I want to get on of Teresa Asbell's wool pullovers and was hoping you guys could give some feedback and post pics of yours since I can't decide what color pattern to get. How is the fit? Thanks in advance!
I have a long sleeve pullover without a hood and a vest. I really like them. I'm 6ft 215# and the XL fits good. I plan on getting another one or two more.
Cannot do pics,have evening stand green shirt with hood and love it
Great wool gear!! The fit is cut generous to allow layering underneath.
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Nice pics Joe (hey, it's me, Jameson Olson). That snow looks mighty nice right about now. Lol!
Thanks guys. Still kicking myself in the tail for not buying one up at Comptons last month.
I tried one on at the Midwest Trad Expo this year. Very well made. They did not have one in My size on the rack but Teresa said she'd make one for Me.
I'll have one for hunting season.
bretto
I like mine - the plaid helps camouflage my big fat belly.
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I've got a couple and really like them. I'd like to get more if they make some in other colors than on the website.
Robtattoo, Me, and Mason all bought one at Compton this year. Theresa had some heavier weight wool in Mossy Oak or Realtree, cannot remember.... ? Tighter weave and looked to be more windproof than the other colors. Will let everyone know how it works out for us on the windy days this winter. For the $$$ looks to be a great garment as long as it provides decent wind protection. Gotta be better than my Cabelas plain jane 80/20 wool sweater I wore last year under my Gray Wolf vest. Toasty most days but arms got cold on windy days as it blew right thru the open weave of the sweater. JMHO
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These are the two Asbell pull overs I have. I am very happy with them. They are a loose weave wool like King of the Mountain and won't be as rugged as a close weave like you get from Filson. I thought the orange one would blend well with oak leaves but in the end, the darker one blended in better. Can't go wrong for the price.
I have a pile of Asbell wool, it is my favorite hunting garment. My 2 favorite patterns are on thier site now, "Piney Woods" and "Shadow Plaid".
I THINK I like them with out the hood....but everytime I wear one that has the hood, I use the heck out of it. In the last few seasons, she has added handwarmer pockets, which I love. Asbell wool may be one of the best values available to us.
I just bought a Shadow Plaid with a hood a couple weeks ago to take on my elk hunt this fall and I support everything said above - it exceeded my expectations. You'll be hard pressed to find something better especially anywhere near that price.
I bought 2 @ Kazoo this year and I love them.
They are very warm and comfortable too.
I have several and love them. Perfect for the early Sep season, my only issue was wind getting thru in the later season. They now offer a wind proof garment to go under, I plan on getting one and trying it. It should make them more versatile and possibly the perfect hunting garment.
I have two, one hooded vest and the other is a long sleeve pull over without the hood. Both good fitting and room for laying under. Have yet to see a plaid that I didn't like.
I have the hooded pullover in Montana Magic.It's great for layering under and I love the hood for those cold windy days.The hood also helps to break up my silhouette.
Leland
QuoteOriginally posted by Jack Skinner:
I have several and love them. Perfect for the early Sep season, my only issue was wind getting thru in the later season. They now offer a wind proof garment to go under, I plan on getting one and trying it. It should make them more versatile and possibly the perfect hunting garment.
I have that pullover wind blocker vest, and tested it exensively this past winter. Like most great ideas, it's just so darned simple....and it works like a charm.
I have both hooded and non-hooded pullovers. And one of the mackinaw hoods they were selling. All good stuff. I might have to order one of the windblocker vests next.
I really like mine!
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I have one....I like it and will get another!
i just got of the web site i thought they would be a little more for some reason i was going to get the piney one with hood
what happened to the possible bags he use to carry ?
dink, the haversacks are listed under "Gifts". Mike
thanks mike
I have the hooded pullover in evening stand brown. I love it, camo is better than most commercial patterns, it is comfy life a pajama top, and warm like high dollar wool. I have the sind blocker vest and the two together make the setup very warm. Buy 2!
I have one in Montana Magic. I have not used it much but so far I like it. (http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k607/ALwoodsman/P1010464-1-1.jpg)
If Teresa makes it, its good. I have the vest with the hood. I sold my high end wool vest because it was just too heavy for my kinda hunting. Bought Teresa's and have never regretted it.
Thanks Roger for the info on wind garment will order one.
Don't be afraid of the "lighter tones" such as gray. (http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv247/pukingguts/DSC_5305.jpg) (http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv247/pukingguts/DSC_5307.jpg) Works great.
I don't see many choices in color,right now,like they had few months ago.
What is the sizing like? A fella who wears a large shirt should he get large or XL?
QuoteOriginally posted by ChrisM:
What is the sizing like? A fella who wears a large shirt should he get large or XL?
Large should buy a large and XL should buy XL. They are made to allow for layering.
I bought this pullover this past winter at the traditional show that was in Iowa. I really like it.
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Nice Pictures Tom :thumbsup:
Tom, what pattern is that one. Looks real good in those woods of yours.
I liked her product as shebfilled a niche. Before I saw her shirts, I got a Royal Marine cammo parka and a wool pull over from Australia. She makes a great shirt
I have one of her two-piece Mackinaws. I think it's great.
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I'd been looking at these for a while. I tried buying one in the Spring and they were out of the wool choice I wanted....not anymore!
Just ordered an XL in Northern Lights
Stumpkiller - What pattern is that?
I didn't read anywhere on they're website about a 2-piece?...Thanx
2 piece meaning the Mackinaw style upper/shoulder piece. It doubles the wool where the heat rises and the rain/snow lands. It's easily removable.
Very nice pictures guys, keep them coming. And thanks for the input. Think I'll order one soon.
QuoteOriginally posted by razorback:
Tom, what pattern is that one. Looks real good in those woods of yours.
Tony,
I don't know what the pattern name is. Mrs. Asbell said it was a new color in her material line and that she didn't have any pictures of this pattern to advertise it. She asked me to take some pictures of the pullover while I was wearing it in the field and send them to her. She wanted to use the pictures for a promotional but, I haven't seen the pictures appear anywhere so they may not have been what she wanted.
The raccoon was a gift from Scout, one of my dogs. He did the coon in shortly after we started our walk. It worked out good for the pictures but not so good for the raccoon. :campfire:
I have 3 of Theresa's 'wooly pullys' A sleeveless in plain green (Bought a size too large to get LOTS of layers under it!) a longsleeve in plaid & a Realtree hooded longsleeve.
The Realtree version is MUCH heavier than the other two. The vest layers perfectly over either one & with both on & a windproof sweater (Cabela's Bargain Bin) underneath, I'm good to go to well below freezing!
Apart from the (very) occasional Goodwill find, it's by far and away the best value Wool going.
"Apart from the (very) occasional Goodwill find, it's by far and away the best value Wool going."
I know folks strike it rich at the Goodwill Store often, but not me...I have never found anything there worth hunting in....
I hesitate to talk about how inexpensive Asbell wool is. Go on the site and look at prices. Sometimes I think Teresa made a typo.... :saywhat:
I have a grey vest with hood. I sometimes wear it over Ron Laclair's long hunter shirt also in grey if the weather dictates it. Mike
I want to order one of her vests w/ a hood but I don't like the patterns shown for the vests--can you order any of the plaids in a vest?
Yes... just give her a call. Teresa will do anything within reason to accommodate you - and she really knows her wool!
one of the best values out there. i know its not recommended to wash wool...but i wash mine often and it has held up fine. for 50 bucks im getting one of the nicest garments out there and there is no camo out there to compete with wool. wool fibers refract light (just like a deers hide). synthetic fibers reflect light. order your true size...no need to order up. get one, you will like it!
Could someone please PM me an email address so I can email GFA or his wife so I can place an order from here in aussie...
For some reason my laptop is not letting me email them through their website.
Many thanks,
ak.
QuoteOriginally posted by Zbone:
Stumpkiller - What pattern is that?
I didn't read anywhere on they're website about a 2-piece?...Thanx
Shadow plaid. It's the hooded jacket with a seperate cape piece that doubles the top layers.
I also have one of her windblocker vests and with that underneath it's toasty warm.
i really like my pullover,great wool at a super price.i did modify mine i wear a light weight silk crew under mine and my neck would itch too much,i know a mock turtle neck or a turtle neck would take care of it! i sewed some fleece on the inside of the neck and now my silk shirt works fine,my sewing skills are not that great but it works.
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Still after a email address please guys... ?
ak.
QuoteOriginally posted by Al Kidner:
Still after a email address please guys... ?
ak.
tasbell22@msn.com
just picked one up at denton hill got a awesome deal 35 bucks for one with a hood cant wait to try it out this season
Al,
Here is Teresa's email brother.
tasbell22@msn.com
Just got back from hammering the salmon in Sekiu Wa, headed to our trad clubs 3D shoot in Randal WA for 5 days this weekend. How is life treating you?
Timely post. It reminded me I haven't ordered mine yet for this upcomoing season.
Solved that though. I ordered it last night.
Got a nice used one in Montana Magic. Pretty soft to the touch for the price. (http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv247/pukingguts/DSC_5624.jpg) (http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv247/pukingguts/DSC_5627.jpg)
That some great photos.
I think it is more effective than many of the mimickry patterns out there as well.
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Thanks again for all of the feedback and pictures fellas. This really helps and I hope to order one within a week or two. I'm thinking the Montana Magic pattern with a hood. I prefer the looks of the pullover without the hood, but I bet that hood is handy.
Just an update...I put in my order today for one of Teresa's hooded pullovers in the Montana Magic plaid.
Thanks again fellas. All of the input and pictures was greatly appreciated!
Does she have them in stock or make them as they are ordered?
I like them, wish she had more colors and made pants. I think I will try a couple.
QuoteOriginally posted by ermont:
Does she have them in stock or make them as they are ordered?
Yes. ;)
(If she doesn't have what you want in stock, she'll make it for you.)
I wear mine every year during the late season. The dark brown blends in well in our thick forests.
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Well I broke down and ordered two pullovers today. Mrs. Asbell was very nice to talk with and was very helpful. I went with a Shadow Plaid in brown and one called Evening Treestand Brown or something like that. She said both were good heavy wool so I am excited to get them. Now if I can just find a good hat. LOL.....