Cheap Icebreaker stuff

[jamiey]

Just thought i'd let people know about some bargains I found this week. Accidently came across the Icebreaker Factory Outlet shop in Albany. The 100% merino gear is just perfect for under leathers, warm in winter but apparently never smelly in the summer (not gonna test this theory though!!). I got a gr8 long sleeved t shirt (180 thickness or something) for 1/4 price you would pay in Katmandu or similar. Even has cool thumb holes to stop the sleeves rolling up when you put leathers etc on. Just thought i would share my bargain hunting experience.

Safe riding

[doc]

Ok I quoted the first post. Where do you get this stuff so cheap. I'm a believer. But it advertises that you don't stink for up to 11 days. Usual price $80 for long johns and same for long sleve top.

P.S For the Buy NZ made this has to be a biz. It's grown in NZ . Then they bring it back and sell it to us.

[Taz]

What are the prices and where is the shop?
Andy.

[The Buzz]

Icebreaker is where it is at for base and mid-layer gear. I do a lot of tramping and instructing through Scouting NZ and Mountain Safety Council, and would always recommend Icebreaker gear over anything else, if you can afford it! So outlet prices are the way to go!

[sels1]

Accidently came across the Icebreaker Factory Outlet shop in Albany. The 100% merino gear is just perfect
It is good stuff. I have bought a couple of Icebreaker tops and they are brilliant in the cold weather

[gunrunner]

Just thought i'd let people know about some bargains I found this week. Accidently came across the Icebreaker Factory Outlet shop in Albany. The 100% merino gear is just perfect for under leathers, warm in winter but apparently never smelly in the summer (not gonna test this theory though!!). I got a gr8 long sleeved t shirt (180 thickness or something) for 1/4 price you would pay in Katmandu or similar. Even has cool thumb holes to stop the sleeves rolling up when you put leathers etc on. Just thought i would share my bargain hunting experience.

Safe riding

Just looked on line is very expensive , where did you get your stuff do you have any prices ?:Punk:

[CookMySock]

Polypropylene is not better than merino ? I couldn't live without my polypro..

DB

[Morcs]

Ok I quoted the first post. Where do you get this stuff so cheap. I'm a believer. But it advertises that you don't stink for up to 11 days. Usual price $80 for long johns and same for long sleve top.

P.S For the Buy NZ made this has to be a biz. It's grown in NZ . Then they bring it back and sell it to us.

Its all made offshore in china now.

I know this as I used to sell Mountain Designs Marino stuff, which is now made in the factory icebreaker used to be made in. Its just as good, and cheaper too :2thumbsup

[Skunk]

Merino is better. Norsewear do similar stuff to Icebreaker (about the same price too) but theirs IS made in NZ. Mountain Designs is another.

I'd buy Norsewear if I could get it as cheap as I can get Icebreaker (no, I can't get it cheap for anyone else before you ask...)

[sinned]

Polypropylene is not better than merino ? I couldn't live without my polypro..

DB
Polyprop is hard on the skin (chafing under arms etc) whereas merino is soft as. Now I have Icebreaker (260 weight) I won't buy anything else. Yep I am soft :msn-wink:

[Qkchk]

What are the prices and where is the shop?
Andy.

Shop is in Triton Drive in the new(ish) block of shops - Ripcurl, Soccer shop etc in same place

From the City, heading North:

Take the Greville offramp, turn left into Tawa Drive then left at the roundabout onto Rosedale Road. Go under the Motorway and its the next on the right. Shop is approx 100m on the right.

[The Buzz]

Polypropylene is not better than merino ? I couldn't live without my polypro..

DB

Polypro is a synthetic fibre that was engineered to wick moisture away from the body and to dry really fast. The big downfall is that it retains odour and this is very difficult to get rid of.

Merino is obviously a natural fibre that is a lot smoother on the skin and won't itch. The wool naturally wicks away moisture and you can also wash it without being worried it will shrink, which can happen to some polypros.

For really active sports where you are sweating hard out, cross country running etc, then polypro is probably the way to go as it does wick moisture faster than merino. But for any occasion when you are wearing thermals to keep warm, then Merino would be the way to go. It takes a bit longer to dry than polypro, but offers superior warmth retention. :cold:

[vifferman]

Ssshhh! Don't tell everyone! :confused:

I bought a top there a few weeks ago to take to Urp (and of course, my wife bought four, and went "Rrrrrrrr!" at me when I asked if I could have a top too). :rolleyes:
It's cheaper in the shop than on-line, as the shop sells only seconds and end-of-line stuff (like last season's models). The seconds are silly things like not having an Icebreaker label. There's a 90-day return period if something doesn't fit or whatever, and the garments are guaranteed. Best of all, the stuff is machine-washable - no special treatment required.
I bought a 320 weight longsleeved top, and it was $90, but there were cheaper ones. They also sell hats, scarves, sox, undies, etc - all merino.

[young1]

There is also a factory shop in Otaki (thanks mazz1972 for putting me right!!) (on left heading North).

Re merino vs polypro. Wool keeps you warmer, but if doing lots of exercise polypro is better as it wicks the sweat away from the body but will not keep you as warm as wool if not exercising.

Kathmandu also sell merino gear, good to get when they have their sales.

[mazz1972]

There is also a factory shop in Levin (on left heading North).


The Ice Breaker outlet shop is in Otaki on the main highway

[jamiey]

Just looked on line is very expensive , where did you get your stuff do you have any prices ?:Punk:

The outlet is in Albany just off SH1 next to Turners car auctions. Prices are over 50% cheaper than the website states. Got a $170 top for $69, I have signed up to their newsletter that lets you know when new boxes of stuff come in - i'll keep you posted

[Highlander]

Polypropylene is not better than merino ? I couldn't live without my polypro..

DB

Each to their own I guess, but I find Wool to be superior to polyprop in respect to both heat and comfort. Other thing with the Merino is in summer it does feel cooler.

Apparently Peter Blake wore the same Merino kit continuously in his round the world in 80 days challenge and you could still stand down wind of him at the end.

Personally I have done the same icebreaker top for 3 days with no problem (:2thumbsup well no comments anyway :mad:).

[jamiey]

Each to their own I guess, but I find Wool to be superior to polyprop in respect to both heat and comfort. Other thing with the Merino is in summer it does feel cooler.

Apparently Peter Blake wore the same Merino kit continuously in his round the world in 80 days challenge and you could still stand down wind of him at the end.

Personally I have done the same icebreaker top for 3 days with no problem (:2thumbsup well no comments anyway :mad:).

Perhaps we should do a mass consumer test and see who can get one the smelliest over 80n days!!!

[ckai]

I would stay away from it if I was you lot! It's nasty...once you buy it you'll never want anything else :2thumbsup Which leads to forking out shitloads of money even if it is on special. Still it's WELL worth it. I used to have Kathmandu stuff but it's not even in the same league as Icebreaker.

As for wicking, being an ex-rower icebreaker (merino) wicks better than polyprops hence why it doesn't smell. But like what was said, each to there own.

I can vouch (sp?) for the smell test as well. A guy at work wore his all week without washing it and only aired it at night when bed time rolled around just to test the theory. Shared offices and all that crap. The only thing I noticed was that it didn't smell like laundry powder (the only way to know that it hadn't been washed).

I think I may have to have a look at the shop...bugger, it's started again. And I thought I was over my addiction :)

[Gubb]

Stopped in yesterday and picked up a top. $79 down from $189 because it was printed without the logo.

It's AMAZING.

They had flyers up:
Big Boys Sale
Sizes L, XL & XXL
Sunday 3rd August
10-4pm
Sausage Sizzle
Spot Prizes

At the Albany branch.

She said that they have all sorts of things, will have to go in to get some bottoms, and probably another top.

Woot!

[Naki Rat]

Recently purchased merino gear from Peter at Body and Bike in Christchurch via Trade Me. Great gear and interesting sales pitch as quoted below - says it all:niceone:

Contact email: peter@bodyandbike.co.nz


Grown in New Zealand.
Made in New Zealand.
New Zealand seller.

Amazing!! 100% Merino keeps you warm in winter but cool in summer, one of natures wonders.

Why pay $69.95 for something to break the ice (or the bank, and its made in China!), or even $99.95 for one from Nepals capital city.

Buy Now for only $50.00 (I could have said $49.95 to make it sound better, but we all know thats $50).

Grown and made in New Zealand, not like some others who use NZ wool but are made in China.

Why put up with PolyProps that start smelling after a couple of months. 100% natural, 100% Merino wool does not pick up your smell.

Sure, I dont have several dozen trendy colours, but when they are underneath, who really cares. If you want the trendy colours, then perhaps you better wander off to town, in the cold and wet, between 9 am and 6 pm, and get yourself some. Or you could click Buy Now from the comfort of your home (or office) and have one delivered to your home.

Short sleeve only available in Vee Neck.

Colours: Black, Navy or White.

Not all colour/size combinations available all the time.

Sizes available, chest measurement in cm:
S 86-92 (Height 150-158)
M 92-98 (Height 158-166)
L 98-104 (Height 166-174)
XL 104-110 (Height 174-182)
2XL 110-116 (Height 182-190)
3XL 116-122 (Height 182-190)
Due to the big variation in both womens and mens as to height versus chest size, this sizing chart should only be used as a guide.

Auction winner to select colour and size.

Also available, long sleeve vee and crew neck, singlet and pants.

Product Code: VNSS
Colour Code: Blk, Nvy, Wht
Size Code: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL

Please use codes as bank reference e.g. VNSS-Blk-L

These garments are made from 21 micron, 190gsm (grams per square metre) New Zealand Merino.

[nodrog]

Recently purchased merino gear from Peter at Body and Bike in Christchurch via Trade Me. Great gear and interesting sales pitch as quoted below - says it all:niceone:

Contact email: peter@bodyandbike.co.nz

have you got a trademe link?

[Blackbird]

Two of us who did the Southern Cross endurance ride wore Icebreaker gear continuously. The ride, plus getting there and home again was 8 days and there was no smell at all. This stuff really delivers:niceone:

[HenryDorsetCase]

I wore the same wool t shirt for a week under leathers touring in summer. A cotton T shirt is minging after a day.

It is fantastic stuff.

[Atmonauti]

I found out about the icebreaker albany outlet from Mack the Knife.

Bought a 260 weigh long sleeve mid layer but use it as a base layer. a size to big but being 59 dollars i had to get it. has nice thumb holes as well to make it like gloves or a overlap with my riding gloves.

I also bought some streachy wool gloves that i fit into my leather gloves. Riding in the rain and cool nights with these on under my summer gloves works great!

Loaned them to BiK3RChiK as well when they came out to meet me that day and ride.

I am sold on the merino stuff. wearing it most days. I look at it like. Do I want to wear a shirt that needs washing after every use. Dont think so.

No issues with smell yet!

Heading down to start my south island portion of the tour and i'll put it to the test as well there!

[oldrider]

Two of us who did the Southern Cross endurance ride wore Icebreaker gear continuously. The ride, plus getting there and home again was 8 days and there was no smell at all. This stuff really delivers:niceone:

Well, no smell for "you" but everyone else (and the flies) new you were passing through! :lol: Cheers John.

[Kirill357]

Been there today, that some serious discounts, up to almost $100 less on $169 mid layer, sweet.

[mazz1972]

Just been in to the Otaki Icebreaker outlet, some great deals in there.

Got a bodyfit 260mg zip up neck top for $80, down from $169.

Also got Skin 200 thermals, pants $39, top $30, down from $99 each. They've got a big stack of mens & ladies thermals marked down at the moment.

The only bugger is that it's all for hubby....next time it's my turn!

Norsewear across the road from Icebreaker have a big range of ladies jumpers & jackets and nice merino tops marked down to really good prices at the moment, saw some fo $50 and $69). Mens as well but not as much unless you want the big thick outdoorsy stuff. They also have a decent range of really nice merino thermals at $50, nice ladies ones as well but didn't see the price - saw ladies singlets (with the thin shoulder straps) at $30 each.

If you are looking for woolies and passing through Otaki, it's a good place to stop!