Skita Gear ASAT

[AlanF]

For those of you who have the Skita Gear in ASAT can you please let me know what the fit is like?  I read here that certain year models fit differently and since I don't know what year these were offered wondered if the large fits like a large.  I am considering a 90% jacket.  Thanks for sharing your experiences.  

Alan

[swp]

I had to go up one size in the 90% jacket, everything else fit me just like sized. The ASAT stuff was only made by Sitka last year by the way.

[Wary Buck]

SWP is correct, ASAT is not an available option in '08.  If you check retail outlets that had Sitka last fall, you might get lucky and find some ASAT on clearance.  I know that the Lincoln, NE Scheels store had some last time I checked and it was available at a much discounted rate.

For '08, Sitka's camouflage patterns are Mothwing Mountain Mimicry (Sitka's signature pattern, and a VERY versatile one at that), the new Mossy Oak Treestand, and Realtree AP.  They also have several solid colors that may find favor with the traditional types that hang out here.

I am about 5'10 and 185-190 and Large garments worked well, although I was kind of torn between L and XL on the 90% coat as SWP suggested above.  If you are torn between sizes, I'd use this as a tiebreaker:
1--if you are mostly a treestand guy and anticipate wearing in super cold weather (where you might need one extra layer), maybe go with the larger size;
2--if you are primarily an active hunter (spot & stalk, mountain climbing, etc.), I'd stay with the smaller size.

Your mileage may vary, but if you often find yourself between sizes, that's one thought process you may want to consider.  

Another heads up, the Sitka line is designed to fit kind of trim.  At first, that may seem unusual because we are used to looser fitting garments.  But the materials all stretch (2-way or 4-way) and even a snug-fitting garment will stretch a lot and there is no bulkiness to contend with in the bow arm or the chest/stomach area.  Some folks have opined that they even stopped using an arm guard due to this factor.

We showed hundreds of folks the Sitka line at the Compton shoot last weekend in Berrien Springs, MI and a number of folks were busy trying the sizes on.  An interesting side note:  some of you know Mike Mitten (the guy who carried TWO bucks on his shoulders in the Primal Dreams video)...well the only set of raingear we had on display was medium but Mike was able to get this on and function with it.  Mind you, I don't think he'd order size M, but it was stretchy enough that he could get by.  And he's probably a 2X guy.  Great stuff.

[peter c iacavazzi]

Wary Buck is right. Unfortunately Sitka will no longer be available in ASAT.

Regarding sizing. If your a true Large, I would suggest you order the Sitka 90% jacket in a size XL. The fabric is very comfortable and form fitting. However as Bryce stated, if you plan to wear a sweater or bulky clothing underneath you may wish to opt for a size up to accomadate the bulk.

I hope this has helped. Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] if I may be of further help.

Best, Peter Iacavazzi