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I was looking at Ron's website at the Longhunter shirts he carries and was wondering if anyone has had a chance to use them in the cold and what their thoughts are about the shirt? Was wondering also if you've used the heavy or medium shirts.
Joe
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I have one of Ron's heavy weight shirts and really like it. I still wear layers underneath. I have been out in 30 degree weather and been comfortable. They are well made and you cannot beat the price.
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I have a wool jacket from NZ, but anything wool is good if Ron sells it
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Just got one today . Shell got it for me for Christmas. Can't wait to wear it bunny hunting .<><
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I hunted this year with the heavy shirt. I'd put it over my wool bibs. The long tail really helps to lock the heat in. I love it. Price and quality are first rate.
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Got mine for Christmas, I got the heavy model, having that xtra length makes alot of difference when you sitting on somthing cold.
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Ron, I know you are out there.... Have you ever considerd making that same shirt using a plaid pattern ? Green plaid and white plaid would make some great "camo", for their respective seasons. I myself would be interested in some.
ChuckC
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I've had the wool shirts available my web site for some time. The heavy gray wool has been a popular choice, consequently we're running out of it and probably won't be able to get any more at the same price. I've only got a few shirts left in the gray so please call or email before you order. Thanks
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Chuck, it's a possibility :archer:
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White /brown or white/black plaid, similar to that seen in the Gray Wolf site info, in a heavier cloth (its cold when you need white);
and green plaid in a lighter weight cloth (leaves still on trees, maybe don't need so much warmth) might be pretty neat, sounds fun anyway. Heck, maybe even a heavy cotton flannel instead of wool for the green, long as it is not too dark in appearance. Flannel could make it even cheaper and be a good start to get us used to wearing and hunting in a long shirt.
Like drugs....get us hooked..then..
Just a thought.
ChuckC :bigsmyl:
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next you guys will want an ASAT version ;) . If it is from Ron it has to be great. That price is very, very, reasonable.
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ewwwww...ASAT !
Nah..I get teased enough about my plaids as it is.
ChuckC
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If you were looking at them on Ron's website Joe, you've probably already seen my detailed testimonial, but in short I love my gray shirt and hood :D .
BTW Ron, the new photo montage on your website's front page looks great :thumbsup:
Paul
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Thanks Paul
http://www.shrewbows.com/endorsements/PaulWilburn.html
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Another positive testimonial here! Got one this year. Love it. It does give you a distinct medieval look. I put mine on last week to go sledding with the kids with a baclava hood thing and I scared my dogs. They didn't recognize me. Gave my family a good laugh. You'll want to cinch it up with a belt.
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Like mine!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/dalzell/MVC-001S.jpg)
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neat picture. could be on Ron's website. How about posting a picture of that cool looking quiver on your back?
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Larry, that shirt really looks good on you :thumbsup: I wish mine had more folds and wrinkles in it, the WIDE belt helps. :biglaugh:
(http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/ron_hunt.JPG)
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Here it is!(the fur is a silver fox I bought in Wash. State!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/dalzell/MVC-002S.jpg)
Ron can post it if he wants to, but he might scare off most of his customers! Say that could help reduce the delivery time on his bows!!
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Wow! That is a really nice quiver.
Boy, if you bumped into either of these guys in the woods you might think you've stepped into a warp in the space time continuum, "uh, is this 2007 or 1707?" A couple of walking anachronisms. And that's a compliment! Of course, that's sort of the point of shooting a stick and a string!
:thumbsup:
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Ron, sheep going extinct? how do they run out of the wool that you use in the gray shirt?
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Ron, Will you bring a grey XXL to Kalamazoo? If it fits I'll buy it and a hood on the spot. I may buy a brown too. More likely to do so if you have it there. It hasn't been too cold here in SW Indiana this year. Only one day in the teens. Heck we got our first snow that stuck yesterday and it was less than 2 inches I think. Well See you in K-Zoo regardless. God Bless and Safe Traveling
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Sorry Curtis, we're now out of gray wool until we can get more. http://www.shrewbows.com/wool_shirts/
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I knew I should have called this past weekend. As always, a day late and a dollar short :knothead:
Joe
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I have one of Rons heavy gray wool shirts. I've used it two seasons, and love it. Although, I have grown a little, and I shrunk the shirt a little trying to wash out someone elses CIGARETTE SMOKE, so I can't wear many layers beneath it now.
I'm still wanting to get another, so I hope you get some more material Ron.
Next time I'll buy one a size larger than I really need. So you may want to keep "size" in mind, when you order.
hnh
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Ron, any idea when you'll get some more of the gray material in?
Joe
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I should know something in a week or so.
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Thanks Ron :clapper:
Joe
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OK Ron if you bring a brown 2XL to K-Zoo and it fits I'll buy it and a hood on the spot and place an order for a grey when they become available again.
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I just wish he made them in men's sizes.......
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Biggie,
I would think it would work perfect for you. Drop your trousers, hoist up the shirt to keep it out of the water and wade in (bring a couple of big(gie) safety pins). :D
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I got mine last year. I love it, I wear it when ever the temperature drops. I am planning on buying the brown one as well.
This past weekend my friends and I did a deer drive. and a small buck walked by around 15 yards away. There was nothing between us, but air and he didn't see me until I moved to get a shot at the doe coming up behind him.(I already shot a buck).
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I just wish he made them in men's sizes.......
Biggie, no big mens sizes in gray but we can make you a XXXXLg. Ladys (extra wide across the hips and butt) in pink wool...that is if you don't mind a floral border. :biglaugh:
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Based on that avatar of Biggie I think you should make him ANYTHING that will cover the butt :pray: :biglaugh:
Joe
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Biggie, no big mens sizes in gray but we can make you a XXXXLg. Ladys (extra wide across the hips and butt) in pink wool...that is if you don't mind a floral border.
:eek:
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Hey...floral is a camoflauge!
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I also got one for Christmas and I love it. We went bunny hunting last week and it was 19 degrees out and with just a thermal shirt, turtle neck shirt and asweat shirt under my Grey wooly I was cozy. Oh yea I did have pants on too :D
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Hey...floral is a camoflauge!
:bigsmyl: .... :clapper:
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Hey 3under, what size shirt did you buy? I'm about your size and Ron only has small size gray shirts left. Thanks Roy
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By the way Biggie 2XL (to excel)is not just a man's size it is a mission statement. ;-D
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Ron,
I understand that the shirts must be washed in cold water and not put in dryer.... Man I did that as a teenager to my favorite wool sweater.
gave as a new born gift.....
If I was to put one in the dryer, how many sizes would it shrink....?
Thinking of getting a much laerger one to get it down to XL..
Thanks
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I've never tried to shrink one so I don't know how much it would shrink if you washed it and put it in a dryer. :confused:
Check with Paul Brunner (8th Dwarf) he's probably got more experience with that kind of thing. :rolleyes:
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Seems that everyone has had experience with the 25oz. gray shirt. Anyone out there had experience with the 18 oz brown shirt. Don't mind waiting for the gray but might go with the brown if someone is able to compare the two or at least comment. Thanks for your help.
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Originally posted by Kingstaken:
Ron,
I understand that the shirts must be washed in cold water and not put in dryer.... Man I did that as a teenager to my favorite wool sweater.
gave as a new born gift.....
If I was to put one in the dryer, how many sizes would it shrink....?
Thinking of getting a much laerger one to get it down to XL..
Thanks
I shrunk mine by washing it by accident on the warm/hot washer setting, and I had it set for the extended cycle, trying to wash out some smoke. Anyway, I forgot to change it to the cold. It shrunk about one whole size. And I line dryed it after washing it, so I would dare think how many sizes it would shrink in the dryer!
hnh
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I know Highnoon, but yout thought Ron's regular one is warm.... Just think how warm one would be shrunk two or even three sizes...the knit would be so tight...ya baby...... :clapper:
The problem is I'd be by the machine opening the door every 60 seconds to make sure a XXXXL didn't go to a childs size 14.. :eek:
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Just another positive note on the heavy wool version. Got mine at Christmas and have hunted several times in low 20's/high teens with nothing but a T-Shirt and a mock turtle neck underneath. Only things cold were my hands. Great shirts. Very comfortable for walking and shooting. No binding when you draw.
Thanks, Ron.
Dean
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I just got a sample shirt in today made with the new 100% gray wool. Today it's 9 degrees with 22mph wind, 32mph windgust. Wearing a sweat shirt under I was warm enough for walking. If I had to sit in this kind of weather I'd need a little more. Of coarse when the weathers like it is today, I usually stay inside.
http://www.shrewbows.com/wool_shirts/
(http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/100%25_wool.JPG)
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So Ron when will you get a new shipment in of the heavier gray shirts?
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More are coming in the first of the week.
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Goodie goodie my birthday is coming!!
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Well I shocked Ron in K-Zoo when the 2XL he wears fit me so now I huess I will place my order for one and a hood...well dome this pay day anyway. I think I like the solid grey even more than the stripped. Question for you Ron,,,,Where did you get the toque you're wearing in that pic of the new solid grey?
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Finally decided on the medium weight brown shirt with the matching collar and hood. Placed my order with Ron last week. He is having a 2Xl made up for me. Hope to have it by early March. Will let you know what I think once it is received. Hoping the 18oz material will work well in the 40 to 60 degree tempertures I plan to use it in.
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I was just outside for an hour (13 degrees,20mph wind)with one of Rons wool shirts, a long john shirt, thin wool vest underneath, and a Kromer on my head. I was moving around, although not sweating...I was warm as heck.
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Ron where did you get that hat your wearing in the picture above?
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I have a brand new Large that has not been worn.
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Harl,
Is that because it won't fit??
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Ron, what's the difference between the longhunter and a capote? Is it just that the longhunter is a pull over?
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Ron, what's the difference between the longhunter and a capote? Is it just that the longhunter is a pull over?
Brent, the "Longhunter" is the name I gave the long wool shirt. It's styled after the long shirts worn by hunters in the mid to late 1700's that were usually made from linen cloth. A Capote was a longer coat, below the knees usually made of blanket wool, was open in the front and sometimes had a hood attached.
Ron where did you get that hat your wearing in the picture above?
Jeff, It's a Voyager style cap that I've had for almost 30 years. It was hand knitted from 100% wool. The lady that made it also made a pair of matching mitts. I worm out the mitts years ago.
This picture was taken when I went on a Canoe trip with four other men in a 26' North canoe along the north shore of Lake Superior in 1978. We did it with equiptment period to the mid 1700's.
I'm eating from a wooden plate with a horn spoon , wearing well worn buckskin pants, linen shirt and wool cap.
(http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/Wool_hat.jpg)
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Great picture and what an adventure that must of been. I was looking for a hat like that any idea wear I might find one?
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March 17-18th at Kalamazoo. Where the Traditional Expo was. http://www.kalamazooshow.com/home.html
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Thanks Ron!
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Yes it was an adventure. No modern stuff except a camera. No matches, no plastic, no nothing that wasn't around in 1750. Our route was 100 miles along the north shore of Lake Superior in an area that is all Provincial Park. No settlement, the area is just like it was 2 or 3 hundred years ago. We had a close call when we were too far off shore and a storm came up very fast. We made it to shore by the Grace of God and a lot of luck. Surfing on White Caps... one stroke of the paddle when the water is right at the gunnel and the next stroke you have to bend down to reach the water. :scared: ...mighty scary
Our Canoe was a replica of a 26' North Canoe. a type that was used by Voyagers to transport trade goods by river and lakes. We had a 5 man crew and the canoe had a mast and sail that came in handy when the wind was right.
(http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/Lake_trip7.jpg)
(http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/Lake_trip1.jpg)
(http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/Lake_trip2.jpg)
(http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/Lake_trip4.jpg)
(http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/Lake_trip3.jpg)
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wow! that is way cool. do you have more pictures and stories from that outing?
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Did you make the Canoe yourself? Did you hunt for your own food or did you bring some. Man what an adventure, do you still keep in contact with any of those guys now?
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Just received my 18oz Longhunter shirt and hood in the mail. Just what the doctor ordered. Its 80 degree outside today. Makes me glad I ordered the 18 oz shirt and not the 25 oz. Thanks Ron for a good product and super customer service.
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I use a Swanndri bush shirt personally. You can sometimes find them on **** for pretty cheap.
Jeff
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Ron is carrying wool sashes now if anyone is interested.
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The sashes are 100% homespun Wool and they are beautiful. They will sure compliment the Longhunter shirts. I'll try to get a picture of them up soon.