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Sailing gear question

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  • 08-08-2023 8:50pm
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    rje66
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    I'm starting to get back into sailing, mostly on lough ree. A mix of dinghy and 24ft . Not racing just leasure with young daughter. Am looking to get some half decent wet weather gear. Realistically something mid range . HH and Musto seem to be the top end and I probably don't do enough to justify the cost so what next best and best place to source, ideally locally as I plan to get out next weekend all going well. Thanks in advance



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    rje66
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    Thanks all. Hit decathlon this evening on your advice and got the Tribord 500 jacket. Feel and looks decent quality , bring on the rain.....



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    AndyBoBandy
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    There is a Musto outlet in Kildare Village…

    about 5 years ago I got a BR1 jacket & BR2 sallopettes for something like €170 all in…… which would be the guts of €400 maybe in a chandlers….

    I was down there a few weeks ago and I always check out what stock they have and they did have a fair bit of wet weather gear in store..



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    rje66
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    Cheers, will have a look. Ta



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    DOCARCH
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    Try Decathlon. https://www.decathlon.ie/3151-sailing# They do relatively decent sailing gear. Very reasonably priced.



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    HeidiHeidi
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    I'd second Decathlon - well worth a trip IMO.

    Musto in Kildare village is very much a lottery with what gear they have in, and what sizes (usually XXXL men's in my experience!)

    I think HH had a sale on recently, you might find some bargains still on their website - their online service is fantastic, delivery really quick and hassle-free returns.

    If you can stick it out another month or two, you should pick up some end-of-season bargains in chandlers if you have the time and patience to shop around.



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