Acronym jackets

[hahnstch]

^haha, i'm aware of that too blanc0, the day is near

[Blanc0]

Picked up the SS-J2 ( schoeller 3XDRY softshell zip-hoody)yesterday, with a couple more pieces set aside for later consumption. Again, Errolson and Michela fucking killed it!!!

The Jackets are amazing, as usual, and the new bags are soooo NOICE!

This stuff is gonna go QUICK, even at the premium pricepoint.

Edited by Blanc0 on Oct 12, 2005 at 08:25 AM

[minya]

Damn, Blanc0. I keep telling myself I want to drop $1000 on a jacket but I just don't know if I can do it

[Blanc0]

www.grandism.com has a good selection, and you can see some of the detail...

[minya]

Which of the new collection do you recommend for walking around town in heavy snow, Blanc0?

[Blanc0]

the softshell hoody with the cashmere/wool/gore tex over it...

[hahnstch]

alright, the gt-j7 is on its way.... blanc0 would you recommend the softshell or the airvantage vest? i'm trying to decide between the 2....

[minya]

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the softshell hoody with the cashmere/wool/gore tex over it...

--- Original message by Blanc0 on Oct 12, 2005 10:57 AM

The GT-J7?

[hahnstch]

^ i presume so, the gt-j9 is gore-tex xcr...

[minya]

cool.. hantsch, did you go ahead and order a J7?

Its amazing how small they fit -- the L is 20" across the chest.. wow..

I don't even know if that's thick enough to wear something underneath.

[won ton destruction]

Edited by won ton destruction on Oct 12, 2005 at 03:58 PM

[dnnsmanace]

Pics of people wearing these?

[doom]

this is one for the toronto heads ,

everyone should check out mountain equipment coop. they have some nice looking shells with both xcr and normal goretex. and they are way cheaper than acronym. nice colours too.

for toronto winters : if you are active in the winter, do not wear cotton as the first layer to the skin. you will clam up from the sweat. get something that wicks the sweat away from the skin. and then layer as much layers as possible.

i can't wait for the acronym shit. just want to check out what the hype is all about.

the eclipse is nigh

[aDj]

Get some first layers @ the Toronto Snowboard show sale this weekend. Corbetts usually has boxes of last seasons Burton base layer from $5-$10.

[minya]

Shit, someone buy one for me

[kilimanjaro]

that acroynm gear rocks!....is it made for ninjas.....and what exactly is a superman exit?

how does that work? got a lot more questions if anyone has the time or inclination to answer them. peace.

[chump]

Superman exit;

When you pull the zip up past the stop point you can then just rip the zip open, to reveal your Superman costume underneath, just like Clark Kent. It scared the shit out of me when I first did it as it was accidental and I thought I'd broken the zip.

[Blanc0]

I've never tried on the airvantage vest, it looks a little too body armor-ish for me....

[kilimanjaro]

which zip dude! there are loads of them!

[Blanc0]

main center front zipper: pullit all the way up, and it splits for a quick-escape.

[kilimanjaro]

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Superman exit;

When you pull the zip up past the stop point you can then just rip the zip open, to reveal your Superman costume underneath, just like Clark Kent. It scared the shit out of me when I first did it as it was accidental and I thought I'd broken the zip.

--- Original message by chump on Oct 13, 2005 09:32 AM

i just tried every zip which one are you talking about.......have you just lost it or am i just not a superhero?

[hahnstch]

maybe it's a different style? either that or you need a lil dose of kryptonite

[kilimanjaro]

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main center front zipper: pullit all the way up, and it splits for a quick-escape.

--- Original message by Blanc0 on Oct 14, 2005 09:28 AM

nice ! thank you.

[won ton destruction]

just got a SS-J2 ... fucking LOVE it.

[minya]

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just got a SS-J2 ... fucking LOVE it.

--- Original message by won ton destruction on Oct 14, 2005 06:19 PM

Did you get it at Recon? Did they have any of the other jackets there?

[won ton destruction]

... i'll definately reply to this thread when i have more information as to when acronym at recon sf will be availble. i'll keep heads updated.

[minya]

Cool.

I'm contemplating a GT-J7... not sure if it'll be TOO slim-fitting though ... argh!

[hahnstch]

recon NY has gotten their stock of acr stuff. they bring in 3 hardshells and a few accessories, can't say they have the best price in the market though... grandism beats their prices hands down...

and yea, i did try the j7 in store, surprisingly i can still fit size L (i usually wear L for normal tees and sweatshirts), even though it's a little snug

[minya]

hahnstch... does the J7 Large have enough room to fit a fleece layer underneath?

The fit guide is on Grandism... the J7 is cut very slim (the L is 20" chest), which would look great but I don't know if it would be big enough to accomodate the proper underlayer.

[hahnstch]

well i guess it depends on your frame too (i am 6', 175 lbs). i usually wear L for supreme hoodies and crewnecks, i am able to fit into J7, but it will probably be a little to snug to squeeze in an extra layer of fleece underneath... but yea, if you have smaller frame than me i'm pretty sure you will be able to fit another extra layer of fleece