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arabic
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 Posted - 06 Jul 2007 : 11:47:29 AM
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I am fed up getting soaked to the skin and would be grateful if someone could recommend a good waterproof jacket that wont break the bank.
I am always careful not to wash mine in anything biological and dont use conditioner yet they still leak. The latest culprit is my lovely Caldene I had for Christmas.
I prefer a lightweight jacket that I can use all year round (layered with winter warmers when necessary)
Sandie
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Judith S
Platinum Member
Wales
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Posted - 06 Jul 2007 : 11:59:21 AM
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Sandie - I've got a high-viz jacket from Millets that is very good...cheap & cheerful - its lightweight, waterproof & breathable - buy large enough so you can layer underneath for warmth. Its comfy to ride in.
If you want to spend more then look at the Blaithwait jacket from Equisafety - high-viz, fleece lined, waterproof & breathable - I've one & its been very good (several years old now).
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kofihorse
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Posted - 06 Jul 2007 : 12:56:35 PM
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I've got a Galashiels jacket from PortWest, available in work clothing supply shops and on the Internet and it cost about £20. It's very lightweight (mesh lining only), wasterproof and has lasted for about 4 years, winter and summer.It's a longer length, too, which keeps even more rain off!
Work wear shop are great for cheap and cheerful waterproof jackets and trousers. |
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Zoe Tyzack
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06 Jul 2007 : 1:03:18 PM
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My jackets havent been holding up and went and bought a new one last week.
There are so many lovely jackets out there but i was sensible to buy the one that would hold up to this appauling rain.
I got a Reggata nice and reasonable in price but will definatly do its job |
     
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Karon
Gold Member
England
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Posted - 06 Jul 2007 : 1:38:12 PM
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| I'm still waiting for a call back from them, but www.hertfordhorsebits.co.uk have some very cheap Mountain Horse jackets for sale. Worth giving them a call rather than trying to order from their website as I don't think the website works that well but might be worth a look? I'll let you know how I get on with them when I hear back from them! |
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rosyw
Platinum Member
England
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Posted - 06 Jul 2007 : 3:34:30 PM
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| Both Toggi and Horseware leak, so can't recommend. Among the cheaper ones Just Togs are good, I've had several of theirs with no leaks at all. |
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Zoe Tyzack
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06 Jul 2007 : 4:55:49 PM
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one of mine is a Horseware and it leaks real bad |
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Judith S
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Wales
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Karrera
Bronze Member
England
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Posted - 06 Jul 2007 : 7:24:30 PM
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Karon
Just had a look on the web site you posted, great bargins girls!!
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Rozy Rider
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06 Jul 2007 : 8:43:36 PM
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I'd second the light weight high viz one from Millets,shower proof, wind proof,breathable, started a bit of craze on them around here, several of the girls have them now, Val testing hers at the red dargon.. designed for bikers I think and to date have never washed mine, bought it a size smaller to keep it off the back of the saddle and the arms just fit with gripper at the cuff, its the shorter sort anyway and if we get wet it dryes out quick,and does'nt come through.If its raining to go out I just wear a vest to keep an air flow...Its Millets usual brand comes in lots of colours, the yellow ones are usually out the back. cost under £30, I bought one in the sale for £19.99.
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Judith S
Platinum Member
Wales
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Posted - 06 Jul 2007 : 9:15:34 PM
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| BRILL aren't they Sue!!! The first two piccies in my signature - I'm wearing my Millets bargain jacket!! Think I paid under £20 as well!! |
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Rozy Rider
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 06 Jul 2007 : 9:53:33 PM
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Great for presents for pals with horse or bikes...would'nt be without mine, its a bit smaller than Val's in the pic..Polo for the winter, Vest for the summer under..
You'll have to tell me how to look at your signature.. |
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Edited by - Rozy Rider on 06 Jul 2007 10:02:10 PM |
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Judith S
Platinum Member
Wales
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Posted - 07 Jul 2007 : 08:21:39 AM
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Sue - just looked at the photo again - its Val Mapp isn't it? I heard they have gone to live in France - is that right?
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arabic
Platinum Member
England
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Posted - 08 Jul 2007 : 10:33:50 PM
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Had a look at the galashiels online and quite impressed. Herefordhorsebits is a site I use but wasnt sure which is the best brand to stay waterproof. Off to Millets now to suss out the hi viz variety.
How do you all wash yours?? Non bio I assume and I have heard fabric conditioner is a no no???
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cassy
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 09 Jul 2007 : 10:24:12 AM
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| In milletts there is a solution can wash waterproof clothing in and it keeps it waterproof, cant think of name now but you use it instead of wash powder there is the wash stuff and proofer too, there is always bottles of this stuff all over in milletts shops so you wont miss it |
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arabic
Platinum Member
England
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Posted - 09 Jul 2007 : 9:33:21 PM
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| Thanks Cassey will have a decko and start doing things properly lol! |
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Rozy Rider
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09 Jul 2007 : 10:17:32 PM
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Well my milletts one is still waterproof after about 3 & a half years, although todate I have never washed it, just spong off any dirty marks..better to be a bit gruby than let in water, ment to add the raglan sleeves are a good feature for riding..found plenty more pic if anyone wants a better look at the jacket.
Judith..Very Soon... Sue |
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arabic
Platinum Member
England
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Posted - 09 Jul 2007 : 10:42:13 PM
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| Would love a better look Sue,especially how long it is. Does it have a 2 way zip (thinking of riding) totally agree with sponging off, although I am a bit of a chatty ***!! Can see me off to Milletts this weekend. |
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beau
Gold Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10 Jul 2007 : 11:47:39 AM
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Hi, i have a North Face Jacket, is breathable; waterproof and wind proof; comes with 2nd zip so can zip a fleece into it for winter,
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