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MORE PRODUCTS SPOKEN OFReport on Wind shirt and Pogies. Rode bike Saturday in Alaska in - 14.5F! Was out for about 1 hour 20 minutes! Wore fishnets top, light poly shirt (similar to Wiggy's 2nd layer shirt) and then Wind shirt. Had no cold issues even with sweating! Pogies are warm. Been wearing fingerless cycling gloves with poly liner [...]
further proof that i do not need an advertising agency
WHY I DO NOT NEED AN ADVERTISING AGENCYHi JerryFinally a test day. Instead of watching the super bowl I cut wood. It was 18 degrees with a 17 mph wind out of the north. Had on fishnet top and bottom with just a pair of denim jeans, a cotton shirt and heavy duty zip up [...]
I LOVE GETTING LETTERS
WIGGY’S FOR SURVIVAL IF NEEDEDAND OTHER USESJerry,I would like to thank you for your fast delivery of the custom sized sleeping bag. Antarctic bags double wide, boat foot, mummy bag with the FTRSS over bag. It's PERFECT, Thank you and all your workers for making such a beautiful product. I was explaining to you I have Ultima Thule with [...]
obsolescence is alive and well
A SHOE MADE FOR PLANNED OBSOLESCENCEThe following is reprinted from SNEWS online publication for the outdoor industry. The company Xero Shoes is new to me. But they clearly represent the direction of the outdoor industry in my opinion.Elevator Pitch | Xero Shoes DayLite HikerRide the elevator with CEO Steven Sashen. For a casual dayhike, a heavy, stiff, technical hiking [...]
a testimonial, a new product and the orshow
DUCKSBACK PARKA REVIEWThis ducksback Antarctic parka is by far the most beautiful coat that I have ever bought!Its warm wonderful and my "sweater" and fishnets are fantastic under itThank you!!!!!Chad BlankeBest compliment of my design of a garment that I have ever received. Maybe Columbia will read this and want to higher me as their new jacket designer.FISHNETS IN [...]
a new believe and the or show
THE LIST OF IN FORMED KEEPS GROWINGMr. Wigutow,I was recommended by Mr. Stephen Quayle to purchase your mittens. I am still waiting for my order, However that's not why I'm writing. Your News & Commentaries are a wealth of knowledge. I have learned a great deal in a short time. The gortex article really blew me away; I have worn [...]
thinsulate again?
THINSULATE MAKING A COME BACKThis product was first introduced to the skiwear industry manufacturers in 1979. The following is the published explanation in Wikipedia. Thinsulate fibers are about 15 micrometres (0.00059 in) in diameter which is thinner than the polyester fibers normally used in insulation for clothing such as gloves or winter jackets. Advertising material suggests that Thinsulate is more effective due [...]
to think or not to think, mans mind is his only tool for survival
THINKINGAll thinking is a process of identification and integration. Man perceives a blob of color, by integrating the evidence of his sight and his touch, he learns to identify it as a solid object; he learns to identify the object as a table; he learns that the table is made of wood; he learns that the wood consist as [...]
thank you boot makers
GRATUTDE FOR THE BOOT INDUSTRYI have for a number of years presented to the consuming public factual information demonstrating there are boots for all purposes that have goretex and thinsulate in them that do not perform as advertised. The fact that this information has been published, for one and all to read, has not changed the minds of boot [...]
bogus baselayers
THE WARMAND FUZZIESBaselayers combine fabrics for improvedperformance and comfort. BY M.T. ELLIOTTSkinny SkivviesIncreasingly, customers are relying on active insulation midlayersto stay warm, and only ask that bases wick moisture and don’t itch.“Our lightweight and midweight baselayers are doing well,” saysRebecca Brooks, manager and buyer at Whittaker Mountaineeringin Ashford, Washington. “Expedition weight came to a grinding haltin the past [...]