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Sky.Live
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Apr 8 2014, 01:08 PM
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QUOTE(scpt @ Apr 8 2014, 09:29 AM) i've always wondered, those 1k above jackets compared to the few hundred ringgit ones, what is the pros & cons that results in such a dramatic price difference? Say compare those by outdoor companies to the ones by Timberland which are much cheaper. I'll be heading to New Zealand in a few months and I still haven't got a windbreaker yet. Brand you support and cutting..
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Resha Valentine
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Apr 8 2014, 03:36 PM
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I will try to give the adidas kampung another try then..mayb i'll get the heel cushion from watsons. Anyone knows where to get adidas kampung shoes? My friend would need a pair too if it is really good for KK.
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egyprince
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Apr 8 2014, 03:58 PM
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QUOTE(Resha Valentine @ Apr 8 2014, 03:36 PM) I will try to give the adidas kampung another try then..mayb i'll get the heel cushion from watsons. Anyone knows where to get adidas kampung shoes? My friend would need a pair too if it is really good for KK. You can get it in kundasang or a market on the way to KK. If you follow tour i think they will bring you to buy it.
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egyprince
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Apr 8 2014, 04:17 PM
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Hi bro, I just come bk from KK few days ago and the weather is really unpredictable up there. When we reach there it is raining heavily near the registration office. During our hike we have a good sunny weather but it started to rain quite heavy after we reach Laban Rata.
I am unable to complete my summit the next day due to i experience 'wind' in the stomach and i had terrible vomit. Not sure izit because of the altitude or mayb i got 'cold' during the hike up there as my porter follow the last person of my team. I even feel cold in my jacket and blanket. Anyone experince this before? Most likely what is the problem? Hope to learn and not repeat the same mistake next time. I arrived rather earlier and my body is all sweat without a proper cloth to change. It is a mistake i didnt bring an extra shirt for my backpack as i tot the porter will reach earlier then me. My porter reach 3 or 4 hours later following the last member.
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demolationz
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Apr 8 2014, 07:09 PM
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QUOTE(Resha Valentine @ Apr 8 2014, 03:36 PM) I will try to give the adidas kampung another try then..mayb i'll get the heel cushion from watsons. Anyone knows where to get adidas kampung shoes? My friend would need a pair too if it is really good for KK. Hardware shop got. Btw, I just want to share with you. Its better for you to send those shoes to professional cobbler (Cobbler at Mall). Just say, you want cushion for heel. Ur heel will get blister. They will stick the leather cushion and sew abit. Very neat work. By sewing, eventually the leather cushion won't peel off.
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Resha Valentine
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Apr 8 2014, 08:08 PM
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QUOTE(egyprince @ Apr 8 2014, 04:58 PM) You can get it in kundasang or a market on the way to KK. If you follow tour i think they will bring you to buy it. QUOTE(demolationz @ Apr 8 2014, 08:09 PM) Hardware shop got. Btw, I just want to share with you. Its better for you to send those shoes to professional cobbler (Cobbler at Mall). Just say, you want cushion for heel. Ur heel will get blister. They will stick the leather cushion and sew abit. Very neat work. By sewing, eventually the leather cushion won't peel off.  Um what about KL or Selangor? Would prefer to buy it before flying to Sabah, feel more 'safe' that way Really? i never thought of cobblers! I'll ask one and see, maybe they can put some magic into my shoes  won't be very expensive right?
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hoiho
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Apr 8 2014, 10:39 PM
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QUOTE(Sky.Live @ Apr 7 2014, 04:12 PM) A good waterproof jacket (if you use the word jacket usually it's mean for colder climates) with fleece layered.. usually it's more convenient to buy soft shell jacket, I am not aware of Malaysia pricing but in UK it would cost around 80~150 pounds.. it's not durable but it's light goretex is just one of the very famous fabric that is water proof but breathable(debatable).. Other thing to take note is 1) do you need hood 2) ease of wearing (some with and without zip, both with pro and cons) 3) fitting 4) durability 5) waterproof properties will fade over time 6) how small it folds up into 7) Price $$ 8) Brand you support does soft shell jacket have the water resistant and wind breaker feature?
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hoiho
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Apr 8 2014, 10:46 PM
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QUOTE(scpt @ Apr 8 2014, 09:29 AM) i've always wondered, those 1k above jackets compared to the few hundred ringgit ones, what is the pros & cons that results in such a dramatic price difference? Say compare those by outdoor companies to the ones by Timberland which are much cheaper. I'll be heading to New Zealand in a few months and I still haven't got a windbreaker yet. mind to tell in which month you are going and which trek you're going to hike? if you stop by christchurch, there's a Kathmandu outlet shop there. the goods might have minor defect but selling at much cheaper price. i think it's more cheaper to get your gear there than in msia winter wear shop.
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NightHeart
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Apr 8 2014, 11:59 PM
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QUOTE(demolationz @ Apr 8 2014, 07:09 PM) Hardware shop got. Btw, I just want to share with you. Its better for you to send those shoes to professional cobbler (Cobbler at Mall). Just say, you want cushion for heel. Ur heel will get blister. They will stick the leather cushion and sew abit. Very neat work. By sewing, eventually the leather cushion won't peel off.  Wait, if we didn't cushion the heels, most likely we'll get blisters from wearing the plain kampung adidas shoes? QUOTE(Resha Valentine @ Apr 8 2014, 08:08 PM) Um what about KL or Selangor? Would prefer to buy it before flying to Sabah, feel more 'safe' that way Really? i never thought of cobblers! I'll ask one and see, maybe they can put some magic into my shoes  won't be very expensive right?  I'm currently talking to this seller here about those shoes.
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demolationz
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Apr 9 2014, 01:08 AM
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QUOTE(Resha Valentine @ Apr 8 2014, 08:08 PM) Um what about KL or Selangor? Would prefer to buy it before flying to Sabah, feel more 'safe' that way Really? i never thought of cobblers! I'll ask one and see, maybe they can put some magic into my shoes  won't be very expensive right?  Last time. It cost me labor work + leather cushion (pair) + sewing = RM14. But worth it. Cause it neat.
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demolationz
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Apr 9 2014, 01:13 AM
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QUOTE(NightHeart @ Apr 8 2014, 11:59 PM) Wait, if we didn't cushion the heels, most likely we'll get blisters from wearing the plain kampung adidas shoes? I'm currently talking to this seller here about those shoes. Yes. Some people got blister. Some not. Alter the adidas kampung will get rid all the problem such as blister. One more problem is the airflow. Put extra cushioning inside the insole. Pharmacy also got. Scholl brand. If not, your feet will get sweat and eventually become smelly. Long term effect also can got blister.
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scpt
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Apr 9 2014, 10:27 AM
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QUOTE(hoiho @ Apr 8 2014, 10:46 PM) mind to tell in which month you are going and which trek you're going to hike? if you stop by christchurch, there's a Kathmandu outlet shop there. the goods might have minor defect but selling at much cheaper price. i think it's more cheaper to get your gear there than in msia winter wear shop. will be there in September. I guess Kathmandu is all over NZ?
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PseudoGene
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Apr 9 2014, 05:37 PM
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QUOTE(Resha Valentine @ Apr 8 2014, 08:08 PM) Um what about KL or Selangor? Would prefer to buy it before flying to Sabah, feel more 'safe' that way Really? i never thought of cobblers! I'll ask one and see, maybe they can put some magic into my shoes  won't be very expensive right?  PJ Old Town has. Kedai Kasut Sri Sentosa, 89, Jalan 1/12, Old Town, Petaling Jaya, 46000, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Mr. DIY also. But seems limited stock/sizes nowadays.
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Resha Valentine
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Apr 9 2014, 08:34 PM
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QUOTE(PseudoGene @ Apr 9 2014, 06:37 PM) PJ Old Town has. Kedai Kasut Sri Sentosa, 89, Jalan 1/12, Old Town, Petaling Jaya, 46000, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Mr. DIY also. But seems limited stock/sizes nowadays. PJ Old Town is where the MBPJ building and the giant Poh Kong is rite? I can drop by there to take a look. Thanks!
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NightHeart
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Apr 9 2014, 09:43 PM
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QUOTE(demolationz @ Apr 9 2014, 01:13 AM) Yes. Some people got blister. Some not. Alter the adidas kampung will get rid all the problem such as blister. One more problem is the airflow. Put extra cushioning inside the insole. Pharmacy also got. Scholl brand. If not, your feet will get sweat and eventually become smelly. Long term effect also can got blister.  Can we just ask the cobblers to just add extra cushioning rather than buying additional cushions from pharmacies?
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demolationz
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Apr 10 2014, 12:17 AM
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QUOTE(NightHeart @ Apr 9 2014, 09:43 PM) Can we just ask the cobblers to just add extra cushioning rather than buying additional cushions from pharmacies? Yes can. They will use same cushion from the pharmacies. They have their own stock.
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aidono
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Apr 10 2014, 11:00 AM
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QUOTE(Sky.Live @ Apr 8 2014, 02:08 PM) I haven't seen a jacket that can be worn during summer wor haha.. you mean with removable fleece? Material wise there's only a few type of waterproof breathable fabric.. I have done the research last time but can't remember.. If it's fleeced no matter how small it won't be smaller than a soft shell.. a soft shell would be already so light that if you insist on being lighter, you will be paying exponentially higher and sacrificing some sort of durability Mine doesn't come with removable fleece. Fleece I buy separate fearing that the zipper will spoil in long run usage
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aidono
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Apr 10 2014, 11:03 AM
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QUOTE(egyprince @ Apr 8 2014, 04:58 PM) You can get it in kundasang or a market on the way to KK. If you follow tour i think they will bring you to buy it. In fact in Kundasang is the only place so far I know that sold white Kampung Adidas. Still cannot find them else where.
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aidono
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Apr 10 2014, 11:05 AM
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QUOTE(demolationz @ Apr 8 2014, 08:09 PM) Hardware shop got. Btw, I just want to share with you. Its better for you to send those shoes to professional cobbler (Cobbler at Mall). Just say, you want cushion for heel. Ur heel will get blister. They will stick the leather cushion and sew abit. Very neat work. By sewing, eventually the leather cushion won't peel off.  +1 Cushioning are good and important to ensure you feel stable and comfy.
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aidono
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Apr 10 2014, 11:07 AM
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QUOTE(Resha Valentine @ Apr 9 2014, 09:34 PM) PJ Old Town is where the MBPJ building and the giant Poh Kong is rite? I can drop by there to take a look. Thanks!  Nope. Opposite of the PJ Bus Station. Same row as Popular Bookstore.
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