 Poster: A snowHead
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| Masque wrote: |
| James the Last, it depends on the density of the weave . . . do some research . . . the idea behind Gortex didn't fall out of the blue. The concept was/is 60+ years old |
Go on, I'm up for being educated but my quick google only tells me that Barbour have developed a range of non-wax breathable jackets... which implies their wax jackets really aren't! I'm no fan of wearing a Barbour for this reason.
So, please do point me towards some research if you can.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I really don't think these jumpers are bad. You have a single knit, no seams, windproof, antimicrobrial, merino wool product. They just need a bit of design adjustment. Look at the colour palettes the nice scandi companies are using. Look at the way the (much smaller, much more subtle) logos blend into that colour palette, and notice that the women's products (at least) have more fitted options. Perhaps think about the logo being the silhouette of an actual ski jumper mid flight or something rather than the words 'Ski Jumper' which aren't really working (and again, much smaller than the big badge that's there now)... maybe that's a rubbish idea... but anyway, seems to me you've got a good product underneath the distracting (and detracting) colours and logos.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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| James the Last wrote: |
| Masque wrote: |
| James the Last, it depends on the density of the weave . . . do some research . . . the idea behind Gortex didn't fall out of the blue. The concept was/is 60+ years old |
Go on, I'm up for being educated but my quick google only tells me that Barbour have developed a range of non-wax breathable jackets... which implies their wax jackets really aren't! I'm no fan of wearing a Barbour for this reason.
So, please do point me towards some research if you can. |
In filthy weather like todays I go for my barbour waxed cotton jacket over modern stuff every time, no matter how abused it is it will keep me dry!
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miranda, The blue colour was definitely "in" last season so it's probably "out" by now. Despite the slagging it's had I don't think the product looks that bad if they can make it less "Officer's Club" or other low rent chain. Price point and size of potential market are a bit off base IMV - if it's spring I'd still rather wear a light shell with a t shirt than a sweater or of course my baller vest over my tall-T.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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James the Last, Ventile, Cotton Duck Canvas, waxed cotton, and close woven wool tweed. All are water resistant or water proof. Weight can be an issue as Fatbob suggests and I'm not spending a bucket of money on this . . . eBay is my friend. Ma breeks just have a waxed cotton bum patch for sitting on the wet bits. Wind proofing is more important than waterproofing as skiing is predominantly a dry weather sport. Breathability is a modern requirement as we have begun to wear closer fitting and more layered garments. I'm not looking for new developments, just old standards.
fatbob, "handicap" is an interesting viewpoint . . . would you like to use my teleboard for a week to establish a datum point for your skiing?
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Here is the lovely fleece  which will be partially covered by some of.............
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Masque, I'm handicapped enough on normal teleskis without making it more difficult and I don't ski enough to even get onto the hallowed intermediate plateau at that.
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This....body covered and hood added from ski jumper material.........
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sequoiaboard, Looking forward to seeing the finished article... it's an interesting concept.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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sequoiaboard, Tell her to go into business and flog em for £99.99, easily undercutting the ones mentioned in this thread!
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| fatbob wrote: |
| miranda, The blue colour was definitely "in" last season so it's probably "out" by now. |
I actually quite like both the blue and the red (though I would definitely offer a more muted colour option too). What I don't like are the big black logos and black zips on those bright colours. It's not an attractive zip, so I wouldn't make such a feature of it. I would probably keep the zip the same colour as the jumper or, if I wanted to feature it with a different colour and add in a trim detail elsewhere to tie it in, I wouldn't make it black on brights like that or would at least have a balancing stripe of colour around the black.
Making the logo much smaller and possibly black onto a white background or something (so it's less imposing) would help, and shift the position of it or just don't have a massive flag in the same position on the other arm.... and I do think the logo should be a symbol or picture rather than the words "Ski Jumper".
But otherwise, I am looking for something to wear on the warmer days this season and could imagine wearing a jumper like that with some fitted "ski pants", if they really were suitable for spring skiing - as someone else said, it would be good to see a picture of people actually on the slopes in them - either way, some full body shots might be a good idea. And maybe you could get Eddie the Eagle involved in the shoot 
Good luck Mr Ski Jumpers....
and good luck Mrs sequoiaboard - definitely interested to see the final product too!
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You know it makes sense.
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| davkt wrote: |
| James the Last wrote: |
| Masque wrote: |
| James the Last, it depends on the density of the weave . . . do some research . . . the idea behind Gortex didn't fall out of the blue. The concept was/is 60+ years old |
Go on, I'm up for being educated but my quick google only tells me that Barbour have developed a range of non-wax breathable jackets... which implies their wax jackets really aren't! I'm no fan of wearing a Barbour for this reason.
So, please do point me towards some research if you can. |
In filthy weather like todays I go for my barbour waxed cotton jacket over modern stuff every time, no matter how abused it is it will keep me dry! |
Only problem with wearing a Barbour is that you look like the kind of person who wears Barbour...
Oh wait.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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bobmcstuff, Well living out in the sticks on the edge of the Peak District just means I fit in with the rest of the non-tourists!
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Poster: A snowHead
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A tenner to post a jumper seems a bit steep as well!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Free delivery from Jaeger for my Christmas jumper, only£99
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Still a bit of fine tuning to go Mrs SB says, but here it is so far........
She's contemplating embroidering ESF on the back in big red and white letters, standing for the name of her new Haute Couture Company, "English Ski Finery"
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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That looks splendid!
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sequoiaboard, Wow! 
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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Bones, Yup, guess the Asos seller didn't realise what they had, mine is an early SOS for sure as it was made in the 'British Crown Colony of Hong Kong' put looks as though it has never been worn.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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FAQ
Maybe she'll start posting on here and make her fortune
