I left a review of this previously before Kora changed the website as this is my second one. If you spend a good amount of time in nature and traveling... get the Yardang zip! It is so versatile, comfortable, and functional while being designed with quality and care in mind. Many people know all about the benefits of merino but then to combine that with yak wool makes this superior to the rest. I know they consider this a "midlayer" but I think of it and use it more as a baselayer, as it is lightweight enough for temps around 70 degrees fahrenheit but also warm enough for actively moving in the 40s. Also, Kora please continue to add the little colorful patch on the sleeve as I love how it gives each piece character and a unique touch.
Like the Xenolith I just purchased, I've had my eye on this Yardang for a while now and when I saw it on sale, it was a no brainer. I went for the stone color, as I was in need of something like this in a color that would go with pretty much any other color, and absolutely love it.
The look, and feel is perfect. Super soft, super comfortable, and something that will make my ski buddies jealous. Just a great looking jersey.
I live in Arizona, USA, and we're still experiencing record highs (in October!) of over 105 degrees F, so I haven't had the opportunity to wear it yet, but it will join my ski clothes in the closet and wait patiently for colder weather and the 1st ski trip of the season. I'm intending on wearing this as a light mid layer, or simply under a jacket, around town, or you know what? maybe just around the condo when apres skiing.
Nothing remotely negative to say about the Yardang. The only thing that bums me out is that I couldn't convince my main ski buddy to get one (in a different color), because he's too cheap when it comes to ski clothing, and still wears long sleeved cotton jersey shirts as base and mid layers. Funny thing is, every time after skiing, he's soaking wet from sweat (or he's cold when it's below zero), but when I tell him what he needs to look at, he has no interest. His loss, my gain!
Love this shirt!
I've had my eye on this Xenolith for a while now and when I saw it on sale, I had to pounce. The epidote green is actually the color I liked best.
The color, look, and feel is pretty much perfect in my opinion. So soft, so comfortable, and something that will draw attention, even though there's really nothing that stands out. It's just got that classic cool look.
I live in Arizona, USA, and we're still experiencing record highs (in October!) of over 105 degrees F, so I haven't had the opportunity to wear it yet, but it will join my ski clothes in the closet and wait patiently for colder weather and the 1st ski trip of the season. I'm intending on wearing this as a mid layer, but I'll also wear this out around town when it's not too cold, as it's just dying to showoff. HA!
For me, this is 1 of Kora's top products and I'm thrilled to be the owner of it.
This well made medium weight jersey is beautifully crafted, and will be very useful here in the NW as the weather cools. Initially, by itself, and then as temps drop, with a lighter layer underneath, it should do well for any dry days. Delivery was a bit fraught here in Canada though. Additional taxes at Customs, and a 1-2 week delay were unfortunate, though perhaps not Kora's fault. All in all, very pleased with the purchase!