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Icebreaker Sierra

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GarethSL 02 Apr 2012

Has anyone used one of these, either the half zip, jacket or hoodie? I'm looking for a heavyweight wool mid-layer and these seem pretty ideal to my need but can anyone comment on the fit?

Mikkel 02 Apr 2012

In reply to GrendeI:

been very tempted by the sierra hood jacket myself, but would like to see one for real first but seems to be a very limited amount of shops selling it

OP GarethSL 02 Apr 2012

In reply to Mikkel: Indeed, I imagine they're rare as a rocking unicorns poo in the shops in the UK, Icebreaker is even rarer over here! OM has a nice review but its more of a scoop than any real info on how it wears.

Damo 03 Apr 2012

In reply to GrendeI:

They're out here in Australia and I looked at one the other day. They're very nice, but quite heavy. OK for casual or cragging, but I think way too heavy for an active technical garment. And frikkin' expensive.

OP GarethSL 04 Apr 2012

Also, anyone any experience with woolpower? How's their fit?

Michael Ryan 04 Apr 2012

In reply to GrendeI:

> Has anyone used one of these, either the half zip, jacket or hoodie? I'm looking for a heavyweight wool mid-layer and these seem pretty ideal to my need but can anyone comment on the fit?

Yes, I have one.

I got the full zip, this one: http://www.theepicentre.co.uk/catalogue/icebreaker/sierra-full-zip

I'm slim fit: 5ft 10+, 32 inch waist: the Men's medium fits me perfectly: not tight, not baggy, but snug.

It's warm, a great insulation piece for most activities..... looks good too.

I wouldn't call it heavy at all; the warmth to weight ratio is quite astonishing.

If you try one on, you will probably buy it.

It washes well - keeps its shape, feel and integrity. Wash warm then hang it to air dry.

I've had mine just over 6 months and have worn it all winter.... 2 months in cold upstate NY.

And last week in Kalymnos: http://www.ukclimbing.com/images/dbpage.php?id=195267

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