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Mountain Hardwear Alchemy Softshell Jacket - Men's
June 17, 2009
tbglosis, I'm just wondering what size you ended up getting and how it fits. I'm nearly the same size as you and deciding between the medium and large.
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Mountain Hardwear Alchemy Softshell Jacket - Men's
June 17, 2009
I'm considering this jacket and the Synchro for winter cycling (down to about 20F), skiing and snowboarding (New England conditionsice and wind). Which would you recommend for these uses, the Alchemy or Synchro?
On sizing, I'm right in the middle of the range for a medium according to the sizing chart. I'm 5'11", 162 lbs., with a 40" chest and a 33" waist (though I usually wear 32" pants, must be vanity sizing ;-). But I notice above that Jon recommended the large for someone similar to my size. Should I size up to a large or go with the medium? I'll be wearing it with one or two thin base layers at times.
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