Check it out guys and gals.....
http://www.sitkagear.com/
Click on ..... "New Gear Preview"
The whole line has been revamped and a new colder weather line has been added(Celsius Line). We're very excited about the changes, improvements, and additions.
There's a few of us around to answer any questions you might have....check it out see what you think.
You gotta be kidding!
excuse me...what am I kidding about?
Guru are u a rep? :confused:
Bought all their stuff last year...have some of the new stuff coming. i love it!
Curt,
Liking what I see so far. Are they going to offer the same colors as last year. Really liked the Tan and Green as well the MM.
Going to have to pick some more up before I head back home on leave.
Chris
Chris, Some of the items are available in the same colors. Also some new patterns and colors added.
HT...sort of :thumbsup:
What new camo patterns will be available?
Great site, terrific graphics. It took away my control buttons, though, and I had to call my Task Manager to get me out.
Killdeer :eek:
I found the new colors on the website.
Really interesting innovations for the upcoming year. I'm ordering some of the 90% stuff. The new restrictions on airlines make my heavy, bulky wool stuff expensive to take along. The lighter weight of the Sitka Gear and the water resistance makes it good for rainy weather eliminating rain gear too.
The more I learn about this stuff the better I like it :-)
Camo patterns include Mothwing Mountain Mimicry (EXTREMELY versatile, and Sitka's signature pattern), the new Mossy Oak TreeStand, and a Realtree AP pattern. There are also some solids available.
This past weekend at Compton was my first opportunity to see some of the new '08 innovations and like Biggie said, the more I learn about it, the more I like it.
I sat in the Sitka booth with Mike Mitten and Steve Osminski with Darryl Quidort and Denny Sturgis and maybe another guy or two lending a hand as well. I was very encouraged by the interest traditional archers are showing this product. We were busy almost non-stop with people stopping by and checking out the new gear, sizing it, etc.
Like many of you, I have a love for simple things and that includes plaids and wool and stinginess (is that a word?). My success pictures over the years bears this out, with many fine animals taken wearing a simple Wal-Mart shirt-jac in plaid. But I believe Sitka is making a major effort to listen to what bowhunters want and need from their equipment, and that includes a pro staff largely of traditional shooters.
Biggie hit on an important point: packability. It also will dry out quickly in camp. The new raingear has 4-way stretch. Tapered arms and a fit on tops that makes string clearance a cinch. Feature after feature... I believe mine will last 20 years (assuming I don't gain any more weight), which makes it a pretty practical investment after all.
I have been looking at the 90% gear. I have had Gore Tex in the past and found it totally useless for active ground hunting.
Even if you don't get wet from the outside you will get soaked from the inside and then it turns into a wet towel!
How is this different? I don't want to send 500.00 down the toilet.
Crap, they are a little far for me to drive, mabey I will plan a vacation and drive through and pick some stuff up. Looks like great stuff
Great, but where can I get it in PA???? Looks like only a couple small shops (i.e. those that do not do mail order)in all of the state. BassPro and Cabela's have some of the previous models in their catalogs, but they are not stocking Sitka Gear (any of it)in their retail stores here. It would sure be nice to check it out before putting down the $$$ and having to return it because it doesn't fit or is not what I expected.
KD -- again you save the day! Keep 'em coming! :wavey: Dave
Is their downpour jacket noisy?
Jeff--you should have carpooled out to Compton ;) . Seriously, I know exactly what you mean; there were MANY people who came over to the booth glad to be able to actually touch the stuff. Ads are one thing, but it is good to get your hands on it. I would call Sitka and ask them for the names of stocking dealers in PA or close to you. Do you have Gander Mountain out there? I have seen it in a few of them. There must be somewhere you can see it.
Knife, the Downpour is gone, replaced with the Nimbus line. It is very quiet, it is waterproof and breatheable, and it has 4 way stretch to it. It also has improved venting. NICE stuff!
Thanks Steve - I'll check out Gander Mountain in Harrisburg this WE.
I'm interested in the Mountain Pants - Can anyone tell me what temperature range you would wear these pants, either sitting in a tree stand or some lite stalking?
Thanks!
I have been a predator pattern, wolfskin user for many years. My old reliable camo has been showing its age and wear, with tears, patches and burn holes from embers, it has been good for me and doesn't owe me anything from all the wear it has given me. I broke down and ordered some Sitka gear from Cabelas, knowing I could send it back if not satisfied in any way. I bought some of the 90% pants, a couple pair of the ascent pants and the long sleeve zip T-shirt in the realtree AP camo. I am pleased with the fit and feel of these garmets but they are just a bit spendy. Even so I will be keeping them. I like the light weight and moisture resistance they afford, and think they are just the ticket for good traveling hunting camo. I still have some wool pants for really cold weather and a heavy weight makinaw, 100% wool cruiser/jacket in red and black plaid for my jacket. I like wool when its cold. I elk hunt from horseback and carry an oilskin slicker on my saddle for rain gear and a Government issue poncho in my pouch when I am not riding. I am also just as pleased with the Cabela's Henley long sleeve poly shirts for a light weight quick drying, wicking base layer, and their poly/wool blend microfleece pullover which is extremely lightweight and packable at a reasonable cost. I am not convinced the Sitka gear T shirt is worth 4 times as much money and will not be buying another one until I can compare them with a few days use in the field.
Sherpa, you will LOVE that expensive "t-shirt" once you start running after those elk ;)
Jeff, the Mountain pants are replaced this year with the Ascent pants (improved to 4 way stretch from 2 way) and they are made for active hunting, like elk hunting, or mild weather stand hunting. The 90% stuff is more for sitting, but again it is not super warm, that is why the Celsius line was developed...for the stand hunter; it is still lightweight, but much warmer.
Mountain pants are still available, apparently.
Do these run on the small side? I seem to remember comments to this effect.
Originally, I heard the fit was small. I got mine last year and found my 36W mountain pants fit exactly as my 36W jeans do.
I'll tell ya how nice the mountain pants are...this spring while turkey hunting with my "friends" one of them stole my pants out of my bag before we left camp!
The guys I hang around with............... :rolleyes:
(nothing to do with my avatar photo though :-)
Biggie,
Thanks for the endorsement. Have to wonder though: Who could even wear your pants!!! The culprit must have been pretty obvious, unless all you Georgia boys are built the same! :biglaugh:
A Gator fan
Let's see..........Uncle Gene....Uncle Barry....Marty.....Joey Buchanan....yep!
Any one of em could be the culprit!
I can't find the new colors. Where are they?
Thanks,
Kyle
The GM by me still has the original stuff...would love to see the new line.
The Downpour series is noisy...what are the main changes that quieted the new line down?
My money would be on the Twins. Next time they're in camp, see if one of them is wearing a pair of MPs with the cargo pockets around their ankles! ;>)
Last weekend at the Sitka booth at Compton was the first time I saw the new Sitka line. I like what I see! This year's clothing looks even better than before. I love the trim fit of the jacket (no arm gaurd needed) and the MM camo fits in anywhere. Sitka clothing is QUIET to the touch. I'm real interested in the new Celsius line for treestand hunting this fall.
Can any of the Sitkagear enthusiasts inform me as to whether or not they make clothing for hunting in warm to hot conditions? "Normal" (for want of better description) trousers, cotton shirts? Thanks, Ben
Curt....last weekend at Comptons was my first look at the Sitka line(well other than Darryl's) WOW...time to consider upgrading all my hunting clothes...and as Biggie mentioned the airlines have changed the way traveling hunters need to look at cold weather gear.
QuoteOriginally posted by Ben Kleinig:
Can any of the Sitkagear enthusiasts inform me as to whether or not they make clothing for hunting in warm to hot conditions? "Normal" (for want of better description) trousers, cotton shirts? Thanks, Ben
Ben, I am with you since I do a fair amount of hunting in warm to hot conditions. My favorite Sitka Gear to hunt in is the "mountain pant" or the "Ascent pant" and the "core top" or "zip t top". The pants are tough and durable against rock and brush, they have 4 way stretch and when I have to wash the dust and sweat out of them they dry quick hanging on a branch or I can wear them wet and they dry on the go.
The "core top" wicks away sweat and keeps me cool when it's hot and it takes out that morning chill before sun up. It also has silver ion in the threads that prevent bacterial growth in the fabric. Way too much information here.
I'm not a big fan of hunting in cotton or cotton poly because it takes a long time to dry when wet, and it is heavy.
Bottomline is get the Ascent pant and the core top or zip t if you plan on hunting warm to hot climates.
Thanks, Larry.
bjk - The Down Pour rain gear has been replaced by the Nimbus rain gear, which is now 4-way stretch. I think this flexibility has dampened some of the noise. Yes, of all the Sitka products, I would say the rain gear has potential to make the most noise against brush, but I have not seen any other rain gear that is more quite and still withstand a down pour in a tree stand with your arms and shoulders pushed up against a tree truck that has buckets of water running down onto you. If I am using rain gear then its usually raining and the extra noise is dampened anyway by the patter of rain. Mike
Someone mentioned about not finding Sitka in Cabela's or Bass Pro retail stores. Not sure if all Scheels stores carry it, but the ones in Lincoln and Omaha did and had excellent selection. I know Scheels has stores in IA and elsewhere, don't know if anything is close for you.
Ben from Oz, I don't think Sitka wants to make 'normal' cotton clothing for several reasons. However, I think what you're asking is clothing for warm weather and I'd recommend the same things that Larry Yien did: go with the Ascent Pant (last year called the Mountain Pant) and the core tops. The Mountain Pants I had last year dry out amazingly fast when walking through wet grass, etc. Instead of sitting on my stand soaked, I'd notice very quickly my pants were dry. Amazing. I just sat many hours in a warm tent at the Sitka Booth at Compton this past weekend wearing the Sitka core top and never felt sweaty. It does a great job of transporting sweat/moisture to the surface where it is spread out for quick evaporation. And all of it is lighter than cotton.
While Sitka doesn't exactly make a warm weather pant/shirt. The mountain and or the new ascent pants and zip top will work just fine in warm weather. The fabrics are light and comfortable. They dry quickly and allow for freedom of movement. Unlike light cottons, the Sitka strecth and technical fabrics allow your skin to breath and the fabric to vent and dry quickly. This of course is a big plus in hot or cold weather.
The Sitka system really is just that "A system". It is designed to be layered and to cover a wide variety of demands. It was originally designed to be like mountain climbing gear. Less bulk, greater freedom of movement and highly technical.
With the edition of the new 08" Celcius Line, Sitka is now offering a less bulky, but greater weight/to warmth ratio product. I think all will be pleased with the 08' line and I think that over the next few years we will continue to see Sitka Gear develop and implement the latest and most technical advances in outdoor clothing.
As far as sizing? We figure if we can design clothing to accomodate "Biggie" and The Wensels...we must be doing something right!
Best, Peter Iacavazzi
I second (or third, or whatever, LOL) the vote for Sitka Gear in warm weather. Last week while filming for Masters Of The Barebow Vol. 3, I wore Sikta on a couple of hot days and never felt uncomfortable.
Most of our bowhunting here in Michigan is during cold weather though, so I'm anxious to try the new Celsius Gear this year.
Go Sitka!
I'm always interested in a new and improved rain gear. What is the Sitka process/material? Different/better than Gortex?
"I have been looking at the 90% gear. I have had Gore Tex in the past and found it totally useless for active ground hunting.
Even if you don't get wet from the outside you will get soaked from the inside and then it turns into a wet towel!
How is this different? I don't want to send 500.00 down the toilet."
I posted this on page 1; am not being negative.......just like to know how this works for active ground hunting compared to GoreTex.
Bjorn,
The 90% gear is highly water resistant...but not water proof. If you're looking to stay completely dry in heavy rain and extremely wet conditions than the "Sitka Nimbus" is what you'll need/want.
Your Gore tex gear should have kept you dry on the outside, but a combination of sweat and condensation may have cause your internal wetness. (I could be wrong).
The 90% gear is great for misty rain, walking in wet timber, morning dew and rubbing against or leaning against wet tress, shrubs and/or ground. I have found my 90% gear almost all I need in wet conditions. But again if its "absolute" water proof you're seeking than you will need "Rain gear". The Sitka Nimbus is amazing. I find (for myself) if its raining hard enough that I need to wear my Nimbus...than its raining too hard to be hunting. By then I'm usually under a tree waiting out the storm.
It sounds to me that if your'e an active hunter (as it appears) than the 90% with its highly "water resistant" properties is for you.
I agree with you that putting ($500) down is alot to many of us. But, speaking only from personal experience. I can assure you...it is not money down the toilet. Feel free to contact me directly at piacavazzi@sitkagear.com
I hoped this helped and best of luck in your upcoming season(s)
Peter Iacavazzi
My take in regards to raingear and active gear: my rain gear is stowed neatly and compactly in my pack. It comes out if the rain gets nasty wet, or if the wind gets piercing cold, or if I need to layer up to get warmer.
90% jacket and pants are the answer to active wear in cold wet conditions. It's warm, it's quiet, it stretches and moves and allows you to move. It breathes well and it gets you through most wet conditions.
If it's raining hard I am most likely under some cover like Peter said. But if I need to move and it is coming down hard I'll have my Down Pour gear on, yep it's noisy but so is the rain.
It is true though, if you are actively moving through the woods with rain gear on you will more than likely get wet from your perspiration and the breathable membrane not being able to keep up, the sweat builds up and you get wet.
The 90% jacket is "softshell" technology, it's polarfleece with a coating. Gore-tex and its kin is a breathable membrane laminated to fabric. Softshell breathes much better than Gore-tex while still retaining high water and wind resistance.
Bottomline, buy the 90% jacket for all your active hunting needs it'll do you for just about everything. You'll need raingear for the nasty's though.
Of course there is the celsius gear for more insulation and cooler climates.
Well there's really nothing I can add to what has been said already. Well said fellas! :thumbsup:
I did want to add that my usual active gear is mountain/ascent pants with core bottoms/long johns, top gear: core zip t, mt shirt/traverse shirt, when it is cold I pull out the vest, and or 90% jacket.
I sprung for some 90% pants this year and will use them in cold weather. But I run pretty hot and typically walk a bunch during a hunt and the mountain/ascent pant does it for me. If I get cold I just pull on the core bottoms. Nice thing about that is the core bottoms don't take up much room in my pack.
I try to keep my pack as light as possible unless I am packing liver and heart!
Thank you for the clarification; I am looking forward to using your products this fall and winter.
Nothing feels as good as being cozy when the weather turns crappy!
Impressive website and graphics. I love the way the clothing is cut and designed. I just ordered a complete line of wool camo however I think I will look into the Sitka product a little closer.
Great stuff guys!
WHERE IS THIS STUFF MADE?
Dean,
It's made in China, like most hunting clothing. Just old technology with a new twist, camo, to target hunters who don't know that moisture wicking garment has been around for 20 years. Under armor has now joined the band wagon. I just wear my Mountain Hardwear and Patagonia rock climbing clothing, some of it 15 years old, and all made in USA, and if hunting, top it with wool or cotton from the Army/Navy store, which will absorb light much better than synthetic fiber anyway :archer:
Patagonia comes nowhere close to this stuff....plus, it's flammable.
Old technology?? I suggest you read the website.
QuoteOriginally posted by Biggie Hoffman:
Patagonia comes nowhere close to this stuff....plus, it's flammable.
Old technology?? I suggest you read the website.
read it, owned all brands, climbed 12000 footers in the Swiss Winter, and would you believe it?...never caught on fire and here to talk about it :)
QuoteOriginally posted by Alex.B:
Just old technology with a new twist, camo, to target hunters who don't know that moisture wicking garment has been around for 20 years.
Hey Alex, I like your post but I see some leaps you are making that I wouldn't necessarily make. You make the comment on "old technology with a new twist,camo." But are you implying that past and present gear isn't that different, would you take either one indiscriminately?
Would you take a 20 year old polargaurd sleeping bag over a new HOT synthetic bag? Would you take 20 year polypropylene underwear over polarfleece silver ion thread core layers. Would you take coated nylon tarp over a silnylon tarp. Would you take a pile jacket over a softshell jacket. If you would, I've got some old gear I'll swap out with you.
New advancements have made mountaineering gear superior over the stuff we were using 20 years ago. Better loft, no stink, lighter weight, windproof and very water resistant are only a few points.
But let's embrace our similarities, since I too have taken mountaineering gear on hunting trips, pulling over camo or plaid wool to cover the red blues and yellows of my patagonia or sierra designs stuff. When I heard about Sitka Gear and saw that they were using mountaineering gear designs and technology to create hunting gear I felt like my prayers had been answered. I could get top notch gear in camo patterns to hunt in the variety of hunting situations.
Sitka Gear has an appeal to many hunters and I would have thought it would certainly appeal to folks like yourself. Obviously I am wrong there, but perhaps others might think otherwise.
Just for the record what is a target hunter?
Alex,I also agree with you about wearing my climbing clothes with camo over them,but I did purchase the Sitka gear 90% jacket and it is every bit as nice as my Mountain Hardwear gear.And not to ruin your day,but check the tags on your M.H. and patagonia stuff and you'll find most of it is now made over seas.
Rock, nobody can really avoid buying stuff made overseas anymore. I've been buying stuff from all over always.
funny you said that, because I did look at my MH tags :) and found a mixed bag made in China, Vietnam, and USA
and I do have a pair of 90% loden pants. They're cool, but certainly not the holy grail they are made out to be in their constant ad blitz.
Larry, I also have new, top of the line gear for every mountain sport imaginable, along with my "old stuff" that I keep religiously for hunting,( "space age technology, stone age pursuit", by Dave Stalling in Hunter's Heart, by David Petersen, Owl books) , and,... that you can't swap :) ,
PS: "to target" as a verb, to target/ marketed for
"Holy Grail", I've never heard that said except by you Alex. None of us that use it has ever said that bud.
Sitka gear is everything it's advertised as. If someone chooses to not spend the money for good quality hunting clothing, that's their choice. But they'd be missing out......
Everyone likes to bash so I am going to join in...
There needs to be a Trad bow attached to that guys pack. :help:
The camo looks great so thats all I can come up with! :biglaugh:
has anyone had the chance to try the celsius line of clothing. i would like some clothing for treestand hunting that isn't to bulky. something to withstand manitoba weather.
Jeanpaul, I haven't actually had my hands on any yet. But maybe one of the guys that has will chime in here. One thing I can tell you is that you'll have a hard time finding clothing with a better warmth-to-weight ratio.
Manitoba weather is a tall order for any clothing line!!
As a system it's hard to beat......
Wow Alex. Sorry to hear you feel that way about Sitka. But to each an opinion. For the record:
Sitka Gear has been designed by former design members of Arctryx (sp?). I'm sure you'll know that name. The owners of Sitka Gear went directly to the mountaineering community in an effort to produce functional, dependable, highly efficient hunting clothing that more closely resembled "mountaineering gear".
Presently, Sitka is the leader in this crossover transition. However, we are now seeing other outdoor clothing companies duplicating or at least attempting to do what Sitka Gear has done.
Regarding the Celsius line? I have seen and worn it. It is Sitka's answer to sedentary, cold weather hunting. I found the Celsius to be comfortable, warm, water resistant, and highly functional. Is it as warm as heavy wool? In my opinion...its very close. Where the Celsius line excels, is in its ability to keep you warm, while not impairing movement due to bulk and weight. For a treestand hunter, the Celsius also improves safety, due to its ability to keep you warm while still allowing movement. I will not bash heavy wool (because I have worn it and until Sitka came along I was an avid user of it). I will however say that the Celsius line now gives us all another option regarding "warmth to weight ratio"
For the record: I am the pro Staff Director for Sitka. But, I would wear Sitka even if I did not have a relationship to the company. Before I was the Pro Staff Director, I was a friend of Jason Hairston and Jon hart (The company owners). They are first class "Traditional" bowhunters. They asked me to wear the Sitka and to put it to the test. Believe me after 4 months in Montana (Sept-Dec)I put my Sitka thru the ringer. It did very well. So you know...I'm extremely hard on my gear.
After the 06', season I told Jon and Jason what I thought about the Sitka and where I thought it could be improved. Please know they did in fact make those improvements and they continue to look for ways to improve upon an already outstanding product.
What everyone should know is this: The owners of Sitka are good men who not only particpate in, but also support the traditional bowhunting community. They have gone to great lengths to design and market a highly functional, and effecient hunting garment. The products are superior. Yes, they are more expensive than many of the other hunting/outdoor garments on the market. But, to risk a 'cliche'...Regarding Sitka Gear, "You get what you pay for".
All Sitka products come with a guarentee and a promise that we at Sitka stand behind. I think as time passes we will continue to see advances in the Sitka products and we will continue to see Sitka's committment and support, to not only the hunting community but more selfishly the "traditional bowhunting faction".
I hope this will clarify some concerns. Alex, we at Sitka respect and appreciate your opinion. Should you decide to try some Sitka gear we look forward to your feedback.
Happy hunting!
Peter Iacavazzi
Pro Staff Director Sitka Gear
piacavazzi@sitkagear.com
Peter, you're a class act, sir.
"The 90% gear is great for misty rain"
No way. Please, don't get this stuff confused with rain gear, it is not rain gear. I had a 90% jacket and pants from the first batch and yes it dries well but it is defnitely not rain gear. Maybe it is in MT where it has a chance to dry after one of those 15 minute western showers but not in Alaska!
I gave the stuff a serious workout on a SE AK goat hunt that first year.
Steve H. Thank you for the feedback. I agree with you. Montana weather can be cold, wet, and inhospitable. But, with that said; Alaska weather is second to none.
I have gotten some tremendous feedback from Alaska hunters that had great success with the "Sitka Rainger" formerly known as the downpour suit. In fact, a friend recently returned from a 10 day wet, wet, wet, bear hunt on POW. He wore his Sitka Down Pour suit daily and had nothing but praise for its performance.
Only problem is...The suit he wore was actually mine (on loan)...I doubt he'll give it back...
If you have a chance to put the Sitka "Nimbus" or "Down Pour" suits to the test in Alaska, please let me know how it performed and where you think it could improve.
Thanks, Peter Iacavazzi
Steve H...you are correct, it is not raingear, that is what the Downpour/Nimbus is for, but it is treated with DWR finish, so it is good for passing showers/drizzle we get most of the time in the lower 48 excluding WA/OR...you are special up there ;)
BTW...you should try the new Ascent pants. They have address the "concerns" you had with the original pants...much more like your Wranglers now (Levi Strauss is the largest anti hunting contributor in the US).
"For the record: I am the pro Staff Director for Sitka. But, I would wear Sitka even if I did not have a relationship to the company. Before I was the Pro Staff Director, I was a friend of Jason Hairston and Jon hart (The company owners). They are first class traditional Bowhunters ." Peter C Iacavazzi
Peter, if this is the case. Could you persuade them to make some clothing in Traditional Plaid for jackets and dark green or brown pants? i HATE wearing camo into my Starbucks here in Oxford after hunting....someone might think I'm a redneck :D
i can't touch the weather where you guys are but i did give it a workout in south georgia & eastern alabama last year. I hunted in the heat, rain, cold (for me), humid conditions we have. i liked it enough that i got rid of all my other stuff but some day-1 i have. i've already ordered about 1/2 of this years line of sitka gear and can't wait to try it out.
Joebuck, don't sweat it bud, I have it on good autority that they are closing THE Starbucks in Mississippi...someone sued. They said the Starbucks Latte screwed up their duck call.
Hey Biggie, you got any of the rain gear? I need a new tent! LOL.
Biggie Hoffman
QuoteReally interesting innovations for the upcoming year. I'm ordering some of the 90% stuff. The new restrictions on airlines make my heavy, bulky wool stuff expensive to take along.
Biggie, when in heck did you start flying again?..If thats the case, I'm dumping my Krispy Creme Stock tomorrow
I personally would like to challange Sitka Gear to market an "older traditional pattern" of hunting clothes in high tech fabric. Personally your line of clothing gets washed up with all the features and benefits that Cabelas and others have. I was dissappointed to learn Sitka was made overseas but heck my broadhead comes from Germany. Can't throw a stone there or it would bounce back! Hey Sitka......show me some Plaid! you'll tap a market no else cares about!
Joebuck,
I'm thinkin if they do what you ask and it takes off like you think it will, that you'll be sorry you just thought of it and didn't do it yourself!!!!!!! Trust me, it doesn't matter what YOU wear into Starbucks, they already know you are a redneck.Ya can't make chicken salad out chicken poop. You my friend are a redneck in or out of camo.
Marty ,Been there and done that.."Super Glove" Alaska Bowhunting Supply ..1995...Ed paid me royalities over the years . I can't complain.....I can't be a redneck.. I live in Oxford Ms...Outdoor Magazines 2008 top 10 cities to live in....2008 Host for first Presidential Debate ( Obama and McClain).......take that you imposter Florida cracker with a Pennsylvania birth certificate!
Sitka Plaid..."for the traditional at heart hunters"....
Sweet POW WOW infomercial, suprised we don't have some pics with this one :readit: :jumper:
JoeBuck,
You are a pretty handy guy...most of the peices are available in solid colors (Woodsmoke, Burnt Orange, Dune, Ash, Stone, and Mineral according to my catalog)...get you a fabric marker and custom make you some plaid :thumbsup:
Marty, I knew Joebuck was going to bring up that "super glove" as soon as you said something. !
Looks like some good clothing made by bowhunters, I'll probably give it a try.
Joey, even if they would make it in plaids, you should still consider a white shirt and tie for church, but you could wear plaid Sitka Gear to the Grove!
Joe B,
While I have to 2nd what Biggie and Marty say...I will certainly pass your request along to the Sitka Big Wigs!
Besides, being the "Red-Neck" you are...what are you doing in a Starbucks! I'm a "psuedo" redneck and I only go to Starbucks when I know this one really cute gal is working. Of course back when I lived in L.A. (please don't hold that against me)..I was a regular at the Starbucks on Santa Monica Blvd...But with the help of my "Hill-Billy" friends like Marty and Biggie...I'm reforming.
Now I settle for black coffee and a donut at the local diner...
Pete
Pete,
It did not look like Sitka Gear you were wearing in those "portfolio" photos Gene and Barry talk so much about! That may have been your BuckStar I mean StarBucks days. Ha!
Mike,
Yes, those were my "Starbucks" days...I was pretty sexy wasn't I...
Lets hope Geno and Uncle B never actually release those photos here on the TG site...
According to Biggie, I'm still sexy...LOL
Sadly, that's not saying much Peter, Biggie will call anybody with a dozen doughnuts "sexy".
I bet most of you guys don't know that Pete used to be Mr. April on the Buns Calandar when he was in his prime. In fact, I still have his photo on file at home. Somebody remind me and I'll post it this September when I get back home... with Peter's permission of course. Uncle Barry
Boy this thread has sure deteriorated...
Those Wensel fellas do show those pictures of Peter off to just about everybody...probably wouldn't add 10 people to the total posting here :saywhat:
Honest opinions, now fellas...should I sell all my KOM stuff for The new Sitka line?? :scared:
Pete, where's the pic?? Haha!
I wouldn't sell your wool for the sitka until it's proven to be warm. I really like my sitka gear, however, last year they advertised the 90% pants as being a replacement for wool, and believe me, it is not. If you are stalking or moving a lot or hunting in relatively mild conditions, it is great, but it doesn't come remotely close to the warmth of wool for stationary hunting in colder conditions. I would sitck to the wool for stand hunting in cold conditions or buy something much cheaper with a better camo pattern that is insulated for such conditions (such as Day one wool in ASAT or Insulated fleece or the predator insulated warp knit).
BD
OK Peter, Biggie and Barry or anyone else I went to the Sitka web site and looked at the sizes available and sure enough they have 2X and even 3X; However, the jackets look very tapered to me, I know the stuff stretches but I don't like anything that feels like it is constricting me even if it does stretch.
What we need is a picture of Biggie and or Barry "Modeling" for us...keep your bottoms on Biggie. :D
Uncle B, Yes you have my permission to post a pic of me back in my prime...Of course I would prefer if some cute gals would actually read these threads...
As for Biggie and the sexy donuts...Unfortunately you're right...throw in a few "eclairs" and "bear claws" and the Big man will find ya "irresitabley deletable..."
Now for the serious stuff: Would I sell my KOM? No, not unless you have to. KOM is excellent gear and as far as wool goes, its my pick for the best! I think the new Sitka Celcius will certainly go a long way toward keeping you warm and comfortable while on stand and in very cold weather. But, with that said...KOM is a good product and its always nice to have choices. It would be unfair of me to say that Sitka is the "only" garment you'll need. For me, I have alot of KOM and while I find I wear my Sitka alot more, I still occasionally throw my KOM in my truck. With that said, I would keep your KOM, but I think in most or almost all conditions you'll find the Sitka your more or less "go to" garments.
Regarding the often questionable sizing of Sitka? Yes, it does come in sizes up to 4XL. It tends to be a little closer fitting, but please understand the 4 way strecth material really does move with you as opposed to constrict you. Sitka was designed to fit "functionally". The jacket is slighted tapered or better described as "fitted". But, again I would suggest you try on some Sitka (if possible) and see and feel for yourself how the garment moves with you rather than constrict, restrict or impede movement.
Finally...A picture of Uncle B or the Biggie modeling would be my choice for the "Mr. Buns Calendar"
I'm like Peter...well, not EXACTLY like Peter, I'm actually two of him.........
What I mean is, I'm keeping my KOM too!
Raymo, The 4X stuff is very comfortable for me. I have a 48" waist and wear a 60" jacket. They're not loose but they're not saggy either. The 4 way stretch is pretty cool stuff. I can't speak for the Celsious line, as far as warmth, cause I don't have any yet but if it's as well thought out as the rest of it. I'm anxious to have some.
36" Inseam? 38" sleave? Maybe some day?