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OPTIFADE
« on: September 05, 2009, 09:21:29 PM »
I got out and used my new Camo I feel it woorked great. I shot my deer the 1st day out and used it all week the deer looked right threw me.
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Re: OPTIFADE
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2009, 10:07:34 PM »
What ground blind did you use for your hunt?
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Re: OPTIFADE
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2009, 10:31:43 PM »
Nice photos.  Personally, I'm not a big fan of the Optifade.  Just my opinion -  I think they overdid the "science" of it all as a means to sell it.  ASAT (and I don't even own any) is one of the most effective patterns for breaking up the human form, and not visually "blobbing" at a distance.  Predator comes in close behind ASAT on that front.  Optifade has great color but they are similar enough that they blob up at a distance.  I think they could have made it much more effective by integrating some dark linear and blocky shapes to "cut up" the haze of muted color into chunks at a distance.  Again, just my opinion.  Being paired with Sitka only jacks the price WAY up.  Personally, I don't want to dump $500-600 into a hunting outfit.  Now, if you get a killer deal on it  ;) then I guess that's another story.
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Re: OPTIFADE
« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2009, 03:35:19 PM »
we used a Double Bull Blind most of the time.
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Re: OPTIFADE
« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2009, 09:18:31 PM »
Nice photos.  Personally, I'm not a big fan of the Optifade.  Just my opinion -  I think they overdid the "science" of it all as a means to sell it.  ASAT (and I don't even own any) is one of the most effective patterns for breaking up the human form, and not visually "blobbing" at a distance.  Predator comes in close behind ASAT on that front.  Optifade has great color but they are similar enough that they blob up at a distance.  I think they could have made it much more effective by integrating some dark linear and blocky shapes to "cut up" the haze of muted color into chunks at a distance.  Again, just my opinion.  Being paired with Sitka only jacks the price WAY up.  Personally, I don't want to dump $500-600 into a hunting outfit.  Now, if you get a killer deal on it  ;) then I guess that's another story.

I need to apologize to Cory and xXx Archery.  When I posted this (above), I was only thinking about my opinion and not the fact that Cory was trying to share some photos and his experience with the new Optifade pattern.  It never occurred to me at the time that my comments discount a product that xXx sells as part of their livelihood.  As a site sponsor, they deserve better treatment from a Moderator.

My sincere apologies guys!
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Re: OPTIFADE
« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2009, 10:18:05 PM »
WOW Thanks
Its ok
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Re: OPTIFADE
« Reply #6 on: September 09, 2009, 06:13:07 AM »
Love mine, and I am a huge fan of Predator, I think the Optifade and Predator are the best camos on the market.  Heres a couple pics!



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Re: OPTIFADE
« Reply #7 on: September 09, 2009, 06:24:01 AM »
I have the 90% Optifade outfit and I gotta tell ya that I sure was impressed at how well it wicked away the sweat and didn't seem to get "heavy" when wet! I also have many other camo outfits...some issued and others purchased. All in all I think the Optifade is great, only down side is that it SURE IS PRICEY!!!!!!!

Great pics btw...Beautiful area your hunting in!
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Re: OPTIFADE
« Reply #8 on: September 16, 2009, 10:32:34 PM »
great Pics
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Re: OPTIFADE
« Reply #9 on: September 16, 2009, 10:35:59 PM »
So, is Sitka gear the only way to get optifade camo?

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Re: OPTIFADE
« Reply #10 on: September 17, 2009, 08:59:54 AM »
Ok I really do not like camo but this stuff is cool.....thanks for sharing those pics.....

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Re: OPTIFADE
« Reply #11 on: September 17, 2009, 10:11:03 AM »
So, is Sitka gear the only way to get optifade camo?

yes
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Re: OPTIFADE
« Reply #12 on: September 17, 2009, 10:14:45 AM »
isn't army digital the same principal but with a for year contract=)  VAN

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Re: OPTIFADE
« Reply #13 on: September 17, 2009, 10:17:25 AM »
So, is Sitka gear the only way to get optifade camo?

yes

any chance they will cater to women at some point :rolleyes: here we go with the whole sizing thing again.....  :bash: :bash:

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Re: OPTIFADE
« Reply #14 on: September 17, 2009, 12:26:11 PM »
isn't army digital the same principal but with a for year contract=)  VAN

No not the same
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Re: OPTIFADE
« Reply #15 on: September 17, 2009, 12:27:27 PM »
So, is Sitka gear the only way to get optifade camo?

yes

any chance they will cater to women at some point :rolleyes: here we go with the whole sizing thing again.....  :bash: :bash:

I hope they do...I will find out in Jan.
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Re: OPTIFADE
« Reply #16 on: September 19, 2009, 01:02:19 PM »
I was posting before that I thought this stuff was too expensive but I may have to eat some of my words.  I was trying on the 90 percent jacket the other day and I gotta admit I want one.  :chuckle:

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Re: OPTIFADE
« Reply #17 on: September 19, 2009, 01:14:00 PM »
Yep Thats the key you have to put it on...Great Gear
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Re: OPTIFADE
« Reply #18 on: October 01, 2009, 11:27:23 AM »
got some pics from Idaho
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Re: OPTIFADE
« Reply #19 on: October 01, 2009, 11:31:16 AM »
more
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Re: OPTIFADE
« Reply #20 on: October 01, 2009, 11:34:21 AM »
So can anyone tell me how the 90% stuff is in the rain? 
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Re: OPTIFADE
« Reply #21 on: October 01, 2009, 12:30:55 PM »
Great.  Material wicks away moisture.  Not completely waterproof, but I stay plenty dry hiking around for several hours.

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Re: OPTIFADE
« Reply #22 on: October 05, 2009, 09:22:35 PM »
That stuff looks really nice.  Wish I could afford it, but the tax man comes in a couple weeks.

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Re: OPTIFADE
« Reply #23 on: October 06, 2009, 08:50:48 AM »
They came out with optifade about when I bought my last piece of mothwing :bash: If I told my wife I needed another color I think I would be divorced :chuckle: But I do love Sitka, the most comfortable clothing to hunt hard in.

 


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