Waterproof Hardshell

SINN · February 11th, 2008, 17:56

the PCU jackets had the same issues with the zippers..always with the waterproof ones....really, its the zipper, not the company, but they do need to address it and avoid the same situation with this batch.

ORC fixed the zipper on the PCU jackets..now designed as the MCU's.

Jar|-|ead · February 12th, 2008, 00:20

I have the SORD Hardface (New Version).Keeps me warm in the -15* we've been having.Plus I snow *playing* didn't get wet at all in the inside.OK i know that sounded a bit strange.But hey I LOVE IT worth the money.One thing i haven't been able to clear about.Why they made in China?

pugs144 · February 12th, 2008, 00:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jar|-|ead

Why they made in China?

Source of cheap, oppressed labour

Snow_Raven · February 19th, 2008, 23:06

Right, thanks for all the good info all.

Still in decision mode what to get, but all the stuff posted here gives me a better idea what to look for.

Also, I was looking over at SORD's Forums and it seems none of those folks have any gripes with the build of the Hardface, or SORD's customer service. Weird.

rooks · February 20th, 2008, 13:33

Just to note, the SORD is a Softshell & is only water-resistant, not waterproof. The name 'Hardface' came from the name of the Polartec Material used in the 1st Gen model. Unfortunately, a lot of people thought it meant the jacket was a Hardshell. It's not the case ...

The TAD Predator, Otte Patrol Parka & Arc-Teryx Alpha are Hardshell's & are completely waterproof.

Snow_Raven · February 24th, 2008, 17:26

Right, so I think I've settled on the OTTE Patrol Parka. The price is right, and I understand ,after reading other forums , that OTTE's products are good to go.

I'll make sure to post up a review when I get it.

Adrian · February 29th, 2008, 13:20

...Yeah, I just got my hardface I ordered Jan 24. And yes, it was in stock at the time.

And they fucked up of course. I would heartily recommend against ordering from them.

Lakonian · February 29th, 2008, 13:28

Mine is showing some really weird fraying in areas that aren't usually supposed to fray... Kinda pissed off.

Zipper also jammed on me yesterday...

Adrian · February 29th, 2008, 14:02

I swear the kicker was 1.5 weeks ago I was just gonna cancel my order. I phone them up and they told me it shipped so I said "oh well".

...when I got the tracking # 3 days later I saw it did NOT ship that day. Or the day after. Or the one after that.

Snow_Raven · March 2nd, 2008, 16:00

Right, as I am a horribly indecisive person when it comes to purchases, I went and ordered the TAD Predator from One Shot. I'll post up pictures when it arrives.

Snow_Raven · March 7th, 2008, 19:04

Right, so due to the quick shipping from One Shot (Thanks again) I received the Predator today, and I gotta say, the construction on this thing feels great. The Jacket is well designed, comfortable, and the pit zips are huge by comparison to any jacket I've owned so far.

I'll be doing a more detailed review later on, and I see we'll be getting some rain tomorrow, so a perfect chance to test it out.

Also it was a bit cheaper, which puts more money in the Kifaru Fund.

Farmboy · March 8th, 2008, 20:17

Good to hear!

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February 11th, 2008, 17:56	#31
SINN Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto	the PCU jackets had the same issues with the zippers..always with the waterproof ones....really, its the zipper, not the company, but they do need to address it and avoid the same situation with this batch. ORC fixed the zipper on the PCU jackets..now designed as the MCU's. __________________ MODT - Magnus Operator Development Team - tu fui ego eris

February 19th, 2008, 23:06	#34
Snow_Raven Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kingston, Ont.	Right, thanks for all the good info all. Still in decision mode what to get, but all the stuff posted here gives me a better idea what to look for. Also, I was looking over at SORD's Forums and it seems none of those folks have any gripes with the build of the Hardface, or SORD's customer service. Weird. __________________ Com on wanre niht scriðan sceadugenga From out of the wan night slides the shadow walker

February 20th, 2008, 13:33	#35
rooks Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Australia	Just to note, the SORD is a Softshell & is only water-resistant, not waterproof. The name 'Hardface' came from the name of the Polartec Material used in the 1st Gen model. Unfortunately, a lot of people thought it meant the jacket was a Hardshell. It's not the case ... The TAD Predator, Otte Patrol Parka & Arc-Teryx Alpha are Hardshell's & are completely waterproof. Last edited by rooks; February 20th, 2008 at 13:35..

February 12th, 2008, 00:20	#32
Jar\|-\|ead Banned Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005	I have the SORD Hardface (New Version).Keeps me warm in the -15* we've been having.Plus I snow playing didn't get wet at all in the inside.OK i know that sounded a bit strange.But hey I LOVE IT worth the money.One thing i haven't been able to clear about.Why they made in China?

February 24th, 2008, 17:26	#36
Snow_Raven Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kingston, Ont.	Right, so I think I've settled on the OTTE Patrol Parka. The price is right, and I understand ,after reading other forums , that OTTE's products are good to go. I'll make sure to post up a review when I get it. __________________ Com on wanre niht scriðan sceadugenga From out of the wan night slides the shadow walker

February 29th, 2008, 13:20	#37
Adrian Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: O-dot!	...Yeah, I just got my hardface I ordered Jan 24. And yes, it was in stock at the time. And they fucked up of course. I would heartily recommend against ordering from them. __________________ I want a ring. Don't you?

February 29th, 2008, 13:28	#38
Lakonian kos Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wherever.	Mine is showing some really weird fraying in areas that aren't usually supposed to fray... Kinda pissed off. Zipper also jammed on me yesterday...

February 29th, 2008, 14:02	#39
Adrian Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: O-dot!	I swear the kicker was 1.5 weeks ago I was just gonna cancel my order. I phone them up and they told me it shipped so I said "oh well". ...when I got the tracking # 3 days later I saw it did NOT ship that day. Or the day after. Or the one after that. __________________ I want a ring. Don't you?

March 2nd, 2008, 16:00	#40
Snow_Raven Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kingston, Ont.	Right, as I am a horribly indecisive person when it comes to purchases, I went and ordered the TAD Predator from One Shot. I'll post up pictures when it arrives. __________________ Com on wanre niht scriðan sceadugenga From out of the wan night slides the shadow walker

March 7th, 2008, 19:04	#41
Snow_Raven Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kingston, Ont.	Right, so due to the quick shipping from One Shot (Thanks again) I received the Predator today, and I gotta say, the construction on this thing feels great. The Jacket is well designed, comfortable, and the pit zips are huge by comparison to any jacket I've owned so far. I'll be doing a more detailed review later on, and I see we'll be getting some rain tomorrow, so a perfect chance to test it out. Also it was a bit cheaper, which puts more money in the Kifaru Fund. __________________ Com on wanre niht scriðan sceadugenga From out of the wan night slides the shadow walker

March 8th, 2008, 20:17	#42
Farmboy Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Trenton Area	Good to hear! __________________ Official Merchant of War. Exclusive Canadian Distributor for Blue Force Gear, Knights Armament, Rainier Arms, High Ground, Battle Comp, Multitasker and more! http://oneshottactical.com/ One Shot Tactical Inc.

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