'09 Boards jersey

TinyExplosions

Here's a germ of an idea I'm having for a possible '09 edition of the jersey -feedback?

alfalad

What do we have to do to get our name on it??

Junior

alfalad wrote: »

What do we have to do to get our name on it??

Ride up the Mur du Huy on a unicycle

Caroline_ie

tim f*cking allen???!!!!!!!!!!!

Raam

Caroline_ie wrote: »

tim f*cking allen???!!!!!!!!!!!

A ha ha, I missed that!

jimm

blorg and tim allen side by side. Nice.

alfalad

Junior wrote: »

Ride up the Mur du Huy on a unicycle

Fine who says I want to be in your gang anyway!!:D

But where could i buy a unicycle out curiosity?

Caroline_ie

I am not sure tbh ... it's nice and all ,,, but, it's just an excuse to have your own name on a pink jersey isn't it? :pac:

I like our kit as it is ...

E@gle.

hmmm... not just to match your new bike tiny?

blorg

Needs more Mario.

unionman

I like it. But probably just because my name is on it.

Quite a bit of pink Tiny, what's that all about?

ednwireland

i'd buy it but my names not on it, looks a bit dublin to me though so i'm out
i'm feeling left out now just cos i'm a bit overweight and don't get out as much as I should, but did sign up for the tour of sligo(60k)

Caroline_ie

could u not change names to counties?

unionman

ednwireland wrote: »

cos i'm a bit overweight

Just like so many of us around here rest assured.;) My old boards jersey is only tight around my belly.

colblimp

ednwireland wrote: »

i'd buy it but my names not on it, looks a bit dublin to me though so i'm out

A bit Dublin is being very kind - I'd call it more 'cliquey'... Disappointing, Tiny...

Tackleberry

Well in Tiny's defence even my names on it and I certainly wouldn't rate myself as part of the so-called clique!

Looks nice tho its a good idea but you'd obviously have to include everyone who buys one and get rid of the pink for a red or white!

DirkVoodoo

Being a "first draft" I think he was probably going more for just an example of having a bunch of usernames on the jersey, it's not like it has been emailed to the jersey manufacturers anyway.

It looks good, clever idea. I'm not a fan of pink personally.

ednwireland

damn my dry sense of humour didn't come over in my post anyway just finished my 3rd glass of glenmorangie, and thinkimg if I should go out for an easy spin tomorrow (was in bed yesterday with some weird fever thing my excuse) anyway goodnight .......................

ROK ON

I like it a lot in general, but not the names.
My issue with the names is pure vanity - a man of my girth, would have that girth mightly accentuated by having lot of names across his chest.

I do like the colour and general design, especially the trim.

If I could get it, with my name on, say the sleeve, or back pocket - then I would get it.
Thanks for the effort.

Stark

Needs more pink tbh.

Vélo

TinyExplosions wrote: »

Here's a germ of an idea I'm having for a possible '09 edition of the jersey -feedback?

How long did that take to do?

TinyExplosions

Right, it would seem the 'names' idea ain't so popular, so we can scrap that -for those disappointed that your name weren't there, it is just a draft, so I only put a few usernames on it, to get the idea across (Tim Allen was deliberate though ), not to be cliquey at all.

Back to the drawing board I guess

alfalad

Think the names are kinda cool, and do like the color/design so well done boss!

Vélo

TinyExplosions wrote: »

Back to the drawing boards I guess

Fixed that for you.

I like the names idea also

Raam

I like the colours

Vélo

Raam wrote: »

I like the colours

It'd go well with dark blue socks!

Gavin

It would be most excellent if the new design used the same colour scheme as the old one. That way, one could chop and change between jerseys and shorts. Also, when riding in a group, there wouldn't be a clash between old and new jerseys, we'd still all be identifiable as the one gang.

Junior

You could try doing what they did with the Irish Rugby Jersey and try put the names into the boards logo ?

RobFowl

I like it

Mint Sauce

i dont think its to bad, its something very unique, would need more names though to avoid it being cliquey, any ideas for a back view

Hermy

alfalad wrote: »

What do we have to do to get our name on it??

Don't be a taxi driver.:(

ednwireland

irish-stew wrote: »

i dont think its to bad, its something very unique, would need more names though to avoid it being cliquey, any ideas for a back view

bet thats where my name was !
i quite like it although i'm trying to stop buying black cycling gear (and arsed around too much to get one of the original boards jerseys)
Sorry tiny didnt mean to start a boards cycling forum clique arguement !
maybe you get your name on it if you beat blorg up the glandon

boards o on the shoulder as well

Civilian_Target

irish-stew wrote: »

i dont think its to bad, its something very unique, would need more names though to avoid it being cliquey, any ideas for a back view

Yeah, exactly bastards, where's my name on it? :pac:
Or is the back view a huge target, kinda appropriate for Dublin cycling I would say!
Perhaps something like Pay my road tax?

Signal_ rabbit

Caroline_ie wrote: »

could u not change names to counties?

+1 love the colour scheme. mmmmmmmmmmm pink.

alfalad

Hermy wrote: »

Don't be a taxi driver.:(

Ironically i do have a taxi license;) Never used it mind, just did the test!!

stopped_clock

Is this what supporting an English football team is like? I've just bought the jersey and the design changes...

Kinetic^

I agree that the original design should stay with alternative colours.

I really really dislike that new design, sorry TE.

bcmf

Hermy wrote: »

Don't be a taxi driver.:(

..............and your issue with cabbies is.


Oh and Tiny I think its a nice design but just not pink.

TinyExplosions

bcmf wrote: »

..............and your issue with cabbies is.


Oh and Tiny I think its a nice design but just not pink.

Hermy is a cabbie

No problem with the feedback folks -I know I can't please everyone like... will see what happens

Caroline_ie

Sorry mate ... I had to :P

Raam

Caroline_ie wrote: »

TinyExplosions
Sorry mate ... I had to :P

I like it

alfalad

TinyExplosions wrote: »

No problem with the feedback folks -I know I can't please everyone like... will see what happens

Well i think the colours are pretty cool, they are diff to any other clubs and will stand out while still looking good!
On the designs, I'm easy pleased, but good work! !

AstraMonti

I like the layout, i like the idea with the usernames but i don't like the colours!

Raam

For the record, I love the colours, but not the usernames.

blorg

I love the colours and the usernames but I am not keen on the whole "Boards.ie" bit, what's that all about?

Raam

blorg wrote: »

I love the colours and the usernames but I am not keen on the whole "Boards.ie" bit, what's that all about?

I think it's some kind of void where many many hours of time seem to be lost.

scottreynolds

Raam wrote: »

For the record, I love the colours, but not the usernames.

I agree Names are a bit silly -- perhaps you could list the names of the Sportives / races in ireland or something on the sleeve and do something else there. Usernames will make the jersey a bit exclusive and it really a 'jersey for all the people'............

I liked some of the other designs from before when this came up.

ROK ON

Colours - yes
Names - No
List of sportives - no (thats just boasting, and it may date)
Other designs - really liked the Boards face peaking out of the back pocket on another design (can't remember who) - pure class.

Word of caution - I was out on Sunday 2weeks back for a spin in Wicklow.
Wearing a black SS jersey, and the weather was glorious. I really felt the heat on my back.
I know we dont often get good weather in Ireland (but I am trying to be optimistic). Black gear is generally a bad idea on a very sunny day.

So we should go for the black version with pink trim, but as an alternate for sunny days, we should have either white with pink trim or pink with black trim.

If we were going with a new jersey, I think that we should try to find alternative manufacturer. I have bought too many jerseys to count from online stores, and the guys that make the Boards stuff are the only guys whose sizing I simply can't fathom (and yes, I do follow their sizing guide).

Gavin

ROK ON wrote: »

If we were going with a new jersey, I think that we should try to find alternative manufacturer. I have bought too many jerseys to count from online stores, and the guys that make the Boards stuff are the only guys whose sizing I simply can't fathom (and yes, I do follow their sizing guide).

I think the quality of the gear is great. We have a relationship with em now. They also do custom sizing.. Who got that and how did it work out ?

Raam

Gavin wrote: »

I think the quality of the gear is great. We have a relationship with em now. They also do custom sizing.. Who got that and how did it work out ?

Apart from the odd sizing...

I think the shorts are quite comfortable. I like them, apart from the transparancy in the wet thang.

I have questions over the training jacket...
Specifically, the rear pockets are difficult to access compared to some other jerseys I have. That said, a couple of others I have are equally difficult. The zip tabs on the back keep getting stuck making it tricky to unzip/zip. I've noticed that mine has a metal tab while others have a cloth, so maybe it's just mine.
The white lining just inside the front zip keeps getting stuck in the zip if you are not careful zipping/unzipping and sometimes even if you are.

The short sleeve jersey is quite good. I originally thought the bottom of the non-zipper side (bit that you insert into the zipper) may fail in the future, but it's held out well.

The armwarmers and knee warmers did not look too well made, but I'll be getting replacements as they are the wrong size anyway. I can't wear either so I don't know how comfortable they are.

Gavin

Raam wrote: »

The white lining just inside the front zip keeps getting stuck in the zip if you are not careful zipping/unzipping and sometimes even if you are.

This is annoying alright. Impossible to unzip with one hand.