Garda High Viz Jackets?

DJDylan106

Hi lads and ladies, just putting the feelers out, was just wondering where could I get my hands on one of the flourescent/ high vis overjackets that the Garda Motorcycle Corps wear. I obviously don't want the 'Garda' lettering, but would love myself one of them jackets. Was talking to a Garda Biker before and he said all their gear gets binned after they're commissioned with new gear. If that is the case with the overcoats as-well, does anybody know who supplies the Garda with them? Any ideas? Cheers

BaronVon

There's actually provision to give them to people second hand. What size are you?

gipi

I bought one in Cotters in Dublin a few years back - might be worth a try?
Edit: Presume you mean the waterproof flexothane jackets - that's the one I bought

Del2005

Pick yourself up a "Polite" high viz, still makes me double take and I know about them.

http://www.highvisibility.uk.com/?route=product/product&product_id=81

DJDylan106

infacteh wrote: »

There's actually provision to give them to people second hand. What size are you?

Oh really? I never knew that! I'd say I'd be large anyways. Was only onto templemore a few weeks ago actually, might give them a shout and ask them if there's any available.

gipi wrote: »

I bought one in Cotters in Dublin a few years back - might be worth a try?
Edit: Presume you mean the waterproof flexothane jackets - that's the one I bought

Yeah I spotted them on cotter's site actually, they're a bit too v-neck though that's why I'd want the Garda-style one, they go right up to your chin nearly.

Del2005 wrote: »

Pick yourself up a "Polite" high viz, still makes me double take and I know about them.

http://www.highvisibility.uk.com/?route=product/product&product_id=81

I've spotted them polite high viz' before actually, think cyclone couriers employ them for use on their courier bikes. Do see a lot of 'em around town and they do scare the bejaysus out of you when you spot one up your arse! :rolleyes:

Cienciano

Funny vid on the "Polite" hi viz here:

arybvtcw0eolkf

^^^ I subscribe to the Boron on YT, he's got some great clips up and some hilarious commentary.

carolmary

I can't post any links, but google 'Jofama High Vis Jacket', I believe that they are the Garda Jackets.. if not, then they are a very close second.

Cienciano

Justice Helpful Sleuth wrote: »

^^^ I subscribe to the Boron on YT, he's got some great clips up and some hilarious commentary.

IF you ever watch Peep Show, he sounds exactly like Jez. Keep thinking it's an episode of it cos it's filmed from a first person angle

DubVelo

The RSA give out free high-vis waistcoats, in case that's any good to ya?

allthedoyles

Bluebell Avenue :>

http://www.bodygroup.ie/subProducts.php?divisionid=1&catid=239

DJDylan106

Cienciano wrote: »

Funny vid on the "Polite" hi viz here:

Hahah lol I love watching Baron, he's hilarious, had a good laugh at that when it came out!

carolmary wrote: »

I can't post any links, but google 'Jofama High Vis Jacket', I believe that they are the Garda Jackets.. if not, then they are a very close second.

Will definitely look into that when I'm on the laptop later, at least now I have a few names to work with and know what to be searching for!

DubVelo wrote: »

The RSA give out free high-vis waistcoats, in case that's any good to ya?

I've got the vests off RSA before alright but never seen jackets before...

allthedoyles wrote: »

Bluebell Avenue :>

http://www.bodygroup.ie/subProducts.php?divisionid=1&catid=239

Oh lovely stuff, they're fairly close to what I'm looking for, only thing is I'm looking for one that isn't lined if possible. Most of them are lined, but cheers for that link

mallowgarry

I had a UK Police one for years. It was actually Gore-Tex fabric, lovely and soft. No lining in the jacket (or at least it wasn't padded) and with the Gore-tex you didn't cook.

These people still sell them, and they'll ship to Ireland:

http://www.anchorsupplies.com/police-uniform-1/genuine-ex-police-hi-vis-jacket-1.html

Mesrine65

http://www.safetysaves.co.uk/product/hi-viz-flexothane-1799-bomber-jacket/

DJDylan106

mallowgarry wrote: »

I had a UK Police one for years. It was actually Gore-Tex fabric, lovely and soft. No lining in the jacket (or at least it wasn't padded) and with the Gore-tex you didn't cook.

These people still sell them, and they'll ship to Ireland:

http://www.anchorsupplies.com/police-uniform-1/genuine-ex-police-hi-vis-jacket-1.html

I've heard of that place before, friend of mine got an UK Ex-Police helmet off them I think. Would love a gore tex one, but the majority of them I've seen on the net are like the price of two kidneys!!

Mesrine65 wrote: »

http://www.safetysaves.co.uk/product/hi-viz-flexothane-1799-bomber-jacket/

That's nearly exactly what I'm after, jaysus thanks for all the links lads, wasn't expecting this much! Will have loads to choose from now

heroics

mallowgarry wrote: »

I had a UK Police one for years. It was actually Gore-Tex fabric, lovely and soft. No lining in the jacket (or at least it wasn't padded) and with the Gore-tex you didn't cook.

These people still sell them, and they'll ship to Ireland:

http://www.anchorsupplies.com/police-uniform-1/genuine-ex-police-hi-vis-jacket-1.html

Think I might pick one of these up :P Never know when it could come in handy

http://www.anchorsupplies.com/police-uniform-1/stab-balistic-vests/bomb-approach-suit.html

Pataman

Sioen in Donegal makes them

DaveD

I know it's years old but there's a thread on Irish Biker Forum where a lad was selling these.

Might be worth shooting him a PM to see where he got them.

BlackWizard

I got one from ebay, but it's a bit bulky. I like it because it's warm and dry.

Old thread about this http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057140102&page=2

frozenfrozen

just get one of these bomb approach suits :cool:

sonofenoch

DJDylan106 wrote: »

I've spotted them polite high viz' before actually, think cyclone couriers employ them for use on their courier bikes. Do see a lot of 'em around town and they do scare the bejaysus out of you when you spot one up your arse! :rolleyes:

Until you realize our Police are called Gardai and not Police or 'Polite' for that matter

frozenfrozen

Partaí

DJDylan106

Pataman wrote: »

Sioen in Donegal makes them

Was just doing some more in depth research there today and found that out myself as well, have seen some of the sioen stuff before and some of them are very similar. Always had me wondering was it them that made 'em!:rolleyes:

frozenfrozen wrote: »

just get one of these bomb approach suits :cool:

I'd say you'd get some sketchy looks going round town with that on! But each to there own I suppose hahah I'm sure somebody has done it at some stage!

frozenfrozen wrote: »

Partaí

Partaí... Gardaí.... Same thing!:D

allthedoyles

Just saw Portwest at the Ploughing Championships ........may have something to suit you :

http://www.portwest.ie/workwear/hi-visibility/jackets

DJDylan106

allthedoyles wrote: »

Just saw Portwest at the Ploughing Championships ........may have something to suit you :

http://www.portwest.ie/workwear/hi-visibility/jackets

Oh lovely stuff, cheers for that mate! Some nice gear on their site actually!

Del2005

sonofenoch wrote: »

Until you realize our Police are called Gardai and not Police or 'Polite' for that matter

That's the whole point of the "Polite" high viz make them look at you to make sure you aren't the Polizei, as that's illegal, then hopefully they won't pull out in front of you or run you off the road.

sonofenoch

Del2005 wrote: »

That's the whole point of the "Polite" high viz make them look at you to make sure you aren't the Polizei, as that's illegal, then hopefully they won't pull out in front of you or run you off the road.

I'm well aware of that, just pointing out (and I 've done it myself) you see the high-viz from a distance with the 'P' lettering and it needs a double take to remember they're not called Police here anyway.....or maybe it's from my time living in England that catches me out

Richard tea

Does anyone use the hi-viz belt/strap? Are they any good?

Mesrine65

I have one of these, great piece of kit...

GBX

Richard tea wrote: »

Does anyone use the hi-viz belt/strap? Are they any good?

They are only as good as people who "want to see them". In saying that, used with black leathers/textiles and a white lid would often give the illusion to some that you look like a Garda and make them see you when they normally wouldnt notice perhaps?

DJDylan106

Richard tea wrote: »

Does anyone use the hi-viz belt/strap? Are they any good?

I actually do wear one of them mate. I find them very good, very reflective at night and as said above, when worn with a black 2 piece, people think twice when they see ya coming because they think you're traffic corps.

davycc

Del2005 wrote: »

Pick yourself up a "Polite" high viz, still makes me double take and I know about them.

http://www.highvisibility.uk.com/?route=product/product&product_id=81

seen a lad commuting through malahide rd wearing the same vest . sly fooker:D

pointer28

Saw ex police hi viz jackets in Army Surplus Warehouse, Carlow at the weekend. 40 quid, really good jackets, lots in stock

DJDylan106

Got sorted in the end lads, an extremely kind and generous member of boards " infacteh " donated one of his older Garda jackets to me, much appreciated

MrPudding

I bought a couple of the UK jackets off www.onestopcopshop.co.uk. They were Gore-Tex and really, really good. Pretty cheap too, I think around £30. They had blank material heat sealed over the police sections, but they did have the blue and silver checker strips.

The website has been down for ages now, but you can find them on ebay.

MrP

Muahahaha

That time of the year again when the eveings are getting darker. Anyone know if the type of hi-vis jackets the Gardai wear have body armour inside or are they just an over-jacket?

BaronVon

Muahahaha wrote: »

That time of the year again when the eveings are getting darker. Anyone know if the type of hi-vis jackets the Gardai wear have body armour inside or are they just an over-jacket?

Just an over jacket. The armour is in the leathers.

Richard tea

Yep. I dug out the High Vis this week. I reckon ill put the extra linings to my gear also in a few weeks. What I do now is buy the cheapest high vis I can find and get the missus to sow a zipper onto it. When its manky I cut off the zipper and re stitch it to a new vest. I find the Velcro doesnt stay closed for long on the motorway.

ratracer

Keep an eye out for this in Aldi:

https://www.offerscheck.co.uk/motorcycle-hi-vis-vest/aldi/2015/kw-10/242329

I bought one two years ago and it's still in great nick. I use it quite a lot to, so it's holding up well!

Hotblack Desiato

Richard tea wrote: »

Yep. I dug out the High Vis this week. I reckon ill put the extra linings to my gear also in a few weeks. What I do now is buy the cheapest high vis I can find and get the missus to sow a zipper onto it. When its manky I cut off the zipper and re stitch it to a new vest. I find the Velcro doesnt stay closed for long on the motorway.

September issue of Bike Buyers Guide has the free RSA hi-vis with zipper. All appear to be XL size only this year though (I picked up an XXL last year, not that I'm that big but it has to go over my textile jacket! )

Richard tea

Thanks Hotblack. I'll see if there are any still available in Easons today

Deliberator

I have used www.anchorsupplies.com for a few bits and pieces. They have various ex-police style jackets.

Muahahaha wrote: »

That time of the year again when the eveings are getting darker. Anyone know if the type of hi-vis jackets the Gardai wear have body armour inside or are they just an over-jacket?

Muahahaha

Deliberator wrote: »

I have used www.anchorsupplies.com for a few bits and pieces. They have various ex-police .jackets.

Thanks for that, superb value on that site for 2nd hand police gear , I never thought it possible to buy a stab and ballistic vest for £9.95 !
Just bought a used hi-vis police bomber jacket for £17.50 which should do me for this winter and many more to come

Zipppy

Deliberator wrote:

for a few bits and pieces. They have various ex-police style jackets.

Deliberator wrote:

I have used

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