If you want cheap and waterproof and able to go over layers of clothing then the French army goretex jackets take some beating. If you can find one in your size. Great value for money.
However not trendy looking, will do the job on the bank. Maybe not for the tackle tarts amongst us.
However not trendy looking, will do the job on the bank. Maybe not for the tackle tarts amongst us.
In reply to Post #12
lol.. Norrona.... ... £499 for a pair of trousers... LMFAO......
lol.. Norrona.... ... £499 for a pair of trousers... LMFAO......
In reply to Post #1
+1 for Korda Drykore
For fishing branded kit this is actually pretty good - lightweight / stretchy / comfortable / breathable enough and with a decent hood . . just size up if you want to layer up - I am a standard XL in most things and the jacket on this is a little 'fitted' . . .so sent back and went XXL instead
+1 for Korda Drykore
For fishing branded kit this is actually pretty good - lightweight / stretchy / comfortable / breathable enough and with a decent hood . . just size up if you want to layer up - I am a standard XL in most things and the jacket on this is a little 'fitted' . . .so sent back and went XXL instead
In reply to Post #17
lol.. Norrona.... ... £499 for a pair of trousers... LMFAO......
If it makes you happy and you have the money, why not.
Not for me personally, I'd probably never spend more than £75 and would filter results as such so I'd never see that one
lol.. Norrona.... ... £499 for a pair of trousers... LMFAO......
If it makes you happy and you have the money, why not.
Not for me personally, I'd probably never spend more than £75 and would filter results as such so I'd never see that one
Interested in thei myself. Brought the Korda dry kore and the jacket is terrible, i always get a wet in it.
In reply to Post #17
They're for the properly attired 'country' type, you know the ones, Le Chameau wellies, springer spaniel or black labrador etc.
They're for the properly attired 'country' type, you know the ones, Le Chameau wellies, springer spaniel or black labrador etc.
I have the Fox Aquos Tri Layer jacket. Looks great, fits great, but is incredibly poor at keeping me dry. I get wet through every time it rains therefore I'm looking for something that can stand the test of a heavy downpour.
Interesting to hear rave reviews for Korda Dry Kore and then one review of a similar experience to mine with my Fox jacket. So, can it actually sustain a heavy downpour?!
EDIT
The Fox jacket has the following:
Water resistance rating of 25,000mm HH and 3,000g/m2 breathable.
Whereas the Fortis Marine has 20k HH and 20k Breathable. Is that what stops you from getting wet?
Interesting to hear rave reviews for Korda Dry Kore and then one review of a similar experience to mine with my Fox jacket. So, can it actually sustain a heavy downpour?!
EDIT
The Fox jacket has the following:
Water resistance rating of 25,000mm HH and 3,000g/m2 breathable.
Whereas the Fortis Marine has 20k HH and 20k Breathable. Is that what stops you from getting wet?
In reply to Post #22
I know they are breathable but i wonder if the wet is sweat / water vapour unable to get out quick enough rather than rain soaking through, or a combination of both?
I always tend to go for non fishing goretex or similar but have just bought the speero jacket & trousers. Fit well & look the part but not been in a downpour yet to check what they are like.
I know they are breathable but i wonder if the wet is sweat / water vapour unable to get out quick enough rather than rain soaking through, or a combination of both?
I always tend to go for non fishing goretex or similar but have just bought the speero jacket & trousers. Fit well & look the part but not been in a downpour yet to check what they are like.
Fortis marine
In reply to Post #15
Praise be
Praise be
In reply to Post #21
Norrona is for nordic types and skiers who've not discovered Arcteryx yet! Top kit tbf but OTT for fishing . . .
Norrona is for nordic types and skiers who've not discovered Arcteryx yet! Top kit tbf but OTT for fishing . . .
+1 for the Fortis Marine gear
Harkila
In reply to Post #20
If its wetting out you are either sweating too much and/or it probably just needs a wash in a low soap wash (grangers/nikwax) and a spin in the tumble dryer. None of these fabrics including much more expensive goretex pro work if they're dirty / covered in fish slime / boilie crumb / oily dips . . .if its still wetting out then re-proof with a spray on re-proofer.
Breathability in carp gear is not that key as we are static most of the time - Diver Daves Repel is far better than the current non-fluro sprays; alternatively Fabsil Gold in a pressure sprayer does the job - your jacket will bead up nicely and be impervious to the rain!
If its wetting out you are either sweating too much and/or it probably just needs a wash in a low soap wash (grangers/nikwax) and a spin in the tumble dryer. None of these fabrics including much more expensive goretex pro work if they're dirty / covered in fish slime / boilie crumb / oily dips . . .if its still wetting out then re-proof with a spray on re-proofer.
Breathability in carp gear is not that key as we are static most of the time - Diver Daves Repel is far better than the current non-fluro sprays; alternatively Fabsil Gold in a pressure sprayer does the job - your jacket will bead up nicely and be impervious to the rain!
After a Korda drykore jacket olive in large. Everywhere out of stock!