Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 You must have been sweating hardcore?! I've never heard of double paned doing that, but then again I haven't been in the right circles. And maybe she's a cold fish. But probably not if she's sleeping in the car with him across the country nope.....standing still actually Link to post Share on other sites
Tachypsychia 13 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Dafuq? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 my reaction as well Link to post Share on other sites
634-maru 4 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I like the Uniqlo stuff. Only problem with non stretchy stuff is size. XL doesn't quite do it for me. Would love to be able to get some of those ultra light things in. Link to post Share on other sites
manfredk 2 Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 I like the Uniqlo stuff. Only problem with non stretchy stuff is size. XL doesn't quite do it for me. Would love to be able to get some of those ultra light things in. will check out their stores when I get to Tokyo,thanks Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 some people wear glasses under goggles and it works fine. I only ever wear, thermals, pants, jacket, neck warmer, balaclava (thin) & Helmet. On exposed lifts you can get a bit cold sometimes but the rest of the time it's fine. I have never been in -40C though like they are having in Canada ATM. Then all I have are socks, jocks, one pair of jeans, shirt, jacket, beanie, gloves and decent boots for walking around Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I like the Uniqlo stuff.Only problem with non stretchy stuff is size. XL doesn't quite do it for me. Would love to be able to get some of those ultra light things in. I am the same. XL is a bit short for me . We went past a uniqlo in upmarket ginza that said they had bigger sizes but I didnt look. Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 some people wear glasses under goggles and it works fine. I only ever wear, thermals, pants, jacket, neck warmer, balaclava (thin) & Helmet. On exposed lifts you can get a bit cold sometimes but the rest of the time it's fine. I have never been in -40C though like they are having in Canada ATM. Then all I have are socks, jocks, one pair of jeans, shirt, jacket, beanie, gloves and decent boots for walking around I've been in some pretty intense cold back in Canada and as long as it's not windy you can "get around" with typical winter wear..... I'm talking minimal house...car.....shopping....car ......house kind of getting around.. Link to post Share on other sites
frannyo 2 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 You can order some Uniqlo stuff in 3XL or 4XL online, they don't have them in most of the shops. I think it's all in Japanese though, need to battle that. Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 With Heat Tech, only the waffly ones are full length in the sleeves. The rest are 9/10 length for wearing under ordinary shirts. Even at full length, the sleeves are quite short. The Heat Tech material is also much more sheer than say Patagonia's, so you can't wear them as a single layer for mountain biking or hiking etc. without looking like the singer from Erasure. Patagonia's at discount are of course still three times the price of Heat Tech. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 The Heat Tech material is also much more sheer than say Patagonia's, so you can't wear them as a single layer for mountain biking or hiking etc. without looking like the singer from Erasure. Good one! Link to post Share on other sites
Ajax 0 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Glasses under goggles are fine. I have OTG goggles and normal ones also, just make sure your glasses fit ok under the goggles. Make sure your glasses are not transition lenses cause they will fog inside the goggles. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 You can order some Uniqlo stuff in 3XL or 4XL online, they don't have them in most of the shops. I think it's all in Japanese though, need to battle that. I did not know that, and didn't think to look. Thank you. Just ordered one of those mad light jackets. Link to post Share on other sites
manfredk 2 Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 Glasses under goggles are fine. I have OTG goggles and normal ones also, just make sure your glasses fit ok under the goggles. Make sure your glasses are not transition lenses cause they will fog inside the goggles. My wifes glasses are transtions,, glad we found that out, thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 You can order some Uniqlo stuff in 3XL or 4XL online, they don't have them in most of the shops. I think it's all in Japanese though, need to battle that. I did not know that, and didn't think to look. Thank you. Just ordered one of those mad light jackets. Thats what I want too. UL down vest. Link to post Share on other sites
Tachypsychia 13 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I almost bought one in store last week. 8000Y is a little too much. The wife bought a vest version though, marked down to 3000Y Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Well, the one I ordered was just under 5000 yen. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 4990 yen, in fact. Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Woop just ordered the UL vest 2900 + 450 delivery. Thanks for the heads fellow lurches! Link to post Share on other sites
Hauffy 0 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Would you wear the UL Vest for riding? or just around town etc? I got one for christmas! I'll be trying it out in a couple of weeks time Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 It would make an awesome mid layer. I dont even have a plan for mine, I just saw them and had to have one. Link to post Share on other sites
nippontiger 8 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 This siteハードオフ秋葉原１号店 3-11-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan +81 3-6206-4861 I wonder if anyone can tell me if this store in Kanda sells winter,gear. , WISH i COULD READ JAPANESE hardoff.co.jp I doubt this particular branch sells winter gear - its in Akihabara 'electronics town' and on the website it just says it has electronics stuff and so on. Looks like the nearest one to central Tokyo that might have skis and stuff would be the Oizumi Gakuen branch. Other possibles include the MItaka branch, the Koganei branch, the Hanakoganei branch and the Higashiyamato branch - all of them are in the western suburbs of Tokyo and could all be checked out in a day. I've never been to any of them so I don't know if they have skiing stuff, but the websites say they have sports and outdoor things. Link to post Share on other sites
Tachypsychia 13 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I might have to look up online Goz. The XL full sleeved was 8000Y in store. If they're 4900Y for a new year sale or something I might have to bite. Edit: I wont link but they definitely have full size UL for 5900Y right now. XL-4XL, although some colors are sold out of the biggest sizes. Some for 3900Y Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 The Ofuna branch sells snow gear as does the Fujisawa/Tsujido branch......but they are about 40-45 mins on the main Tokaido line south of Tokyo. Cost of the train is 950￥ 1 way Link to post Share on other sites
manfredk 2 Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share Posted January 7, 2014 This siteハードオフ秋葉原１号店 3-11-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan +81 3-6206-4861 I wonder if anyone can tell me if this store in Kanda sells winter,gear. , WISH i COULD READ JAPANESE I doubt this particular branch sells winter gear - its in Akihabara 'electronics town' and on the website it just says it has electronics stuff and so on. Looks like the nearest one to central Tokyo that might have skis and stuff would be the Oizumi Gakuen branch. Other possibles include the MItaka branch, the Koganei branch, the Hanakoganei branch and the Higashiyamato branch - all of them are in the western suburbs of Tokyo and could all be checked out in a day. I've never been to any of them so I don't know if they have skiing stuff, but the websites say they have sports and outdoor things. Thanks Mate, for your effort, will check them out, if I have time,Im staying in Nippori so that one was close, cheers Link to post Share on other sites
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