Swim robes

batman1 · 17-11-2019 7:25pm #1

I would like to get my oh a swim robe as they have recently started sea swimming.

Can anyone recommend a good quality, warm robe for getting dressed and warmed up a bit on the beach? Seems to be do much choice

martin6651 · 17-11-2019 9:31pm

Dry Robe used most at Blackrock Galway but are about 150 yoyos

and still ricky villa · 18-11-2019 12:08am

Dry Robes are pricey but very good.
I've mine about 4 years and it's still like new. Doesn't even smell!

brcwatters · 26-11-2019 12:34pm

Sorry - just wondering about Dry Robes (hopefully a surprise present so don't want asking the recipient). Do most people have the long or short sleeves version? Long sleeves look like they'd be a good bit warmer but are also a fair bit more expensive. Don't want going overkill if not necessary. Thanks!

griffin100 · 26-11-2019 2:14pm

brcwatters wrote: »

Sorry - just wondering about Dry Robes (hopefully a surprise present so don't want asking the recipient). Do most people have the long or short sleeves version? Long sleeves look like they'd be a good bit warmer but are also a fair bit more expensive. Don't want going overkill if not necessary. Thanks!

I’ve one of these - https://www.wetsuitoutlet.ie/2019-northcore-beach-basha-changing-robe-poncho-grey-noco24c-p-8400.html?products_id=8400&source=googleshopping&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5sXKmvqH5gIVjMreCh0YawXUEAQYASABEgIEpvD_BwE

Had it a few years and still going strong. Not as warm as a dry robe but cheap and cheerful and does the job.

brcwatters · 26-11-2019 3:40pm

Thanks! I will check them out!

Antoninus · 24-03-2021 9:43am

Similar to the original poster, I'm looking to order a dryrobe for the S.O. Generally it will be a swim on a secluded beach/lough after a walk with the dog, so lightness and compactness would be important factors. Thanks.

Taltos · 25-03-2021 12:42am

I’ve a HUT one - cheaper, warm but heavy.
Family have a DryRobe - very nice - similar to HUT but maybe a bit better quality.
SO has a RED robe - pricier, but much much lighter, very surprised at how light and warm it is in comparison.

Going from approx 90 to 150 to 170...

But as we’re coming into the Summer is the robe really needed? I only wear mine now until I’m warm and in a few weeks won’t be using it at all until November again.

Antoninus · 25-03-2021 7:59am

Thanks for the reply Taltos. I'll check these out.
It's a good question. As summer isn't far away, I might just go for Griffin100's suggestion above.
Still checking out options mind.

California Dreamer · 25-03-2021 8:47am

Wasn't there an Irish company that made something similar to the dry robe?

Sold out in minutes on the first run and were a lot cheaper than dry robe.

somespud · 25-03-2021 1:54pm

https://couconoutdoor.com/collections/coucon-with-sleeves

TheW1zard · 25-03-2021 1:59pm

https://www.coisfarraigerobes.ie/

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