WoolWeenies Club

[DebW]

I'm going to be in the Berkshires again on Monday eve/Tue morn. I may stop by the Acadia Shop again to look at/touch/try on more Ibex. But I'm trying not to spend any more money.

Another successful shopping trip to the Arcadian. Ibex is still 30% off, and they had a few Smartwool items at 50% off. So I bought a Woolies crew shirt in green for $42 and a pair of Smartwool lightweight long underwear pants for $32.50. Was hoping that the Ibex Balance underwear and bras would be there, but not yet.

[KnottedYet]

I'm gonna have to write a review of my Ibex Balance runners.... but I'm not sure how. Cuz, umm, I'm not sure I like them. They creep. Up. and In. Ehem. Was gonna try running in them, but walking in them is irritating enough that I'm frankly a little afraid of trying to run. (there is no graceful way to yank them out of places they were never meant to go, while running down the street.)

They did ok on the bike, and are generally ok for wearing as undies as long as you pull them down and out occaisionally.

On the other hand, I'm loving my Shak pullover! Great shirt for the weather we're having here. And I just keep admiring how nice and clean the stitching is.

[DebW]

I'm gonna have to write a review of my Ibex Balance runners.... but I'm not sure how. Cuz, umm, I'm not sure I like them. They creep. Up. and In. Ehem. Was gonna try running in them, but walking in them is irritating enough that I'm frankly a little afraid of trying to run. (there is no graceful way to yank them out of places they were never meant to go, while running down the street.)

I've got the same problem with the Smartwool boxers and a few others I've tried. Sometimes I think it's because they have a seam down the center of the back and the seam doesn't stretch like the rest of the fabric. But I have some seamless ExOfficios that do the same. I tried on Ibex Roaster Boxers at the Arcadian yesterday, and they felt comfortable, but with other underwear underneath them they couldn't have crept in anway. The Roaster Boxers seem quite thick and too warm for many situations. But I may end up getting a pair eventually to wear under my wool hiking pants when it's too warm for long underwear.

[KnottedYet]

The Ibex Balance has no seam, which is nice. They'd probably fit someone with skinnier or shorter legs better than they fit me. (Smartwools boxers creep MUCH worse on me than the Ibex Balance)

My 3 pair of Ibex Roasters are still my all-time favorites. They don't creep on me at all.

[elk]

http://www.rivbike.com/products/list...product=22-689

Remember we were talking about a wool buff???

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

That's funny....Rivendell site is selling Ibex arm warmers?? Oh, the irony....

[SandyLS]

I just got a beautiful new wool full-zip bike jersey from the Ibex outlet page, the La Luna for $69.00. The color is aqua with grey trim, very pretty and it also comes in a green. Most of my jerseys are hi-viz green/yellow for road riding. I thought this would be a nice option for when hubby and I ride rail-trails. I really like the way it fits. No elastic in the arms. The info says it has elastic in the hem, but if it does it is very relaxed and does not seem to bunch up at all like some if my jerseys. Now I just need warmer weather to get here so I can get out and ride.
http://www.ibexwear.com/shop/Product...ull-Zip-Jersey

[KnottedYet]

That's funny....Rivendell site is selling Ibex arm warmers?? Oh, the irony....

Help me, I just spent the entire day hearing about neck problems and stuff (seminar) so my brain is full and somewhat non-functioning. Why is it ironic that Riv is selling Ibex? One of their mottos is "wool, steel, and leather," and we saw a few folks wearing Ibex when we went to Riv last year. And they have said several times they'd like to get more stuff in made in the USA.

I'm a little slow right now... help me!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Help me, I just spent the entire day hearing about neck problems and stuff (seminar) so my brain is full and somewhat non-functioning. Why is it ironic that Riv is selling Ibex? One of their mottos is "wool, steel, and leather," and we saw a few folks wearing Ibex when we went to Riv last year. And they have said several times they'd like to get more stuff in made in the USA.

I'm a little slow right now... help me!

And well they SHOULD sell more stuff made in the US....or at least made in places where human and animals rights are concerns.
I thought it was ironic because Riv had been selling wool and merino apparel that I (and not just me) felt was ill-fitting, unattractive, and most importantly, made in China.
Now they are selling Ibex arm warmers. I think it's amusing (or should I say "a-MUSA-ing"?) But it's certainly an improvement as a step in the right direction.