BEST SMOCK YOU'VE WORN?

Tue Jan 27, 2009 2:03 am

Ok I'm in the market (again) Had the original Titan excellent, don't like the new Titantex, Anyfish Anywhere gets slated in reviews, Have the Mustad smock grand but not warm enough, have the Greys too, good and tough but again not like the Titan which had enough quilted lining to keep you warm too!

So after seeing all the Imax ones Saturday on the beach they must be good? Thoughts from those who have or had them please?

Are they 100% waterproof?
Are they comfy?
Are they warm and keep the wind out with a fleece etc underneath?

Cheers.

Re: BEST SMOCK YOU'VE WORN?

Tue Jan 27, 2009 9:43 am

Are they 100% waterproof? - yep
Are they comfy? - yep
Are they warm and keep the wind out with a fleece etc underneath? - yep

tremendous piece pf kit, for half nothing in veals & glasgow at the mo with EUR @ 95p GBP

Cheers

Re: BEST SMOCK YOU'VE WORN?

Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:30 am

yes boy!

Re: BEST SMOCK YOU'VE WORN?

Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:41 am

I see a lot of people in the comps with the imax ones, I have the titan one, its great, float suit is too much most of the time but with the rain we have ffs

Re: BEST SMOCK YOU'VE WORN?

Tue Jan 27, 2009 11:25 am

i bought the shakespeare salt last week and the comp was my first outing with it. so far so good, its fleece lined so its real warm, going on saturday 100% waterproof and has hand warmer pockets which are and absolut godsend.

Re: BEST SMOCK YOU'VE WORN?

Tue Jan 27, 2009 11:27 am

Had a Salt Smock for last 2 years, still going strong. For the money, well worth it.

Re: BEST SMOCK YOU'VE WORN?

Tue Jan 27, 2009 6:43 pm

i max all the way

Re: BEST SMOCK YOU'VE WORN?

Wed Jan 28, 2009 1:44 am

Had the original titan one for years - very warm and waterproof until I washed it removing the waterproofing (didn't find out that until one stormy night :roll: ). Have a two-piece flotation suit now- have never looked back

Re: BEST SMOCK YOU'VE WORN?

Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:17 am

Cheers men for the the replies!

Somedose, I heard the hoods on those 2 piece suits are very tight alright!! :D

Re: BEST SMOCK YOU'VE WORN?

Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:48 pm

Now to throw a pigeon among the cats :lol: :lol:

I have a jacket that I bought in the states, it folds small enough to fit in the back pocket of your jeans, is as light as a feather, 100% leak proof, made from Nylon Ripstop fabric, has a large zipped kangaroo pocket at the front with leak proof side pockets, a zip up to the neck (great for venting your neck on a hot rainy day) and velcro tab cuff....and the cost $19.95 full retail ( I never had the guts to ask for discount)

Made in Veitnam for an American company called "Against the Elements" Ref: 21506 Boat

I got the over leggings too.....2 side pockets, 1 rear pocket with zip,elasticated waist, with a velcro fly and velcro vent (split) up the outside leg, they fold very small like the jacket....price $19.95

My thinking on waterproofs is....the above will fold away and can be carried always.....its what you wear underneath that keeps you warm in the winter and what you take off as you overheat that can save you boiling up....a padded lined waterproof jacket has only one option!

Keith.....the piece de reistonce for you.....they come in pink too :twisted: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: which is the new black by the way :mrgreen:

Tom.

Re: BEST SMOCK YOU'VE WORN?

Wed Jan 28, 2009 1:08 pm

Tom you hero!! Please send me that link post haste!! :D

Not being available in Pink was the only thing not in the iMax's Favour!!

Re: BEST SMOCK YOU'VE WORN?

Wed Jan 28, 2009 4:00 pm

kstaff wrote:Tom you hero!! Please send me that link post haste!! :D

Not being available in Pink was the only thing not in the iMax's Favour!!


Keith,

I couldnt find the exact jacket I have, but this link shows one almost the same, this one shows the jacket that the hood can stow into the collar....mine is the bog standard on where the hood just hangs down the back.

http://www.boatersworld.com/product/185782893msk.htm

Not ordinary pink....mmmm pastel pink :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Seriously, I have never had a better storm jacket and I wish the fcuk I could find the factory that makes them in Veitnam :(

Tom.

Re: BEST SMOCK YOU'VE WORN?

Thu Jan 29, 2009 2:32 pm

Cheers Tom, they don't do the Pink in mens size's though! :D

Seems like a great piece of kit though for the price.

The Imax is on route, cheers for the help all!

Re: BEST SMOCK YOU'VE WORN?

Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:55 am

Ordered Wednesday arrived today! Fantastic service from Veals!!

Wearing it as we speak in the office the Biz!!!!

Will wear it in the shower later but so far so good,

Cheers for all the help!!

Re: BEST SMOCK YOU'VE WORN?

Fri Jan 30, 2009 4:27 pm

did you buy it for fishing or to keep you dry when feeding or changing the sprog :mrgreen:

Re: BEST SMOCK YOU'VE WORN?

Fri Jan 30, 2009 4:57 pm

Great idea Rog! One for home too!

Re: BEST SMOCK YOU'VE WORN?

Fri Jan 30, 2009 6:11 pm

roger de dodger wrote:did you buy it for fishing or to keep you dry when feeding or changing the sprog :mrgreen:

what stops the SH :!: T, going every where daddy rog,,, me and nappy changing go together just as much as me and flounder

Re: BEST SMOCK YOU'VE WORN?

Fri Jan 30, 2009 6:12 pm

dbrock wrote:
roger de dodger wrote:did you buy it for fishing or to keep you dry when feeding or changing the sprog :mrgreen:

what stops the SH :!: T, going every where daddy rog,,, me and nappy changing go together just as much as me and flounder



Maybe a cork :lol:

Re: BEST SMOCK YOU'VE WORN?

Fri Jan 30, 2009 6:47 pm

them days are BEHIND me now dennis grandads are too old for that kinda c**p 8) rubber gloves babywipes a bucket and a peg for your nose ,similar to fishing with eric :mrgreen:

Re: BEST SMOCK YOU'VE WORN?

Fri Jan 30, 2009 7:20 pm

Baby Chair and a Power Hose :mrgreen:

Tom.