...In answer to the question: will the Chugach rain gear be quiet. Yes, its made of a material that is not "PVC" or plastic. It will not be like wearing soft fleece, but as far as a fully waterproof garment it will be noticeably quieter then any other rain gear on the market. I always hesistate to say this, but in truth if its raining hard enough to be wearing the gear, odds are your going to be seeking shelter or at the very least the sounds of the rain hitting the foilage will be much louder then the apparel. Over all the Chugach suit is made or the highest rating 20,000/20,000 for water proof and breathability in the industry today. In laymans terms: Its the absolute highest rated and highest quality out there.
Charlie, Please look closely at the KUIU pricing structure. I can tell you from sitting in on the meetings and from speaking with the suppliers myself: KUIU is using the very best Merino Wool and the very best suppliers and designers in the industry. Jason is changing the dynamic of how "we" purchase high quality gear, by offering it directly to YOU/WE the consumer. There is no "point" mark up by selling to a retailer and then to the consumer. Jason's pricing model is the first of its kind in the hunting/outdoor industry and it simply means...WE at KUIU will offer the highest quality gear at the same price we'd sell to a retailer...only there is no retailer...the price we will sell to YOU/US the consumer is the wholesale price we'd offer a retailer. By doing this Jason is passing the savings on to the consumer without sacrificing the high uality and high standards of KUIU.
Please also consider this. Yesterday we were at the "Winter Outdoor Retailer" show. No other Big Name hunting company was there. This show is where all the top mountaineering, skiing, camping, hiking, climbing, extreme sporting people in the industry go. Jason is dealing with the high end suppliers. He is not looking to design yet another "hunting line"...No, KUIU is designed with the mounaineering, extreme outdoor industry in mind. Several of the vendors there, smiled and commented" "You guys at KUIU are the first "hunting" people we've ever talked too. It was cool to see how Jason is incorporating the innovations and technology of the mountaineering/extreme world into a "hunting" garment.
When you consider that and then look at his pricing model....you may think, WOW! I know I do. Buy dealing directly with the consumer and avoidin the "middle man" KUIU will be able to do several things: 1. Have a more intimate relationship with OUR customers. 2. Be able to sell high quality items at a fair and affordable price. 3. eliminate all middle men and allow OUR customers to deal with KUIU...instead of the big box stores...4. Have a more direct relationship with OUR customers in the future development of all KUIU gear.
I firmly believe that what KUIU is doing will rock the industry. Jason and KUIU are committed to being the first to give the consmers what they have been waiting for: The best product available at a price that all outdoorsmen can afford!
I also would like you to know that Curt "Guru" Cabrera and Ryan "I'm not a water-boy" Sanpei are intimately involved with KUIU and its development, so their responses to any KUIU posts will be spot on! Jason and I are excited to have them on board and we think you'll agree...they are both two solid men!
Thank you,
Peter Iacavazzi
www.kuiu.com Pete
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