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Mine is from Ace Cafe - great fit and super quality.
Aether, I bought a fantastic white rollneck submarine sweater from Silverman's last winter. Great quality wool and construction. Great fit all around. Long body, sleeves fit right. You should checkout one of theirs. I'll dig up a photo and post it later.
Thanks for all the info Steve, I appreciate it.
I spoke to Outdoor Knitwear today and they agreed that I should go for the next size up. I was really impressed by the quality of the sweater so I've sent it back for exchange. Will definitely have to check out Grand Prix Legends, and once my bike is back in one piece I'll swing by the Ace Cafe too. Might even wear my new Submariner!
Nick
Very nice Corto. I'd get someone to have a look at that spot on your face though...
Hi Chaps,
Just received my Submariner sweater from Outdoorknitwear and I'm very impressed by it. Nice durable wool, very well put together, and from reading through the thread it seems to have all of the correct features - reinforced shoulder, deep cuffs and welt etc.
However, I'm a little concerned about the fit of the sleeves and wondered if they're meant to be so short?
I'm in between their small(38") and medium (42") and wanted to have a snug fit to wear under a bike jacket, but do you think it's too small? Or is this how they're cut?
Your thoughts would be most welcome.
Thanks
Pics:
I recently received one of these in blue size small ( I'm a 38 inch chest) and the first thing I noticed was that the sleeves were shorter than my British Army surplus sweater. The Army sweater allows me to roll up the whole cuff, whereas the Outdoor Knitwear does not. But it still fits me.
Do let us know what they tell you.
John
Just a quick update.
Yesterday I sent my Sweater back to Outdoor Knitwear, then this afternoon I got an email and then a call from them saying that they'd hate for me to have a sweater that didn't fit so they'd make me a one-off (slim body and long sleeves) "no problem at all", and they'd have it sent out by early next week!
John,
They told me that they make them to MOD specs - which was a fairly old pattern - and that they're meant to be worn without a turned-back cuff. I didn't ask why, but I'd imagine it's more functional that way as there's less fabric to get in the way? Personally I want the sleeves like that so they'll fit under a slim fitting bike jacket without being too bulky.
Wow! What great service Aether.
I did notice that in the images for all their sweaters none of the models have the cuffs turned back. My arms are just a tad shorter than the average 6 footer. I always need to have my double cuff shirts shortened a bit.
I'm considering getting another of Outdoor Knitwears's sweaters. Either the 442 or 115 style.
Shoot us a pic of the new roll neck when you receive it.
John
Just a quick update.
Yesterday I sent my Sweater back to Outdoor Knitwear, then this afternoon I got an email and then a call from them saying that they'd hate for me to have a sweater that didn't fit so they'd make me a one-off (slim body and long sleeves) "no problem at all", and they'd have it sent out by early next week!
I'd like to point out that all I did was send the sweater back and ask for the next size up, so to go to these extra lengths to make sure they've got a happy customer is to be applauded. Needless to say, I'm very happy with the service and fantastic product and would heartily recommend Outdoor Knitwear.
BTW I've got nothing to do with them but just wanted to give credit where it's due.
Nick