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Nigelp

Thru Hiker
Looks nice but I can’t see a volume adjuster for the hood. Arc’teryx Squamish still looks a better design at a similar weight, although more expensive
I missed that adjuster. I did add to basket but will check the hood adjuster.
 

el manana

Thru Hiker
I missed that adjuster. I did add to basket but will check the hood adjuster.

I prefer the Litespeed over my Squamish. I'm not keen on how the Squamish hood doesnt roll down or stow. With its peak its quite flappy and sometimes get in the way when not on my head (90% of the time). I wear a cap so not that bothered about adjuster hood perfection.

Edit. The hood looks okay to me on the new Litespeed but im not sure its still roll away
 
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Robin

Moderator
Staff member
I prefer the Litespeed over my Squamish. I'm not keen on how the Squamish hood doesnt roll down or stow. With its peak its quite flappy and sometimes get in the way when not on my head (90% of the time). I wear a cap so not that bothered about adjuster hood perfection.

Edit. The hood looks okay to me on the new Litespeed but im not sure its still roll away

I’ve found a way of rolling it down by trapping it in the hanging hook. I like the adjustable cuffs for ventilation. I find the material more breathable than the second generation of Litespeed which had a shiny inner coating. That might have changed. Each to his own though.

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el manana

Thru Hiker
I’ve found a way of rolling it down by trapping it in the hanging hook. I like the adjustable cuffs for ventilation. I find the material more breathable than the second generation of Litespeed which had a shiny inner coating. That might have changed. Each to his own though.

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Thanks @Robin I'll have a look at that, its a superb windproof other than that.
 

JimH

Section Hiker

Nigelp

Thru Hiker
As folks here know, I'm not very with-it on clothing stuff.
Is this an example of what people call a 'Windshirt'?
I'm asking because I've not tried one yet, but they're clearly popular with people here.
Yes. I wear one this time of year when it is cool and I can adjust layers underneath and not feel the ‘bite’ of the breeze. It’s also easy to take on and off to keep at a nice temperature.
 

Ayrshire Alps

Summit Camper
I've a Rab Vital windshell hoody, I really like it, considering it weighs nothing at all, it really keeps the wind off you. However, breathable it is not! I don't mind, I'd rather sweat a bit but keep core temp higher, like everything it's a compromise.
 

Nigelp

Thru Hiker
I've a Rab Vital windshell hoody, I really like it, considering it weighs nothing at all, it really keeps the wind off you. However, breathable it is not! I don't mind, I'd rather sweat a bit but keep core temp higher, like everything it's a compromise.
I have a Rab Borreas top that’s like that. It’s really a light weight softshell and ideal for the colder months.
 

Robin

Moderator
Staff member
Velez jacket arrived today. Nice but I was advised to get a Large by a friend (I normally have a Medium). It’s too big :banghead: Exchanging it for a Medium.
 

Robin

Moderator
Staff member
Just got the exchanged Velez jacket. Nice. Good fit now. There are poppers on the zip flap now (a change from the original I think), making it more like some of the older style jackets so you can vent without having the front gaping. It is quite a lot heavier than advertised at 670g vs 605g.
 

Balagan

Thru Hiker
Just got the exchanged Velez jacket. Nice. Good fit now. There are poppers on the zip flap now (a change from the original I think), making it more like some of the older style jackets so you can vent without having the front gaping. It is quite a lot heavier than advertised at 670g vs 605g.
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That's not ultralight! :bag::biggrin:
 

Odd Man

Thru Hiker
I remember when you got grip as part of the shoe!

I think the idea is to use these when you need extra grip while wearing trail runners. Mudclaws etc are great for grip, but they are much harder on feet on harder, flat surfaces.

You can always wear boots with higher tread and those are not so hard on the bottom of the feet, but at the same time the boots won't allow bottom of you feet to move as intended using kinetic energy and you end up using more muscle energy thus reducing economy.
 

Odd Man

Thru Hiker
? Didn’t understand any of that...

Your connective tissue can act like a rubber band storing and releasing energy. When you walk or run at steady pace, this is what happens. When stepping down, your calcaneus moves laterally and arch moves down stretching the tissue while your other leg & body rotates. This causes torque stored in your body, like a wrung sponge. When you do the same movement on the other leg, this is then release and vice versa. Efficient runners and walkers can use this kinetic energy up to 70% for movement, while the rest 30% comes from muscle initiating the movement. If you restrict this movement, the ratio moves from kinetic energy to muscle energy, making your muscles move more. The bottom of the feet won't descend and raise, and the ankle doesn't move as much, which means the load is on your knees and hips and movement is loading more those muscles. You're not easily 'rolling' forward, you're lifting your legs to make the movement. The endurance movement becomes more of a strength movement. This is why professional runners use light shoes allowing foot & ankle movement, even on trail where walkers use boots.
 
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