Merino Wool long sleeve with neck zip top/cardigan

ricky1980

I want to get a Merino Wool top with neck zip that can be used for cycling as well as skiing. I am not looking for a base layer, as I have those. I need a thermal mid-layer but something maybe a bit thicker that I can also wear casually outside when the spring comes (if ever it decides to show it's face).

I have had a look at http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CLO ... h_zip_200g

anyone has it and can tell how thick it is? and if suitable to wear as an outer layer under casual circumstances?

thanks

Camcycle1974

Have a look at Icebreaker Merino. They do a good range of tops in all weights. Not cheap though.

rocksteadyeddie

I wear my Rapha merino tops for cycling, skiing, sleeping in, and round the house!! Absolutely love them and worth the money IMHO.

MichaelW

Chocholatefish TeMata
NZ-made mid-layer with zip neck.
These are the bees knees of merino.

majormantra

I wore my LS Rapha jersey as a mid layer skiing every day for a week this season. It's Sportwool which is a bit more durable and versatile than pure merino. The jerseys aren't very thick though, so I'm not sure if they're quite what you'd be after.

If it helps, I found that I could ski comfortably in +/- 5°C wearing a single synthetic base layer, the Rapha top, and my ski jacket.

ricky1980

will keep an eye on icebreaker, sportspursuit had some great deals on those

whats the weight on the rapha and icebreaker?

Dorset_Boy

Icebreaker come in a variety of weights.

jordan_217

I bought some Icebreaker tops not long ago. Quite impressed with them. This place has some good offers on at the mo but stock/sizes are limited:

http://www.natureshop.co.uk/icebreaker

elbowloh

I have that top in the short sleeve version. It's not that thick, no thicker really than a regular jersey.

It is still pretty warm though.