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Title: waterproof jackets what do you use?
Post by: dazmond on September 13, 2010, 10:16:47 pm
ive been working most of the day in the rain today as its forecast  it all week!ive got a shower proof jacket but its crap!is there anything out there thatll keep ya relatively dry?


thanks in advance guys


dazmond
Title: Re: waterproof jackets what do you use?
Post by: geefree on September 13, 2010, 10:22:43 pm
I just put waterproof black trousers on, and stick my hi-fis waterproof jacket on.

but generally when i have to do that i normally clean 2more... and go home, as the rain would be too heavy, ....

rest of time just swap a couple of fleeces if its not too bad.
Title: Re: waterproof jackets what do you use?
Post by: dazmond on September 13, 2010, 10:36:04 pm
gazza i find working in the rain a lot easier with wfp! ;)im also on a big estate of very compact work so i just cracked on with it!it did ease off a bit this afternoon but it still rained pretty heavy for around 2 hours and i didnt even stop for dinner!! ;D ;D.i dont want to get behind as im used to being straight up !again because of wfp.


dazmond
Title: Re: waterproof jackets what do you use?
Post by: bobby p on September 13, 2010, 10:39:03 pm
i use an EX ARMY PONCHO , i got mine off ebay ,theyre cheap
Title: Re: waterproof jackets what do you use?
Post by: mci services on September 13, 2010, 10:47:38 pm
i use an EX ARMY PONCHO , i got mine off ebay ,theyre cheap

you are joking I was in the army and not even the army actually wear the poncho's they are for making make shift tents, they only work when held taught and will leak if you wear it touching you.

A decent set of gortex would be much better
Title: Re: waterproof jackets what do you use?
Post by: D woods on September 13, 2010, 10:49:12 pm
Why waste money when you can DIY.

Just get some Cling Film from the Supermarket, a pounds worth will keep you dry all day. Just wrap around your body and away you go.

We can have a competition to find who sells the cheapest Cling Film, we just need someone to spend the next 4 days walking around the Supermarkets to find the best deals.

Title: Re: waterproof jackets what do you use?
Post by: mci services on September 13, 2010, 11:03:01 pm
Why waste money when you can DIY.

Just get some Cling Film from the Supermarket, a pounds worth will keep you dry all day. Just wrap around your body and away you go.

We can have a competition to find who sells the cheapest Cling Film, we just need someone to spend the next 4 days walking around the Supermarkets to find the best deals.
 ;D great idea

Title: Re: waterproof jackets what do you use?
Post by: Klean07 on September 13, 2010, 11:13:15 pm
I wear one of these, good for windy and rainy days
http://www.sun-togs.co.uk/products/1338
Title: Re: waterproof jackets what do you use?
Post by: AuRavelling79 on September 13, 2010, 11:26:06 pm
Why waste money when you can DIY.

Just get some Cling Film from the Supermarket, a pounds worth will keep you dry all day. Just wrap around your body and away you go.

We can have a competition to find who sells the cheapest Cling Film, we just need someone to spend the next 4 days walking around the Supermarkets to find the best deals.



Get a black bin liner, cut 3 holes for head and arms - sorted! Cheapest place = pound shop!  ;D
Title: Re: waterproof jackets what do you use?
Post by: Frankybadboy on September 14, 2010, 07:45:47 am
i use sports wear clothing call prostar.very light shower/rain proof,nice colours.......easy to get hold of
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Post by: Londoner on September 14, 2010, 08:10:02 am
I have always found that by the time I get round to thinking about putting on my waterproofs I am already wet and there is no point.
Title: Re: waterproof jackets what do you use?
Post by: G Griffin on September 14, 2010, 08:35:44 am
i use an EX ARMY PONCHO , i got mine off ebay ,theyre cheap

 As Stu said, For A Few Dollars More go for Gore-Tex.
Title: Re: waterproof jackets what do you use?
Post by: dazmond on September 14, 2010, 08:41:49 am
thanks guys.i think ill take a trip to the local camping shop and get myself a goretex jacket and some decent boots while im there! ;D ;D

.......its hammering it down here at the mo! ::) ::) ::)...


regards


dazmond
Title: Re: waterproof jackets what do you use?
Post by: Sean Dyer on September 14, 2010, 09:06:52 am
rained off here too , worked till 3 in it yesterday but all trad work today so not good
Title: Re: waterproof jackets what do you use?
Post by: dazmond on September 14, 2010, 09:11:33 am
sean itll clear up by dinnertime so im gonna go for it later!nearly all my work is wfp now.so much quicker and easier! ;) ;D ;D
Title: Re: waterproof jackets what do you use?
Post by: Dave Willis on September 14, 2010, 12:49:17 pm
I tend to wear a roof over my head on wet days.
Title: Re: waterproof jackets what do you use?
Post by: Frankybadboy on September 14, 2010, 02:41:04 pm
thanks guys.i think ill take a trip to the local camping shop and get myself a goretex jacket and some decent boots while im there! ;D ;D

.......its hammering it down here at the mo! ::) ::) ::)...


regards


dazmond
daz look out for a new store called "go outdoors" ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: waterproof jackets what do you use?
Post by: rg1 on September 14, 2010, 02:41:39 pm
I tend to wear a roof over my head on wet days.

Is it tiled or thatched :D
Title: Re: waterproof jackets what do you use?
Post by: Dave Willis on September 14, 2010, 02:57:58 pm
Tiled  ;D It's raining hard now and I'm as dry as a bone!
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Post by: RO-Sheen on September 14, 2010, 04:41:36 pm
Definately Goretex. It is expensive but is worth it. Got a lightweight jacket with a detatchable fleece inside. In the warm(ish) weather now you wont need it but the depths of winter the fleece inside is very warm!

This website has got discounts. Havent got the time to look through if they actually have Goretex but they do Helly Hansons version.
http://www.mandmdirect.com/ProductList.aspx
Title: Re: waterproof jackets what do you use?
Post by: Llaaww on September 14, 2010, 05:03:22 pm
Craghoppers jacket and some expensive golf strides.

I was caught out without my cheap nylon legs, so I put in at the local golf course, I thought it may be a bit pricy so I had some cash. When the bloke told me how much they were, I couldnt help laughin. I stared in blank disbelief as he told me they were well down to £85. "bloody hell says I, their a bit pricey for me I have only got £30", I must have put on a good floor show cause I got them for £30.
:D 
Title: Re: waterproof jackets what do you use?
Post by: andyM on September 14, 2010, 05:05:58 pm
You don't need a jacket when you've got one of these   :P
http://www.sourcingmap.com/larger_image.php?products_image=ux_a10020300ux0035_ux_&p=64863&products_imageType=jpg