paun
Well-Known Member
Hello. Looking a foul weather clothing and don't know what brand i should to look at. What do you think about Aigle
http://www.aigle.com/en/voile.php
http://www.aigle.com/en/voile.php
Foul weather clothing
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Ecosse120
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I haven't bought any yet but the forum have been impressed and so has Sailing Today with Jag. They do a jacket for £99 and trousers for the same price.
bilbobaggins
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Hello, Paun. Welcome!
There's quite a lot to consider now, regarding 'foul weather clothing'. Most manufacturers today provide excellent protection from the weather, with plenty of design features, compared with only a decade ago. Much depends on the kind of sailing you will be doing ( dinghy day-racing, offshore cruising or racing, ocean passages in warmer climates, lightweight club racer, racing trimaran.... ) and the season(s) in which you will sail. Certainly, the concept of wearing three layers - sweat-wicking 'base', wicking/warmth retaining 'mid', and waterproof 'outer' layers - with head and hands protection, is now widely supported. The English firm 'Musto' have contributed much to this development, as several of their senior people are competitive ocean racers themselves, and their catalogues are instructive. Look here:
Musto advice
Most people will prefer a 'jacket and trousers' arrangement, while some others - who need to work the foredeck on stromy occasions - prefer a 'one-piece' garment. I own and use foul weather clothing by Helly Hansen, Musto, and Pro Rainer and am pleased with the comfort and performance of each. The French firm 'Aigle' is not well known in England, so cannot comment.
By the way, by careful searching, I avoided paying 'full retail price' for all of this. You can do the same.
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There's quite a lot to consider now, regarding 'foul weather clothing'. Most manufacturers today provide excellent protection from the weather, with plenty of design features, compared with only a decade ago. Much depends on the kind of sailing you will be doing ( dinghy day-racing, offshore cruising or racing, ocean passages in warmer climates, lightweight club racer, racing trimaran.... ) and the season(s) in which you will sail. Certainly, the concept of wearing three layers - sweat-wicking 'base', wicking/warmth retaining 'mid', and waterproof 'outer' layers - with head and hands protection, is now widely supported. The English firm 'Musto' have contributed much to this development, as several of their senior people are competitive ocean racers themselves, and their catalogues are instructive. Look here:
Musto advice
Most people will prefer a 'jacket and trousers' arrangement, while some others - who need to work the foredeck on stromy occasions - prefer a 'one-piece' garment. I own and use foul weather clothing by Helly Hansen, Musto, and Pro Rainer and am pleased with the comfort and performance of each. The French firm 'Aigle' is not well known in England, so cannot comment.
By the way, by careful searching, I avoided paying 'full retail price' for all of this. You can do the same.
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JasB
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Berghaus Jackets for £50-£100 at Ellesse at Clacton Common, but it is a bit of a hike from Estonia. Regatta circa £60 at Mountain Warehouse at Clacton Common. and:
EBay listings (worth a look)
EBay listings (worth a look)
paun
Well-Known Member
What do you think about this? http://www.marine-super-store.com/posit/...partno=99138455
ex-Gladys
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...no hood...
