jonbuilder
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Do center expandible back seams pleats provide moveability or are they just a visual feature?
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Expandible back pleats
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I have never had a jacket with that feature, but I believe they will allow a tad bit more freedom of movement in the shoulders and back.
it is like cargo pocket on cargo pants or bag, it has a purpose to expand if the lining allow it to. Whether it brings significant effect I'm not sure must be only 1/2 the effect or less of biswing shoulder gusset and looking at old photos they dont retract well over time.
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I can’t believe there are no jokes about the look of the pleat. It’s mostly why I am here. Too bad.
Anyways, IMO it provides some help but not enough to get over how it looks after some time. A bit off topic but not totally, while I’m not a fan of an open AB, the benefits in movement do allow me to get over it.
Anyways, IMO it provides some help but not enough to get over how it looks after some time. A bit off topic but not totally, while I’m not a fan of an open AB, the benefits in movement do allow me to get over it.
dudewuttheheck
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I feel like it does give a tiny amount of extra movement. When I was heavier I could see my Freewheelers Caboose expanding in that area at times, so I would guess it's doing something. With that said, there are likely much better ways to give more movement.
Brandrea33
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Do the shoulder gussets work better for mobility?
Also, I saw that Himel uses an “under arm” gusset or sorts on one of his Nippissing jackets ...
Also, I saw that Himel uses an “under arm” gusset or sorts on one of his Nippissing jackets ...
