Gore tex gear....

[ralf2]

http://cgi.ebay.ie/2009-Navis-New-Gorete...A1%7C240%3A1318
is this value and does anyone have this brand?

 

[Corky]

Yes I've got one. Not bad at all particularly for the money. Good high offshore collar, very strong velcro and strong zips, comfy collar and seems to be good goretex (as good as my berghaus). Not exactly kevlar reinforced but great value (saving over £100). If I have a couple of small moans it's the storm flap across the face (can't get it right but it may be me) also I'd like to be able to zip the fleece lining in. I got a large which is a wee bit too big for a 42 chest but plenty of room for pullies.

 

[aran01]

See here http://www.ybw.com/forums/showflat.php?Number=2028289

 

[deaks]

I googled Navis and found this
http://www.navismarine.co.uk/products.html

Based in Newcastle UK but no phone number to ring!!
The web site looks a bit dodgy with bad links.
The full prices seem to be around £120 £140 for Jacket.
Beware!

 

[BrendanS]

There used to be a forumite on here, who ran an online chandlery. He was inundated with offers from factories who manufactured for well known brandsnames, and ran his own brand of off shore clothing for a while. Exactly the same as well known brands, though much cheaper. No one knew the brand, so sales were lax, and he sold off his stock. So, maybe a good deal.

 

[ralf2]

Thanks for all the replies. con.

 

[Corky]

Forgot to mention - they DO come from abroad (Hong Kong or Singapore) so expect to pay import duty a few weeks later. About £20 if I remember right.