Does anyone own one of the Aqua reversible DPM jackets? I've lost some weight recently so need to refresh my wardrobe and have managed to find one of these at a decent price, but can't seem to see any user reviews anywhere.
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Bought this jacket about a month ago and really glad I did.
Used it during a 4 day sesh at the end of April, it got cold at night but the coat is warm and it coped easily with a few showers.
It's the usual Aqua quality and it looks great. I was unsure on size, torn between L and XL. I messaged Aqua on Instagram and one of them got back to me saying they size up a bit large, so I went for the L and it's perfect.
It looks so good I wear it on the school run if it's raining, black side out of course.
Cheapest place I found selling them was Hull, and they've knocked a further tenner off since I bought mine.
Hope this helps. 👍
Bought this jacket about a month ago and really glad I did.
Used it during a 4 day sesh at the end of April, it got cold at night but the coat is warm and it coped easily with a few showers.
It's the usual Aqua quality and it looks great. I was unsure on size, torn between L and XL. I messaged Aqua on Instagram and one of them got back to me saying they size up a bit large, so I went for the L and it's perfect.
It looks so good I wear it on the school run if it's raining, black side out of course.
Cheapest place I found selling them was Hull, and they've knocked a further tenner off since I bought mine.
Hope this helps. 👍
In reply to Post #1
Is there a reason why your looking at an Aqua jacket when for the same price or cheaper you can get a snugpak one
and as for Aqua quality that went out the window years ago when Chris manifold left Aqua
Is there a reason why your looking at an Aqua jacket when for the same price or cheaper you can get a snugpak one
and as for Aqua quality that went out the window years ago when Chris manifold left Aqua
In reply to Post #2
Great to hear, thank you!
Great to hear, thank you!
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I've also got a Snugpak SJ9 on my radar (and there are plenty of decent reviews on that one). My main reason for asking about and considering the Aqua jacket is cost - I've found one for £115 vs. £150 for the Snugpak.
I've also got a Snugpak SJ9 on my radar (and there are plenty of decent reviews on that one). My main reason for asking about and considering the Aqua jacket is cost - I've found one for £115 vs. £150 for the Snugpak.
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Everyone says the s9 is to bulky and to hot they say the best is s6 for warmth and comfort you judge for yourself
Everyone says the s9 is to bulky and to hot they say the best is s6 for warmth and comfort you judge for yourself
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Perfect, thank you. That's handy to know. Will definitely need to head to the tackle shop and try and see the FJ6 and SJ9 side by side.
Perfect, thank you. That's handy to know. Will definitely need to head to the tackle shop and try and see the FJ6 and SJ9 side by side.
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I have a snugpak SJ9 and anything other than static fishing in the depths of winter it's far to hot, forget walking in it for distance you'll be sweating your nads off! I'm considering getting a SJ6 or SJ3 I think which will make a more useable garment for our climate.
I have a snugpak SJ9 and anything other than static fishing in the depths of winter it's far to hot, forget walking in it for distance you'll be sweating your nads off! I'm considering getting a SJ6 or SJ3 I think which will make a more useable garment for our climate.
Sasquatch is much more practical than the 9 for the colder months.
FJ6 for me, fantastic jacket
Thanks all, appreciate the feedback. Seems to be a majority vote of confidence towards an FJ6/SJ6 
I use a Norwegian Bivvy coat that cost me £30 combined with my Wychwood Parka covers me for all year use.
In reply to Post #3
According to the Aqua website, Chris is still involved with Aqua.
According to the Aqua website, Chris is still involved with Aqua.
In reply to Post #13
I think it's in a design role as apposed to manufacturing
I think it's in a design role as apposed to manufacturing
In reply to Post #13
He helps with design not the same company now his gear was made in uk and was top quality I first met him in I think 91 at the carp show at Wembley at that time you gave him an old brolly frame and he would re cover it fantastic brollys and then his company Aqua went from strength to strength
He helps with design not the same company now his gear was made in uk and was top quality I first met him in I think 91 at the carp show at Wembley at that time you gave him an old brolly frame and he would re cover it fantastic brollys and then his company Aqua went from strength to strength