"What's new" at Sitka Gear

[Guru]

Hey Guys, Just a head's-up to check out the new line-up for Sitka Gear '09 that will available this month....www.sitkagear.com

Teaming up with W.L.Gore has lead to some exciting changes...

Optifade camo...."The science of nothing"...check out the videos...good stuff!

Click on "Products" to see all the new clothing products...some awesome additions....especially the addition of some serious cold weather gear.

Anyway, check it out and if anyone has any questions there's plenty of us around to help out any way we can......

[rastaman]

Thanks Curt....already got some "booked"...can't wait to see how it compares to last years.  Being in the south in the heat, i was more interested in the light weight stuff.  Last years was "lighter" than the previous year and it appears maybe some of this years will be also.  Am i wrong?

[JC]

Randy, not sure about lighter, I'll let you know when I get mine in the next couple of weeks.

As Curt said, some pretty cool stuff in this year's additions/changes to the line.   Sitka Gear new products  

While always pushing the edge on development, Sitka Gear also really applies the input from the field. For instance, they've added leg zippers to the new storm front/cold front pants and the celsius bibs. Numerous changes this year have been brought about through real world testing of the previous products.

I was sold while using the Mountain Mimicry pattern during season. Previously I had been a Predator man but MM proved to be just as effective and on far better clothing than I had previously owned. I'm really interested to see how the new Opti-fade pattern does with all the research that's standing behind it.

As you've already found, for those of us that hunt in the heat, the light products are the bomb. I soak my traverse beanie and core zip-t, wring them out and stay cool no matter what the heat. The great wicking properties of Sitka gear make the evaporation quicker than off your skin which is a huge plus when you hunt high heat like those of us down here do. I showed Bob Walker in Texas and he was floored how well it worked.

I'm also looking forward to the balaclava; I like to wear face covering and think this one will stand out as the other products do. The new insulation layers and the Dutch Oven/Ardica vest should really improve the cold weather system for those that hunt in seriously low temps or those like me that get cold easy.

[beachbowhunter]

The Mountain mimicry is way too blue for me in the west. I have it in ASAT and look forward to seeing the Optifade.

[Steve O]

I have some bunny hugger gear that I use as a survival/safety tool in my pack when I am up in the mountains.  It uses Primaloft for insulatulation as do the new Kelvin pieces.  They are going to be  WARM, light, and pack down to next to nuthin'

I can't wait to sit in November!

[Guru]

Randy, Yes last year the 90% gear was a thinner/lighter material than the '07 gear. But I thought it was a superior fabric and didn't give up anything while being a little lighter.

Also the Traverse line was a different thinner material than '07. But again I found it to be as nice against my skin, just a warm, and had a very superior dying time than it's predecessor. Again, while being lighter and easier to pack.

Not sure if that's what you meant..but that was my experience....

Norb, I always thought that MM was very good for the west. I don't think there's any "blue" in it at all. But the Optifade looks to be even better!  I can't wait to use mine here and in TX next year.

[rastaman]

Yes Curt, that is what i meant.  I bought the 07 & 08 series...loved the 08 better than 07...got some of the lightweight stuff ordered for this year in Optifade & one of the heavier pieces.  Can't wait to "see" how it works!
Thanks!

[Gatekeeper]

Now that is a pattern I can relate to. The other pattern did not appeal to me, not dog'en anyone, it looked too much like everything else out on the market. But this new pattern looks great to me!      

Where do I find a price list?

[Guru]

The prices will come up when the products are available....should be in about another week  

[Chris Surtees]

I the looks of the new pattern.

Wish they could Predator camo in their line as well.

[owlbait]

Will there be any samples at Compton's?

[Guru]

I'd bet yes....but let's see if any of our mid-west Sitka guys chime in...

[Steve O]

Mike Mitten and I will be at Compton...

The "dummy" is supposed to be dressed with:

Celsius Bibs
Dutch Oven Vest
Cold Front Jacket
Traverse Shirt
Jetsream Beanie and gloves

I figured this would give an excellent cross section of the new gear.

[tippit]

Sure would be nice if you guys could come to Denton...Doc

[Guru]

That's a great idea Jeff...I'm gonna work on that bud!

[Steve O]

Geez Doc, I know I've told you I can send you any of my stuff to try out if you can't find it anywhere close.  We are not selling at Compton, just showing off.   BUT ACS Bows/Aboyer Broadheads are a Sitka dealer now and will have a  PILE of Sitka Gear there for sale    .

[tippit]

Great!

[Jack Denbow]

I would like to see you all at Dent Hill also. It would be nice to see and try on before buying.
Jack

[tippit]

Well Jack, We can look at the catalog together going up the chair lift     See ya at Denton...Doc

[IronCreekArcher]

I wish that stuff were a little more affordable...I would be all over it!