Westcomb

[Binky]

MPPG:

Thanks to you, I just pulled the trigger on that Skeena Hoody

My wallet hates you!

[austriker]

MPPG:

Thanks to you, I just pulled the trigger on that Skeena Hoody

My wallet hates you!

Same here. You see the 20% off code??

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[My Pet Powder Goat]

Same here. You see the 20% off code??

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Nice! Great deal with the code! Hope u guys didn't see those westcomb mirage jackets too!

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[My Pet Powder Goat]

If anyone missed out on a skeena I may have An extra depending on how the xl fits.

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[Binky]

Still Skeenas left yesterday when I looked. For those who havent gotten one. They even lowered the price on the red ones. I used the code. $151 out the door for a blue. It should be here tomorrow.

As far as fits:
My Vapor FX jacket is a M and fits great; although, like MPPG mentioned it is hard to hide behind the chin flap if the hood is down

I went with L vapor fx pants. They are long, but the waist is perfect for me at 34"

I also have a Specter. It is a M. It's a but tight in the chest, but it is strictly a rain jacket so no need to layer or try to fit bulk under it

I am 5'6" and 190. Short and stocky

[zeroforhire]

Too bad that code expired.

Don't forget to use active junky for an extra 8 percent off.

[Binky]

Ok, my Skeena just arrived. My first impressions are: Sweet jacket!

I ordered a size L, since the other two Westcomb shells that I have (Vapor FX and Specter) both fit on the more athletic side. I wanted something a little roomier. Like I mentioned in an earlier post, I am 5'6 and weight 190. I am not fat, but certainly not fit or athletically built either. I have very broad shoulders and a thirty-something belly developing. The L Skeena certainly provides that extra room. I don't feel that I am swimming in it, but it is noticeably roomier than the freeride-cut M Vapor and the athletic cut M Specter. I am able to layer a micro-puff Flylow vest under it without restriction (I wore one to work this morning).
What impresses me most is the feel of the fabric. I have owned a few softshells and have never really understood their appeal. I find them stiff and not always easy to layer underneath. Last year, I bought a Flylow Clyde softshell for a ridiculously low price. I like the Clyde, but I wouldn't wear it into the backcountry. The Skeena, on the other hand, appears much more technical, and it is really stretchy and soft. I feel that it will be a better overall jacket for outdoor pursuits than the Clyde. The hood is downright massive and, hooray, I can fit my whole chin behind the flap with it fully zipped and the hood down.
The length of the jacket sits just below my waist. The arms are a bit long, and, as MPPG mentioned, one detriment is that the Skeena has elastic cuffs not closures. I find that interesting.
Hopefully, the temps will drop and the snow will fly so that I can really test this thing.
Oh! the blue color is not as depicted on theclymb or Westcomb's websites. It is, in fact, very Avatar blue with yellow zipper pulls.

[austriker]

Ok, my Skeena just arrived. My first impressions are: Sweet jacket!

I ordered a size L, since the other two Westcomb shells that I have (Vapor FX and Specter) both fit on the more athletic side. I wanted something a little roomier. Like I mentioned in an earlier post, I am 5'6 and weight 190. I am not fat, but certainly not fit or athletically built either. I have very broad shoulders and a thirty-something belly developing. The L Skeena certainly provides that extra room. I don't feel that I am swimming in it, but it is noticeably roomier than the freeride-cut M Vapor and the athletic cut M Specter. I am able to layer a micro-puff Flylow vest under it without restriction (I wore one to work this morning).
What impresses me most is the feel of the fabric. I have owned a few softshells and have never really understood their appeal. I find them stiff and not always easy to layer underneath. Last year, I bought a Flylow Clyde softshell for a ridiculously low price. I like the Clyde, but I wouldn't wear it into the backcountry. The Skeena, on the other hand, appears much more technical, and it is really stretchy and soft. I feel that it will be a better overall jacket for outdoor pursuits than the Clyde. The hood is downright massive and, hooray, I can fit my whole chin behind the flap with it fully zipped and the hood down.
The length of the jacket sits just below my waist. The arms are a bit long, and, as MPPG mentioned, one detriment is that the Skeena has elastic cuffs not closures. I find that interesting.
Hopefully, the temps will drop and the snow will fly so that I can really test this thing.
Oh! the blue color is not as depicted on theclymb or Westcomb's websites. It is, in fact, very Avatar blue with yellow zipper pulls.

Thanks for the info! I got the red so I'll see what it looks like. Mine comes soon!

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[My Pet Powder Goat]

Ok, my Skeena just arrived. My first impressions are: Sweet jacket!

I ordered a size L, since the other two Westcomb shells that I have (Vapor FX and Specter) both fit on the more athletic side. I wanted something a little roomier. Like I mentioned in an earlier post, I am 5'6 and weight 190. I am not fat, but certainly not fit or athletically built either. I have very broad shoulders and a thirty-something belly developing. The L Skeena certainly provides that extra room. I don't feel that I am swimming in it, but it is noticeably roomier than the freeride-cut M Vapor and the athletic cut M Specter. I am able to layer a micro-puff Flylow vest under it without restriction (I wore one to work this morning).
What impresses me most is the feel of the fabric. I have owned a few softshells and have never really understood their appeal. I find them stiff and not always easy to layer underneath. Last year, I bought a Flylow Clyde softshell for a ridiculously low price. I like the Clyde, but I wouldn't wear it into the backcountry. The Skeena, on the other hand, appears much more technical, and it is really stretchy and soft. I feel that it will be a better overall jacket for outdoor pursuits than the Clyde. The hood is downright massive and, hooray, I can fit my whole chin behind the flap with it fully zipped and the hood down.
The length of the jacket sits just below my waist. The arms are a bit long, and, as MPPG mentioned, one detriment is that the Skeena has elastic cuffs not closures. I find that interesting.
Hopefully, the temps will drop and the snow will fly so that I can really test this thing.
Oh! the blue color is not as depicted on theclymb or Westcomb's websites. It is, in fact, very Avatar blue with yellow zipper pulls.

Good write-up. Thanks

CLYMB dropped the price down to about $169 even without code.

I ordered the XL in red and just got it in the mail. It's much better fit for me, (5'11 180# 42 chest-broad shoulders,monkeyish arms) even if the L was good in most areas, The hemline was too short, the chest was a little snug and tight under the armpits. All issues were cleared up with the XL. It'll give me more room for my skins and to layer with a lightweight puffy if needed.
So, if anyone is interested I will be selling the L avatar blue for the going rate.

As Binky stated the fabric scheme is great. the shit is so silent, I feel like a ninja! ...I like it so much I'm now in the market for a good soft shell pant


note: The clymb website has falsely labeled the soft shell material as Schoeller WB-400. It is actually Schoeller Dryskin. which is better, as the jacket would be a furnace if it had the WB-400 AND the Merino Lining

[zeroforhire]

Just picked up a Skeena. I can't wait to get it. Thanks for the heads up.

[bsavery]

Anyone checked out the Tango hoody? That breathable alpha insulation is intriguing.

[zeroforhire]

The Tango looks very interesting. Similar to the Atom LT from Arcteryx. (Especially like the elastic cuffs). I think the Atom LT hoody is one of the best jackets ever made. So versatile.

[bsavery]

The Tango looks very interesting. Similar to the Atom LT from Arcteryx. (Especially like the elastic cuffs). I think the Atom LT hoody is one of the best jackets ever made. So versatile.

Maybe more breathable than the atom though? Trigger pulled on Backcountry.com for the tango. I'll report when I get it.

[zeroforhire]

Cool! Let us know what you think.

[austriker]

The Tango looks very interesting. Similar to the Atom LT from Arcteryx. (Especially like the elastic cuffs). I think the Atom LT hoody is one of the best jackets ever made. So versatile.

Second about the atom. Its amazing.

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[austriker]

Maybe more breathable than the atom though? Trigger pulled on Backcountry.com for the tango. I'll report when I get it.

Please do! Id be interested how it stacks against the atom lt

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[bsavery]

Please do! Id be interested how it stacks against the atom lt

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Have only worn an atom in the store. But here's my take on the Westcomb Tango:

I'm 5-9, 170 lbs. Medium fits perfectly. Grey Concrete color is very nice and wearable around town. Very soft and comfortable and light piece. I got mine last week and found myself wearing it around everywhere. Just feels nice on. Could see using this under a hard shell, or wearing uphill on the skin track and then a light shell over for downhill. I have a Westcomb Focus jacket (the eVent DVL jacket) and the Tango fits great under. Feels about as warm as a patagonia nano puff.

In terms of breathability I don't find myself getting sweaty like the nano puff. Wore the Tango hoody on my bike commute to work today (45-50 degrees here in Seattle) and felt less sweaty than wearing the Focus eVent jacket. In fact almost no sweat at all. I like it. Think it will replace a nano puff in all situations.

[zeroforhire]

It looks like the Skeena hoody in red medium is available again on theclymb.com. Hurry up if you missed this last time! Amazing hoody.

[BDLouie]

Zeroforhire can you add me to your "theclymb" guest list

[zeroforhire]

Just sent you an in invite via PM

[austriker]

Ive been rocking the Skeena in seattle. Great softshell that somehow ousted my gamma mx as my go to commuting shell

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[rasi]

Please do! Id be interested how it stacks against the atom lt

I replaced my Atom LT with the Tango. The Tango is cut a fair bit longer in the torso but tighter in the forearms.
Polartec Alpha's breathability is far superior to Primaloft, I immediately noticed this on days with high air humidity. There was noticeably less condensed water on the inside.

But although indicated on Westcomb's website, mine has no internal media pocket and the hood adjustment requires two hands. I'm not certain if I did receive a sample though since I got mine already in September from Campsaver. bravery, does your Tango have an internal pocket?

[bsavery]

I bravery, does your Tango have an internal pocket?

Negative. I've noticed sometimes the details of their pieces are different from the catalog.

[austriker]

I replaced my Atom LT with the Tango. The Tango is cut a fair bit longer in the torso but tighter in the forearms.
Polartec Alpha's breathability is far superior to Primaloft, I immediately noticed this on days with high air humidity. There was noticeably less condensed water on the inside.

But although indicated on Westcomb's website, mine has no internal media pocket and the hood adjustment requires two hands. I'm not certain if I did receive a sample though since I got mine already in September from Campsaver. bravery, does your Tango have an internal pocket?

Interesting. I must say i love my atom lt, in fact i have 3 of it (hooded, quarter zip pullover and vest). I might have to check out the Tango at reí or local shop. Breathing is big for me as i run hot

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[auvgeek]

Everyone's raving about the breatheability of the Tango, but nobody's talking about how warm it is.

I have to say that I really don't understand those of you who want a "breathable" insulated jacket. Isn't the warmth/weight ratio far more important? What I am missing? I bought the Rab Xenon cuz it's lighter and warmer than the Atom LT. Dane raved on coldthistle about how it kinda "punched above its weight-class," and that had me sold. Sure, it's not as breatheable as the Atom, but I only wear it when I'm cold—which is mainly when I'm stopped. If I wear it while moving and start to sweat, I simply take it off. Why not just wear a softshell sans insulation if you're really that worried about breatheability?

So school me. What am I missing?

Also: I've been wearing the Skeena hoody since it came out. It works well, but it's kinda been replaced by other stuff in my closet now. I *loved* it when I got it, but I guess I'm jaded now. Seems pretty heavy for what it is. But it fits me really well and it looks nice. Nice around-town jacket, but it rarely sees any use in the mountains anymore.

I was super stoked on the Revenant bib, too, but it's lost much of its waterproofing. Even after DWR treatment, it soaks through. Haven't worn it much, either—since picking up a pair of Trewth bibs, it pretty much just sees winter touring days. Last two times I wore it, it soaked through leaving me cold and wet. Thinking I'll send it back to Westcomb and see what they say. As an aside, I love the upper pockets cuz they're perfect for storing food while touring. But the placement of one of the zippers (likely the side zips) interferes with the waistbelt of a pack (at least three different packs I've tried), and it digs in to my hips. To the point where I start to bleed. Nothing I've tried (save unbuckling the packs waist strap) actually helps. YMMV and all that, just a heads up.