Poster: A snowHead
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i've got a norrona lyngen 750 jacket xl which has been great, but having lost some weight it looks massive on me. so i'm looking for a smaller, neater fit alternative. fill power 750/850 with a hood. 6 foot 4, 11st 2. any suggestions?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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If you decide to get rid of the existing one can I have an option on it please (depending on fit).
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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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i'll definitely be selling it so sure, it's in immaculate condition. email me as a reminder? myusername at gmail dot com
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..or drop me an e-mail on johncmckenzie@mac.com when you're ready & I'll let you stroke the Preachers you nearly bought!
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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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of course! thanks for the reminder. (i ended up getting a new pair courtesy of the dots dozen promotion, you've got to love the guys at whitedot).
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I liked them so much I bought another new (shop-soiled) pair as a spare pair & am using the ones you looked at as my Scottish ones. The Whitedot guys were certainly paying attention when they did the customer service element of the business management course.
I fear that I've dragged your thread rather off-topic. Good luck with trying to find something; I certainly can't & have to buy jackets in xxl & then give them to a tailor to butcher.
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Haglofs stuff is generally slim-fitting. And nice!
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Re suggestions
Try my diet it will soon sort out that 11st2 problem
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@maxhowarth, If you liked the Norrona, why not get a smaller version? I’m only 6’ and slim, but find the medium size is perfect, with long enough arms. Arc’teryx also have various fit styles on their jackets.
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thanks @pam w, i'll look at that. @clavboy, i dread to think...
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@PowderAdict, i know what you're saying but i think the lyngen shape's just wrong for me. the new trollveggen 850 jacket is cut slimmer, i'm just wincing at the *ahem* £399 price tag.
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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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Take a look on sportpursuit.com-currently selling very nice Mountain Hardware down jackets at good prices. (I’ve just ordered one).
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You know it makes sense.
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Haglofs Essens is a fairly slim fit but lighter weight than the Lyngen I think. MH Ghost Whisperer is also quite a slim fit but again lightweight. I currently have a Rab Zero G which is a bit warmer than the above two but the same weight as it is 1000FP. Probably similar in warmth to the Lyngen?
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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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@maxhowarth, I'm 6' 2" and last week on my ski trip weighed over 17 stone I find the Norrona XL to be a bit "athletic" for me.
With regards to Haglofs the XL fits me fine, so not sure if that would be good for you (maybe the size large might)
But would second the ghost whisperer. mountain hardwear large does fit me and its snug, but you might get away with the medium, really depends on how long your arms are. My shirts are 36 (from the back of the neck to the cuff).
Arc’teryx Cerium is meant to be an athletic fit so give that a try. In fact some of the berghaus kit is definitely on the slimmer side of shady (for me anyway).
Actually best way would probably to shoot into Cotswold Outdoors while they've still got a selection of them to try on.
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Poster: A snowHead
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When I got my down jacket I ordered the Arc’teryx Cerium LT, Arc’teryx Thorium AR and Norrøna Lyngen Lightweight Down all in size Large (I’m 184cm, 88kg).
The Cerium LT was the slimmest, fit was perfect but had no room for a mid layer underneath. If I remember correctly, it was the lightest.
The Thorium AR had a bit more room and I could wear a fleece or my Atom LT underneath. Goes under my shell jackets and over if I don’t have too many layers on.
The Lyngen was the roomiest, I may have been better with a size medium. Plenty of room for mid layers and goes over my shell jackets but not underneath them.
I ended up keeping the Thorium AR as it was the most versatile all rounder for me.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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thanks everyone. i've ordered a cerium lt hoody. fingers crossed.
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