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Mountain Hardwear Alchemy Softshell Jacket - Men's
January 4, 2009
I would try a schmedium and see how that fits. Cheers!---------------------------At 5'7" 155 lbs, I fit into a medium very well and have the same chest size and waist as you do. I'm not sure how the larges fit in the waist and shoulders with this jacket, but because of this shoulder problem you say you have and the fact that your taller than I, you might want to lean toward a large as the medium was a perfect fit for someone smaller in height like me in the waist and the shoulders.
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Mountain Hardwear Alchemy Softshell Jacket - Men's
January 4, 2009
I think you'd fit great into a medium. If you're using a lighter jacket as a layer you should still be fine but if you're going with something a little heavier I'd probably size up to a large. I have monkey arms so I have to buy jackets mostly according to arm length. This jacket will be just fine down in those temps with some layering. Great jacket! You'll really enjoy it.Hope that helps.-----------------------------------I agree mostly with Steve,If your wearing this jacket alone, get a medium as I'm 5'7" and 155lbs and I fit into a medium very well with a light layer underneath such as a thermal shirt. I have an athletic build (love the gym) and I noticed it very uncomfotable to fit a fleece (TNF Scythe and MH Monkey Man and both are light fleeces)under a medium as the neck becomes WAY too tight and the forearms are also very tight. So if your going to layer at all, I'd def go with a large.If your still not sure, find an REI as they carry the jacket.(this is how I found out)
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Mountain Hardwear WindStopper Tech Jacket - Men's
January 3, 2009
Anyone know how this compares to the MH Alchemy jacket?
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The North Face Scythe Fleece Jacket - Men's
December 2, 2008
I would say no because the zipper on this jacket has small metal teeth, not larger plastic ones seen on zip in compatible jackets such as the denali or even the nuptse vest.
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