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 easystevee |
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Posts: 298 (29/08/06 21:46) |
Can anyone recommend some good winter clothing.
I had some Wychwood stuff a few years ago but i need some new now. My fishing tends to be very mobile so i need some lightish gear. Bib and Brace and jacket. Any ideas???? |
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Scott Winton |
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Posts: 971 (29/08/06 21:55) |
Just been having a similar chat with a mate and we both seem to swear by the ESP Drenchwear stuff.
I use the normal coat and wear layers underneath it (thermals, t-shirt, shirt, hooded fleece, normal fleece) Most times I don't need the actual jacket, only when it's raining. I also wear their fleece lined bib & brace with a pair of thermals and a pair of fleece lined walking trousers. No problem at all with ease of movement, and you can take off or add layers as you see fit. Much better than a bulky great suit IMHO. Don't forget to get a warm titfer though  Cheers Scott |
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dazza |
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Posts: 260 (29/08/06 22:09) |
i'm deciding whether to buy a trakker armo set or a TF gear sharkskin set...both two of the best in my eyes.
i have some prologic camo stuff,can't fault it,top quality gear. |
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Oaksey |
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Posts: 1763 (29/08/06 22:29) |
Sundridge - superb. I've sat out in the freezing cold, the snow and very heavy rain and my Sundridge suit has been fantastic. One of the best things I've bought.
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kevin ci |
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Posts: 513 (29/08/06 22:37) |
Echo Oakseys comments sundridge igglo three suit for me!
very adaptable bit of kit,bloody expensive but the single most important bit of equipment that has made the last two winters really enjoyable to fish! Anyone buying this suit will not regret it!  |
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Andy Davies |
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Posts: 3007 (29/08/06 22:41)
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ditto kev above... superb bit of kit
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Stewart Bloor |
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Posts: 375 (29/08/06 23:13) |
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bb king |
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Posts: 2210 (29/08/06 23:21) |
Quote: That is what I've got. Now I know why the call it 'Drenchwear'. Got soaked to the skin this afternoon. Any ideas for re-proofing? Gary SKYPE me - bb king or bfw_bbking
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kevin ci |
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Posts: 513 (29/08/06 23:34) |
Gary.....
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krisprice 100 |
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Posts: 967 (30/08/06 06:22) |
My drenchwear is showing signs of that Gary.
For winter i've got a sundridge too, you won't get cold in one at all. Bit too warm though if you've got quite a walk to your peg. |
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Scott Winton |
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Posts: 971 (30/08/06 06:56) |
Gary, I re-proof mine at the end of every season and its as good as the day I bought it. Have sat out in some real downpours in it and been fine.
Clean as much mud and brim snot off as possible with a sponge and some warm water, then bung it in the washing machine. The trick is not to use any detergent or softener. Go to your local Blacks or walking/camping shop and pick up of the Nikwax Techwash, it will clean the rest of the dirt off and re-proof your coat at the same time. You can do this as often as you wish. Cant argue about Sundridge - the number of people on here that recommend them speaks volumes, I would question whether they are suited to the mobile approach though. I have one of their big jackets and I dont bother with it anymore. By the time Ive walked to my first peg Im sweating like a pig and end up taking it off and then getting cold! Repeat this for every time that I move and I soon decide to sit down in 1 peg for the remainder of the day (which Sundridge is excellent for, I should add!). I just prefer the adaptability and ease of movement of the layer system must be the walker in me. Cheers Scott |
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ijakk |
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Posts: 2101 (30/08/06 07:01) Banned User |
Techwash doesn't actually re-proof it's just a none detergent wash
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ajb |
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Posts: 636 (30/08/06 07:28) |
If its a winter suit your looking for then it`s Sundridge all the way for me.
Cheers,Andy |
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barbusfisher |
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Posts: 176 (30/08/06 07:44) |
Sundridge Igloo 3 keeps me bone dry & warm as toast no matter what our british weather throws at me, not cheap but worth every penny. The BFW shop now stocks this great bit of kit.
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stuart harvey |
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Posts: 20 (30/08/06 08:38) |
Igloo 3 for me as well. There is nothing better out there.
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bb king |
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Posts: 2210 (30/08/06 10:06) |
Scott,
I have washed in Techwash before, but like Ijak says, it is a cleaner only and not a proofer. Gary SKYPE me - bb king or bfw_bbking
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andrewthomas38 |
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Posts: 1119 (30/08/06 12:12) |
For re-proofing use Nikwax TX Direct Wash-In. I used to use their Techwash but now simply use DP Soap Flakes, available from all good supermarkets and considerably cheaper in the long run.
Whatever you do don't use conventional detergents and conditioners on breathable fabric. Wash all traces out of the washing machine loading tray beforehand. I've got breathable walking and golf overgear that is still serviceable 15 odd years on, using the above methods. ps: another vote for Sundridge from me |
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waterwhirl |
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Posts: 821 (30/08/06 12:47) |
Sundridge for me too, albeit the Arctic edge suit and bib/brac combo. Dry as a bone and warm as a radiator!!
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Steve King |
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Posts: 81 (30/08/06 13:06) |
Sundridge for me too! I bought a 2nd hand bib & Brace and jacket 6 years ago and they have never let me down.
Really warm - in fact I often leave the jacket unzipped unless it is really windy or pouring down! |
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tincataylor |
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Posts: 334 (30/08/06 13:25) |
I have used my Sundridge "Minus 10" jacket and bib and brace combo for years now along with their "sleepskin" underwear. Warm as toast and totally waterproof..........just buy it.
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krisprice 100 |
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Posts: 967 (30/08/06 13:31) |
And what if your drenchwear kit was washed once in normal detergents?? I have a funny feeling an ex girlfriend may have put mine in for a normal wash. I've since used the tech wash but would the re proofing do it's job now??
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