tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post2678172166248031600..comments2024-03-16T10:11:19.302-07:00Comments on Cold Thistle: Alpha FL and Shift LT shells?Danehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-71531640065471331042013-01-20T12:35:10.548-08:002013-01-20T12:35:10.548-08:00Dane,
Another player that belongs in your discuss...Dane,<br /><br />Another player that belongs in your discussion is the Beta FL. Exact same materials as the Alpha FL except it has two alpine pockets (I like that for around town) and it is "athletic fit" instead of "trim fit" making it slightly roomier. The Atom LT layers perfectly under the Beta FL without compressing the loft, but the Beta FL is still trim enough if only a base layer is under it. Conversely the Atom fits well over the Beta during a stop or low activity. I'd be curious how an Atom LT layers under an Alpha LT when both garments are the same size. On paper it sounds like it would be very tight.<br /><br />Beta FL + Atom LT has been my go-to combo this winter.<br /><br />My garments (size M) weighed:<br />Beta FL: 11.0 oz<br />Atom LT: 13.6 ozJP-7https://www.blogger.com/profile/03681779431341055740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-2244989949601781842013-01-15T11:02:08.137-08:002013-01-15T11:02:08.137-08:00Saw that but my guess is no way that new black La...Saw that but my guess is no way that new black La Sportiva will be $600. My guess is more like $1500+ retail if La Sportiva's history mean anything.<br /><br />I have a pair of Zero4 Carbons that I like for a "big" boot and the new Vulcan looks good as well. But haven't tried them. Been trying to go the DyNa direction instead. Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-84917252675627723452013-01-15T10:41:41.766-08:002013-01-15T10:41:41.766-08:00TLT6 does look interesting, especially since its s...TLT6 does look interesting, especially since its suppose to have a wider last. Price point will be interesting too, especially since that La sportiva is listed at $600 retail. <br /><br />Look forward to your reviews!<br /><br />No vertfest for me, school has me locked down in spokane. kevinonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-91623761411777535292013-01-15T10:33:33.798-08:002013-01-15T10:33:33.798-08:00FL is a nice jacket and as you say very wind proof...FL is a nice jacket and as you say very wind proof. Better than the Shift's Neoshell. Breathability by comparison is not as good as the Neoshell. I am pretty sure how tight you have fitted your jacket is not going to make a big difference on that. Dave's FL is very snug on him. Take a look in the Raptor review for a reference on his fit. My next comparison project is the Event version of this same jacket, the Westcomb Focus. We are cutting some fine lines these days with the fabrics being used.Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-80541240517879071382013-01-15T10:10:35.053-08:002013-01-15T10:10:35.053-08:00I've indulged myself and bought an Alpha FL so...I've indulged myself and bought an Alpha FL some two months ago. I love it. Fit is excellent, my shoulders have more than enough room (I bought size large) to move, when I raise my hands above head level, the jacket stays below waist level and the hood is excellent. The jacket is crazy light and super small when packed into it's own stuff sack - exactly what I was looking for. As Dane said, it blocks the wind extremely well, you almost feel like being in a shelter. The squid ink color is very nice and the jacket was made in Canada :).<br /><br />I would only question it's breathability - I hiked in it's twice to the top of the hill which sits literally in my back yard, a good 3600 feet of elevation gain. I wore only a t-shirt baselayer beneath and it was soaking wet, when I reached the summit. The inside of the sleeves was also running with sweat. Both of the times, the outside temperature was around 0°C. Could this be because the fit is a bit "baggy" with only a t-shirt underneath the Alpha, therefore the moisture transportation is very hard to achieve?Dersunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-42880329652165540552013-01-15T10:04:46.553-08:002013-01-15T10:04:46.553-08:00Will do Kevin, thanks. Appointment already schedul...Will do Kevin, thanks. Appointment already scheduled. What, no love for Dynafit? TLT6 is looking pretty good as well. Vertfest? Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-63424334902630106332013-01-15T07:25:47.147-08:002013-01-15T07:25:47.147-08:00Hey Dane,
Not sure if you're planning on goin...Hey Dane,<br /><br />Not sure if you're planning on going to the winter OR show, but if you do, can you please check these out? <br /><br />http://www.outsideonline.com/blog/outdoor-gear/footwear/la-sportiva-builds-the-lightest-four-buckle-touring-boot-ever.html<br /><br />thanks,<br /><br />kevinokevinonoreply@blogger.com