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nicensleazy
Joined: 19 Aug 2008
Posts: 719
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 Posted Sat Nov 7, 2009 7:25 am |
Thinking about buying one of these jackets - seen loads of good reviews. It won't be for cycling. Anyone on the forum own one?
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EwanR
Joined: 23 Aug 2009
Posts: 10
Location: Somewhere near Geneva
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Posted Sat Nov 7, 2009 9:32 am |
I've been using a big face shirt (same material and idea, slightly different design) for the past few years and it is truly excellent.
If you do get the jacket then my top buffalo tips are:
Don't wear anything underneath
Always take a lightweight t-shirt to wear in the pub as it's a little awkward following rule 1 and then realising you are about to collapse from heat-stroke.
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GavH
Joined: 04 Dec 2008
Posts: 524
Location: Lisburn, N Ireland
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Posted Sat Nov 7, 2009 10:14 am |
I've been using my Special 6 since 1995. Initially I bought it for use in my job as a windproof layer to wear under my smock but now mostly use it for when I go walking or climbing in the hills. The fact it has taken a beating for over 14 years and only has a small tear on the pertex fabric on the sleeve and yet is still fully functional is testament to the product. I've also got a Buffalo sleeping bag as well and can't recommend Buffalo products enough.
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LardLover
Joined: 14 Feb 2008
Posts: 476
Location: Kingdom of Northumbria
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sungod
Joined: 07 Nov 2009
Posts: 5
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Posted Sat Nov 7, 2009 2:11 pm |
i've had mine for nearly 20 years, nato green, got it for hiking/climbing trips as it is really light, also use it some winters too if i know i'm going to be hanging around in the cold
really well made, still in very good condition after a lot of use, the only thing i did was add some short paracord loops to the zips for easy gripping
it's designed to be worn with nothing underneath, it wicks the sweat away without chilling, i've got drenched wearing it and still not been cold
i tend to run hot, so find it too warm for serious activity except in the very coldest uk weather, but the full length side zips allow for dumping the heat when you start to boil
and as LardLover says, get the hood!
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Cal_Stewart
Joined: 22 Feb 2005
Posts: 53
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Posted Sat Nov 7, 2009 2:35 pm |
buffalo's are top kit but you need to wear the shirt againist the skin. What you planning to use it for as sometimes there are better options.
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onlyonearrow
Joined: 16 Apr 2009
Posts: 41
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Posted Sat Nov 7, 2009 3:50 pm |
I have never owned a buffalo shirt, but I have a number of friends who speak highly of them.
I would also check out clothing made by Paramo. www.paramo.co.uk
The biological analogy waterproof system works exceptionally well and are exceptionally breathable. They use a wash-in proofiong system and no membranes - so are guaranteed for life. Unlike whats being said of the buffalo system, they do work well with clothing underneath  and Paramo produce excellent reversible shirts that work well as base layers.
I've got several garments made by them, the oldest one being regularly used over the last 12 years and it still works as well as the day it was bought.
Both Buffalo and Paramo offer really effective (and I would say better) alternatives to membrane-based systems.
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nicensleazy
Joined: 19 Aug 2008
Posts: 719
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Posted Sat Nov 7, 2009 7:12 pm |
Thanks guys - great advice!!!
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The Red Lantern
Joined: 18 Sep 2003
Posts: 205
Location: United Kingdom
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Posted Sat Nov 7, 2009 9:00 pm |
Had mine for about 8 years walking climbing etc, once you have tried the Pertex/Pile combo you never go back.
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schweiz
Joined: 31 Aug 2008
Posts: 110
Location: Kerns, Switzerland
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Cal_Stewart
Joined: 22 Feb 2005
Posts: 53
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 11:16 am |
good for active warm kit. But if your sat down or not doing much a rab jacket is 10x Better.
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giant mancp
Joined: 09 Jan 2003
Posts: 6899
Location: Essex and Lincs
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 1:53 pm |
Why are they so weird looking? I don't think they're the most stylish of tops, but hey each to their own I guess ....
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amaferanga
Joined: 18 Apr 2004
Posts: 1333
Location: Sheffield
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 3:06 pm |
I agree they're great, but not for cycling as they're too warm.
More problems but still living.... |
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Nickwill
Joined: 24 Jun 2003
Posts: 2034
Location: United Kingdom
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ukracer
Joined: 01 Oct 2008
Posts: 136
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 6:01 pm |
had a montane smock for over 10 years and recommend but too hot for cycling i would say
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LardLover
Joined: 14 Feb 2008
Posts: 476
Location: Kingdom of Northumbria
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Posted Mon Nov 9, 2009 2:57 pm |
| Nickwill wrote: | | LardLover wrote: | Dude, buy one 
I've had my black one for 3 years, and despite owning a couple of nice winter coats it's the Special 6 I go for every time.
Even in the coldest weather you only need a t shirt underneath, they are toasty, windproof, oh, and buy the hood to go with it, you won't regret it. |
If you wear a t shirt underneath you will stop the whole thing working. The pile needs to be against bare skin to wick properly! |
Ahem, what I meant to say was, if you're heading out to the pub or wherever, you only need a t shirt on underneath..............................................as was already mentioned.
Otherwise you'd look a right t1t.
Struggling and sweating profusely around Northumberland
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Garry H
Joined: 14 May 2008
Posts: 354
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Posted Mon Nov 9, 2009 8:01 pm |
| ukracer wrote: | | had a montane smock for over 10 years and recommend but too hot for cycling i would say |
Snap. It's cheaper than the Buffalo and comes with a hood...
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Mand
Joined: 09 Nov 2009
Posts: 4
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Posted Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:04 am |
| amaferanga wrote: | | I agree they're great, but not for cycling as they're too warm. |
Was thinking of buying a Big Face Shirt for my fella's birthday...for winter mountain biking...so do you think they are too warm for that?  Thought that's what the ventilation panels were for...to regulate if getting too warm. What else would you recommend for mountain biking that avoided having to layer?
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Garry H
Joined: 14 May 2008
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Posted Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:25 pm |
| Mand wrote: | | amaferanga wrote: | | I agree they're great, but not for cycling as they're too warm. |
Was thinking of buying a Big Face Shirt for my fella's birthday...for winter mountain biking...so do you think they are too warm for that? Thought that's what the ventilation panels were for...to regulate if getting too warm. What else would you recommend for mountain biking that avoided having to layer? |
Personally speaking, I find them way too warm for cycling in any kind of weather. The Big Shirt one is even warmer. Why does he need to avoid layering?
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Mand
Joined: 09 Nov 2009
Posts: 4
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Posted Tue Nov 10, 2009 6:01 pm |
This is only my opinion...I thought it might be an advantage to avoid having to take kit off and carry when he is in a competition, as time is a factor towards getting better position.
I thought if he wore a buffalo product, he would only need one layer, and if he got hot, he could open the vent zips.
But obviously I'm no expert, that is why I appreciate your feedback. Maybe it's a bad present idea 
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