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i.e. are they large or small fitting or maybe even average fitting?
im a fairly tall guy (6, 3") and im looking at the Alp x by the way!
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Ben
I'd say average, definitely not small.
(that's based on their size small clothes though)
Ben - the Alp x what - jacket?
I'm 80kg and 6'3" and reckon their jackets are pretty average. The XL fitted me fine apart from the arms which could have been an inch longer but I have stupidly long arms.
agreed. 5'11, 80kg, I have the large tool jacket.
best fit I've ever had for a jacket. worth absolutely every (expensive) penny.
🙂
I've found their fit to be on the snug side, rather than small, if that makes sense?
I tried on a couple of Gore windstopper jackets and the Alp X yesterday at my LBS.The windstoppers are nicely snug but not too tight and the Alp X was loose but not too baggy. I'm 6ft 2", slim with longish arms and I found the fit of the large about right on both the windstoppers and Alp X. At 6ft 3" you're probably just getting into XL territory but the Alp X definitely had longer arms so you might get away with the L.
jimbo - I ordered a Tool jacket from Evans last night. How do you find yours?
its a bit tight round the wallet, if that helps?
I'm 6'3", skinny with long arms - both my Gore windstoppers are XL and spot on fit wise.
One is more roadie/athletic and hence a little snugger fit, but both are a nice fit lengthwise. Waaaay better than Enduras take on an XL.
I have a large tool too.
thats whats worrying me - going by endura clothes - its difficult to tell what a large/xl actually is!
Gore generally size up quite large, their newer stuff particularly. I will be medium in most brands but small for the newer Gore jackets. Very difficult to say for certain though as all brands seem to vary slightly.
I have a XXL Tool (jacket), I'm just shy of 6'2" an weigh 17st and fits great. I also have an AlpX short sleeve jersey which also fits excellently, especially now I have lost some weight! I've found the tool jacket exceptional, it's really warm just with a baselayer underneath and obviously showerproof, unfortunately I forgot about the pit vents whilst going uphill at Whinlatter on Saturday, as I found that rather hot for a fat bloke 😀
Gore fit is normal IME, although be careful if something says close fitting or race cut as it won't be flattering if you have a gut :p
yeti - It's great. super breathable, I've had a day out scrambling up snow covered slopes with my bike in Kettlewell, kept me warm and dry, despite sweating like a horse.
super rainy evening in north downs, although it's not touted as completely waterproof, it actually is pretty much watertight. it hosed it down and I was bone dry underneath with a base layer.
I was out in brighton sunshine on the south downs at the weekend. 8-10c and I didn't overheat.
in short, it is the absolute nuts. recommended to everyone!
snug is the right word for these jackets.
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They different top in different fitting styles e.g. my tool jacket is ‘[url=http://]comfort fit[/url]’ for the less athletic frame do
Hi I have a Gore ALPX Gore-tex jacket and Phantom windstopper with removable arms, which is great for all year round cycling, both fit reaaly well, would not change them. I was advised by the experts at www.tgstore.net - They reaaly know Gore.