oh i've known about sac for quite some time now, since the first few months that it came out when it was just doing one item a day. I bought SWEET sessions tex pants there ($240 retail, got for $89 shipped) but the jackets have been lacking lately. I go on sacattack.com but no one is selling anything in my size. I don't have time to go to swaps because everyday i'm either studying or working so i can get enough $ for all the crap i don't need but still need.
I was considering another sessions jacket but all the pockets stick out get shredded fast, thats why i'm looking at arc'tyrex or karbon jackets since they keep them well sealed and protected.
Bob, i know what you mean about the diminishing in return as you go higher, but i discovered that with outerwear, you really do get what you pay for. I got $100 session pants that lasted me only 1 icy season and are now pretty damn absorbant instead of repelent (dizykay is enjoying them now). Since i'll be going riding about half as much this year as last, and even less the next 2 years, this jacket is an investment that will/should last me till i'm out of school in 4 years.
anyways, here is the jacket i really want, but in a large, and possibly a different color. If someone sees an arc'tyrex jacket on steepandcheap, please call me, any time of day, i'm that desperate, and let me know. 508 265 1974. If anyone sees that one in a large, you can even buy it and i'll pay you back and compensate a bit too for the trouble.
i can't believe someone is going to read all that. back to the books i go.