Oilies

[TimBob1989]

Having sailed dinghies all my life it's been shorts, T-shirts and wetsuits... Now I'm getting into some keelboating I guess I ought to get my hands on a set of oilies.

They want to be breathable as otherwise you might as well not bother, but I don't want to spend ridiculous money on the Nasa endorsed Titanium Nitrate injection type stuff you see advertised!

What should I get, where from and how much? Advice appreciated!

Robin

 

[Ecosse120]

Aldi or Lidl usually do a cheap set at this time of year but I haven't seen any adverts yet. E bay for either last years model or second hand. Best time of year is usually spring when many of the chandlers sell off last years oilies at half price.

 

[Gwylan]

Try Force4 or Decathlon, depending on the nearest.

 

[curve]

Keep the shorts as you can still use them for posing in the Anchor wearing your boots. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[TimBob1989]

Thanks, I'll give them a go!

Rob

 

[Drascomber]

You'll find that you will need to replace 2 layer breathables after a few years. The three layer variety seems to last longer but costs an arm and a leg.

 

[Spuddy]

Bought an Aldi jacket as a spare. Used it recently and found zip uncooperative which got frustrating over several long days. Are you near any of the outlet centres ? Hellys had one at Ashford which has now moved - good buys in there.

 

[kengill]

Simple by the best you can afford. My Mustos lasted 21 years before the bottoms needed replacing.

 

[homa]

Jag

I bought some Jag breathable trousers.
Excellent value and well made.
Would have bought the jacket but they had limited stock and not my size at the time so bought a seconds Musto top.
Pleased with both.
just google for Jag wetsuits.