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Title: Wool Clothing
Post by: lpcjon2 on October 21, 2009, 10:51:00 AM
Has anyone bought a longhunter wool shirt from La Clair's archery shop? how well are they made,and are they comfortable,and are they warm?
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Post by: Jeremy on October 21, 2009, 11:47:00 AM
Sent you a PM.

The stitching is solid and it should hold up to much abuse.  It's reasonably warm for the weight of the wool.
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Post by: GingivitisKahn on October 21, 2009, 06:04:00 PM
I love mine.  Have the heavy-weight one.  They are well made, IMO and very comfortable.  They are as warm as you would expect and make an excellent layer.
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Post by: BCWV on October 21, 2009, 08:19:00 PM
I love mine also. Warm and comfortable. I'm very satisfied.
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Post by: Taiga Recurve on October 21, 2009, 08:35:00 PM
love mine. I also have the grey heavy wgt one. nice for lounging around the house in the winter and a great piece for layering while out side.
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Post by: Ron LaClair on October 22, 2009, 08:18:00 AM
http://www.shrewbows.com/wool_shirts/

http://www.shrewbows.com/endorsements/PaulWilburn.html
Title: Re: Wool Clothing
Post by: todd smith on October 22, 2009, 08:43:00 AM
I've been wearing some wool like Ron sells and I like it a lot.  Even in some rain lately it kept me warm and comfortable.

(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t115/toddsmith5298/todd_tim1.jpg)

I think you'll really like the shirt if you get one.

todd
Title: Re: Wool Clothing
Post by: Curtiss Cardinal on October 22, 2009, 11:25:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by lpcjon2:
Has anyone bought a longhunter wool shirt from La Clair's archery shop? how well are they made,and are they comfortable,and are they warm?
yes

professionally sown top notch quality

heavier but as comfortable as a favorite T-shirt

If they fit a little loosely they are warmer than if they are tight. You can adjust how warm by what you wear underneath. A long sleeve T-shirt dowm to mid 30s and Merino wool long underwear to zero or so. At Least for me; but I run hot.
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Post by: Michael Peschek on October 22, 2009, 12:12:00 PM
I got the heavyweight gray one last season. Good quality and warm!
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Post by: ChuckC on October 22, 2009, 01:11:00 PM
Check this out,  for the smaller guys.  This just out from Sportsmans Guide

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/new-italian-navy-wool-sweater-navy-blue.aspx?a=581263&pn=1

ChuckC
Title: Re: Wool Clothing
Post by: Paul WA on October 22, 2009, 02:00:00 PM
Its at the top of my "I need" list...PR
Title: Re: Wool Clothing
Post by: Curtiss Cardinal on October 22, 2009, 02:46:00 PM
The one thing to remember about sweaters is that the are a intermediary layer not an out layer garment. They are made to add loft and dead air area between you and your outer layer.
One thing I regret is I didn't buy the hood when I bought the longhunter shirt. I further regret I didn't buy a brown one as well as the grey one I bought. I'd get more use from a lighter weight brown one here in Southern Indiana.
Title: Re: Wool Clothing
Post by: BobW on October 22, 2009, 02:52:00 PM
Go bigger than you think so you can layer under.  They are really nice.  I have both the mid and heavy weight.  used the heavy last year in the late ML season.  It was 17 degrees out.  Had it as the top layer over some thermals, an expedition fleece turtle neck, and a sweater, and was just plain cozy warm even sitting still.  Have used the mid weight for bow season, and been pleased.  keep in mind, its part of a system, not a sole solution.

From me, "highly recommended"...

BobW
Title: Re: Wool Clothing
Post by: adkmountainken on October 22, 2009, 03:17:00 PM
LOVE mine, very warkm and extremly comforatable. get yourself a wool sash or heavy leather belt, pull tight and load lunch, mittens, hat or whatever inside your shirt, no day pack needed!
Title: Re: Wool Clothing
Post by: lpcjon2 on October 23, 2009, 10:50:00 AM
Thanks for the input I am going to get one ASAP.
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Post by: jonsimoneau on October 23, 2009, 11:13:00 AM
I lOVE good wool.  I have never found anything better.  Some guys have problems with it but it is mostly because they do not use it correctly. What you have on under it or over it makes a big difference.  For example, don't wear cotton long underwear under it.  The two fabrics are fighting each other, as cotton tries to retain moisture.  Cotton long underwear has never made any sense to me for cold weather hunting.
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Post by: Mark Trego on October 24, 2009, 08:06:00 PM
Top notch stuff, I wear mine winter walleye fishin, deer huntin anything outdoors. Get the hood to go with it.