thermal suits

[daio web]

hi guys and girls looking for a thermal suit 2 piece i have a few  flotation suits but i find them to bulkey  and end up stripping them of needs to be able to move freeley in it any help would be great read all the reviews  on them still confused 👍

[JDP]

I find the floatation suits are good if you don't need to move about to much but if you do, they get pretty hot and don't allow condensation to escape very easily. I start of with a base layer of merino wool thermals, then several layers of fleece before a light breathable waterproof jacket. Goretex used to be popular for the outer layer but these days there are several other similar materials which aren't so expensive. Im finding that Im doing more alpine trips lately where sleeping out on mountains for a few days at a time in snow and ice are quite appealing to me. With alpine hunting and trout fishing being so popular here we have some pretty decent cold weather clothing available.

Edited November 11, 2024 by JDP

[JonC]

1 hour ago, daio web said:

hi guys and girls looking for a thermal suit 2 piece i have a few  flotation suits but i find them to bulkey  and end up stripping them of needs to be able to move freeley in it any help would be great read all the reviews  on them still confused 👍

The best  quality stuff is from the sailing brands such as Gil, Zhic, Helly Hanson or Musto etc . Far better quality than the fishing manufacture’s offerings. 
I personally prefer a breathable bib and brace and jacket with warm layers underneath that can be added or removed rather than one thick coat which is usually too warm and bulky. 
‘Wetsuit outlet’ based in Southend on sea are usually the best price, they have a massive amount of stock and offer a good mail order service. We buy nearly all of our wetsuits and dry suits from them.

Most of the body’s heat is lost through the extremities,(90%) so decent hat and well fitting boots are essential. Tight clothing cuts off circulation. 

 

[JDP]

9 minutes ago, JonC said:

The best  quality stuff is from the sailing brands such as Gil, Zhic, Helly Hanson or Musto etc . Far better quality than the fishing manufacture’s offerings. 
I personally prefer a breathable bib and brace and jacket with warm layers underneath that can be added or removed rather than one thick coat which is usually too warm and bulky. 
‘Wetsuit outlet’ based in Southend on sea are usually the best price, they have a massive amount of stock and offer a good mail order service. We buy nearly all of our wetsuits and dry suits from them.

Most of the body’s heat is lost through the extremities,(90%) so decent hat and well fitting boots are essential. Tight clothing cuts off circulation. 

 

I was recently looking at some of those brands and found I could buy them cheaper buying from the UK, even with postage. Totally agree they are better than the fishing clothing on offer and also last well.

[JonC]

44 minutes ago, JDP said:

I find the floatation suits are good if you don't need to move about to much but if you do, they get pretty hot and don't allow condensation to escape very easily. I start of with a base layer of merino wool thermals, then several layers of fleece before a light breathable waterproof jacket. Goretex used to be popular for the outer layer but these days there are several other similar materials which aren't so expensive. Im finding that Im doing more alpine trips lately where sleeping out on mountains for a few days at a time in snow and ice are quite appealing to me. With alpine hunting and trout fishing being so popular here we have some pretty decent cold weather clothing available.

Look at  Cotswold outdoor, they do specialist outdoor kit. We used to buy stuff from there when working in Norway in the winter. 

[JDP]

7 hours ago, JonC said:

Look at  Cotswold outdoor, they do specialist outdoor kit. We used to buy stuff from there when working in Norway in the winter. 

I did use to go to one of their store in Wales when I lived there, they had some very good gear, some I still own now.

[Saintly Fish]

I just wear a few thinner layers. Then a waterproof/windproof coat with leggings. Then you can strip layers as you want!

[Malc]

I like multiple layers and mostly natural fibre until the outer layer. I have either an ex RN/MOD goretex unpadded jacket or an imax insulted jacket 

[mick]

5 hours ago, Malc said:

I like multiple layers and mostly natural fibre until the outer layer. I have either an ex RN/MOD goretex unpadded jacket or an imax insulted jacket 

Why have you insulted the jacket😃

[Malc]

33 minutes ago, mick said:

Why have you insulted the jacket😃

Because I was angry, we made up later 🥰

[jonnyswamp]

I've got the Imax bib and brace/smock combo (quilted) which is great if it's just cold as it isn't waterproof and the Vass 175 winter bib and brace/smock which is waterproof and lined

If I could only have 1, it would be the Vass, best of both worlds

Although I wear the Imax more as I don't tend to go out if it's raining unless I'm booked on a charter trip

Got the Vass kit from Gary Evans in Newport, but can't remember where I got the Imax suit from

EDIT

The Imax was also from Gary Evans, takes the guess work out of internet shopping and they usually price match

Edited November 14, 2024 by jonnyswamp
memory returned

[captin slows old outlaw]

On 11/12/2024 at 7:41 AM, Saintly Fish said:

I just wear a few thinner layers. Then a waterproof/windproof coat with leggings. Then you can strip layers as you want!

i do the same.i keep my wet trousers in my bag,till i nead them.i still have my moterbike trousers and they have rubber  padds in the neas and hips . very yousefull if the boat is throughing you around.

[daio web]

11 hours ago, jonnyswamp said:

I've got the Imax bib and brace/smock combo (quilted) which is great if it's just cold as it isn't waterproof and the Vass 175 winter bib and brace/smock which is waterproof and lined

If I could only have 1, it would be the Vass, best of both worlds

Although I wear the Imax more as I don't tend to go out if it's raining unless I'm booked on a charter trip

Got the Vass kit from Gary Evans in Newport, but can't remember where I got the Imax suit from

EDIT

The Imax was also from Gary Evans, takes the guess work out of internet shopping and they usually price match

thanks all for your help just purchased the new winter vass 175 top and bottoms coming today hopefully back out on the 30 th so give it a try then 👍

Edited November 15, 2024 by daio web
update just before the cardiff cod comp haha