Sailing jacket from TK Max.

kerny · 05 February 2011, 19:11

Saw this jacket in TK Max for £40 should have been £150 size small only, so I got it for the wife for the easter Anglesey cruise. I have never heard of this make ( probably that's why its cheap)

has anyone on here got one or heard of this make and are they half decent. Cheers.

PRO RAINER.

Mollers · 05 February 2011, 19:24

Poisonally, I'd go for a bit of pre-loved higher spec gear via Fleabay if you don't want to shell out arms and legs. I bought one of our lads a cracking Duggie Gill offshore outfit (jacket and hi-bib) for £130 last week. He does a bit of 1/4 tonner racing.

TonyC · 05 February 2011, 20:23

Ive had a couple of their jackets, though it was years ago - they were ok.

Think they're a german make

kerny · 05 February 2011, 21:38

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Originally Posted by TonyC

Ive had a couple of their jackets, though it was years ago - they were ok.

Think they're a german make

Yep they are, I just had a quick look on google, based in Hamburg.

willk · 05 February 2011, 22:09

Looks fine for sailing kit. Don't knock Cheeky Max, they come up with the goods occasionally.

However, Mrs willk has had the choice of 2 part sailing stuff and a Fladen 1 piece, and she's plumped for the Fladen, most days. Tricky when nature calls, but nice when nature dumps on you...

willk · 05 February 2011, 22:11

Brand Awareness: Depends on how much the company has spent to make you aware. Just 'cos you haven't heard of it, doesn't mean it's rubbish...

Mollers · 05 February 2011, 22:18

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Originally Posted by willk

Just 'cos you haven't heard of it, doesn't mean it's rubbish...

Conversely, it's very difficult to charge lot's of money for just a name.

willk · 05 February 2011, 22:20

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Originally Posted by Mollers

Conversely, it's very difficult to charge lot's of money for just a name.

Budweiser

willk · 05 February 2011, 22:21

Budweiser budvar

willk · 05 February 2011, 22:22

I rest my case...

gotchiguy · 05 February 2011, 22:22

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Originally Posted by Mollers

Poisonally, I'd go for a bit of pre-loved higher spec gear via Fleabay if you don't want to shell out arms and legs. I bought one of our lads a cracking Duggie Gill offshore outfit (jacket and hi-bib) for £130 last week. He does a bit of 1/4 tonner racing.

Do you mean four tonner?

Mollers · 05 February 2011, 22:23

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Originally Posted by willk

Looks fine for sailing kit. Don't knock Cheeky Max, they come up with the goods occasionally.

I couldn't agree more. My point was that the OP should up spec. rather than necessarily brand.

The gear in the photo, looks more inner harbour than coastal.

willk · 05 February 2011, 22:26

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Originally Posted by Mollers

I'd go for a bit of pre-loved higher spec gear via Fleabay

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Originally Posted by willk

However, Mrs willk has had the choice of 2 part sailing stuff and a Fladen 1 piece, and she's plumped for the Fladen, most days.

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Originally Posted by Mollers

The gear in the photo, looks more inner harbour than coastal.

I wasn't arguing with you.

Mollers · 05 February 2011, 22:28

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Originally Posted by willk

I wasn't arguing with you.

Nor I you.

willk · 05 February 2011, 22:34

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Originally Posted by gotchiguy

Do you mean four tonner?

Sorry, did you say something?

Mollers · 05 February 2011, 22:37

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Originally Posted by gotchiguy

Do you mean four tonner?

http://www.quartertonclass.org/

SB!

gotchiguy · 05 February 2011, 22:38

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Originally Posted by Mollers

http://www.quartertonclass.org/

SB!

Oh right. It was just cos we sail the 3000 which is obviously related to the 4 tonner and five tonner. of which there are some pretty mental videos on the 'tube.

willk · 05 February 2011, 22:47

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It was just cos we sail the 3000 which is obviously related to the 4 tonner and five tonner....

...being made up of, as they are, in units of tonnes

gotchiguy · 05 February 2011, 23:11

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Originally Posted by willk

...being made up of, as they are, in units of tonnes

Yes but the 4000 and 5000 have a reputation for being very heavy hence their nicknames four tonner and five tonner. They are very high performance boat nonetheless however. The 3Ks are essentially the training boat and little brother to those two and essentially a youth boat hence why we use them. They are no longer produced by Laser, and now Vandercraft produce the "V3000" which uses new construction techniques (vacuum bagged epoxy resin I think

) making it super light. My next boaty project for when the seagull is finished is to ressurect an old 3000 hull the school has, and potentially add hydrofoils to it

chewy · 06 February 2011, 10:20

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Originally Posted by gotchiguy

Yes but the 4000 and 5000 have a reputation for being very heavy hence their nicknames four tonner and five tonner. They are very high performance boat nonetheless however. The 3Ks are essentially the training boat and little brother to those two and essentially a youth boat hence why we use them. They are no longer produced by Laser, and now Vandercraft produce the "V3000" which uses new construction techniques (vacuum bagged epoxy resin I think

) making it super light. My next boaty project for when the seagull is finished is to ressurect an old 3000 hull the school has, and potentially add hydrofoils to it

Thats got feck all to do with the OP though has it!