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  • 07-10-2019 8:47pm
    #1
    Barnsley
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭


    Well lads need a new pair of hunting trousers for the season and wondering if anyone has tried percussion or decathlon pants. Seem like good value. Thanks


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    cookimonster
    Registered Users Posts: 2,759 ✭✭✭cookimonster


    I have a few items of clothing from Percussion.
    A single skin soft fabric trousers I use for early season stalking (naturaly breathable not waterproof but will dry quickly). Very quiet excellant for woodland stalking.
    The other pair are a heavier lined trouser with a more robust but some what noisier synthetic material. Water resistant, but not very breathable. Mainly used for rough shooting.
    I have the Percussion Veste Chasse Marly Jacket, good light/ medium jacket as well as a old game keepers vest that's well trashed but in good working order.

    The Decathlon stuff always strikes me as good quailty gear, I've picked up various odds and sods (hats, clothing, cleaning gear, gun cases (hard and soft), binos hardness, pouches, bags etc, etc) all still working if not battle scared.

    Another chap here was inquiring about trousers and I suggested Deer Hunter Avantai trouser. These are light weight trousers, fully water proof and breathable perfect for high activity use. I use mine in the Wicklow mountains and are perfectly suited for crawling through sodden ground as seen in the last two week ends. The quiet material is also suited for woodland stalking if so desired.


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    Vizzy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,527 ✭✭✭Vizzy


    I have a couple of Percussion trousers
    My go to one is the Marly, soft fabric, silent, breathable and very showerproof ( withstood about 2 hours of heavy drizzle/showers last weekend)
    I also have a Fuseau ? which are the same as the Marly but have a "briarproof" patch from the knee to the waist. Again very good.

    The only caution I would give you with regard to percussion are that they are very tight fitting on the thighs and calves. This causes a bit of restriction if you are climbing over gates/ditches etc.

    I picked up a nice pair of Deerhunter "Rogaland stretch"trousers about a week ago and they are basically the same material as the Percussion but they have a stretchy fabric and they are also a bit wider fitting.


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    Barnsley
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭Barnsley


    cookimonster wrote: »
    I have a few items of clothing from Percussion.
    A single skin soft fabric trousers I use for early season stalking (naturaly breathable not waterproof but will dry quickly). Very quiet excellant for woodland stalking.
    The other pair are a heavier lined trouser with a more robust but some what noisier synthetic material. Water resistant, but not very breathable. Mainly used for rough shooting.
    I have the Percussion Veste Chasse Marly Jacket, good light/ medium jacket as well as a old game keepers vest that's well trashed but in good working order.

    The Decathlon stuff always strikes me as good quailty gear, I've picked up various odds and sods (hats, clothing, cleaning gear, gun cases (hard and soft), binos hardness, pouches, bags etc, etc) all still working if not battle scared.

    Another chap here was inquiring about trousers and I suggested Deer Hunter Avantai trouser. These are light weight trousers, fully water proof and breathable perfect for high activity use. I use mine in the Wicklow mountains and are perfectly suited for crawling through sodden ground as seen in the last two week ends. The quiet material is also suited for woodland stalking if so desired.

    Thanks for the reply. Have the avanti trousers zip pockets on them, It doesn't say on any websites whether they do or not. Thanks


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    cookimonster
    Registered Users Posts: 2,759 ✭✭✭cookimonster


    Barnsley wrote: »
    Thanks for the reply. Have the avanti trousers zip pockets on them, It doesn't say on any websites whether they do or not. Thanks

    Ahhhh..... I'm not 100% sure, I'll get back to you. I do know that there's only three pockets, two hip and a back pocket.
    I don't tend to carry much more than some surgical gloves and a packet of tissues in my trouser pockets, preferring to carry everything else ( rope, plastic bag, 5 extra rnds, spare knife and phone) in my jacket pockets while the rest hangs off me.


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    deerhunter1
    Registered Users Posts: 2,693 ✭✭✭deerhunter1


    Vizzy wrote: »
    I have a couple of Percussion trousers
    My go to one is the Marly, soft fabric, silent, breathable and very showerproof ( withstood about 2 hours of heavy drizzle/showers last weekend)
    I also have a Fuseau ? which are the same as the Marly but have a "briarproof" patch from the knee to the waist. Again very good.

    The only caution I would give you with regard to percussion are that they are very tight fitting on the thighs and calves. This causes a bit of restriction if you are climbing over gates/ditches etc.

    I picked up a nice pair of Deerhunter "Rogaland stretch"trousers about a week ago and they are basically the same material as the Percussion but they have a stretchy fabric and they are also a bit wider fitting.

    agree with above,percussion good value for money but tight fit from knees down,also very warm,Deerhunter as above waterproof,breathable and stretchable


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    cookimonster
    Registered Users Posts: 2,759 ✭✭✭cookimonster


    Sorry about delay, just got my hands back on them.... no zips on the pockets and low and behold no back pocket..... I'm going senile..... don't tell the local FO!


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    J.R.
    Registered Users Posts: 2,333 ✭✭✭J.R.


    Barnsley wrote: »
    Well lads need a new pair of hunting trousers for the season and wondering if anyone has tried percussion or decathlon pants. Seem like good value. Thanks

    There's a hunting trousers for sale in FOR SALE section


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    Barnsley
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭Barnsley


    Cheers for the replies lads. Have any of ye tried the game brand of clothing, their excel ripstop pants seem like a good pair for the money but don't know anyone who has tried their stuff. Thanks


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    deni20000
    Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭deni20000


    Percussion trousers are very tight in the upper part - fine when walking but uncomfortable when sitting - pity because otherwise great value and practical.


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    Chiparus
    Registered Users Posts: 2,254 ✭✭✭Chiparus


    Barnsley wrote: »
    Well lads need a new pair of hunting trousers for the season and wondering if anyone has tried percussion or decathlon pants. Seem like good value. Thanks

    Got decathlon, warm waterproof trousers, find them quite good, although probably too warm as they are fleece lined.
    Pretty waterproof too as I have to hose them down as they were covered in blood and mud - unlike my Harkila prohunter trousers .:rolleyes:


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    nophd08
    Registered Users Posts: 471 ✭✭nophd08


    Chiparus wrote: »
    Got decathlon, warm waterproof trousers, find them quite good, although probably too warm as they are fleece lined.
    Pretty waterproof too as I have to hose them down as they were covered in blood and mud - unlike my Harkila prohunter trousers .:rolleyes:
    Which ones did you go for and how did the sizing work out for you.
    Thinking of getting a couple of pairs of the cheaper ones.


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    Chiparus
    Registered Users Posts: 2,254 ✭✭✭Chiparus


    520 Warm Waterproof Driven Shooting Trousers

    Sizing - followed the guide- very good.

    As I said the trousers are very warm , thought they were too warm but I was thankful I had them yesterday morning,.


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    garyc007
    Registered Users Posts: 411 ✭✭garyc007


    I have the tight percussion ones also, 2 friends had them too and eventually ripped them. the water resistance on mine is starting to go but I have them a while and usually wear chaps over them.
    Bought a cheap pair of decathlon to try and iv ended up using them so far, they are lighter and quite waterproof.
    I might try the deerhunter next as I have a jacket that is quite good


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    Eddie B
    Registered Users Posts: 1,974 ✭✭✭Eddie B


    Sorry for hijacking the thread lads, but anyone recommend a good pair of trousers for heavy cover? Something thorn resistant and tear resistant.


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    Vizzy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,527 ✭✭✭Vizzy


    Percussion do ( or did) a thornproof trousers - Fuseau Predator R2.

    Available in a few places in Ireland.

    Very good, but they are tight fitting, like all Percussion stuff, so try before you buy. Particularly if you are climbing ditches or over wire.


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    no_4
    Registered Users Posts: 363 ✭✭no_4


    I’ve tried the expensive, deerhunter and beretta and mid range decathlon and the decathlon pair are my go to pair


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    Eddie B
    Registered Users Posts: 1,974 ✭✭✭Eddie B


    no_4 wrote: »
    I’ve tried the expensive, deerhunter and beretta and mid range decathlon and the decathlon pair are my go to pair

    Which Decathlon have you got no_4? So many designs, has me scratching my head.


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    J.R.
    Registered Users Posts: 2,333 ✭✭✭J.R.


    I've tried all the major brands,

    I find Craghoppers very good as a great all-rounder .....plus lifetime guarantee.

    https://www.craghoppers.ie/outlet/shop-by/gender/mens/


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    Rows Grower
    Registered Users Posts: 7,826 ✭✭✭Rows Grower


    I got a present of a pair of Harkila Ultimate trousers and they are unreal, they feel like they'd repel a ricochet never mind a thorn.

    They are heavier than any other trousers I've ever worn but the quality of the material is fantastic, you won't think twice about walking through any furze or brambles.

    I should add they are a very long fit in the leg and you won't be tackling putting up a hem with your needle and thread.

    "Very soon we are going to Mars. You wouldn't have been going to Mars if my opponent won, that I can tell you. You wouldn't even be thinking about it."

    Donald Trump, March 13th 2018.



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    Eddie B
    Registered Users Posts: 1,974 ✭✭✭Eddie B


    Rows Grower wrote: »
    I got a present of a pair of Harkila Ultimate trousers and they are unreal, they feel like they'd repel a ricochet never mind a thorn.

    They are heavier than any other trousers I've ever worn but the quality of the material is fantastic, you won't think twice about walking through any furze or brambles.

    I should add they are a very long fit in the leg and you won't be tackling putting up a hem with your needle and thread.

    Yea, they look very good. Just too pricey for me. What a great present that was. 👍


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    Eddie B
    Registered Users Posts: 1,974 ✭✭✭Eddie B


    Anyone any experience with seeland? Heard they weren't bad for the price?


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    #23
    Feisar
    Registered Users Posts: 6,597 ✭✭✭Feisar


    I've a pair of Haglöfs Rugged Mountain trousers. Some job, a touch on the warm side though.

    First they came for the socialists...



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    Eddie B
    Registered Users Posts: 1,974 ✭✭✭Eddie B


    Feisar wrote: »
    I've a pair of Haglöfs Rugged Mountain trousers. Some job, a touch on the warm side though.

    Very tempted to give these a try, thanks.

    Just found this. Looks a good price, and an extra 15% off on good Friday.


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    mallards
    Registered Users Posts: 972 ✭✭✭mallards


    Eddie B wrote: »
    Anyone any experience with seeland? Heard they weren't bad for the price?

    I usually use Seeland woodcock trousers. Great when the weather is a bit colder.


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    Feisar
    Registered Users Posts: 6,597 ✭✭✭Feisar


    Eddie B wrote: »
    Very tempted to give these a try, thanks.

    Just found this. Looks a good price, and an extra 15% off on good Friday.

    They are quality. As I said though, they are warm. Great if yer waiting for ducks but too warm if out after a wiley cock pheasant! Just something to think about.

    First they came for the socialists...



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    Woodcock shot
    Registered Users Posts: 65 ✭✭Woodcock shot


    Eddie B wrote: »
    Anyone any experience with seeland? Heard they weren't bad for the price?

    I have a pair of sealand Marsh trousers, not sure if they’re still available but I got them 4 years ago from irish shooting Knocknagosel, they are unreal tough in heavy cover, I’ve tried percussion and like said above burst and ripped crossing ditches due to being too tight fitting, I always used to wear wax chaps for heavy cover but no need with the Sealand Marsh,


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    #28
    Eddie B
    Registered Users Posts: 1,974 ✭✭✭Eddie B


    Thanks lads. I'm spoilt for choice.


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    #29
    garv123
    Registered Users Posts: 6,576 ✭✭✭garv123


    Eddie B wrote: »
    Sorry for hijacking the thread lads, but anyone recommend a good pair of trousers for heavy cover? Something thorn resistant and tear resistant.

    Any pants and a pair of duck dri treggings. I wouldn't go rough shooting without them anymore.. Hand made and withstand anything. They've also stopped the welly from filling up a few times too.

    http://www.duckdri.co.uk/leggings.html


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    no_4
    Registered Users Posts: 363 ✭✭no_4


    Code 520 I think was about 35€
    Eddie B wrote: »
    Which Decathlon have you got no_4? So many designs, has me scratching my head.


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    Heavy handed
    Registered Users Posts: 202 ✭✭Heavy handed


    I’ve had harkilla, deer hunter and ridgeline in the past. Either got drowned wet or was cold wearing them. Ended up buying a some kuiu gear from the states and haven’t looked back since.


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