl Izumi Vagabond, with zip-off sleeves and a caped vent in the back. Ventilation is the key. Any jacket for cycling needs a caped back and some sort of venting, either pit zips or large chest pockets. If they made such a jacket in WB fabric, you'd likely have your best chance to stay drier from both inside and out.

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Outdoor Research Gripper Glove - Men's

January 10, 2009

Has the grip material improved over older versions? I have a pair from 2000 or so when they still used their thicker pile instead of their now fleece. The grip has never been even "good". I thought by now they would have used some leather for the grip.I like OR gloves, and all of multiple pairs of them. They all have leather or synthetic leather and grip well, except the ironically named "Gripper Glove".

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Great Fabric....Average Design

Cloudveil Switchback Jacket - Men's

Cloudveil Switchback Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 2 March 17, 2008

The Schoeller Dynamic fabric is the star of this jacket, the design is not. The sleeves and body ride up excessively when you raise or reach your arms. This is what I'd expect out of cheap jacket, not a high end one. It's all in the design and cut of the shoulders, and the Switchback is just poor. Why does Cloudveil not use the articulation and cut of the Rayzar or Serendipity is curious to me because they know how to do it correctly. The best fabric in the world does not make up for poor implementation of it .

I speak from much experience with their goods, and I like Cloudveil goods very much, as I own the Serendipity, Koven, Prospector and Enclosure hooded jackets, all of which are well articulated. This one though, is not up to the standards set by Cloudveil themselves.

Yes, Dynamic fabric is every bit as good as advertised and then some , but I can't consider this one until they redesign it to the level is ought to be at.

-cheers

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Great Pant

Marmot DriClime Side Zip Pant - Men's

Marmot DriClime Side Zip Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 January 27, 2006

These are versatile cool and cold weather pants. I wear them over shorts, in anything from 50 to 10 degrees this winter. The factory DWR is very effective. The fit is loose without being baggy. The only minor flaw with these is the draw cord toggle, the spring in it is essentially useless. All four pairs I have seen had the same weak toggle. Marmot will happily send you new, effective ones though. Overall, a great pant!

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