Waterproofs !!!!

BigAl>>

So since the other half washed my Cartel rain gear in the machine it now acts like a sponge:eek: and is of no use (hence why it is in the bin at the 4th tee box.

With tht in mind I am in the market for some new waterproofs. Am looking at a budget of about €200

Am currently looking at

http://www.onlinegolf.co.uk/clearance-store/waterproofs/493scog/6477pog.asp


http://www.onlinegolf.co.uk/clearance-store/waterproofs/493scog/6343pog.asp

Any advice/suggestions would be appreciated

Thanks in advance

Daithio9

I've tried them all and anything without gore tex is a waste of time imo.

NoelAPM

Search ebay before ya hit the checkout.. you can get lucky!

redhill

Daithio9 wrote: »

I've tried them all and anything without gore tex is a waste of time imo.

no offence but imho thats a load of balls
there are plenty of wetsuits on the market without gore-tex, but which are still top,top gear.
of the two u have linked to the mizuno one is a quality one, a couple of years old i think (hence the great price)but wud hold up well against most new gear.

proquip also do some great gear, as the previous post, check ebay for some bargains.
the 2006 european ryder cup team used the proquip silk touch range at the K club. as u know it pissed down quite a bit but it served them well.
it has not got gore-tex but u didn't see the RC team complaining.Likewise this years european tour team are also using the new proquip tourflex gear...again no goretex.
bide u time on ebay, u will grab a bargain.
get dn to a shop to check out sizes

heavyballs

redhill wrote: »

no offence but imho thats a load of balls
there are plenty of wetsuits on the market without gore-tex, but which are still top,top gear.
of the two u have linked to the mizuno one is a quality one, a couple of years old i think (hence the great price)but wud hold up well against most new gear.

proquip also do some great gear, as the previous post, check ebay for some bargains.
the 2006 european ryder cup team used the proquip silk touch range at the K club. as u know it pissed down quite a bit but it served them well.
it has not got gore-tex but u didn't see the RC team complaining.Likewise this years european tour team are also using the new proquip tourflex gear...again no goretex.
bide u time on ebay, u will grab a bargain.
get dn to a shop to check out sizes

i agree and btw hang around and you'll get used(not) to Daithi's post style

i also agree re proquip,i think everthing considered it's the best out there,and nice and light

Daithio9

redhill wrote: »

no offence but imho thats a load of balls
there are plenty of wetsuits on the market without gore-tex, but which are still top,top gear.
of the two u have linked to the mizuno one is a quality one, a couple of years old i think (hence the great price)but wud hold up well against most new gear.

proquip also do some great gear, as the previous post, check ebay for some bargains.
the 2006 european ryder cup team used the proquip silk touch range at the K club. as u know it pissed down quite a bit but it served them well.
it has not got gore-tex but u didn't see the RC team complaining.Likewise this years european tour team are also using the new proquip tourflex gear...again no goretex.
bide u time on ebay, u will grab a bargain.
get dn to a shop to check out sizes

None taken you're entilted to your opinion as am I.

heavyballs wrote: »

i agree and btw hang around and you'll get used(not) to Daithi's post style

i also agree re proquip,i think everthing considered it's the best out there,and nice and light

Thanks heavy, I've no doubt he will get used to my style of posting, as I'm sure he'll also be able to decipher the bs merchants from the quality posters and those can't be arsed to use punctuation and those who do.

nanook

Go to Nevada bobs in mcelvery's. They have 50% off on some wet gear. Nice ping and Sunderland.

Save you on what you are looking at.

BigAl>>

Cheers all:)

Will look at ebay and see wht i can find

Proquip sounds like it could fit the bill:D good enough for the RC then its just about good enough for me:eek:

Will be passing by nevda bobs today so will have a look in

Killed

Maybe you chucked it away too soon, see this link

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055781105&highlight=proofing

Trekker09

As it was the missus that ruined your gear, I'd suggest that you gather up her shoe collection and sell them on Adverts.ie. You will then be in a position to buy some galvin Green

Seriously though, the Mizuno stuff is excellent. I tried the ProQuip and hated it, but that's more to do with personal preference as I also use my waterproofs for hiking and trekking.

BigAl>>

Killed wrote: »

Maybe you chucked it away too soon, see this link

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055781105&highlight=proofing

Already seen that there was different products on the market in relation to rewaterproofing rain gear but really couldnt be bothered for the sake of €200

but cheers anyhow

BigAl>>

Trekker09 wrote: »

As it was the missus that ruined your gear, I'd suggest that you gather up her shoe collection and sell them on Adverts.ie. You will then be in a position to buy some galvin Green

Seriously though, the Mizuno stuff is excellent. I tried the ProQuip and hated it, but that's more to do with personal preference as I also use my waterproofs for hiking and trekking.

If I sell the shoe collection I'd be able to purchase a set of five star Honma clubs:D instead

I do like the Mizuno stuff ( currently useMizuna clubs/bag/cap/gloves) so the rain gear would complete the collection some what:)

In saying that I was all set for the proquip hydratech suit! but your comment "tht you hated it":eek: has kinda put me off. Any particular reasions why you hated it?

Trekker09

BigAl>> wrote: »

If I sell the shoe collection I'd be able to purchase a set of five star Honma clubs:D instead

I do like the Mizuno stuff ( currently useMizuna clubs/bag/cap/gloves) so the rain gear would complete the collection some what:)

In saying that I was all set for the proquip hydratech suit! but your comment "tht you hated it":eek: has kinda put me off. Any particular reasions why you hated it?

Just didn't feel right and was noisier than I expected. Then again I was comparing it to the Galvin Green suit which I ended up buying so was like comparing a Merc to a Trabant. It's a bit subjective so I wouldn't dismiss the proquip, as my selection criteria would probably be a lot different than most peoples!

BTW Sunice make some excellent rain gear and aren't too pricey.

BigAl>>

Trekker09 wrote: »

Just didn't feel right and was noisier than I expected. Then again I was comparing it to the Galvin Green suit which I ended up buying so was like comparing a Merc to a Trabant. It's a bit subjective so I wouldn't dismiss the proquip, as my selection criteria would probably be a lot different than most peoples!

BTW Sunice make some excellent rain gear and aren't too pricey.

Ahh now you had to go and add "sunice" to the mix:eek: they too have some great looking wet gear, now its just getting harder n harder to choose..... kinda like a kid in the candy store at the moment.

Trekker09

Maybe you should just play on dry days

BigAl>>

Trekker09 wrote: »

Maybe you should just play on dry days

Ehh like the idea but! "this is Ireland" we dnt get many of those elusive dry days

Trekker09

Hey BigAl, check this out:

http://www.golfdepot.co.uk/p/831439/stuburt-liquicell-soft-stretch-waterproof-jacket.html

BigAl>>

Trekker09 wrote: »

Hey BigAl, check this out:

http://www.golfdepot.co.uk/p/831439/stuburt-liquicell-soft-stretch-waterproof-jacket.html

Good man! now thts a right little bargin there:D

Only thing is I went out and bought an Adidas ClimaCool Storm Full Zip Soft Shell Jacket

and TNF: m venture jacket its really light and very much water proof , only draw back it has a hood(which in turn could be usefull)

Might have to bring one back and order the Stuburt at tht price:eek:

GreeBo

Youre actually supposed to wash wet gear (at least goretex) just make sure you dont use conditioner etc.
A warm iron or tumble dry also helps.

gawoo1012

BigAl>> wrote: »

Good man! now thts a right little bargin there:D

Only thing is I went out and bought an Adidas ClimaCool Storm Full Zip Soft Shell Jacket

and TNF: m venture jacket its really light and very much water proof , only draw back it has a hood(which in turn could be usefull)

Might have to bring one back and order the Stuburt at tht price:eek:

Check out Function18.com....they are doing some great deals on quality rain gear from Footjoy, Abacus and Peak Performance

fullstop

redhill wrote: »

no offence but imho thats a load of balls
there are plenty of wetsuits on the market without gore-tex, but which are still top,top gear.
of the two u have linked to the mizuno one is a quality one, a couple of years old i think (hence the great price)but wud hold up well against most new gear.

proquip also do some great gear, as the previous post, check ebay for some bargains.
the 2006 european ryder cup team used the proquip silk touch range at the K club. as u know it pissed down quite a bit but it served them well.
it has not got gore-tex but u didn't see the RC team complaining.Likewise this years european tour team are also using the new proquip tourflex gear...again no goretex.
bide u time on ebay, u will grab a bargain.
get dn to a shop to check out sizes

I have the Silk Touch bottoms by Proquip and tbh they're not very good waterproof wise and have let in water in heavy rain a number of times. Not a patch on the Galvin Green top I have.

Re the Ryder Cup, while there is no Gore-Tex in the Proquip gear you buy off the shelves, who's to say they don't make them with Gore-Tex for the Ryder Cup team...it's not as if expense comes into it for them. I could be wrong though...