Winter clothes for xtra tall male

Trevor Appleton said:

Has anyone any experience of purchasing a Goretex jacket for an extra
tall (6ft 4.75 ins) male, i.e. sleeve length typically 2 inch extra
to average 42 inch chest size?

You might be heading into made to measure territory. Eg. Slioch. Well made
clothing, but not the lightest/latest fabrics. I have one of their coats,
and its good and lasted well, they've done repairs (eg. abraision holes) for
nothing, etc.

FWIW, I don't think Goretex is essential for skiing in Norway. You need
stuff which sheds snow, so fleece on its own is bad (snow collects on it),
but pertex (or similar) will work very well, breathing better than Goretex.

Quoted message said:

Also long sleeve 'wicking' under layer - long sleeve tea shirt and
long pants.

Damart catelogue is the first place I look. Cheap and warm.

And a motorcycle accessories outlet for a silk balaclava.

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...and finally Rohan Winter Bags equivelent in a cheaper brand for
35/36 inch leg (36 waist)

Dunno - maybe Regatta does something which is suitable in your size ?

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Oh yes and does anyone know of any suitable sunglasses for skiiuing
in the March Norwegian sun that don't cost an arm and a leg (i.e.
less than £20)

Hmmm... £20... tricky... Anything which is polycarb will give you the UV
protection, the next trick is to get the dark lenses to reduce the light.
Decent wrap-around is useful, both to reduce light on the eyes and to keep
out any snow in wind.
But, you'll probably want two pairs of glasses - dark ones for the morning
when its sunny, and yellow/pink ones for the after 2.30 when it clouds over
and you can't see the dip 5 feet infront of you without them.

- Nigel

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Quoted message said:

Has anyone any experience of purchasing a Goretex jacket for an extra tall
(6ft 4.75 ins) male, i.e. sleeve length typically 2 inch extra to average
42 inch chest size?

Also long sleeve 'wicking' under layer - long sleeve tea shirt and long
pants.

...and finally Rohan Winter Bags equivelent in a cheaper brand for 35/36
inch leg (36 waist)

Oh yes and does anyone know of any suitable sunglasses for skiiuing in the
March Norwegian sun that don't cost an arm and a leg (i.e. less than £20)

signed

a 'careful' Yorkshireman!

Can't help you there, I'm just a shortie... 5ft 9!

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"Seasons don't fear the reaper, Nor do the wind, the sun or the rain.."

Trevor Appleton said:

Has anyone any experience of purchasing a Goretex jacket for an extra tall
(6ft 4.75 ins) male, i.e. sleeve length typically 2 inch extra to average
42 inch chest size?

Also long sleeve 'wicking' under layer - long sleeve tea shirt and long
pants.

...and finally Rohan Winter Bags equivelent in a cheaper brand for 35/36
inch leg (36 waist)

Oh yes and does anyone know of any suitable sunglasses for skiiuing in the
March Norwegian sun that don't cost an arm and a leg (i.e. less than £20)

signed

a 'careful' Yorkshireman!

For jackets, try Slioch. Not cheap, but guaranteed to fit.

For glasses, try these

http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=17360

Made for biking but should do the job well for you. Less than £20 (just)
and 3 pairs of lenses, so you've a set for every condition.

druidh

I have a Slioch goretex jacket made to measure about 15 years ago. Its
always leaked around the shoulders. I've often wondered whther there is no
such thing as a waterproof jacket!

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Quoted message said:

Trevor Appleton said:

Has anyone any experience of purchasing a Goretex jacket for an extra
tall (6ft 4.75 ins) male, i.e. sleeve length typically 2 inch extra to
average 42 inch chest size?

Also long sleeve 'wicking' under layer - long sleeve tea shirt and long
pants.

...and finally Rohan Winter Bags equivelent in a cheaper brand for 35/36
inch leg (36 waist)

Oh yes and does anyone know of any suitable sunglasses for skiiuing in
the March Norwegian sun that don't cost an arm and a leg (i.e. less than
£20)

signed

a 'careful' Yorkshireman!

For jackets, try Slioch. Not cheap, but guaranteed to fit.

For glasses, try these

http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=17360

Made for biking but should do the job well for you. Less than £20 (just)
and 3 pairs of lenses, so you've a set for every condition.

druidh

Trevor Appleton said:

Has anyone any experience of purchasing a Goretex jacket for an extra tall
(6ft 4.75 ins) male, i.e. sleeve length typically 2 inch extra to average
42 inch chest size?

When off to the US many moons ago I asked a pal if he wanted
anything brought back. "If you can get to an REI I'll have a
fleece jacket in Extra Tall Size please!", replied 6'8" Dave, and
when I called in I just took one of the peg.

Other countries have more tall people in, and certaily in the US
basketball players with an outdoor interest seem to be well catered
for! German and Dutch folk are, on average, a fair bit taller than
us so you're quite likely to do well looking there, too

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...and finally Rohan Winter Bags equivelent in a cheaper brand for 35/36
inch leg (36 waist)

If you're using them for anything other than slumming around cold
town centres or the likes my advice is not to bother, even in the
expensive brand. They are nice and warm, but they're fairly heavy,
don't really do "wet" at all gracefully and are fairly restrictive
freedom-of-movement wise.
Frankly, for active outdoor work you'd be much better off with
Icelanders or Warm Essentials, both of which can currently be found
in Rohan's Winter Sale bargain bin, though having said that I would
personally much prefer a stetch fabric to something baggy with a
liner. Or just fleece tights or thick Tracksters with long johns,
where layering gives you more flexibility so your money goes further.

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Oh yes and does anyone know of any suitable sunglasses for skiiuing in the
March Norwegian sun that don't cost an arm and a leg (i.e. less than £20)

If the above clothing is for this ski trip I'd say Winter Bags not
to be touched with 10' bargepole (I have a pair and like them...
but not for Norwegian skiing!)
Also, IMHO cheap sunglasses are quite possibly going to be a false
economy. Any time you're in the sun a better pair will increase
your enjoyment by basically not drawing any attention to the fact
they're there. Better lenses give better definition and contrast
and wraparound lenses keep out peripheral light. You don't have to
spend a fortune to get into reasonable, but like most kit try it on
and see how it fits /you/ and how well you can see in high glare
with them on.

Pete.
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Quoted message said:

Trevor Appleton said:

Has anyone any experience of purchasing a Goretex jacket for an extra
tall (6ft 4.75 ins) male, i.e. sleeve length typically 2 inch extra to
average 42 inch chest size?

When off to the US many moons ago I asked a pal if he wanted anything
brought back. "If you can get to an REI I'll have a fleece jacket in
Extra Tall Size please!", replied 6'8" Dave, and when I called in I just
took one of the peg.

Other countries have more tall people in, and certaily in the US
basketball players with an outdoor interest seem to be well catered for!
German and Dutch folk are, on average, a fair bit taller than us so you're
quite likely to do well looking there, too

Quoted message said:

...and finally Rohan Winter Bags equivelent in a cheaper brand for 35/36
inch leg (36 waist)

If you're using them for anything other than slumming around cold town
centres or the likes my advice is not to bother, even in the expensive
brand. They are nice and warm, but they're fairly heavy, don't really do
"wet" at all gracefully and are fairly restrictive freedom-of-movement
wise.
Frankly, for active outdoor work you'd be much better off with Icelanders
or Warm Essentials, both of which can currently be found in Rohan's Winter
Sale bargain bin, though having said that I would personally much prefer a
stetch fabric to something baggy with a liner. Or just fleece tights or
thick Tracksters with long johns, where layering gives you more
flexibility so your money goes further.

Quoted message said:

Oh yes and does anyone know of any suitable sunglasses for skiiuing in
the March Norwegian sun that don't cost an arm and a leg (i.e. less than
£20)

If the above clothing is for this ski trip I'd say Winter Bags not to be
touched with 10' bargepole (I have a pair and like them... but not for
Norwegian skiing!)
Also, IMHO cheap sunglasses are quite possibly going to be a false
economy. Any time you're in the sun a better pair will increase your
enjoyment by basically not drawing any attention to the fact they're
there. Better lenses give better definition and contrast and wraparound
lenses keep out peripheral light. You don't have to spend a fortune to
get into reasonable, but like most kit try it on and see how it fits /you/
and how well you can see in high glare with them on.

In an ideal world I would be able to try them on. However, the nearest I get
to shops is a small town (Beverley, East Yorkshire) once a week, so it'll
have to be in feet first on the net.

How about these:

http://www.mountainfever.co.uk/acatalog/Bloc_Eyewear.html

Trevor Appleton said:

I have a Slioch goretex jacket made to measure about 15 years ago. Its
always leaked around the shoulders. I've often wondered whther there
is no such thing as a waterproof jacket!

For skiing that should be OK unless you're planning on a mega serious tour a
long way from civilisation.

Give it a wash in soap flakes (NOT ordinary washing detergent), rinse
thoroughly and then a spray with a proprietry reproofing agent. That won't
fix the leaks, but it will help any water to run off the surface and
minimise leaks. Snow usually just falls off a waterproof, so there won't be
much wet to get inside.

If there are point leaks, or leaks on seams, I'd expect Slioch can patch it
easily. Or you can do it yourself with a Goretex repair kit. However, at 15
years, I suspect its not likely to fully recover !

- Nigel

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Trevor Appleton said:

In an ideal world I would be able to try them on. However, the nearest I get
to shops is a small town (Beverley, East Yorkshire) once a week, so it'll
have to be in feet first on the net.

How about these:

http://www.mountainfever.co.uk/acatalog/Bloc_Eyewear.html

Another option if you're prepared for Internet buying is www.mec.ca.
Being Canadian, they have a great range for all outdoor activities and
usually stock larger sizes than most UK outlets (I think they go up to
6'4" in ther Tall sizing). Their own label stuff is usually bargain
priced. I got a pair of their Schoeller trousers for C$90 - that's about
half UK price.

druidh

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Quoted message said:

Has anyone any experience of purchasing a Goretex jacket for an extra tall
(6ft 4.75 ins) male, i.e. sleeve length typically 2 inch extra to average
42 inch chest size?

Also long sleeve 'wicking' under layer - long sleeve tea shirt and long
pants.

As others have said Slioch for made to measure Goretex, but I find a lot
of the Lowe stuff to be fairly generously sized. Otherwise its a case of
trying stuff on in a shop.
--
Phil Hughes

Peter Clinch said:

When off to the US many moons ago I asked a pal if he
wanted anything brought back. "If you can get to an REI
I'll have a fleece jacket in Extra Tall Size please!",
replied 6'8" Dave, and when I called in I just took one
of the peg.

I can confirm that. Bought two REI own-brand tops last week. This is the
only brand of base layer that I own (or have seen) that actually fits my
simian arms. (Lowe Alpine come a close second). Good value with the current
state of the dollar.

This REI place sounds a dream!!

Trevor Appleton said:

In an ideal world I would be able to try them on. However, the nearest I get
to shops is a small town (Beverley, East Yorkshire) once a week, so it'll
have to be in feet first on the net.

How about these:

http://www.mountainfever.co.uk/acatalog/Bloc_Eyewear.html

Bloc are, AFAICT, basically okay. For sunny skiing you want pretty dark
lenses and preferably wraparound (my eyes are fairly sensitive to high
light levels: I see lots of people with no glasses at all in snow and
sun, but it's very uncomfortable for me, mileage varies). OTOH, for
skiing in clag something else with a pale amber lens is generally
better, as these improve contrast and keep mild weather out of your
eyes. Some glasses are available with interchangeable lenses, though
since these are generally aimed at cyclists it's usually hard to get a
seriously dark lens for them IME.

If it's snowing or you're into serious wind and spindrift then goggles
beat sunglasses hands down. Goggles more so than sunglasses, it pays to
throw a reasonable amount of money at them. More expensive ones have
double glazed lenses which fog up less readily and optically better and
more scratch resistant lenses. They're usually more comfortable too IME...

And yes, I really will take goggles and two pairs of sunglasses with me
on a ski trip! Being able to see where I'm going in clag and not having
to screw up my eyes and squint in the sun make the whole thing a lot
more like fun. I've only got one pair of eyes, and spending an extra
£20 or so on them strikes me as money well spent...

Pete.
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Trevor Appleton said:

This REI place sounds a dream!!

Could be more like a nightmare for your wallet 🙂 Online:

http://www.rei.com
http://www.rei.com/shared/help/orderhelp.html?storeId=8000&stat=header_ordering#intordering

But watch out for the taxman...

Trevor Appleton said:

Oh yes and does anyone know of any suitable sunglasses for skiiuing
in the March Norwegian sun that don't cost an arm and a leg
(i.e. less than £20)

The last few times I've been out on the desert in Nevada I've worn
some Bolle safety specs I got from RS Components. The catalogue
number is 277-5510 and they're about a tenner a pair. Out there isn't
quite the same as in the snow, it it very very bright though, but it
is painful to be outdoors and not wearing eye protection. I could
wear these all day with no eye strain at all. Mind you, I did look
like an inverse raccoon by the end of the week.

Hope this helps

Chris
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