WoolWeenies Club

[mtbdarby]

Anyone interested in the wool/polyester tshirts that were on steep and cheap? I got 2 of the mediums but don't like how they fit - I have short arms and the sleeves go down past my elbow. I hate that! Anyway, they were $17 a piece which includes shipping within the US. I have a green and red one if anyone's interested.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Anyone have both the Zephyr T-neck (http://www.ibexwear.com/F06/View_Product.php?GarmentID=588&thePhoto=../Photos/F06/614_7377.jpg&Category=1049&CategoryLine=)and the Woolies T-neck (http://www.ibexwear.com/F06/View_Product.php?GarmentID=566&thePhoto=../Photos/F06/0123_5843.jpg&Category=1049&CategoryLine=)?

I have the Zephyr in a medium. It fits just right for outwear but not tight enough for layering under a tailored jersey. Since the Woolies says it is a form fit, do you think I can order the same size and have it truly be formfitting without being clautrophobically tight? Does the arm length change? I need long arms in my cycle clothing.

I wish they made the Zephyr in a form fit because the weight would be just perfect under some of my jerseys. I wonder how much shorter the arms would be in a small.

I have the Zephyr T, and the Woolies CREW necks, all in Medium. The Zephyr is more relaxed fit, and the material is heavier than the woolies. The woolies arms are plenty long, but the fabric is thinner as it's intended as a base layer like long underwear. It is definitely more form fitting. The woolies also have long fine ribbed cuffs, if you notice, like the kind of cuffs you find on long johns. If you don't mind that, then yes I love wearing my woolies under things they are very soft and snuggly, and the arms are long enough. They would def. be form fitting enough to wear under a jersey.

[mimitabby]

Anyone interested in the wool/polyester tshirts that were on steep and cheap? I got 2 of the mediums but don't like how they fit - I have short arms and the sleeves go down past my elbow. I hate that! Anyway, they were $17 a piece which includes shipping within the US. I have a green and red one if anyone's interested.

I thought they were a 3/4 sleeve. I like mine okay, mine is orange :rolleyes:

[SadieKate]

Lisa, thanks! Just as I was thinking no one had read my post.

I am not impressed with the addition of the cuff in an underlayer garment. It just adds bulk. My husband has last year's Woolies with no cuff and agreed that the cuff is not an improvement.

What I really want is the midweight in a formfit.

SmartWool runs too long on me and I sure like my Zephyr.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

The only thing I can recommend is the Smatwool zip-T...VERY form fitting, and a nice weight like the zephyr... But too long on you??

[mimitabby]

Lisa, thanks! Just as I was thinking no one had read my post..

Silly girl there are a lot of wool weenies that read every post. Sometimes we just don't respond because we don't know the answer.

[SadieKate]

The only thing I can recommend is the Smatwool zip-T...VERY form fitting, and a nice weight like the zephyr... But too long on you??
Last year I bought REI's lightweight Zip T-neck because the arms and torso were about 2 inches shorter than the Smartwool. Over the summer, I bought the Ibex Zephyr which is closer to the REI in length, maybe even a tad shorter but that could be because it is a more relaxed fit and for possible use as outwear (mine is embroidered with a bike company's logo).

Arms being a little long is OK, torso no. You can only tuck so much down into your bike shorts. :eek:

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

My Zephyr turtleneck is in the wash right now, and won't be dry til tomorrow, but if you want to wait, I can compare the sleeves and torso lengths of it to my SW Turtle-zipT. Both are size medium.

[madscot13]

Last year I bought REI's lightweight Zip T-neck

what did you htink of the rei zip? I have two and love them. I wear them all of the time ( wearin the black one right now. I bought them on sale ( I love a sale!) and that is what started me on wool. I wish they would bring rei wool back and maybe even expand the selection.

[SadieKate]

I love my REI wool zip-T. I think it is very nice and certainly much less expensive than Ibex and Smartwool. They've discontinued it? Must be why I was wandering aimlessly around REI the other day wondering where it was.:rolleyes:

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

OK Sadie Kate....
I measured and compared my two medium zip turtlenecks today:
One is the Zephyr zipT and the other is the SmartWool zip-T, both size medium, both longsleeve turtlenecks and both have been worn quite a few times and washed about twice in warm (not hot) water with Woolite and dried very slightly on LOW and then laid out to dry the rest of the way.

I found that the Zephyr is about 1/2 inch longer in the torso (from shoulder to bottom), and about 1/2" longer in the sleeve (lined up the cross seam under the arms.)

The SW zip-T is MUCH more form fitting though- has seams that taper the waist in and the sleeves are narrower too- easily fits smoothly under things that would make the zephyr bunch up underneath. The Zephyr is nice when you wear it on top because it's a more relaxed feel.

Hope this helps.

[SadieKate]

Thanks, Lisa. I wonder if Smartwool did some re-design. The ZipT I tried on was oodles longer.

The Zephyr is sure snuggly. I wish they made it in bright, bright, red.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Yeah, a HOT TOMATO red!! :p
...and a juicy MANGO YELLOW!!!! :D :D
...and a crisp cool SPRING LETTUCE green!!! :D :D

(oops, getting hungry again....)

[margo49]

Re-read the 12 steps!
We're with you in this!
You are not alone, Lisa

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Re-read the 12 steps!
We're with you in this!
You are not alone, Lisa

Confession time. :(
Lately, I have been ordering some NON WOOL biking clothes.
I've been trying to get some neon screaming yellow/green top layer stuff so that I can be as visible as possible to cars. I'm sort of paranoid about that.
It started with a NightLife jersey from Terry.
I liked that so much that now I want a lightweight neon vest and a neon rain jacket, and I've ordered some to try out.
If I wear at least 2 wool items at any given time though, will I hopefully not be kicked out of the WW Sisterhood? :(

[mimitabby]

no, of course not, dear, we have your number. we all know that you
will return to wool again and again.

My mother found me a great red-orange 50-50 wool blend second hand,
perfect for work. So I feel better about not finding anything for myself.

[SadieKate]

Yellow wool? Here you go though I have no idea how they fit us girly-types.

If you haven't heard of Kucharik, they are an old and trusted name in bicycle clothing. Sadly, they aren't seen as much but those "in the know" over the years know about them.

http://kucharik.com/

[DebW]

Confession time. :(
Lately, I have been ordering some NON WOOL biking clothes.
I've been trying to get some neon screaming yellow/green top layer stuff so that I can be as visible as possible to cars. I'm sort of paranoid about that.
It started with a NightLife jersey from Terry.
I liked that so much that now I want a lightweight neon vest and a neon rain jacket, and I've ordered some to try out.
If I wear at least 2 wool items at any given time though, will I hopefully not be kicked out of the WW Sisterhood? :(

If you have wool as your next-to-skin layer, then you are an official WoolWeenie regardless of what is on the outside. Blazing yellow nylon makes sense as a windproof, waterproof, hi-vis outer layer. The wool is next to your skin where it does the most good at wicking and insulating. WoolWeenies don't have to show off their wool all the time, because WoolWeenies are modest and humble people. :D

The opposite are people who wear wool on the outside for show and **shudder** cotton **gasp** on the inside. They are just poseurs.

[mimitabby]

If you have wool as your next-to-skin layer, then you are an official WoolWeenie regardless of what is on the outside. Blazing yellow nylon makes sense as a windproof, waterproof, hi-vis outer layer. The wool is next to your skin where it does the most good at wicking and insulating. WoolWeenies don't have to show off their wool all the time, because WoolWeenies are modest and humble people. :D

The opposite are people who wear wool on the outside for show and **shudder** cotton **gasp** on the inside. They are just poseurs.

Boy, I agree with that!

[Bad JuJu]

I found El Fito knickers on sale for $88 here:
Bike Stop (http://stores.channeladvisor.com/ebikestop/items/004-CL8058)
But before I grab them, I have a couple of questions for the rest of the WW club:
1. Are the El Fitos pretty true to size? I wear a L in Shebeest, so comparing size charts, it looks I should get a L in the El Fitos. Any tips?
2. Has anybody ever dealt with Bike Stop before? Any problems with them?
Thanks--I'm dying to snap up this sweet deal, but trying to be judicious about it.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

WoolWeenies don't have to show off their wool all the time, because WoolWeenies are modest and humble people. :D

The opposite are people who wear wool on the outside for show and **shudder** cotton **gasp** on the inside. They are just poseurs.

Now that I know!
(whew) relieved that I'm still saved.

The Kucharik has some nice things- my DH has several pieces from them. But although I have ample hips, I have a small waist and small boobs and shoulders, and I'm pretty sure their men's small will be weird fitting and baggy on me. I like tapered fit without bagginess around the waist. And I see most of their stuff does NOT come in xs. Strange that they have children's stuff, but no specific women's stuff.

I'll be doing well wearing wool base layers with the neon nylon top wind layers in the Spring. And there's always my wool tights, socks, and helmet liner too! :) Thanks for the WW soul support, sisters!

[DebW]

I found El Fito knickers on sale for $88 here:
Thanks--I'm dying to snap up this sweet deal, but trying to be judicious about it.

Waaah! They only have large and small. No medium. I'm a frustrated WoolWeenie.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Waaah! I'm a frustrated WoolWeenie.

Waaa! Waaa! A fwusstwated wooweenie!!

[Bad JuJu]

I went ahead and ordered a pair. :o I was too afraid they'd be sold out if I waited.

Sorry for causing so much fwustwation among the WoolWeenies, but...I needed a fix.:eek:

[KnottedYet]

Deb - I found the El Fitos to run a little large. I usually wear a "L" in Ibex, but I can wear a "M" in the El Fitos. (I haven't worn an "M" on my heinie in DECADES!) A small might fit you just fine.

[madscot13]

you know actually except for my rei wool zips, I don't like to wear wool against my skin. This means pretty much my icebreaker 260 crews (very thick!). I wear a synthetic tank top or a synthetic sports bra and tank top. I am not sure if it is a comfort thing or a warmth thing or I just feel that I should be wearing somehting under it.

[Dianyla]

you know actually except for my rei wool zips, I don't like to wear wool against my skin. This means pretty much my icebreaker 260 crews (very thick!). I wear a synthetic tank top or a synthetic sports bra and tank top. I am not sure if it is a comfort thing or a warmth thing or I just feel that I should be wearing somehting under it.
Well, for me there are two main reasons. One is just the fact that I don't like to wash my woollen sweaters as often so I prefer to have a more "disposable" layer underneath to absorb my body stuff directly.

The second thing is that when I've worn wool sweaters directly on my skin I feel very oily at the end of the day. I mean, there's nice moisturized dewy skin and then there's oily. I don't get this feeling on my skin when I wear the finer weave stuff like the smartwool underwear tops. Only the larger chunky knits.

[KnottedYet]

Sierra Trading Post got some Ibex:
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/Ibex.html

Pretty limited, but if they do like they did last year, there will be more Ibex soon.

[madscot13]

Snakes on a plane it has been cold lately! And I love it!

Just the perfect excuse to wear every wool layer I own and proudly exclaim (and loudly or the howling wind will mute it) I AM NOT COLD! and this is before the ice from your breath instantly freezes and falls like little itty bitty icicles on your wool covered feet.

The combination of wool and cold induced delusions (is that an early sign of hypothermia?) makes me want to run around outside and do lord knows what people do in such great weather.

[Bad JuJu]

Ooh Ooh Ooh, my Ibex El Fito knickers arrived while I was out of town, and they're here just in time for a cold snap! Projected high/low for the Saturday morning club ride is 51/40 degrees F.

BTW, they fit beautifully. I'm borderline between L and XL, and the large El Fito is perfect for me. Can't wait to ride in them!

[DrBadger]

WOOHOO!

So, I have been joining the WoolWeenies club for a bit now. Always loved wool and cashmere. Over Thanksgiving I picked up a Smartwool hoodie at Second Ascent while visitng a friend in Seattle, got an Ibex switchback 1/4 zip for christmas, Smartwool 3/4 sleave at REI, and just ordered the Ibex switchback full zip from Sierra Trading Post. Now while I got all of these things on sale, and thought they were pretty good deals, I scored the biggest deal of all tonight.

Title 9 was having their annual blowout sale in San Jose and I found a pair of the Ibex loose tights in brown for... wait for it....$32!!!!!

WOOHOO! I rock! For those of you in the Bay Area, the sale is on the rest of the weekend (and prices will only be going down), they did have a number more of the loose tight, but in XL (I got the L for those of you who know me) I didn't look real closely to see if they had any smaller ones. PM me if you want info and directions.

[KnottedYet]

PABadger - do you do a lot of travel between Seattle and San Jose? I'm doing a lot of travelling between Hayward and Seattle. Let me know....

Wool is always available in Seattle, "Land of the Wet Dog Smell." :D

[DrBadger]

Knot-
Thanksgiving was actually my first visit to Seattle. My best friend and her husband moved up there over the summer for post docs. I am going up again in March though, me, one of my other friends from SF, and a friend of ours from WI are going up for a girls weekend with our friend in Seattle. One of the things I am going to request we do while I am there is go back to Second Ascent....I didn't get a lot of time there last time as they were closing :-( I want to dig thorugh the second hand stuff again!

I really liked Seattle though, and would love to go more often, unfortunatley I am trying to finish a PhD this year, so that eats into the travel time :-)

We should have a TE get together next time you are down in the Bay Area.

[KnottedYet]

I'm coming down in March, the weekend before the Cinderella. I love Second Ascent! Make sure you get to the Kavu outlet down the block, too!

Ooops, I guess I've hijacked this thread enough!

[pooks]

What about wool tights for guys? My husband wants a pair. Has anybody run across any good deals on them, or sites with closeouts?

[KnottedYet]

The men's tights at Ibex are still $130, and the 3/4 length knickers are still $120.

Keep an eye on Altrec, they have some good deals now and then.
http://www.altrec.com/search/?words=ibex&brand=IBE&redir=1

[pooks]

Yeah, I noticed. Maybe I should get him a pair of the $60 ones like mine!

[mimitabby]

I'm coming down in March, the weekend before the Cinderella. I love Second Ascent! Make sure you get to the Kavu outlet down the block, too!

Ooops, I guess I've hijacked this thread enough!

Knot
you can't hijack the woolweenie thread, you are one of the Queens of woolweeniedom!

[wavedancer]

Just picked up a merino tee at Steep 'n Cheap...
Arcteryx Emissay Tee (http://www.steepandcheap.com/?CP=DailyDosage&CMP=EMC-DailyDosage&mv_pc=r204)

[mimitabby]

Just picked up a merino tee at Steep 'n Cheap...
Arcteryx Emissay Tee (http://www.steepandcheap.com/?CP=DailyDosage&CMP=EMC-DailyDosage&mv_pc=r204)

good catch. They're out of my size.

[DebW]

Smartwool beanie $8.93 today only at REI-outlet.com (www.rei.com/outlet).

[KnottedYet]

Bah, it's gone already. bummmmerrrrrrrrr.

[Trek420]

Bah, it's gone already. bummmmerrrrrrrrr.

they had it on http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=11786025&memberId=12500226&storeId=226&catalogId=40000000226&langId=-1 for only a little more, think it was $9.00 if you want to chase that beenie 'round the net.

[DebW]

rei-outlet has merino wool long johns (top and bottom) for $30 each and there's a 20% off deal. It's their brand MTS.

[Trek420]

I don't need long johns in sunny CA.

But merino wool t'shirts, the entry drug :p ;) :cool: :rolleyes: :)

[Triskeliongirl]

What is smart wool made of? Does it contain real wool? I ask cuz I am allergic to real wool, so is this stuff a high-tech fiber that works like wool, or is it wool???

[Grog]

What is smart wool made of? Does it contain real wool? I ask cuz I am allergic to real wool, so is this stuff a high-tech fiber that works like wool, or is it wool???

It IS wool. Very fine merino wool, carefully combed and knit.

It is MUCH softer than the traditional wool we've been accustomed to for sweaters etc. However it is not far from the wool that makes high-quality suits (as in business suits, men's or women's). If you get itchy from contact with wool, any wool, it probably won't do it for you.

Check out Smartwool or Icebreaker stuff next time you go to a sports store!!

[mtbdarby]

I cracked in our subzero weather here and ordered the Ibex approach tight http://www.ibexwear.com/F06/View_Product.php?GarmentID=377&thePhoto=../Photos/F05/0451B_9200.jpg&Category=&CategoryLine=

I ordered an xl so they wouldn't be tight and I coule wear layers under them (I was too cheap to buy the loose tight) I LOVE them! In fact, I rarely took them off all weekend long:D Yup, I'm a wool weenie....

[madscot13]

rei-outlet has merino wool long johns (top and bottom) for $30 each and there's a 20% off deal. It's their brand MTS.

hyperventilating. hyperventilating. may hypoventilate. bought a top. hyperventilate. bought a bottom. easing into normal breathing. might buy some more. can you guys talk me out of it?

[KnottedYet]

I don't think any of us is going to talk you out of it!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I cracked in our subzero weather here and ordered the Ibex approach tight http://www.ibexwear.com/F06/View_Product.php?GarmentID=377&thePhoto=../Photos/F05/0451B_9200.jpg&Category=&CategoryLine=

I ordered an xl so they wouldn't be tight and I coule wear layers under them (I was too cheap to buy the loose tight) I LOVE them! In fact, I rarely took them off all weekend long:D Yup, I'm a wool weenie....

Yup, I wear mine almost every day now- too comfy!!!
Approach tight tip: instead of getting rid of the annoying drawstring loop and instead of having to tie it and untie it all the time- I first cut the excess loop so that there were two string ends instead, then I tied a tiny knot at the end of each end to keep it from unraveling. Then I found I can just leave the two ends totally untied but pull them snug without tying them and they will stay put nicely all day. No more fumbling in the bathroom! Be sure to lossely knot the drawstring ends together though if you put them in laundry because otherwise a string end might slip inside the waist casing during wash/dry.

[KnottedYet]

ooooh, I wish i'd gotten a pair...:(

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

There seem to be a lot of Ibex items now on sale that weren't on sale a couple of weeks ago...woolweenies might want to check them out. The Long Trail sweater is now on sale too, as are some gloves. But for some weird reason they have RAISED the sale price of the remaining Approach tights (only left in L and XL) from $60 to $75. Um, what's up with that??

[Trek420]

Just picked up a merino tee at Steep 'n Cheap...
Arcteryx Emissay Tee (http://www.steepandcheap.com/?CP=DailyDosage&CMP=EMC-DailyDosage&mv_pc=r204)

I got one, I'm wearing it now. It's sooooo comfy. I even got a compliment at the gym on the color combo I'm wearing with multicolor smartwool socks and the t.

[SouthernBelle]

Oh, I've just abused my visa at REI on some yummy wool. I got 2 pair of smartwool ski socks (I won't tell them I'm not using them for skiing if you won't). I also got this sweater: Merino! (http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?x=26&storeId=8000&productId=48056925&vcat=REI_SEARCH&y=17&orig=7420110020&catalogId=40000008000) in black.

Now I have to wait til the 20th for delivery. :(

[SandyLS]

Steep and cheep has a smartwool shirt for $18.75 xs only.
http://www.steepandcheap.com/

[KnottedYet]

http://www.ibexwear.com/F06/Products.php?Gender=Womens&Category=1050

LS and SS jerseys on sale, and the Meru hat is only $10!

[Looeez]

I know Steepandcheap goes fast but just in case anyones online and in the market for SmartWool Spectrum Twister Pants - they have them at Steepandcheap.com for about $38 total once you add on shipping.

[Quillfred]

Enough said. Don't think about it too long.

[songlady]

Enough said. Don't think about it too long.


SCORE!!!:D :D :D

[DrBadger]

I know Steepandcheap goes fast but just in case anyones online and in the market for SmartWool Spectrum Twister Pants - they have them at Steepandcheap.com for about $38 total once you add on shipping.

I picked these up last week when they were on Steep and Cheap, got them over the weekend, and i love, love, love them! I think I even like them more than my Ibex loose tights. They are really light weight, a nice low rise, and keep me nice and toasty without beeing too warm. The only down side is that they are like 6 inches too long for me! They say they make them long to account for shrinking in the initial washing... will have to see how much they shrink before I think about hemming them.

[DebW]

Got to try my REI merino wool long underwear today while xc skiing. Since it was 48 degrees, it was the classic look of long underwear and shorts.

[songlady]

And now, thanks to STEEP AND CHEAP I have the matching midweight Smartwool top. What a day!!!:eek:

[KnottedYet]

Just about everything seasonal is on sale at Ibex right now!:D

(except the Roaster Boxers I want... dang.):(

[Bad JuJu]

Who has a pair of Ibex Loose Tights? I'd like to get a pair now while they're on sale, but once again, unsure of what size to order. If they run about like the El Fito's, I can do with a Large, but if they run smaller, I'll need the XL :eek: . Any advice?

[KnottedYet]

I found the loose tights to run small on the hips. I am an L in everything, but when i got a pair of L loose tights last year they were too snug on the butt. (everything else was fine)

Maybe it's just my butt is too big...

Anyway, I sent them back. Very sadly. You might want to call and ask them about fit for this year's model. (this year's has zipped pocket)

[madscot13]

Got to try my REI merino wool long underwear today while xc skiing. Since it was 48 degrees, it was the classic look of long underwear and shorts.


Hot.


ps how do you ski in 48 degree weather?

[Bad JuJu]

Got to try my REI merino wool long underwear today while xc skiing. Since it was 48 degrees, it was the classic look of long underwear and shorts.
DebW, you fashionista you!
DH razzes me if I wear shorts with a long-sleeve shirt; I can't imagine how he'd react to that get-up.:D

[Bad JuJu]

I found the loose tights to run small on the hips. I am an L in everything, but when i got a pair of L loose tights last year they were too snug on the butt. (everything else was fine)

Maybe it's just my butt is too big...

Anyway, I sent them back. Very sadly. You might want to call and ask them about fit for this year's model. (this year's has zipped pocket)
Thanks for the tip, Knot. I have that problem, too, where stuff is often too small for my butt. And the sidewalk's too close to my butt. And....well, you get the idea.

I do like those zipped pockets, though.

[DebW]

Hot.

ps how do you ski in 48 degree weather?

Waxless skis, of course. I'm not a fan of klister. If you mean how do I avoid sweating to death, well, I skied slowly since my ski partner was not quite recovered from bronchitis.

[songlady]

The deal of the day at Altrec is a Women's IBEX Cinch Jacket down from $250 to $100, no xl's though :(

http://www.altrec.com/shop/detail/26591/?cm_sp_o=4wygt%20dwzfAywlCjCKwzk%20Bu%20atw%20KzYCjCZBFw%20VzTw

[DrBadger]

Hello all WoolWeenies-
Sierra Trading Post just added a bunch of new Ibex items today... enjoy.

[Velobambina]

I'm tossing out all my cotton & poly dress socks. After wearing my "snowflake" smartwool socks to work I few times, I found that I don't come home w/soaking wet feet (I admit it: my feet sweat a lot!). Rei has a great deal going on now -- 10% off if you buy 3 or more pairs of socks. Stocked up on some smartwool socks that I can wear w/slacks to work. :D

[KnottedYet]

Crazy sales at Ibex!

Just about everything (except the Roaster Boxers and long underwear I really want and need) is on sale at Ibex right now. www.ibexwear.com

A couple things that Ibex has on sale are CHEAPER at Sierra Trading Post, so check both sites. www.sierratradingpost.com

[kerrybelle]

On Steep and Cheap right now.....

http://www.steepandcheap.com/

Kerry

[Dianyla]

On Steep and Cheap right now.....
Ya beat me to it! They've got bunches of them in diff sizes. Yay! :D

[KnottedYet]

Whatever wool thing it was, it's gone already..... sigh.

[DrBadger]

Ibex Norge Crew on Steep and Cheap: http://www.steepandcheap.com/steepcheap/index.html?CMP=OTC%2dRSS&mv_pc=r104&ATT=DesktopAlert

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Those SteepnCheap mannakins look like "Ease on Down the Road/Keep on Truckin'/R.Crumb" kind of posture. ;)

[mimitabby]

$40+ dollars for an undershirt??
steep and not so cheap!

what happened to the really good deals there?

[KnottedYet]

I have this one in solid gray. It's the one I always wear biking. I loooooooooove it!

If I wasn't spending all my $$ supporting the airline industry, I'd be all over this! Nice color! Right size!

[SandyLS]

I just got my first purchase from Ibex. The loose tights will be going back. The larges (12-14) were too tight on my rear. Everything else I own is a 12 and fits ok. I should have listened to KnottedYet. Great sale on them too from Ibex. Nice weight pants and I loved the little zipper. I just can't seem to make myself order the extra large, especially since they charge another $6.00to make an exchange. Maybe I'll try the smartwool twister pants instead. Anyone have those?
I forgot and threw my first merino wool purchase in the dryer, it shrunk to an amazing degree of tiny. I gurss I'm still in a learning curve with this wool stuff.
Sandy

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

$40+ dollars for an undershirt??

"Undershirt"????? :eek: :eek: Mimi, PLEASE...it's a "base layer". :cool:

Go back to page one of this thread and read the Twelve Steps. Do not pass Go and do not collect $200.

[margo49]

I . I forgot and threw my first merino wool purchase in the dryer, it shrunk to an amazing degree of tiny.
Sandy

"Threw" ???!!! :confused: :eek:

Wool should be dried flat on a folded towel away from direct heat and sunshine and turned every few hours (round the clock).
Pegging and hanging sox is permitted (unless they are very thin or very thick)

[DrBadger]

Maybe I'll try the smartwool twister pants instead. Anyone have those?

Sandy- I have both the Ibex loose tights and the smart wool twister pants. I usually wear an 8-10 in pants (I am really a 10 in the booty-thigh area generally) and I have the large in the loose tight (still snug on the rear, but not in a bad way) and I have the medium in the smartwool twister pants, they are much more forgiving. Still snug on the butt, but much less than the Ibex, and looser through the thigh... I would think that the large would be fine for you. I love both, but they are really different. The twister pant is a lot thinner and softer, more like the smartwool tops. I really like the rise on them, it is a nice mid-rise, below the belly button on the hips, but not low cut by any means.... no plummer but potential there :-) Since they are lighter weight I feel like I can probably wear them for more of the year compared to the Ibex loose tight. I plan on wearing them on some of the really long airline flights I have coming up (think 16 hours on a plane), I thought the Ibex ones might be too warm for that length of time sitting on a plane.

Finally, the twister pant does come really long, they even tell you this on the tag, as they expect it to shrink some when washing. They say to wash cold and dry on low heat. I did this, and they did shrink a little bit, but really only in length and not too much. If you really need the length I would also keep them far far away from the dryer.

Enjoy!

[KnottedYet]

Free shipping during the winter sale!

This helmet liner (BMo3 has one) is on sale for $10. I'm *this* close to ordering it (FREE SHIPPING!).
http://www.ibexwear.com/F06/View_Product.php?GarmentID=450&thePhoto=../Photos/F06/840S-3301_ESP.jpg&Category=1049&CategoryLine=

Now, if only my darn Roaster Boxers would go on sale!!!!:D

[Bikingmomof3]

Free shipping during the winter sale!

This helmet liner (BMo3 has one) is on sale for $10. I'm *this* close to ordering it (FREE SHIPPING!).
http://www.ibexwear.com/F06/View_Product.php?GarmentID=450&thePhoto=../Photos/F06/840S-3301_ESP.jpg&Category=1049&CategoryLine=

Now, if only my darn Roaster Boxers would go on sale!!!!:D



Awesome deals. I may just need to buy another helmet liner. I really luuuuve mine. :)

[KnottedYet]

Forgive me, Woolweenies, for I have sinned... (against financial common sense.)

I just ordered the Meru helmet liner, Twizel shirt, and Collo T-neck from Ibex.
I created a "personal account" so Ibex can love me as I deserve to be loved.

Lo, I have craved the Collo t-neck for at least 2 years now (since Title 9 had it and I tried it on). Yea, I did watch as the price dipped lower and lower, and my first color choice did sell out. And my second color choice. And yet the price did plummeteth further. I lost my faith at the sight of my 3rd color choice, and I did purchase.

I do not need a Meru helmet liner. And certainly not in "Espresso". But I was sorely tempted by the price. $10, oh fellow Woolweenies. Say it with me: TEN DOLLARS. And lo, I did succumb.

The Twizel... ah, behold the Twizel. Perhaps one of the gawd-awful ugliest shirts in existence. But in a sad, sick, 1970's throw-back kind of way it did call to me. I yearned for the Collo and the Meru, but the Twizel is simply a case of lust. More than 50% off. Yea, I am weak.

Even when the daemons of the internet informed me that the Twizel (the TWIZEL?!?! you must be KIDDING!!) was backordered, I swayed not from my perilous path. I ordered the misbegotten thing, anyway.

Who needs food? Who needs to pay the car insurance? Who needs electricity? No, it is wool, the siren song of wool that drives me forward.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

The Twizel... ah, behold the Twizel. Perhaps one of the gawd-awful ugliest shirts in existence. But in a sad, sick, 1970's throw-back kind of way it did call to me. I yearned for the Collo and the Meru, but the Twizel is simply a case of lust. More than 50% off. Yea, I am weak.

Even when the daemons of the internet informed me that the Twizel (the TWIZEL?!?! you must be KIDDING!!) was backordered, I swayed not from my perilous path. I ordered the misbegotten thing, anyway.

It's back-ordered because Jan Brady ordered several just before you did.

:eek: :eek:

[Bikingmomof3]

Knot what would Suze say? :rolleyes:

I happen to like the Twizel, it is very soft looking, very feminine. :) But I also love the espresso coloured meru helmet liner.

[KnottedYet]

Then you should buy both, as they are both on deeeeeeeep discount right now. And shipping is FREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

(Suze would sh*t a brick)

[Bikingmomof3]

Then you should buy both, as they are both on deeeeeeeep discount right now. And shipping is FREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

(Suze would sh*t a brick)

Oh I would if I could, but I already over spent at J Jill. :o For a brief moment I not only thought I had money for some new clothing, but completely ignored all sound finacial wisdom by justifying the expense due to the fabulous sales and my lack of clothing. I am worth it , right?? Just hope the boys do not need more reeds....have you seen what they charge for bassoon and oboe reeds? :eek:

[KnottedYet]

Yup, SKnot pays $15 per reed for his bassoon. But he won't be doing band next year. So I can justify buying wool for ME, right? Yeah? Right?

[Bikingmomof3]

Lucky you! Yes, all the reed money can go towards wool. Unless of course you would like to take over buying Bassoon and Oboe reeds for my twins? Then I could buy wool. :D

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

If you guys are busy buying Ibex sale stuff, just be aware that the "Amelia" shirt is VERY thin- I got the corn yellow one for my (grown) daughter and it is rather see-through. But very comfy. I advised her to use it as a sleep shirt, for which it would be most excellent and cozy. I wear my Ibex Wooly tops to sleep in.

[KnottedYet]

I wondered how thin those Wooly shirts were. They sounded almost like Smartwool thinness.

I assume the Twizel-70's-Flashback will be equally thin, but with all those wacky stripes, man, hopefully no-one will notice.

[Trek420]

Lucky you! Yes, all the reed money can go towards wool. Unless of course you would like to take over buying Bassoon and Oboe reeds for my twins? Then I could buy wool. :D

I always knew there was a reason I played flute. ;)

[KnottedYet]

Flute, oboe, drums, guitar, tenor sax, mandolin. We could make beautiful music together...

('cept I only have two of those instruments now, and a very old beat-to-heck pair of drumsticks.):(

That's ok, cuz I'll have WOOL to wear to keep me warm on my way to the poorhouse, and a song in my heart! La la la LAAAA.

[CorsairMac]

Good Morning All:

Long Time Member - Long Time Gone!.....but I'm back now (kinda) and ya'll have made me accept my wool denial and come out of the woolwork so to speak. I was first introduced to Smart Wools by a cute REI guy (oh yeah...like cute mattered!!! :p ) Feel in Love with them, bought more - then introduced some friends to wool so I wouldn't be all alone. Now I'm knitting/crocheting my own wool socks because I can get better yarn colours than I can buy!

My name is Kathie and I'm addicted to wool.




(good to see all of you again!!! darn but I missed ya'll)

[Dianyla]

Long Time Member - Long Time Gone!.....
<snip>
(good to see all of you again!!! darn but I missed ya'll)
Kathie!!! I have missed you and your posts, girl! :D

To keep this on topic:
Last week I just bagged the Smartwool Synergy pullover on steepandcheap.com and it arrived over the weekend. I was a bit worried about it being a 60 wool/40 nylon blend. But, thankfully they know what they're doing and they have the wool on the inside and synthetic outside. I lurves the feeling of wool on my skin!

[SadieKate]

Bubba and I both fell for wool jerseys yesterday at the Handmade Bike Show. They feel so yummy.

Bubba bought a black jersey with black arm warmers from the new tres chic company Rapha.
http://www.rapha.cc/index.php?page=105

I scored a Dirt Rag Mag Swobo jersey. I am so glad they're back in the biz. The women's jerseys fits like a dream, plus it's cute!

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b310/SadieKate/wool_womens_swobo_jersey2.jpg

[wavedancer]

I found this red merino wool jersey for my sweet BF on clearance at REI. So soft, looks so good on him...I made him put it on BEFORE we got out of bed on Sunday :p hee-hee!

[CorsairMac]

Bubba and I both fell for wool jerseys yesterday at the Handmade Bike Show. They feel so yummy.

Bubba bought a black jersey with black arm warmers from the new tres chic company Rapha.
http://www.rapha.cc/index.php?page=105

I scored a Dirt Rag Mag Swobo jersey. I am so glad they're back in the biz. The women's jerseys fits like a dream, plus it's cute!

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b310/SadieKate/wool_womens_swobo_jersey2.jpg

wow - guess I HAve been gone a long time.........Like the new look there Sadie dear! :D

[SadieKate]

Oh yeah, I wish. I think my hair's about 2 inches long right now and we won't even talk about my hips.:eek:

[mimitabby]

Oh yeah, I wish. I think my hair's about 2 inches long right now and we won't even talk about my hips.:eek:

her hips are sideways. it's a good trick for a picture.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

She has hips? Where?

[SadieKate]

Cruising perilously through the Ibex sale stuff.

The Shak jersey (http://www.ibexwear.com/F06/View_Product.php?GarmentID=604&thePhoto=../Photos/F06/617_46938.jpg&Category=1045&CategoryLine=). Anyone have it? Fit similarly to the Zephyr? They both are available in persimmon. Of course, the men's zephy is availablein red mape. What is with the gender/color thing?

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Cruising perilously through the Ibex sale stuff.

The Shak jersey (http://www.ibexwear.com/F06/View_Product.php?GarmentID=604&thePhoto=../Photos/F06/617_46938.jpg&Category=1045&CategoryLine=). Anyone have it? Fit similarly to the Zephyr? They both are available in persimmon. Of course, the men's zephy is availablein red mape. What is with the gender/color thing?

Yeah why do they think I want to wear purple, or pale blue??
I want that maple (tomato) red!!!!

[Dianyla]

Yeah why do they think I want to wear purple, or pale blue??
Feel free to send me all the pale blue stuff that you don't want. I'll take all of it!!! :cool:

[SadieKate]

Actually I love purple, but the pale blue thang just doesn't do it for me. Or gray green or mauve or . . .

Red, red, red. Royal blue is good. Forest green. Just save me from the grayed/heathered hues and the pastels.

[SadieKate]

Feel free to send me all the pale blue stuff that you don't want. I'll take all of it!!! :cool:At least you have the choice of pale blue. Each and every year, year in and year out, forever and ever, without fail, pale blue shall be available, first color the designers reach for, hey look girls, let's use pale blue this year, we used light blue last year, maybe next year we'll go wild with heathered blue . . . .:p

How about periwinkle blue? I could wear that.

[Dianyla]

At least you have the choice of pale blue. Each and every year, year in and year out, forever and ever, without fail, pale blue shall be available, first color the designers reach for, hey look girls, let's use pale blue this year, we used light blue last year, maybe next year we'll go wild with heathered blue . . . .:p
I admit I am very lucky in this regard. I love almost every different shade of light (and dark, for that matter) blue. And if all you ever buy is blue or black, it will always match. :D

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Actually I love purple, but the pale blue thang just doesn't do it for me. Or gray green or mauve or . . .

Red, red, red. Royal blue is good. Forest green. Just save me from the grayed/heathered hues and the pastels.

Yeah I'm with you. (though i do like sage green)
And Dianyla- what makes you thought I ever BOUGHT any pale blue stuff that I could send you? :rolleyes: ;) :D :D

[CorsairMac]

Yeah I'm with you. (though i do like sage green)
And Dianyla- what makes you thought I ever BOUGHT any pale blue stuff that I could send you? :rolleyes: ;) :D :D


your avatar maybe??............or is that more like lavender or periwinkle? lol


and that's why I buy mens jerseys - better colour choices, longer zippers and more pockets. Oh and they don't make me feel all mashed together in the bust when I zip them closed!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Well I confess....I actually DID buy an ice blue Terry Hoody last year....and.....it was....(NOT WOOL!) :eek: :eek: :eek:

[Dianyla]

Well I confess....I actually DID buy an ice blue Terry Hoody last year....and.....it was....(NOT WOOL!) :eek: :eek: :eek:
We really don't need this type of language in here. Keep yer non-wool crap outta this thread! :p

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I'm so ashamed.....

[KnottedYet]

I'm eagerly awaiting my order from Ibex. It said shipping in 1-2 days. Why isn't it here NOW!?!?!

I want my instant gratification and I want it NOW!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I'm eagerly awaiting my order from Ibex. It said shipping in 1-2 days. Why isn't it here NOW!?!?!


Because it's not from TE, that's why! ;)

[SouthernBelle]

I just hate it when I order something and don't get a tracking number. I like to follow my new object's travels. "Look, my jersey's in Kansas!"

[snowtulip]

Ok ladies, I figured this is the group that can help me out. I'm looking for a wool t-shirt with a spunky graphic on it, anyone know where I can find one?

I'm going on a long trek, but also want my trekking clothes to be street savvy when out on the town at the beginning and end of the trip. Admitedly, a great t in great colors is plenty, but would like a splash of spunk!:D

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Is it specifically for biking in? Or just for traveling around?

[DrBadger]

Ok ladies, I figured this is the group that can help me out. I'm looking for a wool t-shirt with a spunky graphic on it, anyone know where I can find one?

I'm going on a long trek, but also want my trekking clothes to be street savvy when out on the town at the beginning and end of the trip. Admitedly, a great t in great colors is plenty, but would like a splash of spunk!:D

Icebreaker makes some really nice and funky merino t-shirts. They are quite expensive, but I have one of the long sleaved ones and really like it. You can get some of then cheaper on e-bay, otherwise EMS and Moosejaw have them decently prices and sometimes on sale. I found that they are really fitted, so tend to run small.... I usually wear a medium in t-shirts, and am really glad that I ordered a large in mine.

Where are you going trekking? Have a great time!

[snowtulip]

Lisa - It's for hiking in (I plan to take two wool tees), we'll be hiking Slovenia (since we did Guatemala on the bike last year, we thought we'd try our feet this year).

PABadger - I'll look at the Icebreaker, thanks for the advice!

[KnottedYet]

Ibex has a few t-shirts in their outlet section. www.ibexwear.com One of them has a flower, one has the Ibex "goat" logo. Neither has spunky graphics, but they are cheap!

Just got back from Bike Expo where I had a bonding moment with the Ibex rep (who also happens to be a Chaco rep! my two favorite brands in one person!). My report is in the Northwest forum, and is mostly about Ibex!
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=13985

[Trek420]

What? No Brooks? ;) :rolleyes: :cool: :D :p

[KnottedYet]

Nope, no Brooks. I was kinda bummed about that. Poor SKnot was feeling mighty poorly, but I'd've force the poor kid to stay longer if there'd been a Brooks rep! Hey, the boy scored a pair of socks from the Ibex guy, so life is good. (I got a Meru hat)

[mimitabby]

Yeah, and after he was done bonding with knot, he had no more bond-o for me,
I didn't get nuffin'

at all.

[Dianyla]

Quick!! Smartwool Twister Pants on steepandcheap right now!!!

[KnottedYet]

Darn! They're gone!:(

[Grog]

Darn! They're gone!:(

Yup, but they have Smartwool socks now.

[KnottedYet]

The smartwools are gone, now it's ski bindings!

I have a new woolly sock lust: Teko. www.tekosocks.com They are soft, they have tiny stitches, they are cushy, and environmentally friendly/low impact, AND they have a one year guarantee! (don't like them after one year, return them for a refund or a new pair) I saw them at Bike Expo.

I haven't bought any new wool socks in about two years. I think it's time for *at least* one new pair... :D

[Dianyla]

I'm so happy I finally snagged a pair of the twister pants, I'll be sure to post on the review thread here about them when they arrive. :D

Darn! They're gone!:(
Ya know, it amazes me how fast that site moves. I must have stumbled across the pants shortly after they posted, because they still had a selection in 2 colors, with about 3-4 sizes per color. I bought mine first :p then came here to post and tell y'all about it, and then went back to refresh the sac site obsessively. They were all gone in about 15-20 minutes!! Amazing. :eek:

[KnottedYet]

Woolly washload!

I just did an entire washer full of nothing but wool clothes! (mine and SKnot's) And none of them were socks! And it wasn't even all the wool we own, just the dirty stuff. (btw: cold water, regular cycle, Dr. Bronner's lavender castile soap)

Ooooh, cool... I'm a wool addict!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Yep, that's when you are fully "official"- when you can actually do an actual LOAD of laundry that's all merino --and without even including any socks! :D

[margo49]

Ewe are so k-ewe-l, Knot.

[kerrybelle]

At Steep and Cheap right now.....

Lots of sizes and colors.

http://www.steepandcheap.com/

For those that don't know about SAC Attack here's the link:

http://www2.sacattack.com/

Gives you all the stats on the current item and has a list of previous items, too.

Kerry

[Trek420]

And they have some Ibex,

http://www.backcountryoutlet.com/outlet/IBX0022/Ibex-Tern-Zip-Tee-Womens.html?CSP_ID=WR_IBX0022

[kerrybelle]

With free shipping on orders over $50, too....


And they have some Ibex,

http://www.backcountryoutlet.com/outlet/IBX0022/Ibex-Tern-Zip-Tee-Womens.html?CSP_ID=WR_IBX0022

[songlady]

Icebreaker Vortex Vest - Women's on steepandcheap.com

[Bikingmomof3]

Icebreaker Vortex Vest - Women's on steepandcheap.com

Om my, the temptations! :eek: An excellent running vest. *sigh*

[KnottedYet]

Gramicci wool pants http://www.gramicci.com/Womens_Merino_Wool_Body_Temp_Regulator_Drawstring_Pant/pd/np/205/p/96080252.html

I don't like the path Gramicci has taken over the years. They used to be great active-wear pants. Now they are mall-crawler clothes. Plumber's butt. Why doesn't anyone make REAL pants anymore? whine whine whine...

Rivendell needs to make some lightweight wool MUSA pants, just to make me happy. It's all about me, y'know!

[Trek420]

Rivendell makes pants? I thought they just made bikes?

[KnottedYet]

Rivendell makes pants? I thought they just made bikes?

If they weren't nylon, I'd've bought 'em already. Nylon and my overactive sweating ability don't mix well.

http://www.rivbike.com/webalog/clothing/22432.html

Might buy 'em for work anyway.

Can we go to Rivendell next weekend?

[Trek420]

If they weren't nylon, I'd've bought 'em already. Nylon and my overactive sweating ability don't mix well.

http://www.rivbike.com/webalog/clothing/22432.html

Might buy 'em for work anyway.

Can we go to Rivendell next weekend?

Sure, I just have to be here around 11 to meet with the guy for the estimate on cabinet replace or refinish cabinets in the hovel.

There goes the wool budget.

[DebW]

I scored a Smartwool mid-weight long-sleeve zip-neck shirt at Steep and Cheap a couple days ago. It's in the mail now. (Don't tell anybody, but I already had a long-sleeve zip-neck Merino shirt, but it wasn't Smartwool.)

Knot, I think the breathability of nylon pants depends on how the fabric is made. All hiking pants these days are nylon, and hikers sweat alot and wear the same pants for 5 days straight without washing.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

If they weren't nylon, I'd've bought 'em already. Nylon and my overactive sweating ability don't mix well.

http://www.rivbike.com/webalog/clothing/22432.html

Might buy 'em for work anyway.

Can we go to Rivendell next weekend?

Knotted, where does it say what the MUSA pants are made of? I can't find that info? :confused: :confused:

Trek, Rivendelll doesn't "make" the pants, they just sell them along with other biking accessories and parts. Also, maybe they commission them to be made just for Rivendell to sell, like they do with some saddlebags and such.

[KnottedYet]

Knotted, where does it say what the MUSA pants are made of? I can't find that info? :confused: :confused:


Well, dang! They don't say anywhere on the website! I've got the 2006 paper catalog here, and it says "featherweight brushed nylon."

On the website the MUSA shorts come in one color and in two-tone (with olive crotch gusset and pocket splices). Looks like the pants come only in two-tone. Which is ok with me, cuz I sweat so much on the bike that it looks like I've got two-tone pants on anyway.

I'm just a gratuitious sweat-er.

Anybody know how unbreathable brushed nylon is? I had a pair of brushed nylon pants from Columbia Sportwear once, and they had mesh inserts for ventilation. They still held in the sweat and they pilled up pretty badly. I'm thinking Rivendell might be more picky about the quality of their fabric. I hope.

[mimitabby]

I hate pilly clothing!!!

[alforfun]

Just got my Ibex order, a BEautiful persimmon switchback pullover and the Meru hat. The persimmon is a lovely color, it is a darker coral in person than on my moniter. It is nice and bright, a nice change after all those dark winter colors I have been wearing. The wool has a nice texture, is not too thick or thin, I have actually worn it outdoors today and not been cold at all, and am still wearing it in the house and not been too hot. Does that make sense?? This piece of Ibex is actually long enough, I bought the switchback in L and the sleeves are over my hand, and the length is actually 26" long, not tunic length on me (I am a long torsoed 5'8") but mid hip length, so I am soooo happy! I just might have to get another in a different color, but gotta let the CC rest for this month now. The meru hat will be warm under my helmet, and a good deal at $10. I just wish that Ibex would post length measurements on their websites for their stuff so I don't have to always email them. Some of their stuff is just too short for me.

[KnottedYet]

Hooray!

I love my Switchback jacket and my Meru helmet liner!

Now you're making me want (even more) the charcoal gray Switchback pullover.

It makes perfect sense that wool is comfortable inside and outside, as it breathes so well and temerature regulates so well. I usually wear my Switchback as a jacket, but often wear it inside as a sweater.

Waiting for my backordered Twizel shirt from Ibex.

Must. not. buy. more. Ibex. YET.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Now you're making me want (even more) the charcoal gray Switchback pullover.

It makes perfect sense that wool is comfortable inside and outside, as it breathes so well and temerature regulates so well. I usually wear my Switchback as a jacket, but often wear it inside as a sweater.....

Must. not. buy. more. Ibex. YET.

Hey, weird coinkidink...I'm wearing my charcoal switchback pullover RIGHT THIS SECOND!!!!! :eek:
Yes, one of the nicest things about real wool is how it adapts to the temps- keeps you warm when it's cold, breathes when it's not so cold.
I have a few things in the persimmon color- including the switchback pullover and the switchback vest. VERY cool to have matching sweater and vest...and cool to be able to double up the wool warmth by adding the vest on top of the sweater. I like how visible the persimmon color is on the bike in traffic.

[alforfun]

OOOOOh, love that idea, matching vest and pullover....and matching wooly baselayer....this list could go on and on. Also just loved the switchback in the green.....unfortunately it was on backorder until May...or maybe that is fortunately. I am with Knotted.. must not buy any more Ibex....must NOT!

[KnottedYet]

I am with Knotted.. must not buy any more Ibex....must NOT!

Ah, but you forgot the word "YET" at the end of your sentence! That word is crucial! :D

Edit: Whew! Went to Sierra Trading Post, and they are out of the charcoal Switchback pullover in my size. Safe!

[KnottedYet]

Haven't used your REI dividend, or 20&#37; off coupon yet? Here's the answer! Socks you can wear with your Chaco Z-2's!!!!

http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000&productId=48014273&parent_category_rn=4501313&vcat=REI_SEARCH

I intend to buy some of these puppies tomorrow. Maybe I'll even go to the great huge REI flagship store in downtown Seattle! (anyone else remember the old days? the creosote floor of the REI building on Capitol Hill? Military surplus and unique goodies? sigh...)

One pair of these will leave me with just a smidgen of dividend. So maybe I'll buy a pack of Clif Bloks as well.

I already have a pair of Not-Wool Injinjis, and I love them. My toes love them. My feet as a whole love them. My Chaco Z-2s love them in a big and whole-hearted way.

Unless someone else comes up with a wool or wool-blend tabi sock, I'm gonna be an Injinji weenie for a while.

Edit: someone tell these folks to make some wool tabis, eh? http://www.solsocks.com/styles.htm

[anorange]

Just wanted to report that I got the Ibex Switchback for my s.o. for her birthday(it's in May). Thanks for the heads up on the sale KnottedYet. Couldn't wait to give it to her, and she LOVES IT!!! She has fallen in love with the idea of wool and Ibex just as much as I have. So now she's a woolweenie too, we both check their site often for sales, as well as Sierra Trading Post, and drool:D And while she doesn't get involved with anything else I am reading on TE she loves to read the woolweenies posts.:D

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Yay, another VICTIM!!!! :D :D

What color did you get?

[alforfun]

Those switchbacks are great, aren't they?? Lovely, lovely wool.

[sgtiger]

DH gave me a Smartwool ZipT as one of my anniversary presents yesterday. It's so comfy.:) Sigh.
I feel kinda bad because I didn't have time to do any shopping for him, what with one of the kids being sick then getting sick myself. But he's sweet and very understanding. Anyone know of any kilt companies that make wool kilts (that doesn't cost an arm and a leg)?

[anorange]

I got her the cobalt blue switchback with the orange collar. Matches the colors of my road bike, but I'm going to let her keep it. She came home from work yesterday and said she thought about it all day, I don't think she's going to make it until her birthday 'til she actually gets it. Myself, I can't decide which piece of Ibex will be my first, but I am leaning toward the long sleeve bike jersey in orange, of course!

[songlady]

Icebreaker Sport Rock Zip Long Sleeve - Women's

[KnottedYet]

I want... I want.... I want....

Rivendell MUSA pants in a lightweight wool twill. I'd pay $70-$80 for a pair. Maybe I'll send them a friendly little (abject begging) email.

Rivendell's wool long underwear bottoms are just as heavy and dense as Ibex's midweight long undies. But half the cost. Ummm, I think I'll be getting some when my cheap-rotten-crappy wool Duofolds finally fall to pieces. (wonder if Trek'll let me mooch off her $10 Rivendell coupon in the next Rivendell Reader?)

Contact for Rivendell (send those Woolweenie requests!)
Keven "at" rivbike.com (yes, it's KEVEN, not KEVIN)

[divingbiker]

Contact for Rivendell (send those Woolweenie requests!)
Keven "at" rivbike.com (yes, it's KEVEN, not KEVIN)

Oooh, I like Keven! He just called me to let me know my Glorius frame is coming in from the painter tomorrow, and my new bike should ship to me next week!

Now back to woolweenie business...sorry for the hijack.

[mimitabby]

Oooh, I like Keven! He just called me to let me know my Glorius frame is coming in from the painter tomorrow, and my new bike should ship to me next week!

Now back to woolweenie business...sorry for the hijack.

new bike, that's our favorite kind of hijack. open a new thread when you get it and share the photos with us!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Yeah Baby....a new Rivendell GLORIUS!!! OOooooohhhh! :p :p :p


(and of course you'll need more wool wardrobe items to wear with that)

[KnottedYet]

Trek and I saw Gloriousses and Wilburies at Rivendell this weekend. Lovely bikes!!

[KnottedYet]

Ibex has their spring catalog up. They are carrying organic cotton now. The new seamless wool undies won't be up until fall.

My Ibex Twizel arrived today. Oh, my! this is a great shirt!

It's no longer on clearance ($30). Now it's back to normal price of like $80 or something. The fit is amazing, the fabric is great, and the stripes really aren't like a flashback to the 70's at all!

[Bikingmomof3]

I knew I should have ordered the Twizel. It looked very nice and definitely not retro. *sigh* I will listen better next time.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

My Ibex Twizel arrived today. Oh, my! this is a great shirt!
...The fit is amazing, the fabric is great, and the stripes really aren't like a flashback to the 70's at all!

Marsha, Marsha, Marsha!


;) :cool:

[KnottedYet]

Just got back from a chilly damp 25 miler with MimiTabby and her DS's DGF.

I love my wool.

Ibex hat, Ibex Norgie LS crew, Ibex Switchback, Ibex capris, Smartwool gloves.

My toes got cold. I didn't have wool socks on. Hmmm, maybe a lesson there? I put big juicy ragg wool socks on in the car with my Chaco sandals for the drive home. Nice and warm!

[KnottedYet]

Oooh. Ibex T-shirt with cogs and chainrings!

(well, not really, but we can pretend...);)

http://www.ibexwear.com/S07/View_Product.php?GarmentID=753&thePhoto=../Photos/S07/3022_4328.jpg&Category=1059&CategoryLine=

WOOL WEENIE ALERT!!!
INSANELY CHEAP FULL-ZIP SWITCHBACK!!!!!
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,25875_Ibex-Merino-Wool-Full-Zip-Switchback-Shirt-Long-Sleeve-For-Women.html

I want a charcoal one, and I might justify it if I get it instead of rock shoes. Right? That counts, doesn't it? There has to be a way to rationalize buying another full zip, when my current one is still in good shape and I have other charcoal gray sweaters, yeah, there's gotta be a way! Sure, SKnot needs new shoes, but this is a FULL ZIP SWITCHBACK for only $60! eek!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

When I see the page it says the price is $95, not $60. Did they change it?
Interesting that they call the Persimmon color "Coral" instead.

[KnottedYet]

Whoa! They changed it!

When I saw it, it was $60!

I put a charcoal one in my Sierra Trading Post shopping cart when I first saw them, and the one in my cart still says $60.

Does that mean I *must* order it?

(I think it does... :D )

Edit: well, I just went to STP to buy my insanely cheap Switchback, but the computer catalog caught up with me and the jacket in my shopping cart had also been changed to $95. Bummer...

[kathryn]

I just got my first Rapha jersey in the mail, and thought I'd share the tip.

The Rapha Tricolor and 2006 Club Jerseys are half price- Still $70 + shipping from the UK, but it's a really wonderful piece of clothing. They're sportwool (40% merino, 60% poly, but so so so soft and really lightweight- I'm hoping it'll make a good summer jersey). They're men's sizes, but the X-Small fits me perfectly (I usually wear Women's jerseys in small)

2006 Club Jerseys (link isn't on the site anymore):
http://www.rapha.cc/index.php?page=108

Tricolor Jerseys:
http://www.rapha.cc/index.php?page=176

[mimitabby]

look at all the WOOL!

http://www.dirtragmag.com/merch/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=8&zenid=5b5945468e39ca58989fa4922f3d0287

http://www.vintagevelos.com/clothing1.html

[wavedancer]

If you wear a large or extra large...Quick!:eek:
http://www.steepandcheap.com/?sssdmh=dm10.95203&cmp_id=EM_DLY5001&mv_pc=r204&CMP=EMC-DailyDosage

[pooks]

http://store.bianchiusa.com/product.php?productid=16477

Gorgeous! Pink! Expensive!

(And you couldn't really use those pockets, could you? Seems like they'd stretch out.)

[madscot13]

Wool weenies! Where are you? Have you forsaken the merino now that spring has arrived? Remember the days of yore when we would post multiple times a day? It has been a week and no odes to the miracle of wool have been posted and no sacrifices TO the sheep that give us warmth, dryness, love, and for some meat.


Aye my fellow parishoners, forsake not the wool. For it is with us all seasons!

[margo49]

Even here it is still cool enough to wear my azure merino-possum shawl for my dawn meditation.
However you are right, madscot, we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of W-o-o-l, our Chosen Fibre of everlasting warmth and comfort (even when wet).

[margo49 beats breast 3X]

[ but since it is the silicon prosthetic side doesn't feel a thing]

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Today on top I am wearing TWO merino base shirts and then a Terry polyester hoodie over that. On the bottom I am wearing Underarmour tights with Ibex merino leggings over that. Going out walking with a girlfriend later and it's damp and grey out there, about 45 degrees. I'll be snuggly.

I am still being true to wool.

I actually plan to get some sleeveless merino tanks for the summer to see how that goes. Never wore wool in the summer before- i'm betting it will be great- no stinkiness! I would be a perfect candidate for it, since i don't sweat very much and don't get overheated easily.

[KnottedYet]

I'm still wearing wool all the time.

I now have 2 long-sleeve wool shirts, 2 3/4 sleeve shirts, 2 short-sleeve shirts.

(plus all the other wool stuff and wool turtlenecks)

I can go an entire week wearing nothing but wool shirts. (and since they don't have to be washed until I've worn them 3 or 4 times, my laundry days have shrunk considerably)

When I wear a cotton shirt now, it feels weird.

[mimitabby]

my mother has gotten into the act. she found a really nice slightly shrunken rose lamb's wool v neck sweater for me at goodwill. it's nice enough to wear
as a top layer, but will be nice as an undergarment as well.

DH will not ride with anything except wool socks even when it's warm. another convert.

[nicole309]

Has anybody tried this one?
www.iobiocompatibles.com
I have been addicted to wool since I was first introduced to Icebreaker in New Zealand. I'll admit it. No polypro in my closet!

[KnottedYet]

I luuuuv my Icebreaker.

Is all the iobio 100% wool? I'm having trouble with their website on my Mac. Do you have any of their stuff?

[margo49]

Has anybody tried this one?
www.iobiocompatibles.com
!

Aha!
Australians!
'nuff said!

Going back now to look at the prices
A bit kind of aggressive the language,anybody else think so?

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

A bit kind of aggressive the language,anybody else think so?

Well, they are trying so hard to be uber cool, that they are even forgetting to actually tell us clearly whether the apparel is 100% merino wool or not. Hello???

[pooks]

For two weeks I've been looking for my lovely plum-colored smartwool sweater to wear, and haven't been able to find it. Yesterday I cleaned out my Element so I could take it to get serviced, and there was my sweater in the back of the E.

So of course now it's too warm to wear it!

:mad:

[mimitabby]

There are some gorgeous light IBEX stuff on sale at Sammamish cycle, 40% off.
And if you're a member of cascade, or RCC there is another discount on top of that. I bought a men's small jersey (a nice red and grey) that fit WONDERFULLY.
THey had some women's in that green (ghoulish green?)
and some undershirts to die for, but they were in Men's medium. :(

[KnottedYet]

I put my wool money into Flossie.

Must. Control. Myself.

[mimitabby]

i was so taken with the lightweight wool tees that were NOT in my size (gulp)
I just ordered one from Backcountry.com also on sale.

having the Jersey just wasn't enough. The only tee I found on sale was a nice blue, not my favorite color, but heck, it's a teeshirt. (either that or a color called ROPE!)

[KnottedYet]

www.rei-outlet.com has a bunch of Smartwool shirts on clearance. Smartwool tends to be very lightweight, good summer wear.

[mimitabby]

ahem. I guess i didn't make myself very clear. I bought that blue teeshirt online too.:o

[Trek420]

wool weenie alert! Ibex mens long sleeve on Steep and Cheap :)

[mimitabby]

wow, they're gone already. need some skis?

[madscot13]

yes I would love some skis but I think I am too late... maybe next time

[KnottedYet]

She gave me a gift certificate for Ibex!!!!!

Hot Doggies! (maybe turning middle-aged is ok after all?!?!)
Of course, my first thought was that I could get HER something with it! Ain't love grand?:D

[Trek420]

Hot Doggies! (maybe turning middle-aged is ok after all?!?!)

And you get to do the Danskin in a whole new age group as one of the youngest. :) :D See, gettin' older has advantages. ;) :D

[mimitabby]

nice going Trek. Happy spending, Knot. I might NEVER take off my blue wool teeshirt. it's COLD today

[Dianyla]

There's a whole passel of women's Icebreaker sweaters on Steepandcheap.com (http://www.steepandcheap.com) right now... lots of sizes and in black, gray, pink, plum. :D

[KnottedYet]

Mmmm, Icebreaker..... (I love my Icebreaker zip-T)

Mmmm, Surly Crosscheck in glossy black.... (must save money, Zip-T remains an only child, for now.)

[Trek420]

There's a whole passel of women's Icebreaker sweaters on Steepandcheap.com (http://www.steepandcheap.com) right now... lots of sizes and in black, gray, pink, plum. :D

Too late, now there's AustriAlpin Slipstream Crampons, I suppose to wear when you're breaking ice

[Dianyla]

Whoa, that was weird. There were still tons of sizes/colors available and SAC pulled the Icebreaker item down. (Anyone need crampons?)

No fair. :(

[KnottedYet]

Just got the Smartwool boxer briefs I ordered.

Very lightweight, nice for summer.

However, be warned, Smartwool's "Large" is a good bit smaller than Ibex's "Large." And like all of the Smartwool clothes I've encountered, not quite as nicely made as Ibex and I'm not expecting them to be as durable as Ibex. But not bad at half the price of Ibex.

[KnottedYet]

Hey, Surly has wool jerseys! Long and short sleeves.

http://www.surlybikes.com/clothes.html

[KnottedYet]

got my b-day present Ibex Switchback pullover. Been wearing it for 2 days now. (even slept in it!)

'nuff said?

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

got my b-day present Ibex Switchback pullover. Been wearing it for 2 days now. (even slept in it!)

'nuff said?

Oooh, nice present! Which switch color? (say that 3x fast)

(It's WAY too hot to wear one of mine over here these days!) :cool:

[KnottedYet]

My Switchback pullover is a lovely dark charcoal gray. The accent stripe on the neck and embroidered Ibex logo on the center of the shoulders are a limey-yellow green.

I luuuuuuv it.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

My Switchback pullover is a lovely dark charcoal gray. The accent stripe on the neck and embroidered Ibex logo on the center of the shoulders are a limey-yellow green.

I luuuuuuv it.

I have that one too! Tres elegante....

[DebW]

Oh no. The wool weenies thread slipped to 9th in the apparel forum. Now it will be #1 again.

I made a stop at the PI factory outlet store in North Conway, NH on Saturday and walked out with a gorgeous PI wool jersey for $45. It even has a small zippered chest pocket.

[mimitabby]

thank goodness for wool!
Nice shirt Deb!

just came back from a weekend in Mazama washington, where weather RULES.
the ride was over mountain passes and the weather was coming in so bad that they cancelled part of it.

Needless to say; when we DID ride, wool was worn!
:D

[nicole309]

Well, I have read through a whole lot of this thread and didn't see this company mentioned. Although this is not bike specific, I think it would work great as a jersey with the short sleeves, front 1/4 zipper, and a side pocket.
And wool of course..

https://www.nau.com/homepage/index.jsp#xml/shopnau/products/107W500&4

[nicole309]

That's all I have to say...
Go get it!

http://www.steepandcheap.com/steepcheap/index.html?cmp_id=ODAL_DSK5001&mv_pc=r208

[Trek420]

Got it. One in plum, one black. Thanks for the heads up:)

[five one]

Okay...I've been watching this thread for a long time. I LOVE wool. Grew up in Colorado wearing it fall, winter, and spring. I still wear it here in NorCal. And while I believe one can never have too much wool clothing, storage gets to be problematic. I just hauled all my wool sweaters to the dry cleaners so they'll be nice and clean for summer storage. But in doing so, I got to thinking that some of the sweaters are ready to be replaced. They're still in good shape, I'm just tired of the styles and/or colors.

So I took both the Ibex and the SAC plunge and ordered one in plum. Probably should have ordered black, too. I have a feeling this may be the beginning of something that's going to become a fun, but possibly expensive, habit. :D

[kerrybelle]

on SAC right now....

Ibex Collo T Neck Top - Women's
$48.75
55% Off, Regularly $109.95

http://www.steepandcheap.com/?id=CtCmfQ9f

http://sac.gearattack.com/

Item Options & Last Known Quantities
Blue/Black, S(2 of 3 remain)
Blue/Black, M(7 of 7 remain)
Blue/Black, L(14 of 14 remain)
Ice Blue, M(10 of 10 remain)
Ice Blue, L(28 of 28 remain)
Ice Blue, XL(8 of 8 remain)
Wild Iris, S(19 of 21 remain)
Wild Iris, M(41 of 41 remain)
Wild Iris, L(28 of 28 remain)
Wild Iris, XL(11 of 11 remain

[Dianyla]

Ah, must be Friday again because the really good stuff is up for sale on Steepandcheap. (After 4 long weekdays featuring dozens of boardshorts and sunglasses!)

Yay Ibex!

[teigyr]

&*^% missed Ibex. It's Oakley shoes.

Yeah, I wish they would just get RID of the board shorts once and forever :D

[Dianyla]

Yeah, I wish they would just get RID of the board shorts once and forever :D
WTH needs that many board shorts, anyway?!?!?! :mad:

[KnottedYet]

I'm wearing my Ibex Collo t-neck right now (under my Ibex Switchback).

Mmmmmmmmm....;)

[KnottedYet]

25&#37; off short-sleeved merino tops and organic cotton stuff and free shipping through June 28th!

www.ibexwear.com

THIS INCLUDES THE SHORT SLEEVED CYCLING JERSEYS!!

[Trek420]

smartwool at S&C but almost gone. How'd we miss this? :eek:

[nicole309]

I had asked a while back if anyone had seen this...

https://www.nau.com/homepage/index.jsp#xml/shopnau/products/107W500&4

Well, I ordered one and really didn't like it. First of all I normally wear a large and this one was HUGE! The wool is also a little scratchy and quite heavy for a short sleeve shirt.
They seem like a good company, you get to pick a charity to donate a portion of your sale to. Too bad my first time ordering was something I really didn't like. I will be sending it back.

[nicole309]

http://www.steepandcheap.com/steepcheap/index.html?cmp_id=ODAL_DSK5001&mv_pc=r208

[mimitabby]

ugh, too late, men's mtb shorts.

[Trek420]

nope, now it's a helmet. One with sharp pointy bits on the back :(

[coyote]

I always thought of wool as a cold weather sort of fabric. Now I wonder. What temperature does it become to warm to wear wool?

[nicole309]

I always thought of wool as a cold weather sort of fabric. Now I wonder. What temperature does it become to warm to wear wool?

I own a wool tank top. I replaced all of my polypro items with wool. So, basically anytime you would wear synthetic I would say you could replace it with wool. I have some super thin Smartwool shirts that I wear on 90 degree days. I have never biked without wearing wool. I don't think there is ever a temperature that you couldn't wear wool!

[mimitabby]

yeah, but, Nicole does it ever get HOT in Port Townsend? whenever I've been there it's been 10 degrees colder than Seattle.
PS, are you up for Hurricane Ridge Tomorrow?

[nicole309]

yeah, but, Nicole does it ever get HOT in Port Townsend? whenever I've been there it's been 10 degrees colder than Seattle.
PS, are you up for Hurricane Ridge Tomorrow?

Like Alaska!! :D
Seriously, it got to 90F three years ago in Denali. You are right about Port Townsend, it doesn't get too warm. I have worn my wool in the desert in Utah and Nevada however.

Next time give us more notice and my BF and I will join you for sure. He would love that. (So would I). We are in Victoria this weekend. Sorry we will miss you.

[KnottedYet]

My new Ibex Switchback Pullover SHRANK!!!!!!

Like, painfully tight, look I'm Dolly Parton, cutting off circulation, sqeezing my spaghetti-like biceps TIGHT!!!!

I've NEVER had ANYTHING from Ibex shrink before!

Washed it the same as all my other woolies (including my other Switchback), cold water (the hot water hose is disconnected from my washer, so I'm certain it was cold!) gentle cycle, hang dry.

AAAAAAG!

(tried to call them, but they are closed for the weekend.)

[nicole309]

My new Ibex Switchback Pullover SHRANK!!!!!!

Like, painfully tight, look I'm Dolly Parton, cutting off circulation, sqeezing my spaghetti-like biceps TIGHT!!!!

I've NEVER had ANYTHING from Ibex shrink before!

Washed it the same as all my other woolies (including my other Switchback), cold water (the hot water hose is disconnected from my washer, so I'm certain it was cold!) gentle cycle, hang dry.

AAAAAAG!

(tried to call them, but they are closed for the weekend.)


Definately call them. I can't imagine they won't replace it with a new one.

[Trek420]

Ibex T-neck long sleeve jersey $56.25

[KnottedYet]

AAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!! I WANT THREEE!!!!!!!!

(but I just bought a pair of Ortlieb panniers and another Brooks saddle!)

[Trek420]

AAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!! I WANT THREEE!!!!!!!!


3? And here I thought you don't like blue? (they also come in light blue)

[KnottedYet]

I don't like tomato red, either.

but I luuuuuv Ibex.

(that light blue isn't bad. One of my favorite colors is darker blue.)

[Trek420]

I don't like tomato red, either.

but I luuuuuv Ibex.

(that light blue isn't bad. One of my favorite colors is darker blue.)

The Ibex dark blues are real nice.

I like the red, visible. I just don't know if it ever gets cold enough here (she says on a day it's over 100 in parts of the East Bay). Would I wear a L.S. jersey?

This is how S.A.C gets you, by the time you've debated need vs. color choice **poof** they are back to board shorts :) :D

[KnottedYet]

Well, the dark blues are gone. (were there dark blue? I only saw two colors) Just tomato and aqua.

[Trek420]

Well, the dark blues are gone. (were there dark blue? I only saw two colors) Just tomato and aqua.

I never saw dark blue, just yummy tomato soup and aqua :cool:

[mimitabby]

dang you're breaking my heart. I do not need another ORANGE wool thing.
or orange ANYTHING. argh

[mimitabby]

i bought one

:o :o :o

[Dianyla]

My sweetie alerted me to this yesterday afternoon. Mmmm, yes. Come to mommy. :D

[mimitabby]

dang, yet another top with NO POCKETS.

[KnottedYet]

Lots of new goodies in Ibex's outlet: http://www.ibexwear.com/S07/Outlet.php?Type=Outlet&Gender=Womens

I still haven't called them about my amazing shrinking Switchback.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

It's actually called Persimmon, not tomato. And truth be told- it DOES match the color of ripe persimmons, and not tomatoes! :)

I've always been tempted by that Dash jacket for biking....but I reject it because of the black back- totally non-traffic visible.
The Zephyr zip top by the way is a slightly boxier/looser cut and is not as form fitting in the waist as the other zip-tops in general. It's comfy.

[KnottedYet]

I was looking at the Zephyr, wondering if I could justify it. They also have the long undies bottoms on sale. I do need those.

(what I really need is someone to sit on me so I stop spending all this glorious new money I'm making at my new job!)

[Trek420]

I was looking at the Zephyr, wondering if I could justify it. They also have the long undies bottoms on sale. I do need those.

(what I really need is someone to sit on me so I stop spending all this glorious new money I'm making at my new job!)

and saving by biking an driving less ..... :) as long as the bills are paid AND you're fully funding your 401k

[Duck on Wheels]

Hi there, wool weenies. I was just offered a gift of an Ibex garment of my choice. I'm thinking maybe this one ...?
http://www.ibexwear.com/S07/View_Product.php?GarmentID=735&VersionID=7770&theCounter=2&thePhoto=../Photos/S07/2210_7875.jpg&Category=1059&CategoryLine=#
Whaddya think? Anybody have experience with it? Any counter-suggestions?

[pooks]

I've had my eyes on that one, too.

[KnottedYet]

Very nice! (and with thumbholes, too!)

[Duck on Wheels]

Alternatives I'm also drawn to are the Bregenz jacket or the Cirque jacket -- also both on special but still (according to web sites) available in my size. Although ... I'll have to go home and double-check with the tape measure. I did measure up recently, tho', to order some stuff from LandsEnd, and I think I'm now an Ibex XL. (Good thing I've slimmed down a size or I'd be off their charts :eek:)