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On 1/17/2020 at 11:11 AM, appolez said:

Yep, same thing happened with me re: SSN.  

The convenient thing is that I was able to apply a more specific HTS code for the J58 on the same call. I would advise everyone in the US to do the same to save some cash. 

Did they end up updating it to 6201.99.1530? 
 

Ups entry specialist told me this was the most accurate code and that it was cheaper as well

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2 hours ago, TechwearEnthusiast said:

Does anyone have any experience replacing the main crotch zipper on acronym pants? 

The zip on my P10TS-DS broke and I need to get it fixed. Was given 2 choices by acronym, to send it back for repairs (but they said they were quite busy so it might take a long ass time) or they could send me the zip and get it fixed at a local tailor. 

Is there something special about the construction of that area, that would make me rethink taking it to a local tailor? Or is it a simple enough process where it would be hard to fuck up? 

If you intend on keeping the pants for yourself for an extended period of time, I would recommend sourcing a trusted local tailor. Have acr ship the zip or replace with another YKK or something accessible. Depending on how the zip is broken, it shouldn't be too difficult of a fix.

If you send back to acr, you would know that the craftsmanship is up to factory standard. This is especially a good idea if you intend to resell, but who knows when you'll get them back.

I typically buy with the intentions of keeping for as long as humanly possible, so I either repair myself or find a suitable tailor. Supporting local and also not flying a pair of pants across the planet is good for everyone.

Best of luck!

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2 minutes ago, silat_hd said:

If you intend on keeping the pants for yourself for an extended period of time, I would recommend sourcing a trusted local tailor. Have acr ship the zip or replace with another YKK or something accessible. Depending on how the zip is broken, it shouldn't be too difficult of a fix.

If you send back to acr, you would know that the craftsmanship is up to factory standard. This is especially a good idea if you intend to resell, but who knows when you'll get them back.

I typically buy with the intentions of keeping for as long as humanly possible, so I either repair myself or find a suitable tailor. Supporting local and also not flying a pair of pants across the planet is good for everyone.

Best of luck!

Thanks man, I bought them on release and have been wearing them constantly since,will not be selling them. 2 teeth on the main zip "broke off" so it would need the zipper replaced. I was just wondering if something about the construction/paneling around the zipper or stitching is special in any way that could cause a tailor issues. Probably best to just take them there and ask. 

 

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36 minutes ago, RapGameTaylorSwift said:

 

I weighed old v. new and the Primaloft version is about 20g heavier overall (though, the new one is a large v. the old one is a medium). The extra padding in the pockets are wonderful (v. cozy) and the bilateral pockets are a huge plus. Elastic feels about the same to me in terms of tightness.

Thanks for the detailed write-up. Kind of a bummer that it’s still the same warmth. 

how does the large fit you relative to the medium? I also have the 1.0 in a Medium and was considering sizing up 1 in the 1.2 for more of a looser fit. Does this jacket work slightly oversized?

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42 minutes ago, solographik said:

Thanks for the detailed write-up. Kind of a bummer that it’s still the same warmth. 

how does the large fit you relative to the medium? I also have the 1.0 in a Medium and was considering sizing up 1 in the 1.2 for more of a looser fit. Does this jacket work slightly oversized?

Any of the jackets I've bought in the last few years that fit "profile", I've gone a size up and I've been very happy with the results. The 58 works really well because the cinch at the waist still creates a slimmer silhouette. 

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7 hours ago, RapGameTaylorSwift said:

Warmth and feel of the jacket feel nearly identical to 1.0. A quick walk around the block in around 25° F NYC weather and I was quite warm with a long sleeve underneath. 

Aesthetically, the biggest difference I noticed was the height of the collar (1.2 on the left). The snaps on the wrists have also been reversed so there are two sockets and one stud, instead of vice versa.

I still feel like this jacket is better worn on its own. Underneath a shell, it always felt quite tight with anything more than a tee.

 

Oof, I'm curious to see how this will turn out. I'm getting a Medium (my normal size is Medium and I wanted something more close fitting), but it we will see. I can always size up.

One piece I was curious to get folk's experience with: If 25F is the baseline for this, how well does this work as a late spring/early fall type of insulator as well? Eg. I have an Arcteryx Cerium LT, and that thing is weirdly applicable from 0C to around 20C. Is there a similar flexibility, or is it very much a winter-only jacket?

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1 hour ago, andrewlb said:

One piece I was curious to get folk's experience with: If 25F is the baseline for this, how well does this work as a late spring/early fall type of insulator as well? Eg. I have an Arcteryx Cerium LT, and that thing is weirdly applicable from 0C to around 20C. Is there a similar flexibility, or is it very much a winter-only jacket?

i wear my 58 1.0 in the late fall to early spring here in Toronto, but not up to 20c. it’s definitely a warm jacket. but about 15c i’m into a sweatshirt and shell or -s jacket. 

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On 1/17/2020 at 8:33 PM, frenchbulldog said:

i paid the usual 4.2%… ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

On 1/18/2020 at 1:08 PM, halomunkey said:

had a similar experience to everyone else.

UPS logistics reached out and asked for ssn and I used the opportunity to mention the tariff code. Person on the phone mentioned that although acr code was generic, they(UPS) applied their own specific code that brought it down to 4.2% (6201.99.1530), but they also mentioned that they would still have to apply the 15% china tariff so I'm not sure how you got out of that...

Sigh. The person mis-classified my item after the HTS 6201.93.49 or .65 was at 27.7%+15%chinatax person putting it in OTHER, lazy mofo. I called and said told them it was a water resistant jacket so it got slashed to 7.1%+15%chinatax. The HTS is listed explicitly on the invoice so I couldn't go outside of 6201.93.60 to get a lower rate :( Duties incoming about 250something.....

~Lefty

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3 hours ago, dixonschneider said:

Talking about sizing, did anyone size up on the J1A-GT 2.2? How do people that went TTS feel about layering, i.e. with the J58?

would not size up. i did with my initial piece which i got from the mothersite. It fit, but just not perfectly. and because it was big layered with a J58 only made it poofier. recently managed to replace it with a medium after loads of searching and negotiation, and while it's a smaller jacket that fits great over just a t shirt, it is cut to accommodate a liner and actually looks less poofy (M J1A-GT 2.2 + M J58) than the M58 with a large J1a-GT 2.2

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On 1/19/2020 at 11:32 PM, nathan_ said:

Hello :)

I have a small bit of delamination occurring on my J1A 2.0,and am curious as how I should go about ensuring it doesn't get worse. 

I know I can't reverse or fix the delam, just curious how to keep it as is. 

 

Thanks in advance. 

Make sure it's clean and wash it when it gets dirty. Here's a video that's been reposted before. If you haven't been washing it regularly, you might actually see some additional delamination after the wash.

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5 hours ago, emenel said:

i wear my 58 1.0 in the late fall to early spring here in Toronto, but not up to 20c. it’s definitely a warm jacket. but about 15c i’m into a sweatshirt and shell or -s jacket. 

Hah, fancy seeing you here. I'm thinking Toronto in the not-too-distant future, so good context. Thank you!

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8 minutes ago, Konzentriert said:

Anyone has an idea about how to shrink the J65-KM back to its og size?

Mine goes to 75cm from 70cm in length and it is unwearable now as an insulator.

I have tried soaking with hot water and steam ironing but none of both works. 

Hot wash cycle launder?

~Lefty

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4 hours ago, ray. said:

Question for all: How do you wear your sleeves if they're too long? Mine goes past my thumbs. I tried tightening the cuffs but it just causes some uncomfortable bunching. I'm currently cuffing the sleeves once.

this issue is usually sorted by buying the correct size in the first place

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9 hours ago, jeddyhsu said:

@scamster The stretch is natural to the piece due to the fibers that make up KM. 5cm is hardly noticable in wear and shouldn't deter you from experiencing it.

 @Konzentriert A delicate wash/tumble dry will shrink it.

I am wearing it as an insulator underneath the J47TS in size M.

It now appears to be longer than the shell when wearing together.

Gonna try washing it today.

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On 1/21/2020 at 9:05 PM, Konzentriert said:

Anyone has an idea about how to shrink the J65-KM back to its og size?

Mine goes to 75cm from 70cm in length and it is unwearable now as an insulator.

I have tried soaking with hot water and steam ironing but none of both works. 

How exactly is it ‘unwearable’? If it peeks past the bottom hem of the 47 just hike it up a bit and cinch the damn hem shock cord already.
 

That’s what I’ve done with my 72-Ak when paired with the new school J36 when the temps drop below 10 degrees Fahrenheit 

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Quick J58-WS update. Just arrived today. Fits exactly like I was hoping (I'm medium, 32 waist, 40 chest, 182cm 80kg). I can layer thinner things under it and it was fine (thinner fleece, but not a chunky sweater for example). Walking around I didn't find it bunched as someone mentioned. The warmth is great, and the pockets are huge. I don't have the previous version as a reference though, so comparisons are limited.

My only hesitation is that the material feels quite delicate, including those in the pockets. I feel like that might give me pause at times (my philosophy is to wear things fairly hard, especially if they're expensive), but unsure what experience and perspective others might have with this material.

Anyway, overall I've never owned an insulator that I've really enjoyed wearing independently, and have struggled a bit to find one that blends in with other pieces when layered. This definitely feels like it will fill that gap, but let's see.

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