Foulies

[Pauly]

It's getting near the time where I need to be thinking about some warm waterproof clobber for on board. Having looked around briefly it would seem that the usual suspects would be Musto, Gill and H.Lloyd. Prices seem comparable-ish, so I was wondering if there was anything to choose between them?
Presumably there is a whole selection of stuff that doesn't come up on a regular Googling, is anyone aware of any brands that can compete with the more high profile names above in terms of quality?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Vara]

It's getting near the time where I need to be thinking about some warm waterproof clobber for on board. Having looked around briefly it would seem that the usual suspects would be Musto, Gill and H.Lloyd. Prices seem comparable-ish, so I was wondering if there was anything to choose between them?
Presumably there is a whole selection of stuff that doesn't come up on a regular Googling, is anyone aware of any brands that can compete with the more high profile names above in terms of quality?

Thanks in advance.

waterproofing and warmth are two different problems, if you have foulies which keep you dry in Summer, they'll keep you dry in winter.

The warmth is then added with various layers underneath, which can be sourced from all many outlets.

The main advantage of the expensive marine offerings is durability, all right for world girdlers or serial racers but irrelevant for the casual cruiser.

 

[sarabande]

have you come across Guy Cotten ? They make really warm and waterproof kit for fishermen and farmers.

http://www.guycotten.org.uk/industrial-clothing


No, this a better UK website.
http://www.guycotten.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=32

 

[Koeketiene]

have you come across Guy Cotten ?

Can recommend Guy Cotten.
Has kept me toasty warm and dry for these last couple of years.

Previously had a Musto MPX set which served me well for about 10 years. After that waterproofing and delamination became an issue. Was also dissapointed to learn at the time that Mustos 'lifetime warranty' did not mean what I thought it meant.

 

[[70521]]

Fit, as in do the fit you best.

With high end waterproofs Musto fit me best. Even then, as I am short legged, I get them altered by a specialist Gortex approved company.

 

[Keen_Ed]

Can recommend Guy Cotten.
Has kept me toasty warm and dry for these last couple of years.

YMMV with PVC 100% waterproof, 0% breathable oilies. Can't stand them for more than about 10 minutes, myself. Breathable every time. With judicious shopping around - end of season sales/wetsuitoutlet.co.uk/google shopping/ebay, you can pick up some good deals.

 

[Spirit of Glenans]

waterproofing and warmth are two different problems, if you have foulies which keep you dry in Summer, they'll keep you dry in winter.

The warmth is then added with various layers underneath, which can be sourced from all many outlets.

The main advantage of the expensive marine offerings is durability, all right for world girdlers or serial racers but irrelevant for the casual cruiser.

Also for sailing instructors. Sitting on the anti-slip-painted cockpit seating of a small dayboat can cause considerable wear.

 

[Vara]

Also for sailing instructors. Sitting on the anti-slip-painted cockpit seating of a small dayboat can cause considerable wear.

I use to wear shorts over my oilies, not very elegant but cut down the wear, it's that gritty a/slip tape that literally tears the arse out of trousers.

 

[baltic]

I've got a musto BR1 suit found it very good out early yesterday morning 0600 and minus 1deg wore that with thermal undies tee shirt fleece wooly hat and musto boots and sailing gloves only my finger ends cold my fault forgot my mits

 

[Pauly]

Had a look at Guy Cotten. Didn't seem to have much choice beyond the yellow vinyl stuff.

Having ridden bikes for many years I am conscious of the developments in layered clothing. However, I struggle a bit with the concept of a suit that is roomy enough for warm layers, but which would then be as baggy as the proverbial wizards sleeve when the weather warms up and you remove the thermal layers. For that reason I have winter and summer gear for the bike. As has already been stated, fit is quite important, both for comfort and temperature regulation.

I must admit, one of my buddies has a BR1 and rates it very highly. He used to be a lifeboatman, so I guess he knows a little bit about the subject.

I'll be saving my pennies for the London boat show, hopefully I'll be able to pick something up there.

 

[Koeketiene]

Had a look at Guy Cotten. Didn't seem to have much choice beyond the yellow vinyl stuff.

There you go, all you'll ever need: http://www.guycotten.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=122

As to choice: IMHO oilies should be comfortable and keep me dry - they are not fashion items.