Galvin Green waterproof trousers

deisebabe · 30-04-2009 12:50PM #1

Hi, I'm looking to buy some GG waterproof trousers for my husband. I've been searching online and they come to roughly 150 sterling on uk sites

Has anyone bought online and can recommend a place?
Is there anywhere in Ireland selling these that are not majorly overpriced?
Any golf sales on????

Thanks

fullstop · 30-04-2009 01:05PM

deisebabe wrote: »

Hi, I'm looking to buy some GG waterproof trousers for my husband. I've been searching online and they come to roughly 150 sterling on uk sites
Has anyone bought online and can recommend a place?
Is there anywhere in Ireland selling these that are not majorly overpriced?
Any golf sales on????

Thanks

If you are buying Galvin Green it won't come cheap. Very good wetgear though I believe.
It can be bought in most golf shops in the country but expect to pay at least the price you mentioned.

ozymandias10 · 30-04-2009 02:20PM

Bought it online. Is the most expensive suit but is by and far the best wet gear avilable. It is guaranteed for life and is washable. It is fully breathable and also has elasticated straps so it fits perfect.I spent along time looking to get the suit but it was well worth it as I will have it for years and also will be dry coming off the course. There are alot of different styles as well.

I will have a look to see if I have a link to the place I bought it.

OilBeefHooked2 · 30-04-2009 02:45PM

Yes Calvin Green is quaility gear alright just a shame about the oversized branding on the clothes and your paying a premium for pleasure aswell (great if you like that sort of thing).
Imo Callaway gortex raingear is just as good and also just as fashionable.http://www.direct-golf.co.uk/golf_clothing/callaway_golf/deal_gore_tex_waterproof_golf_trousers_waterproofs/p9183#

ozymandias10 · 30-04-2009 02:49PM

david-k wrote: »

Yes Calvin Green is quaility gear alright just a shame about the oversized branding on the clothes and your paying a premium for pleasure aswell (great if you like that sort of thing).
Imo Callaway gortex raingear is just as good and also just as fashionable.http://www.direct-golf.co.uk/golf_clothing/callaway_golf/deal_gore_tex_waterproof_golf_trousers_waterproofs/p9183#

I am the opposite..don't like big brand names splashed accross my gear.... The suit I have does not have them just a tasteful one on the back of the collar and also at the bottom of the leg. I got the gear for performance in terms of breathable , waterproof and durable....it has all these in spades and is washable

golfbgud · 01-05-2009 01:26PM

Quality at a price.

Good gear and well worth the investment. I have a set and its been tested in the elements. Works all the time!

pressurecooker · 01-05-2009 01:50PM

Am an avid reader of this forum, but haven't posted, but have resolved to change that situation, and this thread is the perfect opportunity.

I bought a pair of Galvin Green Alf waterproof trousers in March, through www.pricebustergolf.co.uk.

I did quite a bit of research before purchasing, and tried them on in a shop here before purchasing, to check the correct size.

£148 sterling and an additional £13.99 sterling for delivery, but still saved on the transaction.

They are expensive, but are really comfortable and with the zips to the side of the legs, and at the front of the waist, they are easy to put on and remove on the course.

With the weather of late, i've used them quite a bit and am very happy.

hope this helps.....

GreeBo · 01-05-2009 03:02PM

I bought a Galvin Green suit last year but ended up not getting the trousers as I found them very tight in the legs. Got some Sunderland ones and they let in on the crotch so swapped them for some Callaway GoreTex and they are excellent. Both Black and a perfect match. Also cheaper than the GG trousers.

Wobs · 01-05-2009 03:20PM

I bought a GG jacket a few years ago and it has never let me down. The guy in the shop didn't recomend the trousers, can't remember the reason why, it may have had something to do with the fit.

Waesfjord · 01-05-2009 04:48PM

Plenty of these always for sale Ebay.

I picked up a GG jacket half price there a few months back, again have to say is great. Light, comfy, fully waterproof and easily packable away when not needed.

Just need to be a little careful who you buy from. If an Ebay shop or have sold many before, with good feedback, then minimal risk of gear being fake.

uberwolf · 01-05-2009 07:21PM

just reading some of the comments here. I've a pair of proquip trousers, have proved reasonable to date. I would wear them as my only bottoms though, with nothing underneath (well, with jocks I mean)

Are Galvin green intended to be worn over other bottoms? what do people wear them with?

deisebabe · 08-05-2009 09:42AM

Hi guys, Thanks so much for all the help. Tried ebay but they never seem to have the size.
Am getting GG as got him one of their waterproof jackets last year and has found it brilliant.
Have just bought off pricebustergolf. As pressurecooker mentioned it seems to be the cheapest there.

Cheers

Par72 · 08-05-2009 12:38PM

uberwolf wrote: »

just reading some of the comments here. I've a pair of proquip trousers, have proved reasonable to date. I would wear them as my only bottoms though, with nothing underneath (well, with jocks I mean)

Are Galvin green intended to be worn over other bottoms? what do people wear them with?

I'd always wear trousers or shorts under my Galvin Green Trousers.

liam12989 · 23-01-2014 05:29PM

bump,

im looking to get a pair. at best price available.

i can see they online at mcguirks for ~ 200e

anyone know any place cheaper?

pistol_75 · 23-01-2014 05:49PM

liam12989 wrote: »

bump,

im looking to get a pair. at best price available.

i can see they online at mcguirks for ~ 200e

anyone know any place cheaper?

What size? I have a pair worn a few times the are just a little bit short on me. They are size L I think.Are fine for size but I'm 5' 10 and they are a couple of inches short.

Long shot I know.

FixdePitchmark · 23-01-2014 06:04PM

liam12989 wrote: »

bump,

im looking to get a pair. at best price available.

i can see they online at mcguirks for ~ 200e

anyone know any place cheaper?

Is it just me or is 200 euro taking the piss.

They are just stopping water, anything, near 100 euro must be as good

Now im as bad as anyone for the old golf gear, but am I missing something here.

Loire · 23-01-2014 08:02PM

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Is it just me or is 200 euro taking the piss.

They are just stopping water, anything, near 100 euro must be as good

Now im as bad as anyone for the old golf gear, but am I missing something here.

To be honest I think you're right. I can see the logic in a good jacket / top as this is where the rain will fall. If the rain is so bad it comes through your rain trousers then it's not the conditions I would play in

bustercherry · 23-01-2014 11:59PM

Best golf purchase I have made, wear them all winter with thermal tights underneath whether it's raining or not. Paid less than 200 for them but the big thing is they wash, the cheaper stuff just fall to bits or lose their waterproofness. Saves the nonsense of taking trousers on and off during rounds. I actually can't be arsed playing with people who do that.

FixdePitchmark · 24-01-2014 12:50AM

bustercherry wrote: »

Best golf purchase I have made, wear them all winter with thermal tights underneath whether it's raining or not. Paid less than 200 for them but the big thing is they wash, the cheaper stuff just fall to bits or lose their waterproofness. Saves the nonsense of taking trousers on and off during rounds. I actually can't be arsed playing with people who do that.

Lol.

A bit harsh.
But dont do that meself.

Is there a chance the thermal tights have you feeling superior.

Hope you dont get a ladder in them.

PARlance · 24-01-2014 12:59AM

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Lol.

A bit harsh.
But dont do that meself.

Is there a chance the thermal tights have you feeling superior.

Hope you dont get a ladder in them.

Sure you would need a ladder (;)) to climb up on in order to look down on the lads putting on their rain gear mid round.

14handicap · 24-01-2014 01:10AM

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Is it just me or is 200 euro taking the piss.

They are just stopping water, anything, near 100 euro must be as good

Now im as bad as anyone for the old golf gear, but am I missing something here.

No your spot on. 200euro for a pair of waterproof trousers is crazy unless you have money to burn... then you need the jacket...!!!

FixdePitchmark · 24-01-2014 01:32AM

PARlance wrote: »

Sure you would need a ladder (;)) to climb up on in order to look down on the lads putting on their rain gear mid round.

Any look at tights these days is good enough for me.

Lads - I think it is time it we called bluff on Galvin Green - lovely gear - will buy it at some stage - but - it.

But it is made in Asia (somewhere) for about 8 euro - ok pay gortex 3 euro - total 11.

I'd put it up there with

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bustercherry · 24-01-2014 01:42AM

PARlance wrote: »

Sure you would need a ladder (;)) to climb up on in order to look down on the lads putting on their rain gear mid round.

It's the imbeciles that are constantly taking them on and off. why can't they just leave them on :rolleyes:

FixdePitchmark · 24-01-2014 02:16AM

bustercherry wrote: »

It's the imbeciles that are constantly taking them on and off. why can't they just leave them on :rolleyes:

I would tend to agree.

I'd hold out as long as possible with a storm umbrella - keep legs dry till it is gone a bit Irish - then put on legs - they are on for the day then.

Seen a lad in a full Galvin today - the weather was grand - he was a full shot routine lad - holding up the whole course.

I'm not being racist (GGist) - but it all looked a bit precious.

I think you can only be in Green gear if you are scratch + or suffer from wet skin or have Raynauds Disease.

Whyner · 24-01-2014 10:13AM

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

I would tend to agree.

I'd hold out as long as possible with a storm umbrella - keep legs dry till it is gone a bit Irish - then put on legs - they are on for the day then.

Seen a lad in a full Galvin today - the weather was grand - he was a full shot routine lad - holding up the whole course.

I'm not being racist (GGist) - but it all looked a bit precious.

I think you can only be in Green gear if you are scratch + or suffer from wet skin or have Raynauds Disease.

GG just seems to work better than most other rain gear.

Childish post btw.

shane0007 · 24-01-2014 10:13AM

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Is there a chance the thermal tights have you feeling superior.

They might just be a bit too tight :-0

TrapperChamonix · 24-01-2014 10:16AM

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Any look at tights these days is good enough for me.

Lads - I think it is time it we called bluff on Galvin Green - lovely gear - will buy it at some stage - but - it.

But it is made in Asia (somewhere) for about 8 euro - ok pay gortex 3 euro - total 11.

I'd put it up there with

Gor Tex created a leap in technology in 1978 with the introduction of WP/BR laminates. They had a patent on this for many years but this ran out some time ago (early 2000's I think). Since then there have been many other systems using the same system eVent (North Face), Sympatex (Nike), MemBrain Strata (Marmot), Imperalite (Mizuno) etc. Nothing wrong with Gor Tex but as all the the other generics operate the same level of technical performance there is no reason to pay a premium for it. Obviously the design and manufacturing quality have as much as an impact, but if its value for money v's performance, not sure GG are top of the list.

Aesop · 24-01-2014 11:20AM

BS Syndrome perhaps? (no not that BS...honestly)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-purchase_rationalization

PARlance · 24-01-2014 11:41AM

bustercherry wrote: »

It's the imbeciles that are constantly taking them on and off. why can't they just leave them on :rolleyes:

True, I've never come across one of them, but that would get my tats up!
On any kind of overcast day, I'll have mine on before the round.
If it takes a turn after being a fine day, mine are on in seconds and stay on.

Fix, they are a bit pricey but I wouldn't go slagging anyone that has them, we are golfers after all.
I'm sure most of us have forked out on items were we could have found a similar alternative, at a cheaper price elsewhere.

FixdePitchmark · 24-01-2014 02:44PM

PARlance wrote: »

True, I've never come across one of them, but that would get my tats up!
On any kind of overcast day, I'll have mine on before the round.
If it takes a turn after being a fine day, mine are on in seconds and stay on.

Fix, they are a bit pricey but I wouldn't go slagging anyone that has them, we are golfers after all.
I'm sure most of us have forked out on items were we could have found a similar alternative, at a cheaper price elsewhere.

I'll buy them meself, I'd say - Only having a laugh. We should be able laugh at golfers craziness when it comes to buying stuff . I'd be as bad as most.

If a lad is holding up the whole golf course - as he was. He could be wearing a yellow corpo jacket. He is the one attracting attention.

Dossy · 24-01-2014 02:54PM

I have a pair of Pro Quip pants which i got when i was around 16, i played a bit back then and now 25 im back playing again and still using them, now only that they are a bit faded and slightly long there is nothing wrong with them, they do the same thing any other waterproof pants do,

Any waterproof pants at around €100 is perfect, better off spending €200 on full suit rather then just a pants cos of name,

Now before anyone thinks im tight or whatever, im as bad as the next guy for buying gear but €200 for waterproof pants is just mad, IMHO

Galvin Green waterproof trousers

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