WoolWeenies Club

[Crankin]

OK, the Vim hybrid looks more like what I would want. And I can't find the Tuck on sale anywhere. But, I read several reviews that the jacket is not windproof... what's your take on this? Could I wear it as an outer layer in the teens or lower, assuming I had appropriate mid and base layers?
Last year I thought I had forgotten my GoLite jacket when I went to Craftsbury VT. So, I wore one of my Shaks as an outer layer, until I realized my jacket was buried in the bottom of my suitcase. I was warm enough, but it definitely did not help in the wind.
Edit to add:
Deb, my Go Lite jacket is not waterproof at all, just windproof. It definitely is not breathable enough for me. When I "restarted" x country skiing about 6 years ago, my DH ordered it on line for both of us. I really didn't pay too much attention, as frankly I am not a good "researcher" on line for this kind of stuff. He loves doing this kind of research and he barely sweats. What he wears for outdoor activity is much heavier than what I wear. Of course now, I am much more knowledgeable.
Too many choices.

[Cataboo]

Crankin, I've never actually tried it. So I could say what I think it'd be good for, but I'm not sure of which temperature ranges, 'cause some of that's very individual. I've gone hiking in 20 degree weather and ended up stripped down to a sports bra and wool pants pushed up to my knees. (it was very steep).

Here's a few reviews:
http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/2...sh-hybrid.html

http://www.trailspace.com/gear/ibex/.../review/19201/

Basically, the more breathable something is, the less windproof it's going to be. Same with waterproof. It's all tradeoffs, and you've gotta figure out what works. Do you carry a backpack with you that you can put more layers in? Add in a windproof vest in very windy conditions, and you'd probably be fine.

[Crankin]

I understand the trade offs. I'm opting for breathability. I don't ski in the rain and rarely when it's snowing hard. I might wear this jacket for snow shoeing/hiking in the cold in addition to skiing, but it definitely won't be for anything else. I have worn my Golite maybe 5 times on winter rides in the past 5 years. I just don't ride very much in January or February.
Cataboo, I wear a Nathan waist pack that's for hiking rather than running, that has a medium size space for stuff. It's not huge. I usually put different gloves or head gear in there, as well as food. I could not put a jacket in there unless it was very foldable and lightweight. I just found it unbearable to ski with a Camelbak and the damn thing froze up when I tried. Bottles work better for me.
I'm leaning toward the Vim Hybrid. Thank you for all of the information.

[Crankin]

I ordered the Vim Hybrid jacket in red from Ski Rack. Man, what a pain... every time I saw the jacket for a cheap price it was the Vim Hybrid fleece jacket, not the regular one. Ibex has the worst price fixing of all brands. Anyway, I got it for 156.00, free shipping, down from 195.00 everywhere else.
I hope it's worth it.

[Cataboo]

Let me know, I'm pretty curious about it. I almost talked myself into buying one, but it's totally not in the budget.

[Biciclista]

just bought a turquoise colored Ibex Zephyr hat from TE (I ordered it yesterday, I received it today!!!
it is LONG enough to really cover my ears!! YAY!!!
the black hat that I bought used here from another TE lady is starting to look old and now I have a pretty new one.. yAY

[Flybye]

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