Ok should have a little xmas money to spend and was thinking about a wool pullover. I have been looking at both G Fred Asbell and Ron La Clair's. If a person could buy one to start, which one. Both look great but can't afford both. I live in Nebraska so it could be worn from 40-0 degrees. Thanks
I bought the one from g fred and absolutly love it, it will always be a part of my hunting clothes
I've got Swanndri Bushshirts, a La Clair Longhunter with hood, and a couple of GFA pullovers with hoods. They are all quality! I believe Teresa makes the Longhunter pullovers in addition to the GFA pullovers. They are very functional for bowhunting. I believe you will be happy with any of these. Now if Teresa would just make some bib overalls........ :pray:
Mark
I'm just curious why someone who lives in snow would want a pull over vs some kind of zip up jacket? Seems to me everytime I put on or take off a pull over in a snow environment somwhere in the doning process I end up with snow inside. Not fun lol. I'm sure it's a great product no doubt....but I'm not sure I'd want to use it?!?! Maybe in a dry cold very little to no snow environments it would be perfect in?
Use a hooded wool pull over under your Coat for extra warmth.
ahhhhh...good idear ;) .
Teresa Abells wool mackinaw works great,you can take off the hood and shoulder section and wear the pullover with just a hat.It fits well so you could layer underneath it or wear rain gear over it in a driving rain if that suited you.
Iam 6foot 3 and 280 lbs ,the sleeves are long enough and the body section fits well. Luke
I want one of the Asbel ones and I currently own the heavier La Clair longhunters (and hood). I wear my longhunter in weather similar to yours and absolutely love it.
I have a bunch of wool pullovers (love 'em!). Most recently, I bought a GFA Mackinaw in a Large to allow layering underneath. I tried it out this weekend in damp, breezy, 20 degree weather and by layering with a dense fleece jacket underneath, stayed warm enough to do all of my outdoor chores. The hood is a real plus and for cold weather, can't be beat!
Claudia
I think they are a good deal for their price.I would like them in a Jacket or shirt style more than a pullover.I love my King of the Mountain staff.
Felix you have the inside deal on the King of the Mountian wool. :biglaugh: I love my KOM wool too.
You are right Randy but I love it anyway.
They aren't a sponsor... but for fun you might like to look at a hooded pullover made by Swanndri of New Zealand, I think they call it a Bush Shirt. I got one of these after seeing them in use there a few years ago. They come to mid thigh and keep your butt warm. Also they make a zip up version. Very wind & water resistant too. Those kiwis like their woolies!
To add another question to add to this thread what pattern would be preferred black and tan plaid, brown, grey whatdo you think?
I have a KOM pullover and a Hidden Wolf Woolens pullover. Love both of them. I haven't tried GFreds or Ron's. But they are basically copies of what us French and Indian reenactors wear. Been around a long time.
I have one of Ron's and used it in the late elk season here in WY. It was warm and I love the longer length. I overdressed the first time I wore it not knowing just how warm it was. I plan on trying Asbels as well.
Wool Mackinaw from Filsons is the warmest hunting jacket I"ve ever owned.
Anyone tried thr pull over from Day One?
Lots of good responses guys. Thanks
Looking for the under $100 price range.
Shadman, the Day One ASAT wool is very nice and he builds in bow hunting options to the pullovers (and jackets). That being said I prefer zip ups so I have the jacket. I think the wool pullover is about $130.
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To add another question to add to this thread what pattern would be preferred black and tan plaid, brown, grey whatdo you think?
Timber Ghost looks outstanding for the winter woods (at least where I live). Gray wool really blends.
I have the Longhunter with Hood in grey and like it alot. With any luck my wife is cooperating and I will have some Asbell wool for Christmas!
Just spent three days of hunting in 14-24 degree weather. I layer with technical fibers under Ron's Grey pull-over. Down right perfect for sitting in a stand or ground. Actually my layers are too warm if walking too much...
I will also put in a vote for G-Fred's as the plaids are awsome.
I LOVE MY HOODED PULLOVER OF TERESA ASBELL.LAYER UNDER OND OVER.PULL HOOD UP TO KEEP WIND AND SNOW OUT.WORKS GREAT AND UNDER 100 BUCKS,I THINK YOU COULD GET 2 OF EM..CHRIS
I too use Swanndri. Mine is a Ranger shirt, 1/4 zip, very nice. I like plaids. I plan to try one of the Asbell's someday.
I have a Swanndri Ranger also. The weave is pretty loose on mine and the wind whips right through. I'm about to try one of Asbell's.
I want some from each one of them. I showed the wife ron's stuff and show my mom the G Fred stuff. I think they got the idea and I hope to have some for xmas! The more I use wool the more I like it and not just for hunting either,,,I have been known to put it under the outside layer of my work carharts. I stay nice and warm all day.
I have one of Teresa's older style pull overs and it is great! I do have my eye on one of those hooded ones though.
I ordered the Asbell pullover vest on Saturday night and it was at my door today. Excellent turn around time. It's everything I thought it was going to be and fits me great. I love having a hood on a vest. It isn't a real heavyweight wool though, which is fine since I'll be using it as a layer. I can't wait to wear it in action!
Got a hooded vest as well from Asbell.
Teresa does a fine job indeed. I am 5'11" AND 275, and the XXL has room for a layer underneath.
Going to order another shirt as well.
AkDan, The Native Alaskan tribes have used "pullover" parkas for hundreds of years.
As for zippers and buttons,they are great too but.....
1) They need "nimble" fingers to make work in the cold.(something of a rareity in REALLY cold climates like Alaska)
2) Bottons(oops!!! buttons) are great for ventilating when you get overheated,however they also provide openings that allow heat to escape.
3) A "frozen" zipper is a "locked" zipper!!!!! Essentialy turning your zipper parka into a "pullover" (and possibly a "deathtrap" if it becomes wet and you can't get it off because it's to snug fitting to pull over your head)
KOM TRAPPER!!!!!
so which one does anybody suggest
Ron's Longhunter Shirt gets my vote!!!!! :thumbsup:
I'm look'n at G. Freds, but I don't think you can go wrong with either one.One way to decide is to get them both in my size, try them and sell the one you don't like to me...lol!!!! Oh by the way thats XL and I like plaid, any color!
I coulda swore that I replied here---why the deletion?
Has anyone tried the wool from Two Tracks Bow Co.
They make a hand warmer that I would like to know a little about before ordering?
Just ordered a GFA Mackinaw, can't wait to get it! Teresa is a pleasure to deal with!
She sure is. A great person!
GFA's prices look extremely fair, look's like a deal to me!
My problem is that I am built like a barrel with
short arms and legs---so I mostly have to try stuff on and usually have a hard time getting a comfortable and proper fit.It looks like I borrowed my much older brothers clothes [lol]--if you know what I mean.Layering does work though.
ok. thanks for all the replies. leaning toward the asbell shirts. now i have to decide on the mackinaw or regular shirt and a vest. too many decisions
I just received my Asbell mackinaw pullover yesterday. I have not hunted it yet but so far I think I made a great purchase.
I was not aware that the mackinaw/hood cape is a separate piece when I bought it but I like this feature as it could be added or removed as needed. The wool they use is fairly light, about the weight of a 'heavy' shirt. It is not nearly has heavy or substancial as my KOM trapper but perfect for a cool morning or could be used as an outter layer with a wool vest underneath as it gets colder. It's a great value. I may get the vest as well.
I have one of Teresa's and for Christmas I just got one of Ron's. I like both of them and consider both to be of high quality.We don't get too much really nasty cold here in Georgia, so its easy to layer up lightly under this weight garment and stay really comfortable.
well i broke down and ordered the mackinaw this afternoon.
I just received the Mackinaw and have since hunted in it and here my first impression: First it was as mentioned a lighter weigth than expected but will work great for this region Second it was large enough (Large) to layer underneath until I SHRUNK IT BY TUMBLE DRYING IN THE DRYER ON KNIT/DELICATES :readit: Oh well after rewashing and blocking I was able to pull it out some but not to original size, I may be able to layer one or two thin layers and should get by if not I can buy another one. As for price it is very reasonable as long as you don't expect KOM/Day One type garments it is priced right for its intended purpose.
I just received the Asbell pull over for Christmas(thanks mom!), the simple one without a hood. It's exactly what I was wanting. Its perfect for a layer.
Now a thumbs up for service, it was order on a sunday nite on the website, shipped out monday and at the door by wed. I will be ordering more very soon.
Hunted in my Asbell pullover and Asbell vest yesterday evening. Temps. were in the 30's at dark and I was toasty warm. I'm sure I would have been fine down into the mid 20's without any extra layering. I only had a button up camo cotton shirt underneath them. Great products and service as mentioned.