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kayak karl
07-26-2008, 09:38
Looking for and outer shell that is about 16 oz and comes in TALL sizes. ive been looking on http://www.prolitegear.com/site/search_engine.html?show_all=1&prod_section=Mens%20Clothing&prod_group=Mens%20Jackets%20%26%20Vests. some of yous work at outfitters, do you know which companies cut long. im 6'-3" 35/36 sleeve. went to REI in Marlton, NJ but not much in stock to try. ill pay the extra for a good fit. any help would be great.

Feral Bill
07-26-2008, 11:59
LL Bean has tall sizes in several styles. Maybe not ultralight in WB.

sbennett
07-26-2008, 12:03
off the top of my head, the Patagonia rainshadow is cut pretty long (longer than the standard North Face or Mtn. Hardwear rain shell)

mudhead
07-26-2008, 19:04
LL Bean has tall sizes in several styles. Maybe not ultralight in WB.

Land's End. Cabela's has some Tall.

Some of the Patagonia stuff does have long sleeve length. I am 6', 15 1/2, 36" sleeve. LL Bean=LTall. For me. Land's End =LT. But alot of extra fabric in the waist. Cabela's sleeve works, but is huge in the neck, and torso.

Foyt20
07-27-2008, 15:25
Karl, there is an LL Bean store across the highway from rei that you can try on some stuff, and there is an llbean outlet in flemington.

kayak karl
08-04-2008, 18:10
i finally decided on this one http://www.backcountry.com/store/MHW0378/Mountain-Hardwear-Epic-Jacket-Mens.html because i read in reviews it is cut long and they were right. even with layers under it and arms straight out sleeves are inch past wrist joint.

Blissful
08-04-2008, 18:19
I should get that for my hubby since his shell was burned in a campfire. Nice find.

NICKTHEGREEK
08-04-2008, 18:40
i finally decided on this one http://www.backcountry.com/store/MHW0378/Mountain-Hardwear-Epic-Jacket-Mens.html because i read in reviews it is cut long and they were right. even with layers under it and arms straight out sleeves are inch past wrist joint.
Good choice, the epic is a decent fabric but check the hood and neck length. Climber's shells tend to have longer arms but the hoods are cut for helmets and tend to be odd fitting with out the hardhat.

kayak karl
08-04-2008, 19:00
Good choice, the epic is a decent fabric but check the hood and neck length. Climber's shells tend to have longer arms but the hoods are cut for helmets and tend to be odd fitting with out the hardhat.
Seems OK. even has a hard vinyl visor on the hood:)