Cheap sailing clothing

[billiew]

Does anyone know of the discounters ie Aldi,Netto or Lidl,doing a special offer on clothing or anyone else for that matter.I bought a ski jacket this time last year from Lidl and used it for sailing this season and was very pleased with it,£29.99 I think.Unfortunately youngest son has purloined it and so I need another one.
Bill

 

[Ruffles]

Lidl are doing ski clothing now but I don't think there are any waterproof jackets.

 

[Otter]

Decathlon do some superb gear. Jacket for £40 which I love. Breathable salopette trousers for the same but only in the London store /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

 

[planteater]

A second vote here for Decathlon. I bought the breathable jacket for £25 and salopette trousers for £30. Also a heavy, fleece lined (but non breathable) jacket for £25. Year round clothing for £80.

 

[Refueler]

When back in UK - I know a shop on industrial estate in Petersfield, Hants. They supply farms, road companys etc. all sorts of gear. They also carry a large range of Regatta gear more in line for boating. Prices are good, gear is good -"Jacket / trouser sets" - mine and swmbo's are now some years old and still like new ... with removable fleeces.

 

[2nd_apprentice]

I buy mine mostly from military sales. You've got to like brown, blue and olive though.

 

[maxi77]

Yes Decathlon seem to have some good stuff, but unless you are unfortunate enough to live near one of their stores there is no way of buying it.

 

[VicMallows]

Taking your requirement for 'cheap' literally, SCREWFIX do a Waterproof Suit (jacket and trousers) at £8.99 (the navy PVC/Nylon, not the even cheaper yellow PVC.) 42085 on page 587 of current catalogue.

Have had one for several years and totally waterproof. Comfortable and has a decent zip!. The XL fits me fine so is quite generous /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Vic

 

[CaptainBob]

Do you mean cheap in the long run or cheap for now?

I went for a suit of Guy Cotten stuff which was cheaper and more waterproof than gore-text etc - and more resilient than any other waterproof suit. Cost about £100 for salopettes and jacket, but it'll last me for years.

Some people warned about condensation issues but I've really never had a problem despite wearing the full suit on some pretty damp days - and I am a heavy sweater. My suit is a little large for me so I look like a clip in it tho /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[alec]

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I buy mine mostly from military sales. You've got to like brown, blue and olive though.

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Not only that , you have to be built like a 22 yr old squaddie with a 32 inch waist !

Never managed to get into any of it so far !