WoolWeenies Club

**Triskeliongirl** · 01-29-2008, 10:43 AM

Deb, here is a link to some ibex cycling shorts on sale: http://www.westhillshop.com/index.as...ROD&ProdID=235

I also noticed a lot of items are now reduced at the ibex site, not listed in outlet, but in their regular sections. I want one of these in green: http://www.ibexwear.com/shop/Product...ing.php?LPID=9
But, I will not spend that much money even on sale, and especially not after what I just finished buying.

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 01-29-2008, 11:01 AM

Oh Trisk, you really ARE an enabler now!!!!

By the way, I should mention that I have one of those Skimmer caps, and I don't really like it much. It's not stretchy enough and doesn't cover my ears very well. If you want a wool helmet liner get the Smartwool one which covers ears completely and stretches over the head beautifully. It also has less bumpy seams.

**Triskeliongirl** · 01-29-2008, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by Lisa S.H.

Oh Trisk, you really ARE an enabler now!!!!

By the way, I should mention that I have one of those Skimmer caps, and I don't really like it much. It's not stretchy enough and doesn't cover my ears very well. If you want a wool helmet liner get the Smartwool one which covers ears completely and stretches over the head beautifully. It also has less bumpy seams.

Thanks Lisa, but actually its the Razzel sweater I've been lusting after, I guess the link just takes you to the general page. I just love the 17.5 merino..........

**Crankin** · 01-29-2008, 01:16 PM

AHHHH! I bought it.
I haven't seen too many x smalls and the price was right.
I am bad.

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 01-29-2008, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by Robyn Maislin

AHHHH! I bought it.
I haven't seen too many x smalls and the price was right.
I am bad.

Bought what?!?

Trisk- those razzels look sweet. They are not like heavy sweaters though- should be nice and soft.....
(you know you want one)

Just in case anyone is missing the parts where they show what's currently on sale at Ibex:
http://www.ibexwear.com/shop/Product...&Gender=Womens
AND....
http://www.ibexwear.com/shop/Product...&Gender=Womens

**Crankin** · 01-29-2008, 03:17 PM

The extra small hooded Shak mentioned before. Sorry, I was so crazed with wool lust I didn't explain myself.....

**KnottedYet** · 01-29-2008, 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by Lisa S.H.

By the way, I should mention that I have one of those Skimmer caps, and I don't really like it much. It's not stretchy enough and doesn't cover my ears very well. If you want a wool helmet liner get the Smartwool one which covers ears completely and stretches over the head beautifully. It also has less bumpy seams.

I have the Ibex Meru hat (as does Trek) and just love it as a helmet liner. It fits great under the helmet, breathes and wicks like only wool can, and covers my ears perfectly.

Edit: I see the Meru with earflaps is also on sale for $15. Trek420 and I have regular Merus.

**DebW** · 01-30-2008, 04:55 AM

Originally Posted by Lisa S.H.

Just in case anyone is missing the parts where they show what's currently on sale at Ibex:
http://www.ibexwear.com/shop/Product...&Gender=Womens
AND....
http://www.ibexwear.com/shop/Product...&Gender=Womens

Does anyone know how long this sale lasts? They have so many nice things on sale, but I want to wait until Sunday after I see things in person at the Arcadian Shop and compare prices.

**Triskeliongirl** · 01-30-2008, 05:27 AM

I imagine the Ibex sale lasts until things sell out (I think they are trying to clear winter stock to make room for spring/new items).

You could always make an order, with the expectation that you'll return things later, but then you need to plan for the return postage fees. I will tell you that Ibex at those prices is unusual. Just keep the tags on, and once you try things this weekend (which may hapen before your order arrives) you could even exchange some items you ordered for items you tried on, and I think they'll charge you less postage on an exchange.

One thing I have learned is that you can gather a lot about fit from whether the item is described as form fitting or semi fitting. For me, the smalls in the semi-fit items fit very nice for professional or casual settings, whereas the items described as form fit, fit very close to the body, which is fine, even desirable for activity, but may look too snug for professional use (unless one sizes up).

I was feeling a little bad last night, cuz both the stratto sweater and razzle are now on sale, and perhaps if they were on sale a week ago I would have ordered them instead of the green kate/black shak, but as I sit in my office in my green kate/black shak, while it is 34 degrees outside, I wouldn't have it any other way. I have it paired my black wool pants, and it looks very chic and professional, yet I can pair the same top with cycling tights, throw over a cycling jacket, and bike, or put a goretex suit over and cross-country ski. The full zip shak is an incredibly versatile piece. In fact, I may wear my shaks to my DC meeting instead of a suit jacket, since a suit jacket is actually too formal, the shaks make me look just the right level of professional for a scientist, let me feel comfortable, and keep me toasty warm but not overheating in a normally heated room.

**DebW** · 01-30-2008, 06:08 AM

There is a review of the Ibex Balance Seamless Sport Bra at www.backpackinglight.com. This is a subscription site so most of you won't be able to read the whole article. But suffice it to say the Ibex's wool sports bra got an excellent review for comfort and performance in high-output winter activities. The reviewer wore it for backpacking, rafting, and swimming, even for 6 days and nights straight. Only slight downside was that it should not be worn as outerwear when wet.

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 01-30-2008, 07:35 AM

Originally Posted by DebW

Only slight downside was that it should not be worn as outerwear when wet.

Probably true of any bra!

**Triskeliongirl** · 01-30-2008, 08:36 AM

I just wanted to update my report on the Ibex Knee Warmers. While I did have problems with them not staying put on my ride in yesterday, I simply placed them higher up on my leg for the ride home and they were fine. It was not a cold day, but windy and the windbreaking front really did its job. Again, for the weather I wore them in I was glad that I didn't overheat. There is one neg. review of them at the ibex site (probably why they are on sale!) but I disagree. I think the fit is great, but you do need to experiment with positioning, as the wool isn't quite as forgiving as lycra if they aren't positioned properly to begin with. I was having trouble to find leg warmers that aren't too long, so I realized with the addition of high cut socks they can easily double as leg warmers.

Originally Posted by Triskeliongirl

Deb, I highly recommend the knee warmers and arm warmers, which are deeply discounted right now at the ibex website. The only problem is your limbs may be a bit too slim for them, since the smallest they come in is unisex small (garment measurements are posted here on TE by susan in the apparel section). I rode with them for the first time today. The arm warmers stayed up fine and are quite long, but the leg ones did creep down, although they never slipped out from under the band on my shorts, so I am going to play around with placing them higher to begin with. Great at temp. regulation. It was a warmer morning, but they kept me warm without letting me overheat. A great product!

**KnottedYet** · 02-01-2008, 06:40 PM

I have a Shak!
Finally!!!

It is a Thistle pullover. I *love* this color! Purple-y grey! With bits of blue! (Grey/gray is one of my favorite colors, as is purple, as is blue. And this Shak is such a rich grey!)

I am ecstatic over the sleeve length. Sleeves that are actually LONG enough! Got on the bike, and they are long enough to cover my wrists when I ride.

And raglan shoulders just make it fit all the better.

Nice heavy shirt, sturdy dense fabric. I'm wearing it over my dark grey Norgie crew with my gray-blue Woolrich wool vest. (yes, it should be "Norge", but Ibex was having fun with the word) Tried it over my new silver/pink/magenta Twizler, and they match beautifully.

Did I mention that I love the sleeve length? The torso is long enough, too. Hot diggity!

**KnottedYet** · 02-01-2008, 07:21 PM

Wool triathlon top?
http://www.ibexwear.com/shop/Product...ng.php?LPID=51

**Crankin** · 02-02-2008, 05:10 AM

My order from STP came last night. Everything fits! The Icebreaker half zip really fits well, but it feels a little itchy to me. Well, I will be wearing it with something underneath. The 2 Icebreaker superfine short sleeved T shirts also felt a little rougher than the soft merino I am used to in sweaters. But I am now washing them, as the label said they would soften up with washing. They fit so well, I look forward to wearing them in the summer!
I also got 2 fleece v neck tops that fit perfectly. The sleeves on all of these items in x-small are a pretty good length, considering I usually wear petite sizes in regular clothes.
I am going to test out one or two of these pieces when I ride my Jamis today. Now I feel like a real commuter.

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