swazi tahr sizes.

[Dan1982]

i really like the swazi tahr anorak.are the swazi sizes really big or am i really small? the size chart on the ray mears website leads me to believe that even a small would be far too big for me. i'm 5ft 11" and of a slim build.

anybody have one?

 

[Mastino]

I have one and it' doesn't strike me as being on the big side. If there is one point, the sleeves are longish (and I need that). The special thing with the Tahr is the build of the shoulders, hey may feel normal but in fact give you a great deal of freedom.

I'm 6,3 chest size 46 and have an XL.

 

[TheGreenMan]

I’m of a similar height and build to you, Dan. I’ve tried a large size on and I found it a little too close fitting (this was a newer version that had, according to the manufacturer, 25% more fabric in it than a previous version). The XL size has just the right amount of extra room that suits me. I can get a bulky mid-layer on underneath it if I needed more insulation in cold weather, and I find that the slightly looser fit when it’s worn without a bulky insulating mid-layer, isn’t problematic as the neck, wrists and waist cord can all be closed to prevent heat loss, or conversely loosened to vent warm moist air if I’ve been wearing it during strenuous activity.

From my experience with other Swazi gear, the general rule of thumb would be, if you like a close fit buy the size as indicated on the manufacturer’s chart that fits your body measurements, and if you prefer a looser fit, then buy the next size up.

Hope this helps.

Best regards,
Paul.

 

[Tony Cameron]

The last post was about bang on. the sizes are accurate to Swazi sizing if you want a snug fit. The prices are about to change quite a bit on the whole swazi range due to increased wholesale prices from New zealand so buy quick.