WoolWeenies Club

[GLC1968]

Damn you, Woolweenies!

Thanks to this thread, I just HAD to check out HighCountry and I just HAD to get another Carrie hoody! But, to be fair, I also found the rain jacket I just tried on at REI yesterday for $30 off and no tax. I bought one for both myself and my DH. So it was worth the visit even though it did set me back another $220.

I still covet a black full zip shak...but I can't afford it just yet. Ugh! I'm afraid they'll sell out everywhere before I can spare the cash to buy one!

Oh, and for anyone looking at both, the full zip shak is definitely heavier than the half zip one. I have last years full zip (in orange) and it's more jacket-like than my half-zip...which I would consider more of a knit shirt. And the full zip has a heavier weight zipper to go with the heavier fabric. Love them both, though!!

[sandra]

Gulp. Ok. I did it.

Since I canceled the other order, I just ordered the Full Zip Shak in Thistle Heather size L from Uncle Dan's. $105. Free shipping.

I would have ordered Black, but I have the Ibex Cirque jacket in black and most all of my bottoms are black. Thistle heather will give me some contrast. The brown was tempting. I love brown.

Finally. I hope the Large fits.

Now, please tell me again how much I'm going to love it.

[GLC1968]

Sandra - you are going to love it! And the thistle heather is a GREAT and useful color!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I still covet a black full zip shak...but I can't afford it just yet. Ugh! I'm afraid they'll sell out everywhere before I can spare the cash to buy one!

Oh, and for anyone looking at both, the full zip shak is definitely heavier than the half zip one. I have last years full zip (in orange) and it's more jacket-like than my half-zip...which I would consider more of a knit shirt. And the full zip has a heavier weight zipper to go with the heavier fabric. Love them both, though!!

Don't worry about the black shak selling out before you get one. Shaks are Ibex's top selling item and they will continue to make them- especially in black. That's also why they go on sale less often- because they are never something that has to be phased out and sold off, unless it's some odd color.

I must disagree with you about the fullzip shak being heavier than the halfzip shak though. I have both a full and half in brown, and also in black. The material is identical in the full zips and the half zips. Perhaps the heavier zipper in the full zip makes it seem heavier- also the front left chest pocket (great for keeping your cell phone from freezing in the cold) which has a pocket liner adds a bit of an extra layer on one side in front. I tried the shak hoody on once too and that was again the same weight material. The full zip has additional curved "style" seams in lower front too, which almost make it seem like they are lined jackets...but they're not, it's just a style feature.

Sandra- i think the Mollie jacket would have been to heavy for you in your area. But the Carrie might have worked- it's like a fine terrycloth-textured hooded sweatshirt but more stylin' and wool of course.

The Kate definitely looks more elegant than my Smartwool LS crew pullovers...but I like them both. I could wear the Kate over a skirt and look very nice for going out to dinner, etc. I got the Kate to wear in less cold weather when I don't need to warm my neck. If anyone sees a Kate in that lavender in size Large anywhere- let me know.

[sandra]

Sandra- i think the Mollie jacket would have been to heavy for you in your area. But the Carrie might have worked- it's like a fine terrycloth-textured hooded sweatshirt but more stylin' and wool of course.

It probably would work, but I feel sure the size I ordered (M, because that was all they had) would NOT have worked. I'm hoping this Large shak will fit and I don't need the XL.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Oh yeah, a medium Carrie would probably have been snug. The large shak might fit just fine (mine is a bit roomy), plus it is incredibly versatile.

Robyn- tell Steve I really get my money's worth from all my wool, because I wear many of the same items whether I'm out at a party, supermarket shopping, hiking, sleeping, snowshoeing, rollerskating, or biking! For biking i just add a chamois, gloves, helmet, and maybe a hi-res vest. I don't even put on special biking shoes. Thus, I can use somewhat the same wardobe for each activity. Saves a lot of time on changing clothes!

[sandra]

Well, in just a little over a month we will be going to the mountains for our son's wedding. It snowed there last week. See how I justified my shak? I'm worried that the L will be too small, but if yours is a little loose, maybe it will be fine.

[mimitabby]

Did I just hear Trisk wondering if it was okay to have 3 sweaters?
PUHLEASE!

I have millions of sweaters! i don't know if I could count them!

[Dianyla]

Dianyla- did you decide about the pale blue shak yet?

Nah, still hemming and hawing. I may just go ahead and order the Thistle shak and see them both in person to compare. Maybe I just need to keep both of them!

Did I just hear Trisk wondering if it was okay to have 3 sweaters?
PUHLEASE!

Fine wool sweaters are like boyfriends... you can never have too many!

[GLC1968]

I must disagree with you about the fullzip shak being heavier than the halfzip shak though. I have both a full and half in brown, and also in black. The material is identical in the full zips and the half zips. Perhaps the heavier zipper in the full zip makes it seem heavier- also the front left chest pocket (great for keeping your cell phone from freezing in the cold) which has a pocket liner adds a bit of an extra layer on one side in front. I tried the shak hoody on once too and that was again the same weight material. The full zip has additional curved "style" seams in lower front too, which almost make it seem like they are lined jackets...but they're not, it's just a style feature.

I wonder if it's because my full zip shak is from last year (or older) - it's the persimmon color - that it's different? My half-zip is this year's model. There is definitely a weight difference in mine...weird. It's so noticeable that I didn't even think that my half-zip was a shak at all until I saw the receipt from when my husband bought it for me!


Oh, and I scored a Nolita jacket off ebay for $70 last week. It just came on Friday and I LOVE it - such a flattering shape! (but it's a wool coat - almost too heavy for NC except on the coldest days - hopefully it'll be more usefull in the PNW).

[Natasha]

High country outfitters cancelled my order for a medium carrie hoody, saying they are out. If anybody has a medium they do not want please let me know.
Thank you.

[sandra]

They should have one...the one that I canceled this morning. Call them on the phone and check.

They told me that the mollie jacket was really heavy, like a pea jacket.

[Natasha]

I checked by e-mail and they say they are out of all mediums. Oh well.

[GLC1968]

I checked by e-mail and they say they are out of all mediums. Oh well.

Damn! When did you order? I just ordered a medium this morning but I cannot check my personal email from work to see if mine was also cancelled. I hope not!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I wonder if it's because my full zip shak is from last year (or older) - it's the persimmon color - that it's different? My half-zip is this year's model. There is definitely a weight difference in mine...weird. It's so noticeable that I didn't even think that my half-zip was a shak at all until I saw the receipt from when my husband bought it for me!

Hey maybe your older full zip "shak" is actually a full zip Switchback- which they did make last year in the Persimmon color. I don't think they had persimmon shaks. The switchback is definitely a thicker wool than the shaks. Is this what your full zip looks like?- this is a switchback persimmon full zip:
http://www.ibexwear.com/shop/Product...hback-Full-Zip

Natasha- If sandra cancelled her order this morning, her medium might not show up in their inventory until tomorrow or so- changes take a day or two to process sometimes.