maxxis35 Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Yeah I know we are boiling our bits off at the moment, just wanted to know if anybody has one of these fleece jackets and how they feel about them, I hear they size up big and I'm normally XL,for the money they look a nice bit of kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan17hmr Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Hello I bought two helicon fleeces in April The one from Heinnie haynes is perfect The other one from EBay is a copy my son had the good one They both hold Jack Russel fur like there magnetised to it Great cuddly warm coats sizing is for a jumper underneath Only buy from Heinnies then at least you get a real one Regards Alan xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 I have one its ok, not much good at stopping wind, but as an aditional layer its good. Pockets useful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakotrg Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Like the fact that it has a hood as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hales Smut Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 I've been looking at one for a while. Looks a nice fleece for stalking in dry weather or even very light rain. Looks similar to the TAD gear ranger hoodie, but a lot cheaper. The TAD will probably be a lot better. Has anybody tried the gunfighter soft shell from Helikon? Seems similar but probably attracts less dirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan534 Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Had the helikon one years ago, the stitiching on the reinforced elbow pads came loose after a few weeks so returned it, a friends did the same. Now have a genuine TAD gear one which is a lot better made but wears (shoulder straps) and pills easily, good quality but not worth the money they ask. Still have the TAD fleece for casual wear but prefere a light insulated jacket or light soft shell as they are more weather resistant and breathable and pack down smaller. The condor softshell is meant to be ok and not badly priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancslad Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 watch your size... they are massive.... I'm a 44 chest....DD Cup before anyone starts....and got xl... it swamps me... not much good in wind, but good under another outer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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