WoolWeenies Club

[Cataboo]

I get to try out my new jacket later today!
Will report tonight.

I hope I/we didn't lead you astray!

[Crankin]

No, you didn't, but now my plans have changed, no snow shoeing today. But, I'm going skiing tomorrow, so it will get tested.

My new Smart Wool hat worked great the other night. I think it will be light enough not to cause the massive sweating while exercising. I didn't get a sweaty head when I had to snow shovel for 1.5 hours yesterday morning, either.

[malkin]

If you can't match the color, go for a striking contrast!

[Crankin]

OK, I wore the Vim Hybrid for 9 miles of x country skiing today. It was warm out; about 30 at the start and up to maybe 36. It was so warm, I took my headband off during the 1,100 ft. climb we did.
The jacket was greta. While I still felt that cool feeling at times, wearing the jacket , with a wool base layer and a light middle layer prevented the excessive sweating. I love the way the jacket fits, especially the velcro on the sleeves.
It's a winner.
My next job is to buy a couple of better mid layers before we leave for Franconia next Friday. Hopefully, EMS or REI will be having a sale where I can walk in and find something. I've been wearing a lot of winter cycling gear and the pieces just don't work.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

The jacket was greta.

That sound way betta!

Crankin, did you have any allergy/itch issues with wearing a wool base layer?

[Crankin]

Eh, I didn't see the typo until just now.
I didn't itch really, because I had on a thinner type quarter zip wicking top, with a very light thermal lining. I find that when I put the Smart Wool base layer on, I am fine. It's when I put another layer over it and it's tighter on my skin then that's when the itching starts. I had minimum itchy feelings for a couple of minutes and then it went away. I cannot, though, wear a wool mid layer with a wool base layer. I have one Icebreaker wool top I love for winter sports when it's really cold. I may try to build up tolerance to wearing it with the wool base layer, but I think it's more important that I wear wool for the base, to prevent the sweating, and then i can get away with fleece or other wicking material for the mid layer, especially with the new jacket.
I may go snow shoeing today, so I will try more experimenting.

[hebe]

I have wool coming! I bought a blue merino endura baselayer a few months back following all the recommendations on here for wool, and it is perfect, sees as much wear off the bike as on it. So I've ordered an Ibis Women's crew in black, can't wait!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

So I've ordered an Ibis Women's crew in black, can't wait!

Sacrilege!! ...that would be "Ibex".
Thirty lashes with a wet acrylic noodle!

lol!