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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

    IHJ-79-BLK - Primaloft® Gold Quilted Riders Jacket - Black

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    • C
      Carlos840
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      Two days ago i received my Klim Kodiak riding suite, i ordered it with the intention of using it when i go for long rides in winter, it is also better in the rain than leather.
      It came with a thin down puffer jacket (800fill). Just out of interrest i decided to compared the down jacket to the primaloft IH and was blown away by how much warmer the Klim down jacket was.
      Even when worn underneath my leather jacket i can sustain much higher speeds without ever feeling cold, it is far superior to the primaloft.

      The only two advantages the IH has over the Kilm are the fact that primaloft retains warmth even when wet/damp, and the fact that the nylon outer shell is much stronget and less likely to be damaged if handled roughly.
      Comfort wise i prefer the pattern of the Klim, it doesn't have the tight shoulders of the IH and it is much warmer. As long as the weather is cold enough to prevent overheating and sweating (sweating in down sucks as once it becomes damp it looses all warmth)

      Basically i think that from now on i am just going to keep the IH as a "keep it in the paniers at all times just in case i get cold during the day", it is tought enough that i won't worry about it getting damaged in there.

      If it is really cold and i am leaving home with layers on knowing the weather will be cold i will wear the Klim.

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      • organisysO
        organisys
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        @neph93:

        The attitude to public safety in the traffic is the reverse of the UK and, I suspect, the USA. Everyone has a  responsibilty and the quicker and bigger you are in traffic the more responsibilty you have.

        You'll be pleased to know that in the UK, a revised the Highway Code is imminent that (kinda) addresses this

        https://www.theorytestpro.co.uk/posts/explained-the-highway-code-s-new-road-user-hierarchy/

        Pride of Japan :-)

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          Robert Z
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          Any tips on washing one of these? Does the Primaloft require hand wash or is machine wash with hang dry or drier safe?

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          • GilesG
            Giles
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            Chuck it in the washing machine at about 40C.  It needs no babying….

            "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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            • neph93N
              neph93
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              I wore mine on an arctic adventure the other day.

              The town’s football team, Bodø Glimt are doing well at the moment, leading the domestic League with two games to go and playing in European competition. Alfred (6), is a huge fan and I took him to his first game.

              1700 kick of in -3C and a snow storm. We sat for two hours and watched Glimt win 2-0. I had woolen underwear, Wesco’s, UHR, and the IHJ-79-BLK with an N-1 vest over it. Toasty.



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

              • Virginia Woolf
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              • dinobarnesberlinD
                dinobarnesberlin
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                Outstanding Reuben.
                You and Alfred both look warm and happy 🙂

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                • weftyarnW
                  weftyarn
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                  Will this jacket have a comeback anytime soon?

                  Use it or lose it.

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                  • GilesG
                    Giles
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                    Soon? Nope.  Possibly next FW…...

                    "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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                    • weftyarnW
                      weftyarn
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                      @Giles:

                      Soon? Nope.  Possibly next FW…...

                      That's about "as soon as it gets", considering it is a winter jacket 😃
                      Thanks, G!

                      Use it or lose it.

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                      • motojoboboM
                        motojobobo
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                        It is finally chilly enough here for a UHF (IHSH 192) and this warm jacket when riding my bike!!! Yay!

                        The journey is the objective.

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                        • endoE
                          endo
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                          it‘s a wonderful jacket

                          si tacuisses

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                          • chrisjohnnickC
                            chrisjohnnick
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                            It's been in the high 80's and low 90's F in Nashville this week. Almost had a heat stroke just thinking of wearing mine right now ha. Picked it up last fall, though, and don't think any other single IH piece got more wear the whole season.

                            Wants List:
                            IHSH-20-Red, XL
                            IHSH-208-Indigo Kersey, L-XL
                            IHSH-254-Grey Kersey, L-XL
                            IHSW-45 Black, M
                            IH-526SV 21oz type III, 38 or 40
                            IH-777S-SB size 32
                            IH-777S-142 size 31 or 32

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                            • V
                              vu8iNTGo
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                              I am having a hard time deciding on size and am hoping for some helpful hints. I am usually the same size as Olly when looking for a snug fit, this is also true for the IHJ-75 which I own in a size M. That would point to an L here but based on the measurements, this one probably would work in size M as I am thinking to be using it for layering. What do you think?

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                              • neph93N
                                neph93
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                                I take XL in shirts and L in most IH jackets, including this. Feel like it fits very well and is at that sweet spot where I can layer under or over it.

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

                                • Virginia Woolf
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                                  vu8iNTGo
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                                  Thank you! For most shirts I am a size L, a few I have in XL. Being between sizes, I might end up getting two and sending one back. :-\

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                                  • neph93N
                                    neph93
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                                    @vu8iNTGo:

                                    Thank you! For most shirts I am a size L, a few I have in XL. Being between sizes, I might end up getting two and sending one back. :-\

                                    I understand the issue. I feel like if you want UHF’s and hoodies under you may me better with an L.

                                    Arm and body length may be an issue with an M also, depending on body shape.  I’m relatively short for my weight (180cm/98kg), and have T-Rex arms, so if you are tall/long in the arm then an M may not work.

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

                                    • Virginia Woolf
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                                    • GilesG
                                      Giles
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                                      I'm typically an L in IH shirts, occasionally an XL.  I wear an L in this jacket.  Typically I only wear a t-shirt under it, because it's very rarely cold enough here (South Coast, UK), to need more….

                                      "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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                                      • V
                                        vu8iNTGo
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                                        Thank you @Giles and @neph93, that is very helpful.

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                                        • neph93N
                                          neph93
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                                          @vu8iNTGo:

                                          Thank you @Giles and @neph93, that is very helpful.

                                          Crappy pic but I just slung mine on for a trip to the shops. This is over a single layer sweater.

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

                                          • Virginia Woolf
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                                            vu8iNTGo
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                                            Much appreciated! Based on length, L should be the right choice.

                                            It took me a moment to gather what you meant by T Rex arms, but that led me to an article that suggests that 120 years of research were needed to determine the purpose of T. rex's arms 🙂

                                            https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20221025-why-did-t-rex-have-such-puny-arms

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