harkie hiviz smock

[Sawted]

Got Harkie and love it best jacket had cut and climb but the harkie is 100% waterproof comfy and easy to get on plus covers your lower back to stop chills in your kidneys excellent will buy another when need one

[Outlaw333]

1 hour ago, MattyF said:

I would go one size up ... I ended up with an XL and I usually wear a medium as it was all gustharts had in stock and no more until June ... surprisingly it does not look too ridiculous , also the lads I spoke to wearing them said definitely go a size up as they feel like they where designed for midgets.

Awesome, cheers mate. I've just ordered one but I'm not holding my breath as I'm expecting an 'Out of stock' email tomorrow. Fingers crossed though

[Outlaw333]

Well unless they've cocked up my order it seems I have located the last Hi Viz orange Arbtec jacket in size Large in the whole country!! Guess I'll find out tomorrow, I'm actually really excited to have a dry day at work!

[stewmo]

On 1/22/2018 at 21:36, Outlaw333 said:

Well unless they've cocked up my order it seems I have located the last Hi Viz orange Arbtec jacket in size Large in the whole country!! Guess I'll find out tomorrow, I'm actually really excited to have a dry day at work!

First impressions?

[Outlaw333]

I think it'll be great for use on the ground but the lack of space across the shoulder blades causes a lack of arm/shoulder articulation, not sure it'll cut it for climbing. Real shame because everywhere else it's a great fit. I never climb in more than a stretchy fleece and merino thermal anyway though so nothing really lost, it just would have been a nice option to have. It's bloody handy when you need to be seen though, I've never come across such a bright and well designed hi viz!

 

To summarise then, it could have been cut better given it's intended purpose and the likely build of its target market, other than that I am well impressed, it seems beautifully put together.