Clothing for clients

AMac · 08 January 2012, 20:06

I am in the process of taking over a sea safari business and I need some advice on waterproofs for clients
Can anybody in the same business help with advice re make and model that are not too expensive as I don't want to blow the budget before the season starts
Any advice will be helpful

C2 RIBS · 08 January 2012, 20:12

What season will you be operating and what area. I may be able to suggest a dealer for you if you need lightwieghts or breathables. Pm me

Tony Hill · 10 January 2012, 07:33

Key questions as before
Where are you operating?
How much use are you expecting in 12 months?
What is your projected expected lifespan of the waterproofs?

We have our own design and can organise/supply
We operate on west coast of Scotland - clothing used probably twice a day on average and last approx 4 to 5 years. They are however not at the cheap end of the market

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Dover Explorer · 19 January 2012, 16:14

We completed our first season last year and settled for clothing from decathlon. Fine for operating between April and Nov in the South.
Also superb backup from decathlon. Any faulty clothing, as in zips, replaced foc ASAP. Faultless.
Bought more for this coming season.

JonnyJBT · 19 January 2012, 16:45

For our 'Ballistic Demo Days' we give customers either Musto breathable gear or some of the XM kit we have. The XM stuff isn't that bad, our stuff is a couple of seasons old and, bearing in mind it gets used fairly frequently, it is just starting to fall apart. Not to mention it is pretty cost effective to get at trade price. Good luck getting a decent quantity from Navimo though.

Steve_B · 19 January 2012, 18:01

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Originally Posted by Dover Explorer

We completed our first season last year and settled for clothing from decathlon. Fine for operating between April and Nov in the South.
Also superb backup from decathlon. Any faulty clothing, as in zips, replaced foc ASAP. Faultless.
Bought more for this coming season.

Another vote for Decathlon. Good quality and good prices. If you buy in bulk, a very good discount is also offered .....

The only downside is that there stores are not everywhere, but the travel is worh it

C2 RIBS · 04 July 2014, 20:22

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Originally Posted by 250kts

Another vote for Decathlon. Good quality and good prices. If you buy in bulk, a very good discount is also offered .....

The only downside is that there stores are not everywhere, but the travel is worh it

Steve, are you still using Decathlon. Now looking to renew my lightweights. Any particular model?

Steve_B · 04 July 2014, 21:50

Hi Ian

We still use the trousers below, but as we are known now for our yellow jackets, we no longer use the Jackets (none in yellow).
Both are hard wearing and ideal for the warmer months
Regards
Steve

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IceRibSafari · 05 July 2014, 03:12

As mandatory in our hemisphere we use Regatta flotation suits, our oldest ones 4 years old now and have been very good, can be used up to 8 trips a day

treerat · 05 July 2014, 08:51

If you are summer operating can you not use full body ponchos?

I carry them for spare clothing but not got a clue on coding regs - Snugpak Enhanced Patrol Poncho - Black | Outdoor Clothing at Hill and Dale Outdoors

JetstreamTours · 05 July 2014, 09:01

Here on the Medway we are using decathlon aswell. Cheep and good quality. Great to keep the wind off and abit of spray. we use these April-November.

C2 RIBS · 05 July 2014, 09:54

Looks like Decathlon visit then. We used to buy stock from outlets stores from HH and Musto but they have raised prices for the tourists bucks
Stay with HH for heavy duty and look at light weights from Decathlon

C2 RIBS · 05 July 2014, 13:18

Decathlon have a sale, Saloppettes at under £20, waterproof, breathable,

C2 RIBS · 11 July 2014, 15:19

Decathlon came up trumps with jackets and trousers for a large order today. Thank for the pointer will sea trial them soon.
The saloppettes I got seem good already

pilotwillie · 06 September 2014, 13:52

Hi Angus,
Sorry for hijacking this thread. Your Inbox is full, can u pls make some space or else PM me a contact number.
Kind regards,
Willie

AMac · 06 September 2014, 20:20

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Originally Posted by pilotwillie

Hi Angus,
Sorry for hijacking this thread. Your Inbox is full, can u pls make some space or else PM me a contact number.
Kind regards,
Willie

Inbox now empty

pilotwillie · 06 September 2014, 21:00

Cheers, PM sent.

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