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Specific query about Icebreaker tops

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PostedFeb 9, 2007 at 2:56 pm

Hi all, long time lurker – first time poster.

I have a question about the Icebreaker (men's) tops. I am looking to buy a number from the US (I'm UK based) and want to make sure I get the sizing right. $70 is a lot of money for anyone to spend on a shirt, esp. for a student.

So, I am usually a Large in t-shirts from sports brands like Adidas and Champion. A 41" Chest is fine for me, but i'm a bit on the short side – so I don't want to look like i've just shelled for some designer maternity wear.

Does anyone have a large sized superfine 190 and/or a 200 short sleeved shirt they could please measure body length from the collar down to the hem. Also the inside arm length from the armpit would be fantastic.

Sorry this is such a specific post, but i've had no luck through the Icebreaker website. If I wasn't so stumpy none of this would be necessary! :)

Also, as a heads up for anyone wanting cheaper, less stylized, merino thermals – check out http://www.missionpac.com based in Australia. I can really recommend the long johns and long sleeves, especially the zip polo. Excellent prices.

Cheers

PostedFeb 9, 2007 at 5:38 pm

cannot help you with sizes


but for prices have you checked out—-outdooraction.co.nz


free postage world wide—-a week to 10 days to uk

PostedFeb 10, 2007 at 8:14 am

If you don't have luck getting a large wearer to respond, I wear an XL and have the superfine t. Not sure if the measurements on an XL will provide the info you are seeking. I will say that the XL Icebreaker T's are a little more form fitting than others that I have worn (MH Wicked T, Terramor etc)but I like the fit. The baselayers(Rock zip, Slalom) seem a little looser. Let me know if no one else has a large.

PostedFeb 11, 2007 at 6:20 am

Hi, Matt,

I have an Icebreaker Bodyfit 260 zip-tee top in size Large. I hesitate to tell you that it fits me perfectly, and I am 6-2 and 205, with a 44 inch chest and 37 inch waist. It fits me snugly, which is what I wanted.

Here are the measurements:

From the very TOP of the Collar to the bottom hem, Front is 28 inches, and rear is 31.5 inches. The rear hem is longer than the front hem.

From the shoulder to the bottom hem, measured at the middle of the left shoulder, front is 26 inches, rear is 27.5 inches.

The material is fairly stretchy, though not nearly as 'clingly' as the Patagonia wool top that I tried on. (That one showed off body features that the world is not ready to see.)

If you send me an email through this site, I can send you a photo of exactly where I took these measurements. That might help in transferring them to a different top.

Cheers,
–Ken

PostedFeb 11, 2007 at 6:21 am

Let me note that the first measurement is from the top of the extended turtleneck collar, so it is much longer than if I had measured a tee-shirt. Hope that helps.

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