Musto MPX GOTREX

[marinecon]

Hi all i have a Gill suit for three years and the trousers are not great dont know if they are leeking of its from sweat but i am looking at getting the Musto gortex mpx suit any opinions

I am starting to circumnavigate ireland next week for the Volvo stopover so dint want to be getting soaked through

 

[flaming]

You've probably left it too late if you're off next week, but in my experience all the clothing manufacturers stand by their kit, and will normally replace anything that proves to leak.

Otherwise I have the MPX kit and rate it very highly indeed. But get the smock, not the jacket, then you will really know the meaning of "dry".

 

[Sailfree]

After buying cheaper XM suit for myself and Henry Lloyd 2000 suit for SWMBO found we were soaked in July during a storm. Concluded that they were not breathing adequately in the humid condition. Overnight we were very cold.

Decided it was a safety issue so bought the dearest Musto (Ocean)for both of us. Never regretted it.

Not sure that top of the range Henry Lloyd is not just as good - go for one that you seem more comfortable in. 10yrs later suits are still in use, mine with crew as I bought the later HPX with stretch elbows/knees etc.

 

[afterpegassus]

I was a fisherman for years with a variety of unsophisticated oilskins on my person for fifteen or more hours without removal. Never had a problem with condensation. I have used Gortex in the mountains for nearly thirty years and had plenty of trouble with condensation.
Much depends on the level of physical activity, the fit of the garments ( loose/snug ) and what your base layers consist of.
I currently sail with my old hill waterproofs over wool / polyester/ silk or whatever's clean.
Much of the current sailing clothing ideology is based on materials and systems that have been in use in the mountains for many years but are intended for high levels of physical activity (and hence condensation) which is not often the case when sailing.
Plain fishermans oilskins are adequate ( Guy cotten, Grundens ) - not so easy on the eye, but a lot cheaper than some overpriced, overspec'ed kit mentioned.

 

[Moonshiners]

Seconded, I keep a set of proper "yellow" oilies and have never known anything better when it get's really bad...

 

[Scotty_Tradewind]

Most trips I use my cheap builders oilees to get to my s.mooring, especially the trousers to keep salt water off my backside and legs in the inflatable.
Then once aboard I often tend to change on cold or wet days before setting off, into fresh dry clothes, as I have already got too moist due to no breathability.
I have HPX onboard in their 3rd year, my daughter has MPX and they are excellent. But, when really cold they need the right base and mid layers as the wind can whistle through a bit.
The main problem many have been heard to comment on, is that Musto do not have long enough tabs on the areas that have to be opened and closed, and in cold wet conditions with gloves on this can be a hassle.
I tend to go for silk, cotton or modern thermals. You will find we are all different and there is no one set of underclothing that really suits all.
I tend to advise the jacket with the full zip as this is very waterproof and is much better when going to the heads for access to trousers and to generally allow air in when necessary.
You need to shop around a lot too get the best price though, poss' not the best time of the year to do it.

 

[Fascadale]

If I know its going to be really wet I wear my old (fishermans) oilskins, then I know I'm going to stay dry.

No so wet then its the old oilskin bib n'braces and a goretex montain style top.

And almost dry, yottie gear.