SG Black Label

[MT_Wyatt]

On the SG app they've early released their "black label" program - its a DH jacket in all black with a "2021 cut" - I talked to the shop and this is what they said as far as cut changes:

- 1" (actually measured today) wider in the waist/bottom area, which these jackets needed.
- More "true to size" as they said previous ran a bit small.
- More room in shoulders/lat area, arm pits,, in general
- They said sleeves longer - I can't imagine this is needed b/c they were already pretty well long.

Thoughts on a "Special" program? They got slammed in social comments for proposing this from what I saw. Sounds like special small batch release products with perks like early access to things, etc.

 

[bozeman]

so they made the jacket to actually fit to size and it has a special label? some people are snookered by being part of an elite program.......all about the $$.

 

[LWPost]

Saw that too. Curious about that jacket prior to this--how would it compare to a Sitka Jetstream?

 

[strattonje2020]

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Saw that too. Curious about that jacket prior to this--how would it compare to a Sitka Jetstream?

i would say jetstream is warmer, wind proof and more quite.

not sure if the dh is more breathable though.

 

[Ross]

But it is cool will let you know all about it the wife told me to buy it.….. looks to be something similar to the KUIU inner Circle program

 

[TheTone]

I was a bit underwhelmed. There are a lot of black soft shell jackets in the world

 

[MallardMaster]

Looked cool as an 'everyday' jacket.....but then saw the price tag, and then rationalized the fact that I don't need to spend that kind of loot on a jacket to wear in public. Just seems a little spendy for a black jacket that I will not wear into the woods.
Let us all know what you think of it once you put it through the paces.

 

[Ross]

Can say the packaging is on point and they give you an SG havalon….the misses liked it so much she ordered onewill report later on the jacket actual use can say I have ordered and used heavily both dehavilend pants and rain pants they have all done well.

 

[strattonje2020]

I got mine today as well. If you think it’s too spendy this really wasn’t marketed towards you. It’s a good way to support a great small American company.
That being said it’s great quality as usual from them.

 

[Trial153]

Seems kind of gimmicky to me. Why not just make the best product you can the first time and let it speak for itself?

 

[sneaky]

I got mine today as well. If you think it’s too spendy this really wasn’t marketed towards you. It’s a good way to support a great small American company.
That being said it’s great quality as usual from them.

So, tell us, who is it marketed towards then? It's a jacket. A black jacket. With a "free" knife. Lol.

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[strattonje2020]

So, tell us, who is it marketed towards then? It's a jacket. A black jacket. With a "free" knife. Lol.

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Sounds like people that aren’t you. Lol

 

[veganhunter]

I ordered one. I talked to them about the changes to the fit and it's exactly what that jacket needed. I prefer the black color for ski touring as well. As for the price, it makes up for itself in shipping charges if you order a handful of times per year.

Does the "Black Label" club (or whatever) seem like a bunch of marketing bullshit? Yeah for sure. So don't buy one if you don't like it

 

[Sadler]

I’m hoping this trickles down to the Grumman jacket and vest.

 

[montei]

I agree. A black label Grumman would be cool.

 

[Jbehredt]

I’m hoping this trickles down to the Grumman jacket and vest.

Whatchu talkin bout Willis? You got some inside info on a Grumman vest? Spit it out!

 

[Sadler]

Whatchu talkin bout Willis? You got some inside info on a Grumman vest? Spit it out!

They did a video a while back that showed them. They never mentioned a release date though.