Malc Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Recommend me something along those lines. I have a RN goretex jacket which is great but it would be nice to have a jacket or one piece for cooler weather. Don't do much winter shore fishing but it could get me out more and I wonder if a floatation suit suit both boat and shore? Pros and cons of them? Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike farrants Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 I have an Imax flotation suit for both boat and shore and it is bulky - guess it has to be to be a floatation suit - but i ordered large and its huge on me. As jon says puts me off wearing it unless its really cold - having said that - it is very warm - good cuffs, great hood, high collar - loads of pockets, whistle, high vis all the things you want/need I also have a thermal smock form imax it is also large and fits well - much comfier to wear - so i put it down to the flotation element. i would advise a 2 piece though - you can mix and match then! otherwise its all or nothing! Malc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 I use Greys bib and brace set coupled with either a Gul sailing jacket or a neoprene jacket by Stormer (stormr?). @Andy135 has one and is shamelessly copied him. Both are great. Malc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 I use a thermal waterproof bib & braces thing from Vass, with neoprene wellies and a neoprene Stormr Stryker foul weather jacket, deliberately one size too large so that I can layer up underneath. Seems to work ok. I also use an auto life jacket on top when on the boat. I avoided one piece suits as it seems like a faff to take off when you want a pee. The bib & braces are bad enough but at least I can keep my jacket on whilst at the gunnel. Malc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 10 minutes ago, JonC said: It must have been quite a challenge for you on JG with those high gunnels.(like a midget at a urinal comes to mind 🤣) JonC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 18 minutes ago, JonC said: It must have been quite a challenge for you on JG with those high gunnels.(like a midget at a urinal comes to mind 🤣) That's what the holes at the back of the deck were fore! Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 I have a Guy Cotton Chinook smock, totally waterproof. I prefer thinner waterproofs and layer up accordingly. Floatation suits too bulky for beach and small boats, ok for charters where you have a bit more room. Malc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike farrants Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 On 2/10/2023 at 6:05 PM, Andy135 said: I avoided one piece suits as it seems like a faff to take off when you want a pee. The bib & braces are bad enough but at least I can keep my jacket on whilst at the gunnel. Risky business - my stepdad was the sergeant on the Ashburton (solent marine police) and (grim as it sounds) most of the bodies he recovered had their flys open or trousers down..... I prefer to "Bucket & chuckit" and of course my bucket of choice is a bright orange B&Q bucket £1 Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 Just ordered the Imax. Thanks everyone! Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 12 minutes ago, Malc said: Just ordered the Imax. Thanks everyone! IMAX what? Two piece/one piece?? Details... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 56 minutes ago, JonC said: One piece tank top version. Do they do an epilates version for @Geoff ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 4 hours ago, Saintly Fish said: Do they do an epilates version for @Geoff ?? Probably not Neil, if they did an "epaulet/epaulette" version I might buy it, but a version that removes hair???? No way. Geoff.😉 Malc and Andy135 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 4 minutes ago, Geoff said: Probably not Neil, if they did an "epaulet/epaulette" version I might buy it, but a version that removes hair???? No way. Geoff.😉 Well, what's in a couple of extra/missing letters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 6 hours ago, Saintly Fish said: IMAX what? Two piece/one piece?? Details... Jacket as I'm a cheapskate, well I have lightweight goretex leggings and also padded nylon salopettes which won't last too long (Aldi) so they will do in the meantime. If I went one/two piece then I would not wear the old stuff I already have and it would be a waste and I can buy salopettes in a couple of years time when the cheaper stuff is wrecked or not allowed back in the house. 🤮 Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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