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#1 Post by johngarnett »

May I ask for the thoughts on bib and brace type wind and waterproof over trousers in Goretex type stuff. Must have B & B 'cos if you've ever shot TR prone in the p***ing rain with ordinary trousers you'll know what I mean :o
I have tried the local shops for B & B but to no avail. Anyone have any direct experience of offshore sailing or fishing kit that works please?
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#2 Post by kennyc »

johngarnett wrote:May I ask for the thoughts on bib and brace type wind and waterproof over trousers in Goretex type stuff. Must have B & B 'cos if you've ever shot TR prone in the p***ing rain with ordinary trousers you'll know what I mean :o
I have tried the local shops for B & B but to no avail. Anyone have any direct experience of offshore sailing or fishing kit that works please?
Thank you
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Milsurp bib and braces, goretex and cheap
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#3 Post by Cornish-Viking »

A bloody must at Millpool John..
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#4 Post by andrew375 »

Try an industrial ppe supplier like arco. Gortex probably won't be good enough for what you need as you will be effectively immersed in water, the ones I see in use are of the oil skin tyre material.
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#5 Post by kennyc »

andrew375 wrote:Try an industrial ppe supplier like arco. Gortex probably won't be good enough for what you need as you will be effectively immersed in water, the ones I see in use are of the oil skin tyre material.
shorts! thats the answer lollol

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#6 Post by Lancs Lad »

Hi John;

Google 'flexothane'

This is what the farmers use and it is completely waterproof. It is very strong, quiet in use and stretches with the body. Have a look on the ARCO website.

You won't be disappointed.

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#7 Post by Alpha1 »

Mine are military surplus. I have had them for years they are Gortex cost me £12.00
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#8 Post by Ovenpaa »

I remember that day well, rain of biblical proportions, every singe item of clothing I wore was soaked wet through at the end. I also remember that immortal reply when the Viking moaned about her German surplus coat leaking :)

kennyc wrote:shorts! thats the answer lollol

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