Author Topic: KUIU GEAR opinions? (Read 8321 times)

RIVERRAT · « **on:** November 04, 2012, 02:08:50 PM »

I am looking for a set of good raingear for archery. Anyone with experience with KUIU gear? I have tried Rivers West (doesnt breath), have Under Armour Shell now. The Goretex products are noisy in my experience.

260Rem · « **Reply #1 on:** November 04, 2012, 02:28:09 PM »

no experience with there raingear but I stayed dry in the guide jacket.

JLS · « **Reply #2 on:** November 04, 2012, 02:52:54 PM »

Does it need to be camo? I have been looking at raingear, and the Marmot Precip gear gets very good reviews and costs a lot less than Kuiu or Sitka options.

RIVERRAT · « **Reply #3 on:** November 04, 2012, 02:53:52 PM »

I would like it to be camo.....

shanevg · « **Reply #4 on:** November 04, 2012, 03:06:10 PM »

I have the Chugach pants and have been very happy with them. Best breathing rain gear I have ever used.

RIVERRAT · « **Reply #5 on:** November 04, 2012, 03:10:01 PM »

Does any store carry KUIU or do you have to order direct?

deerslyr · « **Reply #6 on:** November 04, 2012, 03:12:12 PM »

Quote from: RIVERRAT on November 04, 2012, 03:10:01 PM

Does any store carry KUIU or do you have to order direct?

Have to order direct. At the moment there currently moving there assembly to china so it should have a faster turn around than previous

huntnnw · « **Reply #7 on:** November 04, 2012, 11:15:21 PM »

love there Chugach line...best part its not GORE!!!

RadSav · « **Reply #8 on:** November 05, 2012, 12:43:15 AM »

It's first rate stuff. Especially now that they have the Verde camo. Not going to be as quiet as you're used to with Rivers West. I think a little louder than any of my Under Armour shells but breaths better. Not as roomy as Rivers West for guys who drink just a bit too much beer and eat too many burgers. But as far as camo shells go it's top of the heap good.

Skyvalhunter · « **Reply #9 on:** November 05, 2012, 05:18:39 AM »

Love mine, top rate stuff IMO

MuleySniper · « **Reply #10 on:** November 05, 2012, 06:29:36 AM »

I have the guide jacket and pants. So far so good

Very comfortable, warm and best of all not bulky.
MS

yajsab · « **Reply #11 on:** November 05, 2012, 10:10:12 AM »

Heard mostly positive reviews on Kryptek Koldo. Just ordered the top from Cabelas for $120. I'm waiting for it to arrive. Most said it's quieter than Kuiu.

RIVERRAT · « **Reply #12 on:** November 05, 2012, 06:57:13 PM »

Thank you for the feedback guys!!.. Too bad they don't supply any retailers. It would be nice to try them on.

RadSav · « **Reply #13 on:** November 05, 2012, 07:12:09 PM »

Quote from: RIVERRAT on November 05, 2012, 06:57:13 PM

Thank you for the feedback guys!!.. Too bad they don't supply any retailers. It would be nice to try them on.

It would be nice...until you went to pay for them!

fillthefreezer · « **Reply #14 on:** November 06, 2012, 11:28:38 AM »

Quote from: JLS on November 04, 2012, 02:52:54 PM

Does it need to be camo? I have been looking at raingear, and the Marmot Precip gear gets very good reviews and costs a lot less than Kuiu or Sitka options.

other than price, the kuiu is much better than the marmot

JLS · « **Reply #15 on:** November 06, 2012, 11:32:42 AM »

Quote from: fillthefreezer on November 06, 2012, 11:28:38 AM

Quote from: JLS on November 04, 2012, 02:52:54 PM
Does it need to be camo? I have been looking at raingear, and the Marmot Precip gear gets very good reviews and costs a lot less than Kuiu or Sitka options.
other than price, the kuiu is much better than the marmot

Good to know, I want a good set for backpacking as well as hunting.

Is it better in terms of breathability, waterproofness?

fillthefreezer · « **Reply #16 on:** November 06, 2012, 11:34:21 AM »

the kuiu is more breathable and waterproof than my precip, i dont know about durability.
for the price though, precip is hard to beat

huntnnw · « **Reply #17 on:** November 06, 2012, 10:43:48 PM »

I own KUIU and Sitka gear..the KUIU maybe the best made gear I have owned..top notch in quality

actionshooter · « **Reply #18 on:** November 07, 2012, 07:40:21 AM »

I haven't tried the KUIU yet. Right now I use the Sitka Downpour. It will keep you dry without doubt, I have worn mine during W Wa worst.
The noise doesn't bother me, if I'm wearing it, its raining.

I'll look at the KUIU, but I won't ordrer it without seeing it 1st.

livnright · « **Reply #19 on:** November 07, 2012, 07:57:41 AM »

try to find someone that will let you try some on. i got the guide jacket in a xl, and was the worst fitting xl i have ever tried on. i have the spindrift that i love. just to bad it didnt hold up to the hard core hubting style of walking grassy grades. and glassing clear cuts.

JCKILLSHOT · « **Reply #20 on:** November 11, 2012, 07:26:42 AM »

I was just looking at this and can't wait to buy a bunch of pieces!!

jbeaumont21 · « **Reply #21 on:** November 14, 2012, 06:15:54 PM »

Quote from: livnright on November 07, 2012, 07:57:41 AM

try to find someone that will let you try some on. i got the guide jacket in a xl, and was the worst fitting xl i have ever tried on. i have the spindrift that i love. just to bad it didnt hold up to the hard core hubting style of walking grassy grades. and glassing clear cuts.

What was wrong with the size? Did it fit too small?

huntnnw · « **Reply #22 on:** November 14, 2012, 11:01:13 PM »

I wear Xl I am 6' 1" 225 and there stuff fits perfect

fillthefreezer · « **Reply #23 on:** November 15, 2012, 08:06:26 AM »

some of their new stuff looks killer! its about to be on the level of arc'teryx w/o the price tag

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