tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post7459444935614250834..comments2024-03-16T10:11:19.302-07:00Comments on Cold Thistle: Aphix Hoodie.the Atom LT but different?Danehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-68162755487545490192014-02-21T19:58:12.804-08:002014-02-21T19:58:12.804-08:00I believe the Aphix has a stronger face material, ...I believe the Aphix has a stronger face material, and the ripstop on the Atom LT is only 20D.<br /><br />As far as the length, I really like it as I am tallish (5'11" with a long torso). If it was shorter, my belt would be exposed. A no-go if you carry a concealed weapon.<br /><br />I do use mine as a "do everything" jacket. As Morgan said, the subdued logo is nice for this purpose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-11821356002935381392014-01-31T11:25:13.736-08:002014-01-31T11:25:13.736-08:00great writeup overall! I just purchased and Aphix ...great writeup overall! I just purchased and Aphix after trying on the Atom LT, and I really like it so far. I'll use it for both snowboarding (under shell for colder days), and around town. I love the fit too.adamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-50996511171760842942013-01-10T00:05:09.235-08:002013-01-10T00:05:09.235-08:00I would disagree. I don't think the Aphix was...I would disagree. I don't think the Aphix was ever intended as a town coat (funky long sleeves and tail as a indicator) and makes a great/direct comparison to the Atom LT easy in use.Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-3271411214357265272013-01-09T09:14:00.094-08:002013-01-09T09:14:00.094-08:00i get the sense from this that the Aphix has been ...i get the sense from this that the Aphix has been designed strictly for the "frontcountry" - urban areas.<br /><br />Arc'teryx caught on quickly that people were wearing the Atom LT as an everyday jacket (see them everywhere in Vancouver, for instance), and so designed an urban jacket with some Atom essence.<br /><br />The fit, the design of the cuffs/hem/etc, the significantly more subtle logo hits all point to a jacket marketed squarely at the urban style market.<br /><br />Not that there is anything wrong with that - nobody else is producing urban wear as good - but it's a strange comparison to make between two jackets designed for entirely different purposes/markets.morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14656451316954487513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-55767665351243564362013-01-08T10:37:55.973-08:002013-01-08T10:37:55.973-08:00Bangladesh - "Middle East"?! Hope your p...Bangladesh - "Middle East"?! Hope your partners don't let you do the navigation in a whiteout! ;-)Toby - Northern Light Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14342195033125549912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-38149962121082889642013-01-05T21:24:27.215-08:002013-01-05T21:24:27.215-08:00Wow. I like this jacket. Perfect for skiing. Your ...Wow. I like this jacket. Perfect for skiing. Your post is informative with all the details I need. Thanks for sharing.Jessyhttp://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/skia-designs-ltd-haydocknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-60347752712592016092013-01-01T07:03:27.241-08:002013-01-01T07:03:27.241-08:00SPM control panel - I can't help find the repi...<a href="%E2%80%9Dwww.drcontrolsystem.com/%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow"> SPM control panel </a>- I can't help find the repition of 'how well' this peice couples with a difficult spend. Despite having given it a sluggish and more firm experience material (+DWR), they certainly suggest that you shouldn't anticipate too much from it.<br />It saddens me that the variation of Deceased Fowl promotions in the last three periods hasn't led to more real innovation; if you're prepared to neglect that advertising junk with ACMG as I am. Plenty of new items and a few new groups for them has taken some of the wow out of their R&D.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14081753356296870726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-83066370055891981252012-12-31T13:50:14.651-08:002012-12-31T13:50:14.651-08:00TNF? Ha, ha. Haven't bought anything from th...TNF? Ha, ha. Haven't bought anything from them since they refused a simple return from my wife of all people. The one person who has never taken advantage of anyone. But I'll never buy another item from them because of it. I like much of what Arcteryx is trying to do. Just can't justify their retail pricing when you make a comparison to what else is available else where at times. Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-22629461151389777662012-12-31T13:41:02.911-08:002012-12-31T13:41:02.911-08:00I can't help notice the repition of 'how w...I can't help notice the repition of 'how well' this peice pairs with a hard shell. Despite having given it a weaker and more rigid face fabric (+DWR), they certainly imply that you shouldn't expect too much from it. <br />It saddens me that the diversification of Dead Bird offerings in the last three cycles hasn't led to more actual innovation; if you're inclined to ignore that publicity rubbish with ACMG as I am. Lots of new products and a few new categories for them has taken some of the wow out of their R&D. Sure laminating EVERYTHING (properly ;) is usually good, but when was the last time we saw something like the warp-strength harness, Alpha SV 3D gTex (which sucked btw- I never wear mine), or Naos load transfer disc? Core loft isn't better than primaloft. The phase line is just underarmour for climbers. The license with Gore is dragging the FL line down. Hybrid MX prices are just baffling.<br /><br />The bird needs to get Salomon off their backs before they pull a TNF by accident.Evanhttp://evansharp.canoreply@blogger.com