I apologize for the late replies. I did not get thread updates.
@Bill, thank you for the compliment!
@Marcus, sizing can be a challenge. I submitted the review to BPL about a year ago after several months of testing. At the time of ordering, custom sizing was not an extra charge. I remember I compared the “standard” size measurements, and one parameter or another was not a fit for me. Their L or XL size at the time did not match up with REI, Patagonia, Outdoor Research, Mountain Hardwear or any other mainstream outdoor brand. I can see how their sizing can be perceived as “goofy”. I do not know whether Timmermade has changed their “standard” sizes since I did the review, but I can see it being an issue with customers.
If one decides to go the custom route, Timmermade provides guidance on how to take measurements here. I recommend following the process at least twice. Annotate the measurements the first time, take a couple of days off, and then repeat the process from scratch without looking at the original numbers until you are done. Compare numbers and see if anything needs to be rounded up. The only fit element I am not completely happy with is the forearm to be honest. It’s a hair tight, but really only a hair, and it has not been an issue layering as I expected it to be, which is why I did not put it in the review.
Btw, I had previously purchased two garments in early 2021 from Timmermade, an argon windshirt and an alpha direct hoodie. I also had to follow the custom size option. The alpha hoodie has my preferred neck closure of the several alpha hoodie we have as a family. All three garments are very well crafted. And Timmermade was great to work with.
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