Corky
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Does anyone know the difference between the two types of salopettes, those of sailing and those for skiing? The skiing ones are much cheaper.
Salopettes, sailing or skiing - what's the difference?
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Magnum
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Skiing ones may not be waterproof.
Bobc
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If I want to keep warm, I wear skiing ones. If I want to keep dry, I wear sailing ones.
If I want to keep warm AND dry, I wear skiing ones with sailing ones over the top.
If I want to keep warm AND dry, I wear skiing ones with sailing ones over the top.
sarabande
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re-inforced knees and seats; less slidy material. Waterproof zip .
Seahope
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Very true as those of us unlucky enough to be caught in a rain storm whilst skiing can attest. Ski Jackets aren't waterproof either
Richard Shead
Slipped Anchor
Very true as those of us unlucky enough to be caught in a rain storm whilst skiing can attest. Ski Jackets aren't waterproof either
The ones I wear are but then again they cost the same as a top end sailing kit.
You get what you pay for I am afraid.
Cookee
New member
The sailing ones will be too hot to ski in - unless it's really cold!
alant
Active member
Cookee
New member
Is there any snow involved in this pursuit?
............. Below -15c with some wind chill!!!!
bigwow
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Searush
New member
I wear a cheap ski-ing pair on the scooter & the boat in winter. They cope with showers & being quilted are much warmer than any sailing gear I've ever seen. I don't normally sail in torrential rain if I can avoid it. Anchoring or heaving to are more sensible alternatives depending on where you are.
I thought you lot always "sailed" indoors on your boats? T-shirts & slippers seem to be common Mobo winter wear.
I thought you lot always "sailed" indoors on your boats?
T-shirts & slippers seem to be common Mobo winter wear.
Kawasaki
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I don't normally sail in torrential rain if I can avoid it.
What the bloody hell are you doing in North Wales then
I thought you lot always "sailed" indoors on your boats?
Currently, as an outdoor moboer, quite often rib trips, instructing, de blah de blah.
Keeping warm and dry is important
My old Gill was knackered so last year I was presented a Fladen floatation suit by the kids fer crimbo.
Great
Cost less than a ton I am told
Waterproof and warm
But
Too hot an sweaty from March to the end of Nov
Well, OK whilst belting into an F7 or so in the peeing rain etc!!
So this year the kids have purchased of a ski suit from Liddles or Aldis or somewhere like that
£35 ish for both bits
I am told
So thats it for 2012
£135 for two suits to cover all seasons
Ang on-- the buggers, I,ve been short chaged this yer, the lttle gits
Philiz
Active member
Ang on-- the buggers, I,ve been short chaged this yer, the lttle gits
Las year they wanted you to float if you fell in, this year they're not so sure
Nick_H
Active member
You can buy cheap sailing trousers from Decathlon
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/cr100-oilskin-trousers-m-blue-id_8125319.html
or salopettes for a bit more, but still cheap
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/cr100-m-dungarees-blue-id_8103005.html
Kawasaki
Well-known member
Las year they wanted you to float if you fell in, this year they're not so sure
Good link Nick_H, Ta!
Need some waterproof keks for peeps wot come on the rib an stuff
Cheers
K
bigwow
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Good link Nick_H, Ta!
Need some waterproof keks for peeps wot come on the rib an stuff
Cheers
K
It's true then, you do scare them ****less!!!
