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Title: Question on Asbell wool vest...
Post by: Amberjack on November 22, 2013, 07:29:00 PM
Howdy folks,

Hoping someone can clue me in on this.
I'm a 46 chest so I ordered the XL vest which just arrived today.

Beautiful vest but, this thing hits me mid-thigh on the length!

I know they're sized up for layering, but am I missing some 'Trad' secret about gathering up the lower hem with a belt or something?

Thinking I need to go a size smaller but I don't want to constrict the bow-drawing action...

Vets help me out here!

AJ
Title: Re: Question on Asbell wool vest...
Post by: Ric O'Shay on November 22, 2013, 07:56:00 PM
I think you'll find that when you sit, it will keep your buttocks warm too.    :bigsmyl:  

Seriously, I too wear a XL and mine hits me right around mid thigh. It will keep you warm.
Title: Re: Question on Asbell wool vest...
Post by: BEN on November 23, 2013, 07:46:00 AM
I like the new zippered vests....w/double zipper, you can split the bottom . Makes it easier to wear a safety harness in a tree and more comfortable (for me) walking....
Title: Re: Question on Asbell wool vest...
Post by: Terry Lightle on November 23, 2013, 07:59:00 AM
It sounds like a good fit to me,when you are sitting it will not ride up and let wind flow under from the bottom
Title: Re: Question on Asbell wool vest...
Post by: ChuckC on November 23, 2013, 09:17:00 AM
I ordered a full pull over with 9" extra length specifically so it was long.  I did alter it a bit by cutting (slitting)the sides about 9".  This allows more freedom of movement but it still covers me.  I love it !

Sitting on a rock, I had a smaller mulie buck so close last week I thought he was gonna kiss me.
He walked away, not spooked.  I was wearing Asbell's
wool.

ChuckC
Title: Re: Question on Asbell wool vest...
Post by: Amberjack on November 23, 2013, 09:33:00 AM
Okay, the votes are in. It's a keeper.

As I wear it around the house I'm starting to see the advantage of the longer length.  It's just a different garment than say my Filson vest so that's what threw me.

Thanks gents. Appreciate the feedback!

AJ