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Post by typer on Feb 4, 2015 18:22:43 GMT
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Post by hodgy on Feb 4, 2015 18:34:05 GMT
Verrrry nice !
Looks a well thought out jacket ..and a bargain at the price with some nice features ...especially the grippy silicone print on the shoulders to keep the shoulder straps on your back pack in place .. I've not come across that before ..but makes sense
Lucky lad
..Happy Birthday for tomorrow by the way !!
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Post by lowcogger on Feb 4, 2015 18:44:22 GMT
oooh I like that stu,i`ve just found altura night vision for about £80 but I don`t really want or need all the hi viz shizzle. how does this feel with it having a hood? due to me being a bit of a "no neck" I`m just wondering how I`d get on with it.
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Post by typer on Feb 4, 2015 18:49:47 GMT
Cheers lads, it has some brilliant features and feels like it will shake off the odd tumble no problem.
Paul, only worn it round the house as of yet. The neck does come up to under my chin but I like it. Will definitely keep the wind and rain out. The hood doesn't feel too intrusive and I like the fact I can get it over my lid.
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Post by lowcogger on Feb 4, 2015 19:39:40 GMT
I'm really liking the look of this and it gets good write ups too. The shop's only in halifax which is only 40 minutes away from me so i might have a ride over at the weekend  |
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Post by typer on Feb 4, 2015 20:10:18 GMT
I'm really liking the look of this and it gets good write ups too. The shop's only in halifax which is only 40 minutes away from me so i might have a ride over at the weekend You'll not be disappointed, it really does feel like a quality jacket. It was the reviews that swayed me to be honest as they were all pretty positive  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2015 20:14:42 GMT
Ziptastic!
I've got an Altura mayhem which I am very happy with - yours looks good though too. Is the hood detachable? as I don't like riding with an emergency parachute behind my neck. The Mayhem's comes off and on pretty easy.
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Post by typer on Feb 4, 2015 20:23:05 GMT
No it isn't detachable, could always stuff it between my back and camelbak if it pisses me off |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2015 20:25:53 GMT
Fair enough!
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Post by typer on Feb 4, 2015 21:54:45 GMT
My mistake, it is removable just had a look |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2015 23:51:16 GMT
Was a bit surprised on a 140 quid jacket, all the better then. Can't imagine using mine unless it's the worst possible weather.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2015 0:00:19 GMT
Nice jacket but I wouldn't fancy tearing it on a branch or summit..
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Post by notsarkyadam on Feb 5, 2015 6:56:39 GMT
Looks a nice jacket I've had a jacket from the before.. A wind breaker... Wonder if it's the same company who makes the Madison flux saddle? Can't fault that either.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2015 7:08:01 GMT
oooh I like that stu,i`ve just found altura night vision for about £80 but I don`t really want or need all the hi viz shizzle. how does this feel with it having a hood? due to me being a bit of a "no neck" I`m just wondering how I`d get on with it. Hi cogger I've got the Nite vision in black , got it off amazon for about 50 notes.,, you wil sweat ya cob off in it |
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Post by typer on Feb 5, 2015 10:51:55 GMT
Nice jacket but I wouldn't fancy tearing it on a branch or summit.. I know, feels pretty robust to be fair but it'll probably happen sooner or later |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2015 10:59:22 GMT
Nice jacket but I wouldn't fancy tearing it on a branch or summit.. I know, feels pretty robust to be fair but it'll probably happen sooner or later It's the only thing that stops me buying a nice jacket. I tend to get close to trees and the tears in my tops and jackets are proof of it lol. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2015 19:11:10 GMT
Great looking jacket
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2015 17:02:35 GMT
Nice one Typer, been needing one for ages, but so many choices, and so little cash  This looks like a no-brainer from all the comments. How is the sizing working out for you? Your link was for a Medium, is that what you got? I'm about 38" chest but 40" beer belly  . 5"7" tall with normal non-gorilla arms. Usually always go for medium but the sensation that all my clothes are shrinking is becoming unavoidable.. Do I size up for a roomy fit and will that help the airflow/breathability? Please keep all answers polite please  |
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Post by typer on Feb 6, 2015 17:15:14 GMT
Lol, yeah I bought a medium. I'm 5'8 with a 41" chest and the sizing is spot on. I always dread buying mtb clothing as the sizing is generally all to whack and its either too tight or too baggy. I'm normally a medium in most things so I was pleased when the size was spot on.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2015 17:34:03 GMT
Medium....cuh...I remember them days....
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2015 21:06:40 GMT
Medium....cuh...I remember them days.... Yeah think I was about 12  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2015 21:15:41 GMT
I dream of the days when I can wear a medium!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2015 21:19:08 GMT
I dream of the days when I can wear a medium! When ya about 60 it mite happen for you but Probley not lol |
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Post by lowcogger on Feb 6, 2015 21:37:03 GMT
I dream of the days when I can wear a medium! Eat more pasties,drink more girly cider. |
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Post by lowcogger on Feb 7, 2015 13:39:46 GMT
I went to the shop with the intention of buying one of these this morning but came away empty handed.tried the medium first but sleeves were too tight.tried the large but too tight under armpits.tried the xl and arms were fine but too big everywhere else.
the search continues. leisure lakes are doing 2013 altura night vision,black only, for £40 with free postage. surely worth a punt at that price?
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This looks like a no-brainer from all the comments. How is the sizing working out for you? Your link was for a Medium, is that what you got? I'm about 38" chest but 40" beer belly 
. 5"7" tall with normal non-gorilla arms. Usually always go for medium but the sensation that all my clothes are shrinking is becoming unavoidable.. Do I size up for a roomy fit and will that help the airflow/breathability? Please keep all answers polite please 
