WoolWeenies Club

[alforfun]

Got the Ibex Dash Jackets last week, just didn't really get to look too closely as there was so much going on. They are not heavy, but more medium weight, but the front seems like it would be quite windproof. The back is a like a stretchy warm sweater. The L womens fit me nicely everywhere but the length, where I feel it is too short for me. I am long waisted, and also 5'8". The sleeves were long enough, the shoulders fit well, and it was not baggy. The mens is much longer, and dips more in the back, which I like. However, I tried on my husbands L, which is too baggy everywhere, but the length is lovely. So I don't know whether to try the mens medium. My husband is definitely keeping his, but I "sob" have to send the womens back. These jackets are beautiful for the money. However, if you are a tall women, I would recommend trying the mens.
Any ideas from the Ibex rep who posts here? I would appreciate it!

[KnottedYet]

Darn, I hope Ibex isn't shortening their women's sizes! I'm 5'8" and long-armed, and wear a L in everything. Sounds like the L Dash wouldn't fit me at all!!!

Thanks for the Dash Jacket report!

[alforfun]

I tried the dang jacket again.....I keep hoping the thing fits. Part of the problem is I have wide hips, and the jacket is riding up slightly.....looking shorter than it really is. If I pull it straight down tight it hits my high hip, and dips slightly in the back. This would be fine if it would stay, but it won't. I was just thinking maybe I should go to an XL. This is annoying, because an XL is usually huge on me.....but if the shoe fits.... I just wonder if the XL is any longer in length than the L....

[pooks]

And here I'd promised myself not to buy any new cycling gear in January....

But I needed the long tights. Just ordered 'em. Thanks for the heads up. All they have left are L and XL, if anybody else is interested.

Just an update -- Lisa's highly recommended Ibex Approach wool tights (on sale, no less) arrived and I've been wearing them constantly since. SO warm and comfy.

Thanks for the heads up, Lisa!

[KnottedYet]

I am sooooo bummed that I can't afford to buy anything right now! Is there a lotto just for wool weenies with a guaranteed pay-out?

[mimitabby]

I know what you mean, Knot.. I haven't been able to buy any wool for WEEKS
because of the budget going towards other things. and now i am thinking about a frame what am I crazy? Yup crazy in love.

There was a pair of wool long johns on sale for 25 bucks at someplace like Sierra Traders right after/before Christmas (cranberry colored) that i resisted and now I am having serious regrets!
I have been wearing tights every day for a while and none of them are wool. (under my work slacks)
brrrr

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Just an update -- Lisa's highly recommended Ibex Approach wool tights (on sale, no less) arrived and I've been wearing them constantly since. SO warm and comfy.

Thanks for the heads up, Lisa!

Oh I'm so glad! And I'm wearing mine right NOW...
They are so comfy I wear them almost every day now whether I'm biking or not.

The only problem I have is the cat hair magnet effect of wool. But you just wet your palm and "roll" the hair down your leg into a little clump and pick it off.

[SadieKate]

Anyone have both the Zephyr T-neck and the Woolies T-neck?

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.

[alforfun]

According to Ibex, the L womens dash hybrid jacket is 20 3/4" in the front and 24.5 in the back. The extra large is about a 1/2" longer correspondingly. I would love to have a jacket that is just a touch longer, especially in the back. The mens jacket must be about 5" longer all the way around. I was going to order the mens in red in medium, BUT of course now they only have it in small!

Maybe I am not supposed to have this? Any suggestions on other winter jackets people use cycling????

[KnottedYet]

Did you check the Ibex jackets on clearance at www.rei-outlet.com ?

I only looked at a couple, but it seems like there were 3 or 4 when I was there. (they could be sold out now, but it might be worth checking)

[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 and the Woolies T-neck?

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

[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??