2016 shot show

[Matt Cashell]

First Lite's hardshells and gaiters:

https://vimeo.com/153000564

 

[Randle]

Brad thanks for the reply sounds interesting but kind of spendy

DrHP I wasn't sure if archery companies were there they probably put their efforts into the ATA but you never know. I see the have a sling bow and crossbows so thought they might have been there. Thanks

 

[cornfedkiller]

Am I the only one that isnt a fan of the new objective lens covers on the Swarovskis? I realize that they are not impossible to lose, which is a plus, but when I put my Rick Young neoprene cover on my binos, I like to take my lens covers off, and it looks like that is no longer possible.

 

[MTarrowflinger]

Am I the only one that isnt a fan of the new objective lens covers on the Swarovskis? I realize that they are not impossible to lose, which is a plus, but when I put my Rick Young neoprene cover on my binos, I like to take my lens covers off, and it looks like that is no longer possible.

FWIW, I was at SHOT and played with some of their binos with those new objective covers. I really like them. Not only will they not fall off, the fit feels pretty sturdy. I'm not going to say you can use them in lieu of a good cover/harness; but, I don't think I'd hesitate to chest carry them without any type of case. I will probably still put them in some type of harness case, to be fair, but that'd be more to keep them from moving and to protect the body. I think these new objective covers will definitely put people's mind at ease when it comes to protecting their glass.

 

[Justin Crossley]

Am I the only one that isnt a fan of the new objective lens covers on the Swarovskis? I realize that they are not impossible to lose, which is a plus, but when I put my Rick Young neoprene cover on my binos, I like to take my lens covers off, and it looks like that is no longer possible.

That was my exact concern with them. Swarovski thought of that, and they are easily removable.

 

[todd kelly]

First Lite's Aerowool baselayers:

https://vimeo.com/152998136

Is this the same as kuius Ultra Merino?

 

[cornfedkiller]

That was my exact concern with them. Swarovski thought of that, and they are easily removable.

Oh well that's pretty cool then. They didn't look like they would be removable, so that was my concern.

I just got a set a few months ago so I'm not in the market for them anyway, but just something I was thinking about when I saw them.

 

[First Lite]

Aero wool

Is this the same as kuius Ultra Merino?

Our AeroWool is made of an intimate blend of 65 percent 17.5 micron merino and 35 percent 37.5 poly by Cocona. Unless Nuyarn has changed since we looked at it in in '07 or '08, it's basically a synthetic fiber wrapped in merino so the printed surface is merino. Functionally, the synthetic fiber in NuYarn only acts toward improving durability. The 37.5-infused polyester not only works toward improving durability, it is also active in transporting moisture away from the skin, and helping to maintain an optimum body temp. We have been testing the merino-Cocona blends since about 2011 but were unable to print on them due to the fact that the two different fibers act very differently when subjected to printing. The goal when creating AeroWool was to create a base layer that is more comfortable in hot and/or Aerobic activities. So we created a thinner layer about 145g/m that was also stronger, and also has the ability to dry 3-5 times faster than 100% merino.

 

[5MilesBack]

The goal when creating AeroWool was to create a base layer that is more comfortable in hot and/or Aerobic activities. So we created a thinner layer about 145g/m that was also stronger, and also has the ability to dry 3-5 times faster than 100% merino.

Sounds like a winner to me. And quite frankly, I don't care if it doesn't take to printing as I rarely ever wear mine as my outer layer even in 100 degree temps. But I do like that wicking and fast drying. All my current FL base layers are solid color.

 

[todd kelly]

Our AeroWool is made of an intimate blend of 65 percent 17.5 micron merino and 35 percent 37.5 poly by Cocona. Unless Nuyarn has changed since we looked at it in in '07 or '08, it's basically a synthetic fiber wrapped in merino so the printed surface is merino. Functionally, the synthetic fiber in NuYarn only acts toward improving durability. The 37.5-infused polyester not only works toward improving durability, it is also active in transporting moisture away from the skin, and helping to maintain an optimum body temp. We have been testing the merino-Cocona blends since about 2011 but were unable to print on them due to the fact that the two different fibers act very differently when subjected to printing. The goal when creating AeroWool was to create a base layer that is more comfortable in hot and/or Aerobic activities. So we created a thinner layer about 145g/m that was also stronger, and also has the ability to dry 3-5 times faster than 100% merino.

Thanks for the info. Sounds like it will be worth trying. Now you guys just need to get more of your gear in Grouse River for us Canadians to try out.

Cheers,

 

[AK Troutbum]

Firstlite gaiters.

Is the black vertical patch some sort of reinforcement? Just wondering what the purpose was for. If it is an extra layer or something for durability, it seems like it should go on the inside so if you're wearing crampons you don't catch them on your gators and possibly tear them. I've had this happen before.

 

[bmart2622]

It does go on the inside, in the video he comments on the gaiter being on wrong.

 

[COlineman78]

Yeah, it's backwards it should be on the inside. I think he said it's Cordura.

 

[Justin Crossley]

Is the black vertical patch some sort of reinforcement? Just wondering what the purpose was for. If it is an extra layer or something for durability, it seems like it should go on the inside so if you're wearing crampons you don't catch them on your gators and possibly tear them. I've had this happen before.

Like mentioned above, the gaiter was on the wrong boot. These gaiters look really good. I'm excited to try them.

 

[COlineman78]

Like mentioned above, the gaiter was on the wrong boot. These gaiters look really good. I'm excited to try them.

Heard very good things from someone that has been putting them through their paces.

 

[AK Troutbum]

Oh, okay. I didn't watch the video.

 

[Brandon Pattison]

cooper ml

msrp?

 

[elkyinzer]

Is the black vertical patch some sort of reinforcement? Just wondering what the purpose was for. If it is an extra layer or something for durability, it seems like it should go on the inside so if you're wearing crampons you don't catch them on your gators and possibly tear them. I've had this happen before.

Also, since they are called the brambler and being promoted as tough, are they intended to take/have they been tested on real briars and jaggers like we have out east, and keep ticking? I'm talking the worst of the worst multiflora rose, barberry, greenbriar, crabapple...hellish jaggers that can destroy just about anything. If so I am pumped about these guys.

 

[5MilesBack]

Our AeroWool is made of an intimate blend of 65 percent 17.5 micron merino and 35 percent 37.5 poly by Cocona.

So.......with the 35% synthetic, how well does the material work regarding the funk factor? Does it still not retain odor like your original merino after a week in the back country?

 

[TheTone]

Our AeroWool is made of an intimate blend of 65 percent 17.5 micron merino and 35 percent 37.5 poly by Cocona. Unless Nuyarn has changed since we looked at it in in '07 or '08, it's basically a synthetic fiber wrapped in merino so the printed surface is merino. Functionally, the synthetic fiber in NuYarn only acts toward improving durability. The 37.5-infused polyester not only works toward improving durability, it is also active in transporting moisture away from the skin, and helping to maintain an optimum body temp. We have been testing the merino-Cocona blends since about 2011 but were unable to print on them due to the fact that the two different fibers act very differently when subjected to printing. The goal when creating AeroWool was to create a base layer that is more comfortable in hot and/or Aerobic activities. So we created a thinner layer about 145g/m that was also stronger, and also has the ability to dry 3-5 times faster than 100% merino.

Any chance this will expand to heavier garment's comparable to the Chama? How would you rank the new aerowool to the current Llano for weight/warmth?