Advice on buying a decent waterproof jacket and trousers.

Adamn · 29 October 2012, 23:50

Hi all
I am looking at buying a jacket and trousers for ribbing. There is so much choice and huge differences in price. What ever I get will have to last a while and be good against the elements.

hadd · 30 October 2012, 00:08

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Originally Posted by Adamn

Hi all
I am looking at buying a jacket and trousers for ribbing. There is so much choice and huge differences in price. What ever I get will have to last a while and be good against the elements.

Try these,
Offshore & Coastal Sailing Clothing Mens - Watersports Warehouse

tony t · 30 October 2012, 00:08

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Originally Posted by Adamn

Hi all
I am looking at buying a jacket and trousers for ribbing. There is so much choice and huge differences in price. What ever I get will have to last a while and be good against the elements.

Black Shadow Dry Suit ... You know it makes sense

GJ0KYZ · 30 October 2012, 00:30

I have one of these: Gill Pro Drysuit

It ain't cheap, but it's as good as you're going to get unless you want to wear a wetsuit.

Dhf · 30 October 2012, 01:22

I use one of these Fisheagle floatation suits and there great keeping the heat in. and a bargain for £80
Fisheagle Flotation Suit – Glasgow Angling Centre

Gilles · 30 October 2012, 03:12

hi,

i had several brands and bought last year the musto HPX trousers + jacket, prices are really expensive but make sure that you will see the differences ! i never had such a nice jacket, easy to move perfectly waterproof etc ...except the price this must HPX is one of the best on the market

treerat · 31 October 2012, 09:14

It'll depend where and when you plan to use the stuff?

Summer day for a bit of wind or shower protection I use a lightweight sailing jacket from Decathalon - Jacket - Clothing - Boating - On sale on Decathlon.co.uk with either shorts or a set of dry trousers from Palm. Their stuff is pretty good and seems to last ok.

In the winter I use a dry suit from Polar Bears and in between I have a set of Musto Kit bought from their outlet village for not a lot of cash- Bicester Village - Musto Clothing | Jackets - Bicester Village, London

Trago do the Fladen suits at around £100 and they are very warm with good waterproof qualities and I know people thata re quite happy with them.

jambo · 31 October 2012, 10:08

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Black Shadow Dry Suit ... You know it makes sense

Yea but you need to buy the nappies with it and that becomes costly!!

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bedajim · 31 October 2012, 10:12

After trying a few at the boat show

Henri Lloyd Official Online Store

dougcrock · 31 October 2012, 10:18

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Originally Posted by Dragonhawk ficht

I use one of these Fisheagle floatation suits and there great keeping the heat in. and a bargain for £80
Fisheagle Flotation Suit – Glasgow Angling Centre

Just remember to always wear the jacket floating feet first is not recomended

i have been using one piece flotation suits (marinepool) for almost 20 years dog bollocks

9D280 · 31 October 2012, 10:26

Ref. the summer winter thing, I have a medium weight one that I layer up underneath for winter & park in the dry bag for the two days of summer we get up here! Even on a warm(ish) day, a simple T-shirt underneath it and the jacket removes the wind chill. I also have the "dungaree" trousers which add another layer of warmth.
Having said that, as I guess you do your Ribbing in Cornwall, that may not be such an issue!

Mine's a Gill, and has lasted remarkably well. I can only assume the current production is to the same quality.

Dhf · 31 October 2012, 16:06

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Originally Posted by dougcrock

Just remember to always wear the jacket floating feet first is not recomended

i have been using one piece flotation suits (marinepool) for almost 20 years dog bollocks

TBH i've only ever used the jacket section, I reackon i'd cook if I used the bottom af, the jackets got more pockets than a magician.
You'll like this...not a lot, but you'll like it.

Johnscubanut · 31 October 2012, 16:13

Fladden floatation suit for winter, Gill inshore jacket, bib & brace for summer. With lifejacket of course!

AJ. · 31 October 2012, 16:29

Appreciate your location, but if you go to any of the large shopping outlets that have a Musto store you can get some heavily discounted deals. I got myself the Musto HPX trousers and jacket with a 55% discount off the Market price. We then went back a couple of months later and got a similar deal from haggling for the MPX trousers and jacket for the missus. Sure they could deliver if you know the right sizes.

tony t · 01 November 2012, 00:12

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Originally Posted by jambo

Yea but you need to buy the nappies with it and that becomes costly!!

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Now now billy boy. The rugby season is around the corner if I was you I'd keep a low profile ..!

jambo · 01 November 2012, 00:17

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Now now billy boy. The rugby season is around the corner if I was you I'd keep a low profile ..!

Its ok we don't play international rugby we just play what is it now super 12

jambo · 01 November 2012, 00:27

see I told you they were just babygrows

BogMonster · 01 November 2012, 10:15

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Fladden floatation suit for winter

Fladen one-piece here too, brilliant, toasty warm. Mostly just wear a T shirt under mine, if it's very cold (below 10 C) I'll put on a light fleece as well, but that's all.

Mine is a few years old and judging by the trip out the other night is losing its waterproofing properties but it cost me about £75 and has had loads of use, it's starting to smell like a pair of armoured trousers after the Hundred Years War so probably due for replacement anyway and doesn't owe me anything

The only thing they could improve would be to make a 3XL as the 2XL is getting a bit tight to get on

Adamn · 01 November 2012, 19:15

Hi loads of advice on ribbing clothes. I like the price of the Fisheagle two piece flotation suit but I imagine it will not be that breathable due to the foam lining?
I have considered a dry suit but it is not really an all year prospect unless we keep having the same summers as the past 6 years.

Dhf · 01 November 2012, 20:21

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Originally Posted by Adamn

I like the price of the Fisheagle two piece flotation suit but I imagine it will not be that breathable due to the foam lining?

There ideal this time of year with the chilly Northerly's, but they can feel a bit stiff with all the lining, you'll only need a t shirt under, I rarely zip jacket all the way up allowing plenty breathability so no prob there, but I may look for something lighter for summer use.