Exteondo Abaraska - anyone got one?

giant_man

Anyone have one of these and are they any good? What's the sizing like and are they comfy warm?

giant_man

Nobody bought this? Really?

gin0rm0

I've got one. Really nice jacket, nice and warm.
I'm 6ft 2" and slim. Went for size large and it's a good close fit, could maybe gave gone medium but think arms would then be too short. I think cycling weekly did a review if this jacket.

giant_man

Thanks for this and the guide on sizing, they obviously come up big.

galatzo

I'm a big Etxeondo fan as I find it fits well for my regular guy proportions ie normal length sleeves and body (unlike Campag insect man nolo).
Got a Due jacket in Large (I'm a rotundish 5ft 8") and it fit's great as do the bibs and tights I have in mediums and jerseys in large.
Where you thinking of buying from ?
I think I read somewhere that there's a new importer from next year so it should be available from a few more places (think shops currently order direct from Etxeondo).

derosa

Yep, I own an Abaraska. Bought it from Prendas in January. Am a well built 6'2" and XL fits me perfectly. Love the fit and overall quality of the jacket - better than the Airjack I also own. Would recommend highly.

giant_man

Galatzo wrote:

I'm a big Etxeondo fan as I find it fits well for my regular guy proportions ie normal length sleeves and body (unlike Campag insect man nolo).
Got a Due jacket in Large (I'm a rotundish 5ft 8") and it fit's great as do the bibs and tights I have in mediums and jerseys in large.
Where you thinking of buying from ?
I think I read somewhere that there's a new importer from next year so it should be available from a few more places (think shops currently order direct from Etxeondo).

Well, Prendas I guess, didn't think there were too many exteondo dealers out there tbh ...

galatzo

Always riding too.

giant_man

Thanks Galatzo, would you say the Due is a warmer jacket and more suitable for winter riding than the Abaraska?

galatzo

Just call Prendas and they'll tell you but I picked the Due as I'd read it was their warmest jacket and also cus it looks good. Only downside is rear wheel spray if your caught in the rain or don't use guards as its white. Think the Due is a newer model. Its really soft inside and out.
Try winstanleys and hewitts for end of line stuff.
Got some summer gear from prendas and echelon in pershore but dont think they do mailorder.
Got the due and athan tights from all4cycling in italy and arrived within 2 days.