I got the Shak full-zip in thistle heather. The color is beautiful, but not very bright. I have a plum one from last year also. They are amongst my favorite pieces of clothing.
Good luck with your hunt for red pepper.
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11-05-2007, 06:01 PM #1
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11-05-2007, 06:22 PM #2
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I just love the shak fabric and fit. I have the black jersey. I did get the red pepper HOODIE shak from TE(!). That will be nice as an outer layer.
Originally Posted by Natasha
I have looked high and low over the internet- and their just are no redpepper shak half or full zips anywhere. I saw some Ice Blue ones (not me).
I'd like a change from the black shak jersey when it's in the laundry. I agree the thistle heather is a nice color but every time I buy a piece of clothing in a lavender or purpley hue I wind up not liking the color after I wear it a few times. This has happened several times and I just won't buy any more purple-hued clothes....they just don't click with me.
The brown is "comforting" and "safe", but not very interesting and I can't say I love how brown tops look with black pants. I wear mostly black on the bottom, either leggings or skirt or wool pants. Do you gals like brown tops over black pants?
I guess I may just need to think about going with the "warm green" as an alternate to my black shak.
Any opinions?
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11-05-2007, 06:30 PM #3
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Purple-y blues look great on me. If you have any woolies in purple hues that you don't like in a size L; pm me, eh?
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11-05-2007, 07:47 PM #4
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wool baclavas
I mean balacalvas. does anyone have any recommendations? i guess the only companies with wool balaclavas are smartwool, icebreaker, and ibex. Does anyone have any experience with the balaclavas? I own a lot of smartwool socks and like them. Icebreaker has really great fitting and nice wool tops. Not much from Ibex has worked out for me- they just are always too big. So many woollie sellers so little money.
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11-05-2007, 07:49 PM #5
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Not much help, but Trek420 and I really love our Ibex wool helmet liners.
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11-05-2007, 08:14 PM #6
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Lisa,
I think a brown shak would look great with black bottoms. On the Ibex website the model for the full zip shak has a brown shak with black pants. However, the green would give you more variety than the brown as an alternative to your black shak. The green is brighter and cheerier.
I agree, I love the shak fabric and fit.
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11-06-2007, 05:28 AM #7
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Sorry Knot- I gave the Smartwool purple heather zip to my biking daughter! Originally Posted by KnottedYet
Purple-y blues look great on me. If you have any woolies in purple hues that you don't like in a size L; pm me, eh?
Natasha- thanks for the input- it helps! I am still thinking what to do- the brown or the green?.....
(I have the black shak jersey, and I'll be getting the red hoodie soon....)Lisa
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11-06-2007, 07:04 PM #8
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IBEX Long Trail sweater on SAC, $68.
I already have this and lurrrrrve it so much.
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11-06-2007, 07:14 PM #9
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What a great sweater! Backcountryoutlet.com actually has this sweater for a bit cheaper, plus free shipping. (Backcountry.com runs SAC).
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11-07-2007, 07:35 AM #10
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OK ladies, I have read and read your posts and am amazed at how many items you all have and how you sing the praises of wool. I must confess-The ONLY items I own are wool socks. Don't ban me please! I just went to a website and put 3 items into a shopping cart. BUT before I order. I need to ask a question. The items say that they are a base layer item, all 1/4 zip top. I thought I wanted to wear something like underarmor next to me then this top. I am under the impression that this is a no go correct? I use this wool as my baselayer and then what do I put over that (see below first)? If they are a base layer, how heavy are they? I am in the wool-less club here. I am looking at these items for x-c skiing, walking, and perhaps snowshoeing. I usually wear a heavy biking jersey and a soft shell jacket for walking/x-c skiing and find it okay and haven't had any problems. Would I use the wool top instead of my biking jersey? I have read the advantages, I just need to be sold now. i know- too many questions.
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