Bad zip!

BiggerBoat

My Altura Nevis Jacket zips have self destructed after only a couple of years. :evil: I generally liked the jacket but I can't see myself getting another one of these! I can't stand poor zips! Such an important element in any jacket. I am a rural/town commuter (7miles) and need a good jacket. Thinking about splashing out for a Gore. Any horror zip stories or recommendations?

davmaggs

It often seems that the quality of the zip isn't related to the cost of the jacket. Even the good ones often have a duffer.

Many dry cleaners do repairs on clothing and zips. If the jacket is still good see if they can replace the zip for you

il_principe

That's Altura for you. Sh1te.

sarajoy

I keep seeing this thread and thinking "Bad zip! Naughty zip! Go to your bed!" or alternatively my brain connects me to naughty Zoot who wanted spanking in the Holy Grail...

rich_e

I had an Altura Nightvision jacket where the waterproof taped pocket seam broke after only a few weeks usage. I did get a new one, but I've always been very careful with the zips on it.

TommyEss

Upgrade to Gore - you won't regret it!

redvee

Replaced the zip on my years old Kalahari jacket and cost me about £10, the only difference was teh new one was a single pull whereas the original was a double pull. Think the tailor sewed the new zip too far into the jacket as it has got tighter over the years :oops:

prawny

redvee wrote:

Replaced the zip on my years old Kalahari jacket and cost me about £10, the only difference was teh new one was a single pull whereas the original was a double pull. Think the tailor sewed the new zip too far into the jacket as it has got tighter over the years :oops:

Yeah right! That old chestnut :P