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Title: Ulfrotte? Where do you get it?
Post by: KSdan on November 20, 2011, 01:52:00 PM
Curious about dealers and prices. Any Tradgang sponsors?  Internet is not helping me.

Thanks
Title: Re: Ulfrotte? Where do you get it?
Post by: YORNOC on November 20, 2011, 01:54:00 PM
Ah, I'll be watching this too. I used to get it from Bernie Parsons but he went off to other ventures. FANTASTIC stuff.
I have every weight made in tops, bottoms and socks. It is my favorite merino.
Title: Re: Ulfrotte? Where do you get it?
Post by: Good Stuff on November 20, 2011, 01:56:00 PM
3Rivers is where I bought mine.
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Post by: pauljr on November 20, 2011, 02:04:00 PM
Alex outdoors is a supplier I beleive although I dont think they are a sponsor
Title: Re: Ulfrotte? Where do you get it?
Post by: ammoeater on November 20, 2011, 02:13:00 PM
Minus 33 is comparable in quality, and cheaper.
Title: Re: Ulfrotte? Where do you get it?
Post by: Good Stuff on November 20, 2011, 03:04:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by ammoeater:
Minus 33 is comparable in quality, and cheaper.
Is it relly the same stuff?
I thought what made Ulfrotte different is how it is sewn. I know that it is in my opinion the best piece of clothing I have ever put against my skin.
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Post by: glass76 on November 20, 2011, 03:07:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Good Stuff:
3Rivers is where I bought mine.
X2.....Support the sponsors of Trad Gang
Title: Re: Ulfrotte? Where do you get it?
Post by: Doc Nock on November 20, 2011, 03:24:00 PM
If I'm not mistaken, they've rebranded.

Not Ulfrote anymore. I have dealt with the importer at the Harriburg, PA Sport Show and there was some reason it was re-named. Then the owner died of a heart attack. His sister continues to market it... I always get it at the show, but it's gotten way to pricy for my budget. Glad I got two sets back when it was "more" affordable.
Title: Re: Ulfrotte? Where do you get it?
Post by: YORNOC on November 20, 2011, 03:28:00 PM
Yeah, me too!  It stinks not being rich.
Title: Re: Ulfrotte? Where do you get it?
Post by: KSdan on November 20, 2011, 03:58:00 PM
Thanks for all the responses. . . gladly support a sponsor.  However, the word "pricey" makes me nervous.     :(      :eek:     I just may be visiting Goodwill again! Got two 100% merino wool sweaters there last time for $8 a piece!!

Thanks guys.  
Dan
Title: Re: Ulfrotte? Where do you get it?
Post by: TxAg on November 20, 2011, 04:04:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by ammoeater:
Minus 33 is comparable in quality, and cheaper.
X2
Title: Re: Ulfrotte? Where do you get it?
Post by: doug77 on November 20, 2011, 07:19:00 PM
X3 on the Minus33

doug77
Title: Re: Ulfrotte? Where do you get it?
Post by: Ragin Bull on November 20, 2011, 07:23:00 PM
Dan,   Ulfrotte is now ......Woolpower.
Title: Re: Ulfrotte? Where do you get it?
Post by: KSdan on November 20, 2011, 08:10:00 PM
Thanks again guys.  Still studying. . .
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Post by: Mr.Magoo on November 20, 2011, 08:13:00 PM
hycreek.com
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Post by: Northwoods on November 20, 2011, 08:20:00 PM
I also would encourage support of TG sponors. That being said, I will give 2 thumbs up to the folks at Alex Outdoors for customer service and note that they have a pretty good selection of Woolpower.

Ted
Title: Re: Ulfrotte? Where do you get it?
Post by: Lost Arra on November 20, 2011, 08:47:00 PM
I've got both the older Ulfrotte and Minus 33.
Both nice but I use the   Expedition weight Minus 33 1/4 zip and pants a lot more. The midweight was terribly over-sized.

The thing I like about the Ulfrotte is the full length zipper even though it's on the wrong side, Euro-like. Sorry I don't even remember where I bought it.
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Post by: Tree Rat on November 20, 2011, 09:25:00 PM
I have Woolpower/Ulfrotte and Minus 33. No perceptable performance differnce to me (200g level)

Ulfrotte is thicker but looser weave. Kind of like terry cloth. Minus 33 is tighter and thinner. I like thinner for multi layers.

Much more variety in Minus 33 styles, no zip, 1/4 zip, full zip.
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Post by: Steve Kendrot on November 20, 2011, 09:27:00 PM
I got a great deal on woolpower (Ulfrotte) at MidwayUSA. It is comfy stuff, but it tends to pull. It's a terry cloth and the little loops get caught. The fabric is a loose weave. Traps lots of air but no wind protection whatsoever. Some of the seams are steering to to pull apart on mine and I don't wear it too often(rarely cold enough in MD). I go for the minus 33 under my first lite Llano.
Title: Re: Ulfrotte? Where do you get it?
Post by: KSdan on November 20, 2011, 09:38:00 PM
Thanks again guys. I have the two posts going and learning a lot.
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Post by: Doc Nock on November 21, 2011, 08:59:00 AM
Interesting points on the looser weave than this "minus 33" stuff.  

Woolpower is the new name then? Thanks! I just know where their booth is but when it was $80 for a top and bottom, I bit. Now...it's considerably more so I guess the sheep went on strike for more wages?  

That "loose weave" is so true... the co-owner told me the more I wash it the softer it will get! But they claim just hang it inside out, outside to air overnight and you can go weeks without washing! That real wool doesn't allow bacteria to grow to form odors.

I have not found that true if I work up a glow in the AM putting up a stand or humping a ridge line...

Thanks KSdan for starting this thread. Always so much to learn!
Title: Re: Ulfrotte? Where do you get it?
Post by: Randy Morin on November 21, 2011, 09:06:00 AM
I have never had Ulfrotte brand but have the -33 brand.  Its good stuff and way cheaper.
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Post by: sbschindler on November 21, 2011, 09:57:00 AM
http://www.gransfors.com/htm_eng/ullfrotte/

http://www.redrockstore.com/Catalog/index.php?crn=130

http://www.thewoolking.com/index.htm
Title: Re: Ulfrotte? Where do you get it?
Post by: sloaf on November 21, 2011, 01:37:00 PM
love my minus33
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Post by: Wolfkiss on November 21, 2011, 02:49:00 PM
You can read up on it here.

http://www.woolpower.se/en/default.asp

I have 200g stuff and also have first lite and Kuiu. In colder weather the woolpower gets used. The terry knit loops inside trap lots of air next to the skin.

All great products.
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