Are they durable, warm, comfortable to shoot in, etc, etc, etc,
Mike,
I own the brown shirt,that is the lighter weight of the 2 shirts. I have been using mine all hunting season. Well not all season but only since it's been cold enough to use it. I have had no troubles at all with it. Last weekend I went on a Winter Bow deer hunting outting with about 18 other Trad Gang members.You can check out the thread and pictures in Pow Wow. You will see me wearing the brown shirt. I was asked many questions about the shirt and recieved no negative comments regarding Ron's shirt. I find it to be a quality garment with a price I feel can't be beat. By the way I placed an order for the heavier gray shirt from Ron this week.
I hope that my comments help you out.
Larry
Mike,
I own both the brown and the gray shirts. I hunt in Soutwest Virginia, we had a few cold days and I used both shirts religiously and I would have to say they were great, I am sure they helped me eliminate a layer or two of clothing.
I own the grey and would like to get the brown for next fall. I was hoping he would have them at Compton, but he didn't.
I love the grey one warm, and comfy.
I own both. I hunted with the "brown" one in October, and the "grey" in November. They are an excellent product, and look just plain COOL!
I also use them during our gun season, and they compliment my cap-lock and BP equipment well.
If you are going for the heavy-weight, I suggest up-sizing to allow layering under it.
I hunt open deciduous woods and I think the grey model is excellent for tree stand hunting once the leaves are down as it is light in the skyline
Get either one, you won't be disappointed.
I have the heavier grey shirt. It's my favorite hunting garment by far. Warm, comfortable and no problems shooting. I may order another a couple sizes larger, put a couple layers underneath and that is all I'll need no matter how cold is gets. Oh, I have the hood also. Same great quality. ronp
My mom and dad bought me the heavier one for Christmas this year and I really like it. When she called, Ron tried to talk her out of the XL but I'm pretty glad she bought that one.
Ron, if you're reading - I'm a pretty big guy. :-D It is loose (and long in the sleeves) but I'm really digging that. I can wear stuff underneath it and not feel cramped up.
The seam under the left armpit does have a hole in it already, but I'll have my wife sew that up - no biggie.
The shirt is a winner - glad I have it. :-D
Do you have to wait a year to get one? (- :)
Lol - ok, they bought it Christmas '07, Mr. Smartie. Hehe.
Like everything Mr.LaClair sells Flat out awesome.<><
Fine product, I need to get the hood.
I don't have one yet, but I'll be getting one soon.
They're excellent. :thumbsup: I have the long-hunter shirt that is very warm & comfortable. We're also using the wool shirt I have as a pattern to make a lighter weight shirt out of camo for the early bow season when the weather is warm.
Does he have them in hoodies? Can't access his site from work and don't have internet at home anymore.
I've worn Ron's shirts and hoods, and they are excellent! I hunted an entire day in freezing rain and drizzle, but I kept warm and never felt the moisture through the heavy gray wool.
Also, everytime I've called Ron's shop I've talked to Ron personally. He provides great customer service.
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Thank you to everyone. You guys have definitly helped to push me in the right direction. I just wish that I could have found this site years ago when I switched over to this awesome challenge. You guys in general have really helped me personaly with my shooting and confidence.
I've been looking at these for a whle....they seem well-made and durable. I'll be calling Ron soon to get one. Thanks for the info.
CJ
Since Ron Hasn't jumped in yet I Will on his behalf. Ron doesn't sell junk in my experiance. he usually uses the stuff he sell's so he wants it to work well!
Just what I Have seen from Ron over the Last 7 years of knowing Him.
Thanks Jeff. :archer:
Paul, that's a great picture of you in your shirt and hood, can I borrow it to put on the web site? I'm trying to figure out what that is sticking out of your right hip....crossbow bolt? :confused:
:biglaugh:
I got 2 of Ron's gray shirts, had Ron send one to my buddy Ken(adkmountainken) we love ours.
Thanks Ron, I'll email the original size file of that photo to you, and you're welcome to use it as you like. Of course, you already have a different photo of me from that same hunt on your site already as an endorsement.
In the photo you're seeing the ends of two of my medieval replica arrows that I had stuck through my belt behind me. One had a hand-forged broadhead, and the other a lathe-turned, wood, small-game blunt.
In this next photo, I'm wearing one of your shirts that I converted into a short-sleeved overtunic. I dagged the edges, which was a popular decorative style in the later middle ages, and this time I was hunting with a 14th century replica crossbow.
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Hey Ron, will you have any shirts at K'Zoo to purchase?
I did not mean any offense by the question or to bring the quality of any of Ron's products into question Jeff and Ron. It's just that I am newer to this sport and am a little curious and this seems to be the place to get straight and forward answers to any good/stupid questions. And thanks again guys.
I own the grey one and used it this November/December here. I was surprised at how well warm it kept me! I like it and will probably get the brown one eventually.
Mike suprised me with one as a gift. i love it, extremly warm and very roomy. i wear a thick leather belt or sash with it and then i can pack my lunch and many extras by just keeping them inside the shirt just above the belt. thanks again Mike!!
QuoteOriginally posted by adkmountainken:
i wear a thick leather belt or sash with it and then i can pack my lunch and many extras by just keeping them inside the shirt just above the belt. thanks again Mike!!
Mike, I pack a bunch of lunches, snacks, beers and sweets -just above my belt- in my hunting clothes too!!! :biglaugh:
I agree with Jeff's comments, whatever Ron put's in his shop, he's tested it, it's top notch and fairly priced.
Ray
now thats funny i don't care who you are!! :bigsmyl:
Mr.LaClair do you have a catalog that you mail out?
I bought the brown shirt with the hood last year. Wore it recently on the Solana TradGang hunt. Really like the shirt. The lighter weight fits in well here in Texas. I highly recommend this item.Ron has great customer service skills. Would like to share a campfire with him someday. Can only imagine the stories he could tell. :thumbsup:
I called Ron back in october to order a grey shirt and hood. He said he just sold the last one in my size the day before. I wanted it for a trip to N. Dakota. Ron told me he would contact the manufacturer and have it drop shipped directly to me. It was only about a week and a half before I was gonna leave but he told me I shoul have it in time.
I did and it worked great. There were a couple really cold days and it kept me nice and comforable.
The only thing I will have to do is try to make the hood a little smaller. I guess my head is too small, but thats my parents fault not Ron's.