shhhh..

Anyway, the down jacket served me well mah..hahha..at minus 11C and windchill of minus 20C. Althought out of fashion, its only cost less than RM270 compare to those North face or spyder that cost >RM2000 each haha.. BTW, those ppl in Korea or probably in beijing wearing so simple..We are more fashioneable then them

Bought it from Marks & Spencer in 1980. Serve me well in many Cold countries! And will still use it since it is still in good condition!

Was in Shanghai, saw many shops making and repairing down feather jackets. Was told it is the best material for cold winter. Lightest weight yet THE best protection against cold and wind chill!

Hmnnn..probably buntutwoman confused liao on the material of her spyder jacket? That >RM2000 jacket probably also made of down kua..as that's the best for winter...Well I'm not sure what's the best of the best material haha..paisehhh

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Added on January 4, 2011, 8:55 ambuntutwomen..just found out your spyder also made of down what haha:

http://www.spyder.com/Spyder-201011/Park-And-Pipe/
http://www.spyder.com/Active-Mens/DOLOMITE...ACKET-3527.html

Hmnnn cheaper buying online? less than RM1000?

Hmnn probably new techno material kua as per this

http://www.iskishop.com/inverness/product....IN&dept_id=3129

primaloft material ..what is this??

This post has been edited by stimix: Jan 4 2011, 09:03 AM

my spyder bought back in 90's leh

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Added on January 4, 2011, 4:49 pmnot many people know about spyder and not many can afford a spyder. but i surveyed for a few years and its cheaper to buy the spyder down in NZ. got nais big big store along queenstown. always on sale.
buying it in canada or london is freaking expensive.

This post has been edited by buntutwoman: Jan 4 2011, 04:49 PM

Agree n rather cheap in Shanghai. Around this month, they throw prices like crazy...buy one free 1. They are abt to sell Spring clothes soon

Yeah I'm a fan of down jackets too. Light and serves its purpose well. When it's blizzarding cold out there, screw fashion.

Sure trench coats look trendy, nice and pretty but I feel they're more for autumn or early winter. Once you start getting strong winds and single-digit temperatures (and below), down jackets will protect you best.

For me one down jacket is enough I don't need any more layer other than just a shirt + jacket. Now I'm in Shanghai, average around 5-6 degrees everyday.

Err...shirt + jacket? Shouldn't that be blouse + skirt with down jacket?
BTW holiday or work?

i lived in IOWA..
usa, from 1983 - 2007..
winter was always fun..
first two winters, i got used to it..
so now, even 0c, i still just have sweat shirt..
dont worrry, ur body will accomodate the cold.
im now migrating to toronto canada..
just been back here for 3yrs..

trench coats are for peak winter. its to prevent your jeans or long pants from getting wet from the snowing season and slush.

Whoops.my mistake then never experienced peak winter n snow.

I disagree. Synthetic fibers are the best. Down jackets are not wind resistant. Problems with down jacket is that down absorbs moisture and clumps up. Also , over time, down drops to the bottom half of the jacket

Synthetic fibre such as Primaloft? - Not cheap wor..

If you are young, winter is fun. If age catches up with you, winter if not fun. Try shoveling Toronto's wet snow and see if it is fun. Try walking on icy pavement and roads. is it fun?? Old people don't like winter. That's why so many snowbirds(old people) headed south to escape winter

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Added on January 11, 2011, 5:06 pmIy you don't want your pants to get wet from snow /slush, put on/wear a snow pant.


This post has been edited by segamatboy: Jan 11 2011, 05:06 PM

Any Recommendation For Winter Wear Shopping?

Guangzhou

How about KL area?

If you read much earlier post, you might have read about:

- universal travelers, Winter times, Goin Places, Uniglo, FOS & more..

Ya. I Know.

Which One More Recommend.

In Term Of Value And Quality

Uniglo is the best interm of quality but very limited design compare to the stores I saw in Seoul.

Others normally imported Koreans/ China designs but also OK. almsot similar pricing & lotsa discount esp Universal Travelers..read few pages on types of winter clothing suit diff temperature.. The chart from Winter times probably the best references

Btw, For Uniqlo

For Me, I Feel that The Just Like A "IKEA" Product.

Got Brand/Design, But No Quality. Correct Me If Wrong.

Maybe Their Price Tag On High.