Just got my new westwinds cairngorm jacket today (as well as my roselli axe). First impressions are really good.
These jackets are made to order so i had never seen one or tried one on so it was a bit of a gamble. Out of the bag and you can see that the quality is supurb, everything seems to be well finished. The Ventile is really soft to the touch and very light. The jacket is single skin ventile with a mesh lining in the body and full nylon lining in the sleaves (with additional internal cuffs). There are four pockets on the outside of the jacket with waterproof zips and a small internal pocket.
There is a very good fiting hood that folds neatly into the collar, not wired but it is adjustable. (not that i normally use hoods), and does seem to be comfortable.
I am 5'10 and, what you would call a regular build (whatever that is). I opted for a medium and there seems to be plenty of space for clothes underneath without being loose and floppy. The hem comes down to just below my waist with a slight extension around the tail and that has a draw cord too.
I do like the fact that the main zip curves to one side around the chin and that zip is also waterproof.
Ofcourse, you will all have to thank me for a long, hot, dry summer now as it won't rain now until october so i can't try it out in the rain. Ah well!
Hope this helps anybody who has been looking at them.
all the best
Baggins :umbrella:
These jackets are made to order so i had never seen one or tried one on so it was a bit of a gamble. Out of the bag and you can see that the quality is supurb, everything seems to be well finished. The Ventile is really soft to the touch and very light. The jacket is single skin ventile with a mesh lining in the body and full nylon lining in the sleaves (with additional internal cuffs). There are four pockets on the outside of the jacket with waterproof zips and a small internal pocket.
There is a very good fiting hood that folds neatly into the collar, not wired but it is adjustable. (not that i normally use hoods), and does seem to be comfortable.
I am 5'10 and, what you would call a regular build (whatever that is). I opted for a medium and there seems to be plenty of space for clothes underneath without being loose and floppy. The hem comes down to just below my waist with a slight extension around the tail and that has a draw cord too.
I do like the fact that the main zip curves to one side around the chin and that zip is also waterproof.
Ofcourse, you will all have to thank me for a long, hot, dry summer now as it won't rain now until october so i can't try it out in the rain. Ah well!
Hope this helps anybody who has been looking at them.
all the best
Baggins :umbrella: