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Driven nuts with weak rain gear!

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  • #32
    Lizard_Moon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 190 ✭✭Lizard_Moon


    Ch marine in Cork do the Guy Cotten waterproofs. The jackets really are waterproof and mine us over a year old.
    http://www.chmarine.com/acatalog/guy-cotten-waterproof-farming.htmld

    The lined oringi flexothane is good, I like the kiwikit flexothane short vet tops for calving
    Greggcare

    https://www.greggcare.ie/category/oringi-clothing


  • #33
    Muckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,173 ✭✭✭✭Muckit


    The child in me giggled....

    "Made from Glentex material these work wearpants are perfect for farming with crotch exposed chaps style."


  • #34
    cacs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 832 ✭✭✭cacs


    i sell lots of different types of rain gear. As far as I can see for farming there really is two types of rain gear. PVC bib and brace trousers and maybe the same type of jacket but it is a little bit stiff. But honestly you could sit in a puddle and stay dry. Maybe look at a three layer membrane type jacket it will be just be more comfortable across the shoulders and fairly light weight. I love the pvc bib brace trousers I leave them on the Willie’s all winter and just step into them. You could pull yourself through a black thorn hedge and you would rip it. Guy cotton is the market leader in this type of pvc trouser. I would honestly say a gortex type jacket take your pick. If you want any more info pm me.


  • #35
    patsy_mccabe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,490 ✭✭✭✭patsy_mccabe


    patsy_mccabe wrote: »
    Bought a pair of these Flexothane Leggings the other day. Have to say, I find them great. Much more comfortable and less hassle than the full pair.
    Time will tell how tell they hold up.



    0643062.jpg
    https://www.coopsuperstores.ie/Flexothane-Leggings-0643062

    Really can't praise these leggings enough. One of the best things I ever bought for the farm. You wouldnt know you have them on and they keep the denims completely clean underneath. Hold them up against a wall and hose them down. No problem.


  • #36
    farisfat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 351 ✭✭farisfat


    patsy_mccabe wrote: »
    Really can't praise these leggings enough. One of the best things I ever bought for the farm. You wouldnt know you have them on and they keep the denims completely clean underneath. Hold them up against a wall and hose them down. No problem.


    Not much good if calving cows and feeding calves....you'd have wet sack fairly quick.


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  • #37
    cacs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 832 ✭✭✭cacs


    farisfat wrote: »
    Not much good if calving cows and feeding calves....you'd have wet sack fairly quick.

    Its time to put your money where your mouth is. I own a safety supply business and i am getting a Waterproof jacket and trousers made to sell to Coop's. The jacket will be aimed at farmers. What would you want from a jacket. I know what i want as i am in waterproofs everyday on the farm.


  • #38
    greysides
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 9,047 Mod ✭✭✭✭greysides


    cathal irwin wrote: »
    Its time to put your money where your mouth is. I own a safety supply business and i am getting a Waterproof jacket and trousers made to sell to Coop's. The jacket will be aimed at farmers. What would you want from a jacket. I know what i want as i am in waterproofs everyday on the farm.

    Breathable, durable. Waterproof in high wind (zips). Pockets. Not too heavy. Inner removable lining that is wearable in its own right. Choice of colours. Not more than €100.


    My new flexothane jacket with its 'welded' seams has them stripping apart already! So maybe studs at the corners of pockets.

    The aim of argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress. Joseph Joubert

    The ultimate purpose of debate is not to produce consensus. It's to promote critical thinking.

    Adam Grant



  • #39
    cacs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 832 ✭✭✭cacs


    greysides wrote: »
    Breathable, durable. Waterproof in high wind (zips). Pockets. Not too heavy. Inner removable lining that is wearable in its own right. Choice of colours. Not more than €100.


    My new flexothane jacket with its 'welded' seams has them stripping apart already! So maybe studs at the corners of pockets.

    Cheers Greyside we will see how we go. It will unlined with a mesh lining for breathability


  • #40
    Never wrestle with pigs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,451 ✭✭✭Never wrestle with pigs


    greysides wrote: »
    Breathable, durable. Waterproof in high wind (zips). Pockets. Not too heavy. Inner removable lining that is wearable in its own right. Choice of colours. Not more than €100.


    My new flexothane jacket with its 'welded' seams has them stripping apart already! So maybe studs at the corners of pockets.

    Can't pass Kaiwaka gear. It's the dogs dangles. Green felt fabric type jacket is the best thing I ever bought. You could be out in a hurricane and happily work away out in the yard and it's light.


  • #41
    tractorporn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,582 ✭✭✭tractorporn


    Never wrestle with pigs wrote:
    Can't pass Kaiwaka gear. It's the dogs dangles. Green felt fabric type jacket is the best thing I ever bought. You could be out in a hurricane and happily work away out in the yard and it's light.

    +1 On that. I bought dad the bib and brace set as he can have anything tight around the midriff and they are savage. Invested in a pair of pull ups at the ploughing last year for myself. Expensive but worth every cent.


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  • #42
    pms7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 491 ✭✭pms7


    Never wrestle with pigs wrote: »
    Can't pass Kaiwaka gear. It's the dogs dangles. Green felt fabric type jacket is the best thing I ever bought. You could be out in a hurricane and happily work away out in the yard and it's light.

    Good morning for testing rain gear!
    Got Kaiwaka jacket month ago after reading all comments here. Just in after 2 hours in the lashing rain and my shoulders are very damp, rain didn't actually come through, but seemed to seep through all around the shoulder area. Jacket month old first proper wear of it and very disappointed. Always had Flexathane up to now, thought I'd go for better quality, probably same material? but different tailoring? I see a lot of people here very happy with them so can't understand it..


  • #43
    patsy_mccabe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,490 ✭✭✭✭patsy_mccabe


    Stay away from Helly Henson anyway. Bought one of their 'Voss' jackets on Screwfix and 3 months later and all the cover on the sleeves came off. Complete sh1te. Going to buy a Flexothane now instead. Have the leggings and still perfact after 2 years.


  • #44
    blue5000
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,891 Mod ✭✭✭✭blue5000


    cathal irwin wrote: »
    Its time to put your money where your mouth is. I own a safety supply business and i am getting a Waterproof jacket and trousers made to sell to Coop's. The jacket will be aimed at farmers. What would you want from a jacket. I know what i want as i am in waterproofs everyday on the farm.

    Just to add, on the removable body warmer/liner have zips on the inside of the main jacket that the body warmer zips into, and have the zips usable on the body warmer on it's own.

    Vents under the armpit.

    A big zip pocket sloped at 45 deg on the outside left chest area so it's easy to get a phone out with your right hand. Some biker jackets have an extra flap to keep rain out of the pockets, might be worth having a look.

    Hand warmer pockets, lined.

    On some ski pants there's a zip vent from the crotch to the knee along the inner thigh, might be worth a look:D. Don't bother with too many pockets on the trousers, put braces on them.

    If the seat's wet, sit on yer hat, a cool head is better than a wet ar5e.



  • #45
    freedominacup
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,920 ✭✭✭freedominacup


    pms7 wrote: »
    Good morning for testing rain gear!
    Got Kaiwaka jacket month ago after reading all comments here. Just in after 2 hours in the lashing rain and my shoulders are very damp, rain didn't actually come through, but seemed to seep through all around the shoulder area. Jacket month old first proper wear of it and very disappointed. Always had Flexathane up to now, thought I'd go for better quality, probably same material? but different tailoring? I see a lot of people here very happy with them so can't understand it..

    I'm on my third soaking of the day now. I don't know if anything would stand up to what fell here today.


  • #46
    Mooooo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,577 ✭✭✭Mooooo


    Generally wear an old Canterbury jacket under the oil coat here, not much would stand up to the last 48 hours. Flexothane are ok bar the hood wouldn't always cover the cap or hoody of a jumper


  • #47
    Dakota Dan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,761 ✭✭✭Dakota Dan


    freedominacup wrote: »
    I'm on my third soaking of the day now. I don't know if anything would stand up to what fell here today.

    I got drowned twice today and went into Dairygold and got rain gear and they cost 100, had them on 10 minutes and the rain eased. Probably worth it to stop the rain.


  • #48
    Joe Daly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 499 ✭✭Joe Daly


    I don't think anything would hold out the rain that fell to day ie Noahs ark would be under pressure. It will put back things for a week a man had me booked to cut silage next week looking at it this evening I think it will be very doubt full very heavy ground.


  • #49
    Say my name
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,499 ✭✭✭✭Say my name


    GUY COTTON.


  • #50
    greysides
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 9,047 Mod ✭✭✭✭greysides


    Worn two waterproof layers, top and bottom, today and hoped the holes in the trousers didn't line up.

    Stayed dry, some rain seeped in the top of the wellies.

    Rolling up the cuffs of my jumper stopped the wet from my wrists wicking up too far.

    Have a Guy Cotten jacket ready to wear but was waiting for a wet day to try it out......

    The aim of argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress. Joseph Joubert

    The ultimate purpose of debate is not to produce consensus. It's to promote critical thinking.

    Adam Grant



  • #51
    Markcheese
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,947 ✭✭✭Markcheese


    Aussie dri-as-a+bone jackets are really good, think they're waxed cotton, the coats come down to your knees, the best bit is a seperate hood/cowl, covering your shoulders...

    https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.drizaboneclothing.co.uk%2Fmedia%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct%2Fcache%2F13%2Fimage%2F9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95%2Fl%2Fr%2Flr_dc01_drizabone_wax_riding_b_2_1.jpg&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.drizaboneclothing.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fdriza-bone-original-wax-full-length-coat&tbnid=gQyl1psbTd7zHM&vet=1&docid=cp_QgbUlU1hFYM&w=1800&h=2400&hl=en-IE&gl=ie&source=sh%2Fx%2Fim

    Slava ukraini 🇺🇦



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