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Country: UK - England
Town: Wakefield
Boat name: Bouncer
Make: Redbay Stormforce
Length: 6m +
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Look on eBay I got a set of musto mpx for £170 as new only thing it's red so I won't be in the black shadow gang, got the gecko of the bay as well.
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05 March 2012, 07:53
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Country: UK - Wales
Town: N Wales Chester
Boat name: Mr Smith
Make: Humber
Length: 6m +
Join Date: Feb 2009
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Nooooo just some warm clothes will be fine :P
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well said!!
If a light liesure user, fairish weather user ie not out at all times and generally head when it isnt a blooming storm. A decent waterproof sailing jacket with a nice high collar and framed hood will stand you well for years. I paid £140 fir a musto cruising jacket. The full on offshore ones ate £££ and i dont think you need them unless you are sailing or out in horrible weather for hours on end regularly. Then a cheaper pair of waterproof trousers for when weather is v bad. I then got some second hand ski goggles from flea bay and shoved them in console for when you get caught out. Crew can bury their heads but skippers need to see!!
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05 March 2012, 16:37
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Country: UK - England
Town: Burntwood
Boat name: iRib
Make: Ribeye S650
Length: 6m +
Engine: Yamaha F150
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Thanks for the recommendations guys, really appreciate it 
If I cant get a pair of the MPX trousers cheap what other warm waterproof trousers would you recommend?
Also the MPX Offshore jackets, how do you find the high collar? Could see that it might irritate when bouncing up and down?
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05 March 2012, 16:43
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Country: UK - England
Town: Cowes
Boat name: WightStuff
Make: Ribeye
Length: 6m +
Engine: Yamaha 150hp
MMSI: 235072807
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I would suggest some nice Musto jackets, along with some decent thermal stuff underneath.
If you do fancy a Dry Suit, the Crewsaver ones are fairly decent. Been one of the best buys of mine over the last few years.
I actually find Decathlon brilliant for nice warm, practical clothes at prices far better than your average boating place 
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05 March 2012, 17:25
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Country: UK - Wales
Town: west mids /tywyn
Boat name: HAWK
Make: RIBCRAFT/ Suzuki 250
Length: 7m +
Engine: Tohatsu 3.8/15hpsuzi
MMSI: 235086594
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If you do fancy a Dry Suit, the Crewsaver ones are fairly decent. Been one of the best buys of mine over the last few years.
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Shadow Front Zip Drysuit
Best dry suit on the market Jas ideal for cold wet days you don't want to a fair weather ribster mate get out in all weathers
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05 March 2012, 17:41
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For MPX trousers try the musto outlet shops, i'm sure the trousers are about £97 and The MPX race jackets are around £130
Here's IanM's thread that explains a bit more:
http://www.rib.net/forum/f8/clothing-46431-2.html
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05 March 2012, 19:07
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Country: UK - England
Town: Burntwood
Boat name: iRib
Make: Ribeye S650
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Not sure where the nearest outlet shop is mate? Dont suppose you have any locations do you?
Im based in Staffordshire, West Midlands!
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05 March 2012, 19:18
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Country: UK - England
Town: Ashton-under-Lyne Lancs
Boat name: IMOGEN
Make: Air-Craft 5.4
Length: 5m +
Engine: Suzuki df70a
MMSI: 235087492
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If you do fancy a Dry Suit, the Crewsaver ones are fairly decent. Been one of the best buys of mine over the last few years.
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I agree had my crewsaver for over 3yrs and it has never let me down.
Also keep your eye out at Aldi for motorbike jacket and pants they will serve you well on a rib
ALDI - Sunday Special Buys 21st March 2010
http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers...uys3_13444.htm
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05 March 2012, 19:27
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Always phone before you travel to check stock and sizes, they will hold what you are interested in until you get there
unit 20
Gloucester Quays Designer Outlet
St Anns Way
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL1 5SF
Tel: 01452 529634
Email: gloucester@musto.com
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Unit 78
Swindon Designer Outlet
Kemble Drive
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN2 2DY
Tel: 01793 423023
Email: swindon@musto.com
There may be others closer to you
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05 March 2012, 19:32
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Country: UK - Wales
Town: west mids /tywyn
Boat name: HAWK
Make: RIBCRAFT/ Suzuki 250
Length: 7m +
Engine: Tohatsu 3.8/15hpsuzi
MMSI: 235086594
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Always phone before you travel to check stock and sizes, they will hold what you are interested in until you get there
unit 20
Gloucester Quays Designer Outlet
St Anns Way
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL1 5SF
Tel: 01452 529634
Email: gloucester@musto.com
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Unit 78
Swindon Designer Outlet
Kemble Drive
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN2 2DY
Tel: 01793 423023
Email: swindon@musto.com
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Yea but there all boarded up still after the Riots anyone want to be some cheap gear 
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05 March 2012, 21:02
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Country: UK - England
Town: East Kent and Brittany
Boat name: Cameo
Make: Redbay Stormforce
Length: 6m +
Engine: 200hp Suzuki
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So we also went to the Musto outlet store on sunday, where things really were less than 1/2 price... the MPX gortex womens jacket and salopettes coming in at a bargain 200 squid .. down side is the Mrs now wants to come boating with me ! ;-) (I've had a slap for that !)
I've also purchased the MPX jacket and HPX salopettes so we really had a good spend up and now look like "harold and hilda"! but massivley reduced from the RRP price that was initially quoted
I've also got the Sealskinz Hat, Gloves and Socks (which I wore up Helvellyn), and all are very very good .. (and warm). My mate works in a retailers and he said they are excellent, but not very robust wrt rope burns etc ...
What do people wear on there feet ? ... wellies ?, or goretex boots or something else ?
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05 March 2012, 21:20
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Country: UK - England
Town: Burntwood
Boat name: iRib
Make: Ribeye S650
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Engine: Yamaha F150
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Just bought an MPX Jacket from the bay  Seems like a nice chap, posting out tomorrow for me SD.
Hmm quite tempted by the Seal Skinz socks now.... Must resist lol 
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05 March 2012, 21:24
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Country: UK - England
Town: East Kent and Brittany
Boat name: Cameo
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You'll never regret your first set of seal skinz Jas ! ;-) hehehe ... they are very good!
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05 March 2012, 21:27
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Country: UK - England
Town: Burntwood
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Make: Ribeye S650
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 The socks really worth it you reckon?
Ive got a pair of Gul Wellies I use on the boat at the minute so not sure if i would reap the benefits of them? Have ordered the Gloves on Sunday though and should be here tomorrow / Wednesday
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05 March 2012, 21:34
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Country: UK - Wales
Town: west mids /tywyn
Boat name: HAWK
Make: RIBCRAFT/ Suzuki 250
Length: 7m +
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The socks really worth it you reckon?
Ive got a pair of Gul Wellies I use on the boat at the minute so not sure if i would reap the benefits of them? Have ordered the Gloves on Sunday though and should be here tomorrow / Wednesday |
Wellies on a rib Jas  not  are you kitting the family out to
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05 March 2012, 21:35
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the Sox are very very good .. I wore my fave boots up Helvelyn last year in the snow, and on the way back they go very "holey", and still finished with warm and dry feet, so well worth the expense ... !!!
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05 March 2012, 21:38
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Country: UK - Wales
Town: west mids /tywyn
Boat name: HAWK
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the Sox are very very good .. I wore my fave boots up Helvelyn last year in the snow, and on the way back they go very "holey", and still finished with warm and dry feet, so well worth the expense ... !!!
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05 March 2012, 21:44
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up from Thirlmere .. my cousin who lives in the area since back in the day took us up there. A nice morning from the carpark .. but 18 inches of snow at teh top!, glad I took my KISU now!
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05 March 2012, 21:44
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Country: UK - England
Town: Burntwood
Boat name: iRib
Make: Ribeye S650
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Wellies on a rib Jas not are you kitting the family out to |
Well, I say Wellies.... Its a smaller pair of these: Deck Boots Full Length
What are we recommending for me feet then if these aren't Enough..... Go on spend some more of me money why dont you! 
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05 March 2012, 21:55
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Country: UK - Wales
Town: west mids /tywyn
Boat name: HAWK
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up from Thirlmere .. my cousin who lives in the area since back in the day took us up there. A nice morning from the carpark .. but 18 inches of snow at teh top!, glad I took my KISU now!
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Yes thats a nice walk up. 1st time we did it we went up striding edge in thick fog  so we had to go back the week after just for the view, we have been up there many times since love the place
Helvellyn is my favourite of them all i must go back there soon
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