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    • neph93N
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      @Giles:

      hardly any retailers want to stock 35's

      I've always found that weird. On the one hand you rarely see 35 tagsize, on the other hand when someone does go the extra mile and make something in 35 they always seem to be sold out. Also I hear all the time that guys want 35 tagsize.  I guess it's fear of stock just sitting there. If you sell the 35's maybe you don't sell the 36's…

      “Some of those that work forces
      Are the same that burn crosses”

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      • Max PowerM
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        I checked many of IH's latest Releases and thought often, that a 35 would be the ideal size for me. I know that most brands don't do them, but always wondered, why it had to be between 34 and 36 to split sizes while going down to small sizes without that difference. Is it just common practice or is there a good / historical reason for it?

        @elclintor:

        > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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        • neph93N
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          @Max:

          I checked many of IH's latest Releases and thought often, that a 35 would be the ideal size for me. I know that most brands don't do them, but always wondered, why it had to be between 34 and 36 to split sizes while going down to small sizes without that difference. Is it just common practice or is there a good / historical reason for it?

          I know exactly what you mean. And that's a good questions. Because on the face if it, it just seems like big guy prejudice [emoji1]

          “Some of those that work forces
          Are the same that burn crosses”

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          • GilesG
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            Big guy prejudice is not making 42 & 44…......

            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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            • organisysO
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              @Max:

              I checked many of IH's latest Releases and thought often, that a 35 would be the ideal size for me. I know that most brands don't do them, but always wondered, why it had to be between 34 and 36 to split sizes while going down to small sizes without that difference. Is it just common practice or is there a good / historical reason for it?

              Same for me. 34 is often either too slim in the thigh or the top block is too small, even if the waist is ok ish. 36 is usually ok, but the top block is a bit big and I am relying on a belt.

              Pride of Japan :-)

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              • neph93N
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                I'm not accusing IH of big guy prejudice. You make the occasional 35" which most don't,  as well as 3xl's and so on. One of the many reasons I'm a fan boy. But I'm also interested as to why it's standard practice across the clothing industry to drop 35"..

                “Some of those that work forces
                Are the same that burn crosses”

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                • GilesG
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                  I don't know.  H released IH-634S in 35 a few years ago.  No western retailers took them, and take up was so slack in Japan, he did not make them again…..Well, until I asked, but even then, he does not stock any himself..

                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                    ^It's likely that the difference between 1 inch at 34-36 is less of an impact than 1 inch @ 30-34.

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                    • neph93N
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                      @Snowy:

                      ^It's likely that the difference between 1 inch at 34-36 is less of an impact than 1 inch @ 30-34.

                      That's occurred to me in the past and you may well be right. On the other hand I'm not sure I buy it. What about shoes and tops/shirts? They don't drop sizes at the big end of the curve there. Either way it's a pain in the ring when you're trying to fit good denim properly…

                      Also @Snowy can I suggest moving this to Random Questions in case others feel the need to chip in? I'm aware it's moving off topic.

                      “Some of those that work forces
                      Are the same that burn crosses”

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                      • neph93N
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                        @Giles:

                        I don't know.  H released IH-634S in 35 a few years ago.  No western retailers took them, and take up was so slack in Japan, he did not make them again…..Well, until I asked, but even then, he does not stock any himself..

                        You made the last run of SBG BB's in a 35" as well. I picked a pair up from R&H and they are the perfect fit.

                        “Some of those that work forces
                        Are the same that burn crosses”

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                        • organisysO
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                          @neph93:

                          @Snowy:

                          ^It's likely that the difference between 1 inch at 34-36 is less of an impact than 1 inch @ 30-34.

                          That's occurred to me in the past and you may well be right. On the other hand I'm not sure I buy it. What about shoes and tops/shirts? They don't drop sizes at the big end of the curve there. Either way it's a pain in the ring when you're trying to fit good denim properly…

                          Also @Snowy can I suggest moving this to Random Questions in case others feel the need to chip in? I'm aware it's moving off topic.

                          Regarding the tops/shirts, this is one of the great things about IH for me, in that there is a good spread of sizes around the L/XL/XXL/XXL range with not too much of a gap in physical size between them. That and the good sizing charts (measurements) mean getting or choosing the fit you want is better than with a lot of other brands for me.

                          Pride of Japan :-)

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                          • neph93N
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                            @organisys:

                            Regarding the tops/shirts, this is one of the great things about IH for me, in that there is a good spread of sizes around the L/XL/XXL/XXL range with not too much of a gap in physical size between them. That and the good sizing charts (measurements) mean getting or choosing the fit you want is better than with a lot of other brands for me.

                            ^Agreed. It's great to be able to fit things well with IH level of detail and sizing in shirts. And that's exactly what I would love to have with jeans. Half an inch in the shoulder or chest, an inch in length, all make all the difference. And so does half an inch in the thigh or an inch in the waist.

                            For me, the 12.3 thigh on the tagged 34 666-XHS is prohibitively small, while 13.0 on the 36 is risking too much room and a fit I'm unhappy with. The measurements for the 35 are perfect. So that jump does mean we bigger guys get less opportunity for fine-tuning the fit that those going from 28-34….

                            To be clear, not a gripe at IH, but a point about industry standards.

                            “Some of those that work forces
                            Are the same that burn crosses”

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                              I'm right at that 35" waist as well. It is a shame most companies don't carry the size. 😞

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                                I stuck between buying IH 666 SII and 301S. i really like the fades in 666 SII but the 301S fit seems to be very slim and grabs my attention.

                                Will the 301S fade as well as 666 SII? what's the color difference in the fades.

                                Please suggest

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                                • hajdukH
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                                  SE will produce one "301 SII" soon, i think.
                                  I did read it here on the forum.
                                  Be patient[emoji6]

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                                  "Ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have" James Baldwin.

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                                  • QinhanQ
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                                    @Giles  or anyone else that knows about such things:

                                    Is there a dark-coloured vest similar to the now extinct IHV-04 in the pipeline or did I make that up myself?

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                                    • GilesG
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                                      There's a Serge Boa which arrived today.

                                      And a hunting vest arriving in about 2 weeks….

                                      https://www.dropbox.com/s/j5yu591c9uhcizr/2015SS-14.jpg?dl=0

                                      Just a tad later than expected.... 😶 😶

                                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                      • QinhanQ
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                                        I thought there was something like the IHV-04 but being overdyed?  Or maybe it's just be the drugs.

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                                        • GilesG
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                                          Ah, there is a double indigo duck version.

                                          Like this….

                                          About 6 weeks away…..

                                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                          • Max PowerM
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                                            Oh dear.

                                            @elclintor:

                                            > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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